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Watching Three People Share a $384,000 Burger Is Surprisingly Boring As the world’s population hurtles toward an estimated 9 billion by 2050, global food shortages are becoming a very real problem. It’s obvious that the meat industry as we know it is unsustainable, but for the vast majority of us, the prospect of... by Matthew Francey Aug 6 2013, 9:20pm As the world’s population hurtles toward an estimated 9 billion by 2050, global food shortages are becoming a very real problem. In no sector is this more apparent than the meat industry. The UN's Food and Agricultural Organization estimates that around 70 percent of all agricultural land on Earth is currently used for meat production. It also predicts the demand for meat will increase by more than two thirds in the next 40 years as the middle classes grow in newly industrialized countries in Asia and South America. Aside from awful humanitarian and animal cruelty issues, the meat industry is thought to have a significant effect on global warming since belching, farting livestock produce huge quantities of methane—a greenhouse gas 33 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. It’s obvious that the meat industry as we know it is unsustainable, but for the vast majority of us the prospect of turning vegetarian is pretty grim. Vegetables aren’t filling, Tofurkey tastes like wet Band-Aids, and the prospect of mass-farming insects to squish into Boca burgers makes me want to sew up my mouth and anus. Fortunately, Professor Mark Post thinks he’s come up with a way for us to save the planet and gorge until we get the meat sweats. Unfortunately, it's not all that cost effective yet. Professor Mark Post By harvesting muscle tissue from a living cow, Professor Post is able to cut the tissue into individual muscle cells. Each cell can then yield up to one trillion more, which will then naturally join up to form new muscle tissue. Five years and approximately $384,000 after he started, Professor Post had created the world's most expensive burger patty, ready for an unveiling and tasting ceremony in London. As the world's media descended on the presentation in Hammersmith, I went along to see if “cultured beef” really was the savior the meat industry needs. The tasting was taking place in Riverside Studios—the former home of Brittish shows Top of the Pops and Dr. Who. When I arrived I had to line up with the rest of the media in a corridor filled with portraits of famous comedians. The one thing I learned from this experience is that journalists love puns. I heard, "Cultured beef? Is that beef that enjoys the opera? [relentless chortling]” about ten times before we even got into the tasting room. It was enough to make the portrait of Al Murray (perhaps the least funny man to have ever been given a TV show in England) holding a giant chicken seem like the best visual gag I’d ever seen. The event kicked off with the above informational video, which was a sort of hybrid between the science videos you watch in school and a Shark Tank pitch. Despite that, you should probably give it a watch anyway as it explains the science of cultured beef in groovy, easy to understand graphics. Also, it means I don’t have to stretch into the depths of my tenth-grade biology knowledge to try to explain how people are growing edible meat in Petri dishes nowadays. After the video, Professor Post took to the stage and unveiled the burger. This was it—the moment we’d all been waiting for. He pulled a burger-size Petri dish from a cooler, opened it up, and there it was: a $384,000 beef patty. I’d love to say that the true significance of this moment resonated with me, but the truth is I was sitting very far away and could barely see anything. Plus, as grand in scale as the patty's prospects might be, connecting to lab-grown mincemeat on an emotional level is pretty tough. The tasting was presented by Nina Hossain from ITV London. Here she is interviewing Richard McGeown, the chef in charge of cooking the burger. You could tell he was a little nervous about ruining it. Which is understandable, considering the burger was—pound for pound—probably the most expensive piece of food ever cooked in the history of humanity. And burning a piece of meat that's worth the kind of money that could fund the building of 50 wells in Africa isn't going to look on your CV. Not that Nina did much to ease his stress levels. While he was trying to concentrate on the cooking she kept bombarding him with repetitive questions that nobody really needed to know the answers to, like, “Is it cooking like a normal burger?” and, “From a chef’s point of view, is there anything different about this burger?” (In case you do need to know the answers, they were "yes" and "no.") It took the burger slightly longer to cook than I was expecting. Maybe Richard was cooking it on a low heat to avoid burning it as 100 people stared intently at the frying pan in front of him. Or maybe I was just really, really hungry (I was). Anyway, as the burger was sizzling away, we were introduced to the two special guests, who—along with Professor Post—would be eating and critiquing the first-ever cultured beef burger. The first guest to dive in was Hanni Rutzler, a food and nutritional scientist. Hanni, while perfectly pleasant, was perhaps the worst possible candidate for this job. There were around 100 journalists hungrily waiting for quotes, and the best Hanni could come up with were, "It was hotter [temperature-wise] than I expected," and—when asked what it actually tasted like—"It's a bit like cake." By this stage, the assorted media weren't just hungry for words, but for a bite of the burger they were all there to write about. A writer from the Huffington Post asked if just one of the assembled journalists could try it and give their feedback, but unfortunately that notion was shot down as "unfair" to everyone else. A writer from the Times yelled, "I really don't mind!" But it was no use; the dream was over. It all rested on the second taster, Josh Schonwald. Josh is an author, so surely he could muster at least the beginnings of the description that the entire world’s press was gagging for. “I’d put it somewhere between Bunga Burger and McDonald's,” he said, forgetting that he was in London and nobody had a clue what Bunga Burger was. “But it’s hard because I don’t know how many burgers I’ve eaten in my life without ketchup.” Tasting over, it was time for the Q&A. Again, many of the questions related to a more accurate description of the taste, but all we got was, “It could use salt and pepper,” from Hanni. Meanwhile, Josh—in between shamelessly plugging his book, The Taste of Tomorrow—offered up, "I feel like the fat is missing. There's a leanness to it, but the bite is like a conventional burger." Which, again, didn't really satisfy anyone in the audience. After resigning ourselves to the fact that we were neither going to taste the burger nor get any real quotes on what it tasted like, the press instead started asking about the future of the science behind the patty. Professor Post said he could envision mass production of cultured beef within 20 years and that it should, in theory, be the same price or cheaper than regular beef. He also alleviated concerns over how safe the meat is to eat, stating that it’s genetically identical to beef found in a cow and that, yes, he would let his children eat it. Probably the most astonishing fact of the day came when he was asked if he’d given any thought to a catchier name than “cultured beef.” He said they'd had a naming competition at Maastricht University, where the research was carried out, to see if anyone could come up with something better. Seven thousand people entered, but apparently not a single one of them was “satisfying.” After the Q&A session I, along with a few others, rushed toward the stage to get an up-close look at the remainder of the burger, but by the time we got there it had already been whisked away by security goons, like Nicki Minaj being led away from a mob of paparazzi. I may have witnessed a historical moment, but as I left the tasting room I couldn’t help but feel a little let down. The whole event was to find out if the taste of beef could be replicated in the lab, and thanks to the incompetence of the tasters that’s still something we don’t really know the answer to. If I'm honest, I was also disappointed that I hadn't been able to nab a bite of it myself. But it looks like I’ll just have to wait 20 years like everybody else. Follow Matthew on Twitter: @matthewfrancey All photos courtesy of Maastricht University. More fun stuff about science: The Weird Science of North Korea 'OMNI' Magazine Will Rise Again The US Government Is Retiring Hundreds of Chimps from Biomedical Research lab grown burger wimpy burger petri dish burger I witnessed history and it was kind of a washout

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DTV Broadcasters Top 1,000 The number of over the air DTV broadcasters passed the century mark this week as the NAB announced the addition of 62 stations, bringing the total number of DTV stations on air to 1003. The stations serve 201 markets that serve 99.17 percent of U.S. television households. Of the 62 stations, six are the first in thei The number of over the air DTV broadcasters passed the century mark this week as the NAB announced the addition of 62 stations, bringing the total number of DTV stations on air to 1003. The stations serve 201 markets that serve 99.17 percent of U.S. television households. Of the 62 stations, six are the first in their markets on air with a DTV signal: Anchorage, Alaska; St. Joseph, Mo.; Eureka, Calif.; Bend, Ore.; Laredo, Texas; and Zanesville, Ohio. In addition, all the stations in the following markets are on air with DTV: San Diego, Calif.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tenn.; Eugene, Ore.; Topeka, Kan.; Wheeling, W. Va.-Steubenville, Ohio; Bangor, Maine; Biloxi-Gulfport, Miss.; Sherman, Texas-Ada, Okla.; Hattiesburg-Laurel, Miss.; Harrisonburg, Va.; Lafayette, Ind.; St. Joseph, Mo.; Mankato, Minn.; Zanesville, Ohio; Victoria, Texas; Presque Isle, Maine; and North Platte, Neb. Local DTV Broadcasters Top 1,200 The National Association of Broadcasters reported that 30 more local television stations have joined the list of those broadcasting in digital, bringing the total number to 1,216 over-the-air DTV stations in 207 markets that serve 99.69 percent of domestic TV households. The new stations are: * WTAP (NBC), Parkersbu DTV Stations On Air Top 1000 (October 2, 2003) Washington, DC--The National Association of Broadcasters has announced that 62 stations have joined the list of television stations broadcasting in digital, bringing the total number of DTV stations on air to 1,003 in 201 markets that serve 99.17% of U.S. TV households. DTV Broadcast Stations Top 1,100 According to NAB, 40 local broadcast stations joined the ranks of television stations broadcasting a digital signal, bringing the total number of DTV stations on air to 1,101 in 202 markets serving more than 99 percent of the nation's TV households. In addition, the NAB said that more than 81 percent of U.S. televisio 1,060 DTV Stations On Air The NAB announced that 24 stations have joined the list of television stations broadcasting in digital, bringing the total number of DTV stations on air to 1, 060 in 202 markets that serve 99.35 percent of United States television households. The stations are: * WTWO (NBC), Terre Haute, Ind. * KFPH (Telefutura), Pho Number of TV broadcasters transmitting digital signals tops 1,000 NAB president Edward Fritts commends industry for reaching milestone and praises persistence of stations in their effort to role out digital service. DTV signals available in all top 100 TV markets The NAB said that total number of stations broadcasting in digital is now 931. 1,000 Stations Now in DTV Consumer Ed Program The DTV education campaign includes the use of on-air announcements, crawls or tickers during regular programming, a DTV road show, media coverage in newspapers and on the Internet and a 30-minute educational program about the transition. NAB adds to DTV list DTV stations on are now available with an over the air antenna in 203 markets that serve 99.42 percent of US TV Households.

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Numbers improving for Hmong in U.S., Twin… Numbers improving for Hmong in U.S., Twin Cities, census finds By Frederick Melo | fmelo@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press PUBLISHED: January 6, 2013 at 11:01 pm | UPDATED: November 5, 2015 at 10:47 am The latest issue of the Hmong Studies Journal is all about numbers — the numbers of Hmong in the Twin Cities, the numbers of Hmong in America getting advanced degrees, the numbers of Hmong getting divorced. The answer is the numbers are going up, sometimes dramatically, in all three respects. Meawhile, poverty rates for the U.S. Hmong population are falling. The St. Paul-based academic journal has dedicated its latest issue to the 2010 U.S. Census figures, which paint a revealing picture of one of the metro area’s largest recent immigrant groups. Professors from universities across the country contributed to the special issue, which took a year to assemble. Among their findings, they discovered Hmong living in all 50 states, and more than half of the Hmong population in the U.S. was born in America, as opposed to being foreign-born. The journal has been chronicling issues of concern to Hmong in the U.S. since 1996. The special 2010 U.S. Census issue was co-edited by Zha Blong Xiong, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota. Fellow co-editor of the issue, Mark Pfeifer of the Hmong Cultural Center in St. Paul and an online lecturer in anthropology at the State University of New York’s Institute of Technology, said that Minneapolis-St. Paul has long topped the list of U.S. metro areas with large Hmong populations and Hmong institutions, and the census shows “accelerated growth” in that regard. The Twin Cities metro area is home to 64,000 Hmong, compared with populations of 31,000 and 27,000 in metro Fresno, Calif. and metro Sacramento, Calif., respectively. With 29,000 Hmong residents, St. Paul is home to more Hmong than any city in the country, and Ramsey County has 13 of the top 25 neighborhood census tracts by population size. The U.S. Census tract with the largest number of Hmong (1,861) is in St. Paul’s North End, bounded by Larpenteur Avenue, Rice Street, Interstate 35E and Magnolia Avenue. The metro’s Hmong community is, overall, disproportionately youthful. The median age for Hmong residents in Minnesota is 19.7 years old. The median age for a member of the state’s general population is 37 years old. The journal reports that an estimated 11.9 percent of Hmong in Minnesota had no health insurance coverage, compared to just under 9 percent of all Minnesotans. However, a much higher percentage of Hmong Minnesotans had public health coverage (just under 40 percent) compared with just over 25 percent of all Minnesotans. Overall, “Hmong income and measures of socioeconomic status in both Minnesota and the U.S. have substantially improved over the past two decades,” Pfeifer said in an email. The U.S. Hmong poverty rate in 1990 was 64 percent, but it had dropped to 38 percent in 2000 and 25 percent in 2010. In Minnesota, the estimated Hmong poverty rate in 2010 was 26 percent, compared with 7 percent among general state residents. Pfeifer said the proportion of Hmong residents going on to higher education in Minnesota and other states “continues to show impressive increases.” Educational disparities between Hmong women and men appear to be falling by the wayside, especially within higher education. Divorce rates in the Hmong community are relatively low but growing, according to an academic article by researchers from California State University, Chico and Utah State University. The divorce rate in Minnesota’s Hmong community is much higher than the rates in California and Wisconsin, the two other states with the largest Hmong populations. A review of medical studies since 1990 was conducted by Professor Zha Blong Xiong with researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Family Social Science and the U of M Libraries. They found a growing body of research documenting health disparities in the areas of certain types of cancer, including throat cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer and cervical cancer, as well as diabetes, gout, Hepatitis B, hypertension, kidney stones and mental illness. The journal’s special census issue was funded in part by the College of Education and Human Development at the U of M and the Hmong Diaspora Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Frederick Melo can be reached at 651-228-2172. Follow him at twitter.com/FrederickMelo. To read the report, go to hmongstudiesjournal.org Frederick Melo Frederick Melo was once sued by a reader for $2 million but kept on writing. He came to the Pioneer Press in 2005 and brings a testy East Coast attitude to St. Paul beat reporting. He spent nearly six years covering crime in the Dakota County courts before switching focus to the St. Paul mayor's office, city council, and all things neighborhood-related, from the city's churches to its parks and light rail. A resident of Hamline-Midway, he is married to a Frogtown woman. He Tweets with manic intensity at @FrederickMelo. Follow Frederick Melo @FrederickMelo

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60 Glisson Road, Cambridge The birthplace of Syd Barrett on the 6 January 1946, founder of Pink Floyd. He was born as Roger Keith Barrett, but changed his name at 14 to Syd, a homage to an old local drummer, Sid Barrett. Syd Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006), born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and artist. He is most remembered as a founding member of psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd, providing major musical and stylistic direction in their early work, although he left the group in 1968 amidst speculations of mental illness as a consequence of or exacerbated by heavy drug use. He was active as a rock musician for about seven years, recording two albums with Pink Floyd and two solo albums before going into self-imposed seclusion lasting more than thirty years. His post-rock band life was as an artist and a keen gardener, ending with his death in 2006. During his withdrawal from public life there were numerous works about him, most notably his former band Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. A number of biographies have been written about him since the 1980s. Send us your request by completing the contact form below.

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website: http://www.ambraneindia.com/ “Bakhshish Singh, the general manager of marketing at Ambrane, an Indian consumer-technology vendor, said his company recently reached a distribution agreement with a partner in Dubai to sell goods in the Iranian market. But the possibility that Iran may face new sanctions under Mr. Trump, boosting the price of shipping his goods there, has given him pause. While Ambrane is sticking to its deal for now, Mr. Singh is waiting for more clarity on how Mr. Trump plans to approach the country.” (The Wall Street Journal, Trump Victory Slows Business Investment in Iran," 1/18/2017). Ambrane is listed as an exhibitor at the Iran Telecom Innovations Conference that took place from September 25-28, 2016, in Tehran, Iran. (Iran Telecom Innovations Exhibitor List, 2016).

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Pittsburgh, PA (View All Cities) Squirrel Hill South 40.43, -79.92 Acceptable: ZIP code 15217 is located in southwest Pennsylvania and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density. The people living in ZIP code 15217 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and a small number of single parents. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 15217 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country. 7,151 people per sq mi Male 694 626 580 798 1,734 1,641 1,140 743 685 667 803 779 757 487 367 292 256 330 Female 740 584 555 640 1,615 1,435 985 717 700 692 836 936 841 571 451 389 469 685 Total 1,434 1,210 1,135 1,438 3,349 3,076 2,125 1,460 1,385 1,359 1,639 1,715 1,598 1,058 818 681 725 1,015 Under 5 694 740 1,434 5-9 626 584 1,210 Owner 57 631 942 1,291 1,542 892 628 261 Renter 1,061 2,162 647 453 453 263 338 406 Total 1,118 2,793 1,589 1,744 1,995 1,155 966 667 15-24 57 1,061 1,118 Male 148 148 128 124 139 136 132 107 112 118 111 112 124 115 108 121 130 193 246 278 Female 133 160 140 142 137 109 110 114 114 126 93 101 98 137 113 114 117 127 169 261 ZIP code 15217 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby. The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 15217 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 15217 real estate data, the median home value of $256,600 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 15217. Rentals in 15217 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 15217 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences. The median household income of $62,925 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 15217 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic. As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 15217 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 15217 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 15217 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment. For more information, see Pittsburgh, PA commute times. Compared to other ZIPs, 15217 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP. ZIP Code 15217 is in the following school districts: Pittsburgh School District and Private. There are 7 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 15217. Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 6502 Lilac St District: Pittsburgh School District Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 2332 Beechwood Blvd Pittsburgh Allderdice High School 2409 Shady Ave St Edmund'S Academy 5705 Darlington Rd Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh 2100 Wightman St. The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh Carriage House Childrens Center 5604 Solway St

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Geography/Map Getting to Suzhou explore suzhou SeenInSuzhou Suzhou at a Glance Suzhou at a Glance - History & Culture Humble Administrator's Garden Suzhou, “Venice of the East,” is one of the oldest cities in the Yangtze Basin dating back more than 2,500 years. The city was established in 514 BC as Helü in the Kingdom of Wu and it served as the administrative and commercial center for the rice trade. Suzhou benefited greatly from the construction of The Grand Canal, finding itself strategically positioned by the canal’s completion at the start of the 7th century. During the Song (960–1279 A.D.) and the Yuan (1206–1368) dynasties, Suzhou flourished.Explore Suzhou’s unique offerings for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the 13th century the Venetian traveler Marco Polo visited Suzhou and commented on its splendors offering a great and noble city of elegant canals and bridges, possessed of fine silks and populated by craftsmen, philosophers and merchants. The city quickly became a center for scholars and the arts as well as an important source of commercial capital and a finance and banking center. The cultivation of silk worms played no small role in Suzhou’s success story. Based on stone artifacts, historians have traced silk production in the region as early as the Bronze Age. As weaving skills and techniques developed in concert with expanded trade routes, Silk Roads were created to reach as far as Japan, Persia, Greece and Rome. Under the Ming (1368–1644) and early Qing (1644–1912) dynasties, Suzhou’s prominence grew among wealthy landowning families. Symbols of that wealth can be seen today in Suzhou’s collection of classical gardens, well preserved since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Of the 50 gardens that survived from the original 200 dating back to the 11th century, nine are deemed so extraordinary to have been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Master-of-Nets Garden and Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty, Blue Wave Pavilion, Lion Grove Garden, Couple’s Garden, Garden of Cultivation and Garden of Retreat and Reflection embody refined sophistication via symbolism designed by masters of landscape and waterscape. In 1981, Suzhou City was listed by the State Council as one of the four cities with historical and cultural heritage protection. Accordingly, the city has developed into one of China’s most prosperous, gaining in popularity as a tourism destination. In the 1990s, two major industrial parks were developed: the Singapore Industrial Park (SIP) and the Suzhou New District, where 20 percent of the Fortune 500 corporations have established a base in Suzhou. In 2014, The Grand Canal was inscribed to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Well-known museums include the Suzhou Silk Museum, Suzhou Museum of Opera and Theatre and the Suzhou Museum, designed by native architect of international repute, I.M. Pei. Today, Suzhou’s population and economy is among China’s most rapidly expanding. Only 60 miles from Shanghai, the world’s largest metropolitan area, service by bullet train makes for a 25-minute commute. Hanshan Temple Eastern China Explorer "Explore the natural wonders, historic monuments, cultural heritage, and culinary delights" China Sampler Explore other facets of Suzhou’s ancient history as you stroll along Pingjiang Road, graced with fine examples of Song Dynasty architecture. Then experience a popular Chinese pastime as you join city residents to fly a kite at the historic Panmen Gate. Learn how silk is made at a local workshop before traveling to Shanghai where you’ll check in to the landmark Fairmont Peace Hotel. Meals B+L. Oriental Express An Epic itinerary covers all you mast sees in mainland China. In Beijing, explore imperial treasures like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Visit the necropolis at Xian, where you encounter thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai and surrounding cities.And a 4 days 3 nights Yangtze River cruise to see China’s mother river see all Tour packages Expert Tips: Humble Administrator’s Garden is one of China’s finest, the centerpiece of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises nine classical Suzhou gardens. Visitors during spring and summer may attend the azalea or lotus festival. Adjacent, the Suzhou Museum is the latest masterpiece of China’s most famous architect, I.M. Pei. For transportation, take tourist buses No.1, 2 or 5. Traveling with children? Don't miss the Suzhou Amusement Park at Junji Lake with zipline ride, a dancing water fountain show on weekends and one of the world's tallest Ferris Wheels. The 60 cabins carrying a total of 300 passengers take 20 minutes per rotation, providing great views of the lake and the Suzhou skyline. Currency in Suzhou, and throughout China, is abbreviated as CNY for Chinese Yen or as RMB for Renminbi. Along with 13 other major currencies, US dollars can be exchanged at all the outlets of the state banks of China at the same rate. Bring a passport to make any transaction. Known as the "Silk Capital of the World", those keen to see silkworms in action can be guided through the process from mulberry leaves to finished product at Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill. The region's temperate, subtropical zone that's ideal for deciduous mulberry trees has supported 5,000 years of silk cultivation. Picturesque canals, stone bridges, temples, gardens and pagodas make the ancient city of Suzhou one of China's top tourism destinations. Calligraphy carved onto Tiger Hill rocks indicate that it has attracted visitors for thousands of years. A Song Dynasty poet, Su Shi, said, "It is a lifelong pity if having visited Suzhou you did not visit Tiger Hill." In Suzhou, the regional Chinese language is called Wu, the subgroup is called Taihu, and the local dialect, one of nine, is known as Suzhounese, considered one of the most elegant, flowing in all of China. Most people are bilingual in Mandarin used in schools, because Suzhounese is not mutually intelligible with either Mandarin or Cantonese. Atop Tiger Hill, the Yunyan Pagoda, nicknamed the Leaning Tower of China, stands as a symbol of Suzhou. Completed during the Song Dynasty in the year 961, the 1,000-year-old pagoda is taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa and has become a symbol of Suzhou. The 3-degree tilt means that since 2010, visitors are no longer permitted entry. Visit an authentic Buddhist monastery and temple just 3 miles west Suzhou old town. The temple has been well-known since the Tang Dynasty of the 7th and 8th centuries. Take bus No. 3, 6, 9, 17, 21, 31, 301 or Y3 and get off at Fengqaio Station. Suzhou Railway Station, one of China's busiest, dates back to 1906. Now throughly modernized, the fast train connection with a design speed of 217 miles per hour covers the 52 miles to Shanghai in a journey of only a 24 minutes. One of the best ways to tour the "Venice of the East" is from a front row seat on a hand-steered canal boat. Afterwards, stop into 130-year-old Pin Von Teahouse for exotic teas served in private booths on the second floor. It overlooks Pingjiang Lu, an 800-year-old lively pedestrian street, one of China's "National Historic and Cultural Streets." Sign-up for our enewsletter Be the first to hear about exclusive offers and news not available to anyone else! SUZHOU INFORMATION Copyright © 2019 Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism | Privacy Policy

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Falling Out Of Favor Even though they weren't banned, synthetic leases appear to be losing their appeal By staff Writer | February 01, 2003 at 07:00 PM In 1993, Cisco Systems Inc. reported net income of $172 million on revenues of $649 million. At the time, it employed about 1,000 workers, but foresaw its headcount ballooning as the company embarked on a string of acquisitions that would create the telecom behemoth it is today. To accommodate that growth, Cisco began an office-space expansion that year and financed it with synthetic leases in order to preserve cash and leverage for its upcoming M&A. Destined to become all the rage in the 1990s, synthetic leases are off-balance sheet financial tools that unload debt to special-purpose entities, or SPEs. Their purpose: to allow high-growth, but cash poor or below investment grade concerns to get the use of sizable amounts of relatively inexpensive capital without hurting their debt to equity ratios. How to Communicate with Wall Street Jennifer Ceran | October 17, 2019 4 lessons I learned as CFO in the first year that my company was public. The Finance Leader’s Guide to Preparing for an Economic Downturn Andrew Hausman | September 26, 2019 With storm clouds gathering on the horizon, now is the time for treasury and finance to leverage new technologies in anticipation of supporting the business through the next recession. 5 Points from the U.S.-China Trade Deal Zoe Schneeweiss & Brendan Murray | January 15, 2020 What the Phase One deal says about key areas of trade negotiations.

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Editorials | Article | Middle | Oped | Reflections Dereliction of duty Manmohan Singh's stand is principled THE slogan "no taxation without legislation" raised during the American war of Independence has eternal validity. One was reminded of it when the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill for 2004-05 without any debate on Thursday. Apples in a jam Truck operators' strike rings alarm bells Normally, a bumper apple crop is followed by a lean season. But Himachal Pradesh has had good yield for the third year in a row. Still, the growers may not have much to cheer if the truck operators' strike gets prolonged. Election season Virtue out of necessity On a different track Congress parivar We will withhold our guns but not withdraw, says Varavara Rao Doping shame Delayed duty cuts Peace in Parliament Unrest in Northeast Right choice, baby There are simpler solutions WHAT is a problem of plenty in one place could be one of poverty elsewhere. One more illustration of this comes from Singapore, which has declared baby-making a national priority. Unlucky Bhutanese refugees Will their suffering ever end? by H. Bula Devi Refugees are not born; they are created. It is a man-made situation and humanity perhaps takes a toll when a man is called a refugee in his own land. Thirteen years have passed since the Bhutanese of Nepali origin were thrown out of the southern plains of Bhutan. by Abha Sharma A complaint book is an integral part of a public service organisation. Those with pretensions of participative management call it “complaint and suggestion” book. At times, one comes across complaint boxes. Improving standards of governance IAS recruitment should be through armed forces by Gurmeet Kanwal THE Central Government is considering a proposal to select aspiring IAS and allied services candidates after the 12th standard with a view to catching them young for a career in the civil service. Presumably, a new academy will be established for this purpose because the Mussoorie academy has a different charter. Mobile stolen at Paswan’s house THE other day a group of four former MPs went to Ramvilas Paswan’s Janpath residence for a party function. The media was also invited. The press room was filled to capacity. A scribe from a major Hindi daily discovered to his dismay that his mobile phone was missing after the press conference. Rashtrapati Bhavan show for visitors Celebration of Congress victory Leaders less reliable than workers THE slogan "no taxation without legislation" raised during the American war of Independence has eternal validity. One was reminded of it when the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill for 2004-05 without any debate on Thursday. In doing so, the Lower House authorised the government to spend as much as Rs 5,00,000 crore without any let or hindrance. Except in totalitarian or dictatorial regimes, rulers never get such free access to public money. Never before in the history of Indian Parliament has the Finance Bill been passed in this manner. The NDA is entirely to blame for the unprecedented development. Incidentally, the idea of passing the Bill without any debate came from the Opposition as a concession to the government. But having announced its strategy, it sought to prevail upon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to make some alterations in the Bill. Dr Singh, who knows the sanctity of the Bill, refused to enter into any discussion on its contents within the four walls of his office. He reminded its leaders that the forum for such discussion was Parliament. But for this he earned the sobriquets of "impolite and discourteous". Little does the NDA know that anybody who knows a little bit about parliamentary democracy will only lap him up for taking a principled stand in not entering into any deal with the Opposition. In any case, everybody knows that Dr Singh is an epitome of civility, etiquette and courtesy and does not need any certificate from Mr George Fernandes. Whatever the Opposition may call Dr Manmohan Singh, it forgets that in boycotting Parliament it is guilty of dereliction of duty. The people have sent its members to Parliament to play the role of a constructive Opposition which involves scrutinising every legislative attempt and protesting against any move that may not be in their interest. It is also a forum for debate and discussion and the ability of the Opposition is decided on how best it uses it to further the cause of its constituents. In extreme cases, it is empowered to walk out but only to walk in after the protest has been registered. In no case should the Opposition boycott Parliament to allow the treasury benches to have a field day as on Thursday. It amounts to sheer neglect of its duty to Parliament and the people. Normally, a bumper apple crop is followed by a lean season. But Himachal Pradesh has had good yield for the third year in a row. Still, the growers may not have much to cheer if the truck operators' strike gets prolonged. Delhi is the main market for the apples but the striking truckers are threatening to stop vehicles carrying even perishable items as fruit and vegetables. That will spell doom for the growers in the hill state because trucks are the lifeline for them. Trucks are plying within Himachal Pradesh but since the local consumption is no more than 10 per cent, the rest of the produce is worthwhile only if it reaches centres like Delhi. Transportation is a difficult task even at the best of times because apples are exported mainly in the rainy season when roads get blocked at many places. The strike has only added to their woes. Plucking has been postponed in some areas but that is only a temporary measure because overripe apples have no takers. If the strike does not end soon, requisitioning of special trains will become unavoidable. The plight of vegetable growers is even worse. They were first hit by drought. Then there were incessant rains, ruining tomato and pea crops. The vegetable growers also depend exclusively on export to other states during this season but have been done in by the transportation problem. Some of the Himachal Pradesh truck operators, for whom August-September is the busiest season, are said to be sore with their counterparts in the plains who go on a strike during this season, which is normally lean for them. They are even willing to venture out. But that will be possible only if the government is able to provide foolproof security. If the loaded trucks are held up because of the strike, the fruit will be spoiled. Only resolute action, along with the provision of special trains to ferry apples and vegetables, can lessen the burden of the harried growers somewhat. That will be beneficial to consumers as well who are reeling under the spurt in the prices of fruit and vegetables. WHAT is a problem of plenty in one place could be one of poverty elsewhere. One more illustration of this comes from Singapore, which has declared baby-making a national priority. In a country of one billion plus, where the swelling population is treated as a hindrance to growth, there are many Indians who want to make a Singapore of their cities like Mumbai or Bangalore. But, in Singapore, what they want is for their people to make babies at the rate Indians do. In a truly globalised world where borders are banished for not only goods and services but also people, paucity of resources of any kind in one country can be swiftly made up from another. But the difficulty is that Singapore wants Singaporean babies and the city-state is shelling out millions of dollars to make it a national endeavour. The expectation is that manna would work where love and other motivations have failed. The state has announced a $ 175-million baby-boosting package - bigger houses, care subsidies, tax rebates, longer and more leave and cash payments of up to nearly $ 9000 for a third and fourth child - to reverse the plunging birth rate. While this is a problem common to many developed countries in the West, Singapore is an exception in overpopulated Asia. Should Singapore be inclined to look at new ways for dealing with the problem it can count on the wealth of human resources in South Asia which is home to the largest population of the world's poor. One day Singapore could think of simple and cheaper remedies to tackle its problems. It could just let more people from other countries become its citizens. After all, it is a globalised world. We must beat the iron when it is hot, but we may polish it at leisure. — John Dryden Refugees are not born; they are created. It is a man-made situation and humanity perhaps takes a toll when a man is called a refugee in his own land. Thirteen years have passed since the Bhutanese of Nepali origin were thrown out of the southern plains of Bhutan. They confined themselves to seven camps in Nepal. So far they have been taken care of by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in these camps. Unlike the majority Burmese refugees, these people have only one wish: to return to their homes in Bhutan. They have no other demand. But there are several hurdles on the way and the present generation of young refugees doesn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. At least not in their life-time. But they want to carry ahead the struggle so that the next generation can return home. There is a greater threat looming over them now as the UNHCR has already embarked on the process of gradually phasing out its activities from these camps. The deadline is 2005. Since bilateral talks between Bhutan and Nepal are deadlocked, the situation is becoming more complex with no sign of a solution. There are many issues that have factored into the complex situation. Traditionally, the UNHCR is present on both sides of a border for the repatriation process, but in this case, despite repeated requests, the Bhutanese government has denied entry. At the same time, threats of Maoists and recently flushed out insurgents of underground militant outfits from Bhutan like ULFA, KLO, BDLF making inroads in these camps have been reported. Caught in this bind are the ethnic Nepalese or the Lotshampas who are living in the refugee camps in Nepal. With every passing year, the issue is becoming more complicated. Security is becoming a major threat for the entire region with uncontrollable illegal immigrants crossing over the porous borders. In such a situation, it is obviously becoming more and more unclear whether one is a genuine refugee or an illegal immigrant. Not just that. Now destabilisation in Nepal has also factored in the already existing complicated situation. With international agencies supporting the refugees, the camps have become sore eyes for the economically deprived locals who envy the camp inhabitants. There have been instances of the locals targeting these refugees. The whole issue dates back to the late 1970s. Worried by the possibility of destabilisation by the Nepalese, the Bhutanese authorities enacted the 1985 Citizenship Act. In 1989, a Code of Conduct was introduced. As the ethnocentric citizenship policy was being implemented, the Nepalese interpreted it as an attempt to Bhutanise them. With such a fear haunting them, over a lakh —- mostly Nepalese —- left for the camps in Nepal. Bhutan claims that along with genuine refugees, many others also took shelter in the camps as refugees. Ten rounds of joint ministerial talks between the governments of Bhutan and Nepal took place and ultimately it was decided to initiate a joint verification process. The process started — although it was flawed as it did not conform to minimum international standards — in the Khudnabari camp in December 2001. The results were declared in June 2003, after 18-long months. Of a total 12,183 persons who were “verified”, only a minuscule 2.5 per cent were accepted under category I (people who were forcibly evicted). The fate of 70 per cent of the refugees hangs in the balance as they were put in category II (people who “voluntarily” left Bhutan). While 24.4 per cent cases were rejected, another 2.8 per cent were declared criminals. In December 2003, the Bhutanese authorities declared that they were willing to take back the 2.5 per cent persons under category I, but for those under category II to regain citizenship would have to stay in designated camps for two years during which time they would have to prove their loyalty to the King and the government. For the rest there was obviously no return. Such terms and conditions opened a Pandora’s box and their pent-up feelings took the form of a scuffle and stone-pelting at the camp when a joint verification team came from Bhutan on December 22, 2003. The candle of hope that had rekindled in the hearts of these refugees got blown over by the occurrence of one single incident. Since that incident, the Bhutanese authorities have refused to resume the verification process until the culprits are identified and punished. In the meantime, the UNHCR also feels that its hands are tide. It feels compelled to scale down its activities in the present circumstances while being denied with a comprehensive solution for the refugees. It now wants the various UN agencies — like the UNDP for the development of the area and the UNICEF for education — to get directly involved at the scene of action. Whether the step is towards “return” dynamics is unclear, but it is definitely finding it difficult to extend either its expertise or help with wholesome repatriation. Unless the repatriation process starts, it is difficult to sequence solutions on other fronts like the case of the non-Bhutanese who fall under category III. The Government of Nepal also rightly feels that if the UNHCR steps in for the non-Bhutanese, then it would undermine the bilateral process. While Bhutan cannot afford to absorb illegal immigrants, Nepal is facing destabilising effects. The situation has become too sensitive. Frustration has set in among the refugees. The European Commission has stated that these camps have become breeding grounds for extremists. Even experts from India fear that it is a fertile ground for insurgency. With the number of frustrated, directionless, unemployed youth multiplying over the years, the potential for militancy has also become high. In such a situation, the Bhutanese refugees look forward to the Government of India to play an active intermediary role to resolve the crisis. Their argument is based on the 1949 Treaty. But the Indian government’s stand is very clear: it is a bilateral issue between Bhutan and Nepal. With the threat of Maoists and the recently flushed out militants from Bhutan’s soil infiltrating these camps and India having porous borders with Nepal and Bhutan, India is definitely concerned for the sake of its own internal security. As the “uprooted people” chase the chimera of a “return” with rights and dignity, the UNHCR may have to show some flexibility before actually scaling down its activities. At the same time, more international pressure could be put to expedite the talks between Bhutan and Nepal. A complaint book is an integral part of a public service organisation. Those with pretensions of participative management call it “complaint and suggestion” book. At times, one comes across complaint boxes. Recently, incensed over suicide by a farmer the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh decided to put complaint boxes outside bungalows of his ministers. The poor farmer fell victim to an error on the part of a rural development bank officials who got him harassed to death under the loan recovery rules. So much for the customer who was innocent ! Customer is the king. He is our purpose, not a nuisance, believed Gandhiji. This saying of Bapu aptly adorns the walls of many government-run utilities. A complaint book symbolises an organisation’s customer consciousness. And for good reasons. The most ubiquitous element of this sub-continental continuity is the Government of India. Nothing in independent India has grown so phenomenally as the GOI. It touches lives everywhere. And the touch is uniform - the same shabby corridors and paraphernalia of privilege and power; the same odour of corruption, paan-stained walls, musty files and sweating supplicants, the same programmes and jargon, the same spools of red tape which binds and beguiles the service seekers in almost all walks of life. A civil servant friend of mine had a brush with the complaint book in the late nineties. Posted in Delhi, one evening he received a message from his native village in Allahabad about his mother’s illness. Sensing the seriousness of the situation, he decided to rush home and get ready to catch the Prayag Raj Express from New Delhi station. Since he had no advance reservation, he ran from pillar to post to get one. But to no avail. The reservation charts signalled no room for him. Against his wishes, the harried man had to reveal his identity to the train conductor and plead for help. The man in black melted at his plight and assured all possible help. At long last, some friendly adjustments saw him settled in a berth. He slept his way to Allahabad. From the railway station, he rushed to his native village. A grief-stricken family received him. Last rites done and the mourning period over, he headed for Delhi. This time round he had a confirmed ticket. When he saw the train conductor around, he recalled the good Samaritan who had bailed him out a few days ago. My grateful friend tried to find a trace of him but drew a blank. Early morning the train pulled up at New Delhi station. This much obliged friend walked up and down the main platform to find the noble soul and thank him personally. He expressed his heart-felt desire to record his appreciation for onward communication to that train conductor’s superiors. All that the Station Manager could offer him was the complaint book wherein my friend poured out his heart. Somewhat satisfied he left. A few days later, he opened a letter received from Chief Commercial Manager’s office. It read: “Your complaint has been registered. An enquiry has been ordered. Appropriate action will be taken against the staff at fault”. The best option and one that is readily available is to train the young recruits at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakvasla, which provides all-round education at the undergraduate level. In fact, it would do the budding central services officers a world of good to do some national service in the armed forces for about five years during which they would be exposed to a disciplined way of life, gain hands-on experience of man-management and good leadership, imbibe values and ethics and learn to be officers and gentlemen. They would also contribute handsomely to national security and help to reduce the officers’ shortage in the armed forces. The endemic shortage of officers in the armed forces continues to have a deleterious effect on their war-fighting capability, particularly on the Army’s performance in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-eastern states. As the shortage of officers is primarily in the ranks of Captain and Major, the solution apparently lies in a re-vamped short-service entry scheme which offers lateral induction into civilian jobs after five to eight years of service in the Army. Such a scheme would confer the twin benefits of filling all the vacant positions and reducing the pension bill. The most pragmatic option is for the Central Government to absorb all officers scheduled for early release from the three services. The best method with multifarious benefits to the nation would be to make “military service” compulsory for all aspirants for the central services. Recruitment to the IAS, IFS and the allied services should be channelled only through the armed forces, for men as well as women. Entry into the Army, the Navy and the Air Force should be through the Combined Defence Services examination for the NDA conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). On graduating from the NDA, the cadets should receive further training at the respective academies of the three services and then join these as commissioned officers. After five years of service, all volunteer officers should be given three chances each to appear for the UPSC examinations and interviews for lateral transfer into the IAS, the IFS and the allied services. Those who do not wish to leave or do not qualify would continue to soldier on in their respective service. Assuming that the bait of eventual transfer to the central services would be a lucrative enough inducement for talented young men and women to join the armed forces, such a step would considerably enhance the quality of junior leadership of the three services and, later, of the central services. However, such a move is bound to meet stiff resistance and would require political will to implement. Since the Prime Minister is himself eager to improve the quality of intake and the training standards of the central services, he must provide the leadership to ensure that this pragmatic measure can be pushed through politically. Graduates of the NDA receive B. Sc. degrees as the armed forces require a fairly high threshold of the knowledge of science. The NDA syllabus can be suitably modified to accommodate the special managerial requirements of the central services. Particularly at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, and the corresponding academies of the Navy and the Air Force, a recognised management diploma can be included in the syllabus and, if considered necessary, the duration of training can be increased to two years to enable the Gentlemen Cadets to acquire an MBA degree. At present, officers from the NDA get commissioned at 21 to 22 years of age. Those selected for the central services after five to seven years of active service in the armed forces would be absorbed into the IAS at about 27 to 29 years of age. This would be only marginally higher than the present average age of IAS officers on joining. Services officers joining the central services will be trained leaders of men, some of them baptised under fire, and would have had the unique privilege of commanding men - perhaps the greatest honour that any man can strive for. Above all, they will have the opportunity to serve the national cause in many strife-torn corners of the country and will gain first-hand experience of problems of the local people. Their acquaintance with and insights into the unique diversity of India’s culture and traditions, reflected in the armed forces, would surely stand them in good stead in the remaining 30 to 32 years of their service. It has been accepted by all perceptive observers of the national scene that in these times of a failing national character, with rampant corruption, political expediency and widespread nepotism ruling the roost, the three services have played a stellar role in holding the nation together as a viable political entity. A disciplined way of life, highly advanced and pragmatic man-management techniques, a no-nonsense approach to problem solving and active secularism have helped the services to avoid falling prey to the maladies afflicting the other organs of the state. The officers transferring to the central services from the armed forces will carry with them these impeccable attributes and will undoubtedly succeed in transforming the manner in which the bureaucracy conducts the business of administration. Compulsory military service for entry into the central services will also give civilian bureaucrats a better understanding of India’s defence and security interests and will create a permanent bond of camaraderie between the civilians and the servicemen. It is a win-win situation and an idea whose time has come. The author is Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. THE other day a group of four former MPs went to Ramvilas Paswan’s Janpath residence for a party function. The media was also invited. The press room was filled to capacity. A scribe from a major Hindi daily discovered to his dismay that his mobile phone was missing after the press conference. He searched for his mobile but in vain. Ultimately he lodged an FIR. A media colleague remarked in a lighter vein that one grows from petty crime to big crime. The spooky reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan has got a make-over. Visitors are now issued passes which have their photographs as well as the time when they should leave Rashtrapati Bhavan. And while waiting for the pass, the visitors are treated to a multimedia presentation about Rashtrapati Bhavan on the newly installed computers. A get-together recently hosted by Congress MP Ashwani Kumar to celebrate the formation of the Congress-led government had a fairly good spattering of Congress notables. As the evening coincided with the UPA coordination committee meeting, there was no chance of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, senior ministers and Ambika Soni making it. Dr Karan Singh, Mohsina Kidwai and Parneet Kaur were among several MPs present. The gathering also included diplomats and lawyers. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit found time for some one-to-one interaction, but Montek Singh Ahluwalia had groups of Congressmen gravitating towards him to know why the inflation was rising. Congress members attending the AICC meeting in the Capital got several ocassions to clap and cheer. One was the presence of Rahul Gandhi, who did not take the centrestage despite loud demands. Quite a few speakers took a dig at the leaders present on the dias and addressed Congress President Sonia Gandhi directly. An AICC leader from Uttaranchal had Ms Gandhi in splits when he said that he was still waiting for the ticket to become an MLA despite having spoken from the same stage earlier. Each time, he said, the Congress had succeeded, it was because of Ms Gandhi and party workers. There was a loud applause. Pointing to the leaders present on the dias, he said there was a possibility of their leaving Ms Gandhi but the ordinary worker of the Congress will always rally around her. Contributed by Prashant Sood and R Suryamurthy. Separate treatment of untouchables cannot be allowed. Unless untouchability is destroyed, we can never have self-government. I am the Lord’s bard of low caste; others claim to be of higher castes. But I seek the company of those who meditate on You, O Lord! — Guru Nanak He who promises runs in debt. — Talmud

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Russian Hacker Claims U.S. Agents Pressured Him to Confess to Clinton Cyberattack autorambler.ru A Russian man detained on hacking charges has told reporters that he was pressured to confess to a cyberattack on former U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton. Yevgeny Nikulin was arrested in Oct. 5, 2016 in the Czech Republic at the request of U.S. authorities. He stands accused of hacking the servers of several U.S. Companies, including LinkedIn and DropBox between 2012 and 2013. Russia has also requested Nikulin's extradition, accusing him of stealing money from online WebMoney accounts. In a letter to U.S. news site Nastoyashchoe Vremya, Nikulin said that he had been offered his freedom and U.S. citizenship if he confessed to a cyberattack on former U.S. presidential candidate Hilary Clinton. More than 20,000 emails from the Democratic National Convention were released in July 2016, in a scandal which many Clinton supporters claim jeopardized her chances in the run-up to the U.S. presidential elections. The cyberattack has been widely blamed on Kremlin-backed hackers. "[They told me:] you will have to confess to breaking into Clinton's inbox for [U.S. President Donald Trump] on behalf of [Russian President Vladimir Putin],” Nikulin wrote. In exchange, his interrogators promised U.S. citizenship, an apartment and money, he said. Russian Spycraft: How the Kremlin Hacked Its Way Into a Crisis Nikulin said that he refused the deal, but that his U.S. interrogators promised to return. Czech police confirmed that Nikulin had been interrogated by FBI agents, but did not give any further details, Nastoyashchoe Vremya reported. U.S. officials have denied the claims. Nikulin's extradition hearing is due to take place on May 11. He has denied all charges The case has drawn some attention in Russia, where reporters have unearthed photos of the self-described “used car salesman” driving lavish cars and taking photos with the Russian elite. Nikulin's social media pages had included snaps with both the daughter of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, and Kremlin press secretary President Dmitry Peskov. The Russian has since claimed that he met Shoigu's daughter by chance, and only bumped into Peskov when they “sat in the same cafe.” Read more about: Hackers , United States Russia Protests Democratic Party's Election Hacking Lawsuit in N.Y. Court The Democratic Party sued the Russian government earlier this year for allegedly conspiring to influence the 2016 election. U.S. Earmarks $250M to Counter Russian Influence U.S. intelligence officials have warned that Russia could target the 2018 midterm elections. Russia Investigation Update: More Nasty Name-Calling, Ads and Emails A summary of the latest stories regarding the official investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections U.S. Senate Bans Kaspersky Software Over Suspected FSB Ties Kaspersky Lab said it was “disappointed” with the Senate vote

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After Deng: On China’s Transformation Books & the Arts October 17, 2011 Issue Is Deng Xiaoping’s legacy of modernization without political reform one that no contemporary Chinese official can control? By Joshua Kurlantzick The South China Sea is vast, encompassing around 1.4 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean, and its islands are so minuscule that most can barely accommodate an airplane runway and a few houses. Just several dozen permanent residents live on an atoll named Pagasa. Yet this past year, Pagasa and the other tiny islets have been drawn into one of the hottest military flash points in the world. China has treated nearly the entire South China Sea as its domain, even though five other nations claim part of it, and has increasingly harassed and even threatened to sink Vietnamese and Philippine boats passing through the area. At the same time, Chinese officials once known for their smooth, charming embrace of their neighbors seem to have flipped a switch, turning angry, demanding and intimidating. At a meeting with representatives of Southeast Asian nations last year, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi exploded, according to several reports, launching into a thirty-minute diatribe about China’s vast claims to the South China Sea, a vital shipping route and supposedly the site of significant petroleum deposits. Topping off his performance, Yang mocked his Vietnamese hosts, implicitly warning them not to defy Beijing. China’s state media have echoed Yang’s belligerent rhetoric, and this past spring some hawkish Chinese strategists and officials privately talked of the need for a “limited war” with Vietnam, to show their southern neighbor who is the real power in Asia. Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China By Ezra Vogel. Buy this book. On China By Henry Kissinger. To many observers in Asia, and some American officials, the scene of Chinese officials berating their Asian peers over bragging rights to the South China Sea was a taste of threats to come from an increasingly powerful nation. Their fear is that China, fortified by a roaring economy and renewed military might, will abandon niceties and brusquely reclaim the influence it had enjoyed for millenniums, until the combination of Western technological advancement and the feebleness of China’s last imperial court brought down the Middle Kingdom in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. “No one will say it openly, but what drives every meeting in Southeast Asia now is fear of what the region will be like with China dominating,” one Vietnamese diplomat told me. But despite outsiders’ view of China, some Chinese scholars—and even, in private, a few Chinese officials—admit that, contrary to the image of a rising colossus, China’s recent aggressive behavior suggests something different. They think that the country’s leadership has become more divided and weaker than in the recent past and is unable to control hawks in the military or the Communist Party, or state companies and Beijing’s officials. The People’s Liberation Army has increasingly been promoting its opinions through its own publications and its domestic networks of civilian think tanks. At times, the PLA appears to have initiated or escalated international disputes—against the wishes of the top leadership in Beijing—in order to push Chinese policy in a more hawkish direction. Like the military-industrial complex in the United States, the PLA appears to have formed a tentative alliance with powerful Chinese energy companies, which have embarked on a global hunt for natural resources. Ever since the Communist Party came to power in 1949, forceful, unifying figures have dominated the political arena and the PLA. The first was Mao Zedong, who used his unparalleled charisma and political genius to pit rivals against one another, to create a cult of personality and to exert ruthless control over the country’s political system. After Mao came Deng Xiaoping, whose photo should be plastered above Tiananmen Square instead of his predecessor’s, as he used his vast political savvy and dominance of the party and military to wrench China from the abyss of the Cultural Revolution and set in place the most breathtaking economic development in modern history. Lacking a unifying figure like Deng or Mao, China’s leadership today is a mostly faceless group of longtime party engineers who have scaled the ranks not by fighting in wars or developing political and economic ideologies but rather by cultivating higher-ranking bureaucrats and divulging as little as possible about their ideas and plans. The current Chinese president, Hu Jintao, epitomizes the cipher-as-strategy approach. Before assuming power in 2004, Hu had said so little on any topic of importance that both conservatives and liberals in China claimed him as one of their own. Since then, Hu has displayed minimal public emotion and avoids even the most scripted interactions with the media and most party outsiders. Hu’s presumed successor, who will assume power in 2012–13, is Vice President Xi Jinping; though he has slightly more charisma than the wooden Hu, he will not remind anyone of Mao or Deng. When Xi has displayed any public sentiment, it has been a sour, aggrieved nationalism that resonates with many Chinese elites who believe their nation’s time has come yet chafe at the continued power of the United States in China’s backyard. “There are a few foreigners, with full bellies, who have nothing better to do than try to point fingers at our country,” Xi complained, in one of his few public speeches, during a visit to Mexico in 2009. As China’s leadership fragments, many American officials and think-tank experts who once condemned Deng for overseeing the brutal crackdown in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, have begun to look back fondly on his time. Their position is that although Deng was not a democrat, in many ways it was easier to understand, and work with, the motivations and actions of a Chinese leadership dominated by one man rather than by a collective dictatorship. What they fear most about China is the absence of a genuine autocrat. Deng Xiaoping frowned upon the cult of Mao and shunned the showy diplomatic games of Communist China’s first premier, Zhuo Enlai. Perhaps because of his down-to-earth style and his disinterest in grand ceremony, Deng has attracted few serious biographies outside China. Certainly, Ezra Vogel’s encyclopedic Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China is the most exhaustive English retelling of Deng’s life. Vogel, an emeritus professor at Harvard, seems to have interviewed or found the memoirs of nearly every person who spoke with Deng, and has painstakingly re-created a detailed and intimate chronology of Deng’s roller-coaster career. Unfortunately, Vogel too often allows detailed chronology to stand in for storytelling and minutiae to overwhelm theme; he does manage to convey why Deng was so influential, and how China has missed him since his death more than a decade ago, but finding this message is not always easy amid so many reports of Deng’s endless meetings, memos and musings. Still, Vogel’s reporting does reveal the core of Deng’s character and vision. Like most of the first- and second-generation party members who became senior leaders after the Communists prevailed in the Chinese civil war in 1949, Deng had a revolutionary background. He served in the Communist underground in Shanghai and other cities in the 1920s, and then joined the Long March to the party’s Shaanxi stronghold, all the while growing close to Mao, who valued Deng’s organizational skills and ability to connect to average people with his direct speaking style. In the civil war, Deng served as military leader and political commissar, leading sizable battles and at one point overseeing some half-million men. After the war he served Mao for nearly two decades in the leadership, gaining insight into politics, economics and governing. When he was responsible for the party’s relations with communist parties in other nations, he used his connections to bring new technology to China. Deng, who had studied in France in the ’20s, also saw that, despite Mao’s campaigns of industrialization and collectivization, China was lagging behind other communist states in economic development. But whatever revolutionary ideology Deng may have espoused was purged, along with his career, during the Cultural Revolution. Many top leaders suffered during the Cultural Revolution, in which Mao turned the party against itself in what scholars have called the Chairman’s “last revolution,” but few could have suffered more than Deng. Always fearful of potential rivals and wary of Deng’s inherent pragmatism, which had led Deng to quietly critique some of Mao’s most disastrous campaigns, Mao started attacking Deng in 1966 for allegedly “pursuing the capitalist road.” Day after day China’s state media lashed Deng with criticisms. The next year Mao placed him under house arrest, and in 1969 Deng and his wife, Zhou Lin, were sent to Jiangxi province for “re-education” and forced to perform hard labor. Red Guards harassed Deng’s five children in Beijing, eventually sending them to the countryside and hard labor as well. Vogel explains that before Deng was sent away for re-education, one of his children, 24-year-old Deng Pufang, was treated so harshly by Red Guards that he fell from a high window and broke his spine. (Other sources suggest that Deng’s son was defenestrated.) Because Deng had been ostracized politically, doctors at the Beijing hospital refused to perform surgery on his son. Deng Pufang was kept alive, but he remained paralyzed from the chest down; as Vogel notes, when Deng learned of his son’s fate, he sat in silence, smoking cigarette after cigarette. Deng would eventually take responsibility for the bathing and care of Deng Pufang. Deng never forgot the pain of the Cultural Revolution. During his time in the country he reflected on the party’s failures, and in later conversations with foreigners, Vogel writes, he would passionately describe the period as a disaster for China. When Mao, aging and sick, restored Deng to Beijing in the early 1970s, Deng was determined that the party overcome its obsession with internal purity and political revolutions, and instead devote itself to implementing China’s modernization. The party’s legitimacy would rest not only on ideas but also on providing a better life for Chinese citizens. This might seem an obvious idea, but after decades of Mao’s perpetual campaigns, and his derision of peasants’ lives—Mao famously said that he would sacrifice half of mankind to win a nuclear war—pragmatism and modernization were revolutionary in China. Deng’s visits to Japan, Europe and the United States in the mid- and late 1970s, where he witnessed highly automated manufacturing, high-speed trains and other state-of-the-art technology, further convinced him of China’s benighted state. Unlike Mao, he was willing to admit that China had fallen behind economically, as even other poor Asian nations like South Korea had begun to take off, and that to modernize, China needed help from abroad and the rule of law (at least in economic areas). “Chinese scientists had to learn foreign languages so they could read foreign reports…China should cherish its experts. It needed to introduce automation into its factories and to support talented scientists,” Deng insisted at party meetings, according to Vogel. In a country just emerging from the Cultural Revolution, during which a tyranny of the mind mocked expertise and punished or crushed those who possessed it, and where leaders had for millenniums believed that China was the center of the world, these, too, were shocking ideas. Deng had always been a relatively pragmatic person, but his pragmatism became a secular religion as he ascended to the top of the leadership. “Practice is the Sole Criterion for Judging Truth,” read one article championed by Deng. Results, not ideology, would determine policies. (Today Chinese students study Deng Xiaoping Theory alongside Mao’s life and maxims, but Deng’s theories consist mostly of common-sense maxims on governance and economic management.) Following Mao’s death in 1976, Deng used his political skills and popularity among senior leaders and the public to outflank Mao’s appointed successor, Hua Guofeng, and the Gang of Four. Deng maneuvered Hua into the background but did not have him murdered or jailed, setting the stage for future peaceful transitions. Nor did Deng try to completely erase his predecessors, as Mao had attempted to banish all of China’s traditions, leading to vast cultural devastation. Deng maintained Mao as a father figure of the party, keeping his portrait atop Tiananmen and mostly whitewashing Mao’s grievous crimes. Yet he recognized that much of Mao’s thinking on political and economic development had been wrong. Deng also removed the poison from the idea of learning from the West and even from hated Japan. When visiting the United States, Deng told his aides that the one place he wanted to see was Wall Street, a symbol of American economic might, the wellspring, more than tanks or aircraft carriers, of US power. “China must catch up with the most advanced countries in the world,” he warned. He allowed universities to open again and met with Chinese-American Nobel laureates to understand how China could improve its basic sciences. He oversaw growing state funding of basic research and fostered a new atmosphere of respect for learning. Deng even supported the idea that Chinese graduate students should study abroad, another implicit admission of how far behind China had fallen. In foreign policy, too, Deng adopted a humble approach, one that would be followed until recently by successive Chinese leaders. During the 1970s and ’80s, Deng slashed government spending on the military and declared that China must quietly build its strength while maintaining a low profile in international affairs. As Deng told one visiting African leader in 1985, “Please don’t copy our model. If there is any experience on our part, it is to formulate policies in light of one’s own national conditions.” Most important, beginning in the late ’70s Deng relaxed economic and social rules, unleashing pent-up entrepreneurship and allowing average people to live their lives without fearing that the party would be lurking in their bedrooms and kitchens. Journals, fiction publishing houses and cinemas were reopened. Foreign investment was welcomed, particularly in the new special economic zones in southern China, where investors were given tax incentives and largely insulated from China’s laws, or lack thereof. The government allowed farmers to start selling their crops, began cutting state subsidies and promoted town- and village-level enterprises. Perhaps more significantly, Deng, the most visible figure in China, purportedly said that “to get rich is glorious,” signaling that, unlike in previous decades, the state would support capitalists instead of punishing them. But contrary to the beliefs of many Americans who met Deng, his focus on modernization and his abandonment of radical Maoist social and political engineering did not make him a democrat. After Nixon’s breakthrough visit to China in 1972, Washington and Beijing strengthened their relationship; facing a common enemy in Moscow, American policy-makers wanted to see only the best characteristics in their Chinese peers. And upon meeting Deng, they found it easy to think of him as a reformer. He talked in terms that Americans eager to befriend China as an ally could understand, and he used the kind of casual, direct language common to American politicians. In 1978 Time named Deng “Man of the Year” for launching China’s modernization; Chinese state media, in return, portrayed Deng’s 1979 trip to the United States in a positive light, spreading images of American life that helped to inspire Chinese desires for growth, entrepreneurship and Western consumer goods. Deng told an audience at Temple University that he respected the college’s commitment to academic freedom; at other stops he praised the openness of American society. But he didn’t honor the values he praised. In late 1978, thinking that Deng would promote not only economic but also political reforms, activists began posting demands for greater freedom on a wall near Tiananmen Square. Sprinkled among them were implicit criticisms of Mao. The movement would become known as Democracy Wall, and the postings attracted wide attention. Rumors spread that Deng supported the activists. Thousands of people, and then hundreds of thousands, came daily to read the wall and to write essays and personal accounts about their suffering during the Cultural Revolution. In January 1979 some wall supporters launched a march to the party’s leadership compound near Tiananmen Square. But as the Democracy Wall movement grew, Deng began issuing warnings, Vogel writes, “that some postings were not conducive to stability….When protestors attracted huge crowds and resisted basic rule by the Communist leadership, Deng moved decisively to suppress the challenge.” By March, Beijing city officials had banned posters, books and other writings that challenged the leadership; soon, the security forces arrested the leaders of Democracy Wall. Deng believed, above all, in the Communist Party. He was a pragmatist, and in theory he accepted freedoms, but not if they threatened the party. He had spent his entire adult life in party politics; he saw no vehicle other than the party for uniting and leading the country; and, especially as other communist states began to reform, in the late 1980s he became convinced that the party could not accept liberalization if it was to survive. If the party was to save itself, only it could be the savior of the people. The only form of democracy acceptable to Deng was “inner-party democracy.” Party members could debate issues in private, but once a decision was reached, it had to be carried out in public by a united front. Because of his crackdown on Democracy Wall, it was Deng, more than any other party leader, who set the stage for China’s economic modernization without political modernization—a process that for decades has defied conventional modernization theory, articulated by political scientists such as Seymour Martin Lipset and Samuel Huntington, which holds that economic reform inexorably creates pressure for political reform, particularly among those in the educated middle classes who will not stand for authoritarian government. In the spring of 1989, Deng’s philosophy faced its greatest test. Anger across China at rising corruption, inflation and slowing economic growth sparked demonstrations for greater freedom across the country, and particularly in Beijing. As conveyed by contemporary accounts of debate within the party, Deng clearly believed that, if necessary, the government should use force to maintain power. He was convinced that consenting to political reform would lead to chaos in such a large and, at times, unmanageable country, and would undermine China’s economic progress. Other communist nations that pursued political reforms before economic ones would face similar crises, he believed, and their leaders would be deposed before they could fix their nations’ vast economic problems, causing massive unrest. Given Deng’s history of resorting to tough, even brutal decision-making when necessary, the Tiananmen denouement was not surprising. Despite having elevated reformers in the party to promote his brand of economic modernization, Deng, working behind the scenes as the protests escalated because he was no longer China’s titular ruler, sidelined and ultimately placed under house arrest his number two, the pro-reform leader Zhao Ziyang. Deng sided with Li Peng, a top hardliner, issuing stern warnings to the protesters to clear the square. Finally, on June 3 and 4, Deng oversaw a bloody crackdown on unarmed civilians, with the PLA declaring martial law and clearing Tiananmen Square but killing as many as several thousand people. “Westerners would forget” China’s tough tactics in time, Deng promised other party leaders. Deng himself, Vogel reports, apparently never doubted that he had made the right decision to violently suppress the demonstrators. Shortly after Tiananmen, China faced its worst period of international isolation since the depredations of Mao’s regime. The United States levied sanctions, and many other Western nations cut off business ties. At the time, many foreign observers and Chinese intellectuals were convinced that the Communist Party could not last, at least not in its current form. Foreign leaders’ predictions of the party’s imminent collapse would become a staple of global diplomacy, with Bill Clinton and others warning Beijing that if it did not embrace serious reform the party would not survive. Books like Gordon Chang’s The Coming Collapse of China (2001) became bestsellers in the United States. As recently as this past spring, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was sounding the same theme: she told reporters from The Atlantic that Beijing is “trying to stop history [i.e., prevent democratization], which is a fool’s errand.” Henry Kissinger, one of the architects of the United States’ modern relationship with China, certainly thought that Deng’s decisions in 1989 were palatable. The consummate American realist, Kissinger saw in Deng a kindred soul, the opposite of the often mercurial, unpredictable Mao. In his latest book, On China, a reflection on the history of Chinese foreign policy and on his own relationships with Chinese leaders, Kissinger fawns over Deng. “China as the present day economic superpower is the legacy of Deng Xiaoping,” he writes. Deng “fulfilled the ultimate task of a leader—of taking his society from where it is to where it has never been.” There is truth in this assessment, but Kissinger broadens it to include nearly the entire Chinese leadership, few of whom have matched Deng’s high standard of statecraft. In fact, like many less knowledgeable China watchers, Kissinger seems wedded to an old stereotype, viewing China’s leaders as naturally skilled diplomats possessed of a wisdom unattainable by Westerners. In the most laughable instance of this stereotype, some China watchers have claimed for years that Zhou Enlai once said it was “too early to say” whether the French Revolution was a success, a story often cited as proof of Chinese diplomats’ sage farsightedness. But as longtime China hand Chas Freeman revealed during a recent symposium to mark the publication of Kissinger’s book, Zhou had simply confused the French Revolution of 1789 with the Paris demonstrations in 1968. Still, Kissinger accepts the idea of Chinese wisdom eclipsing the shortsighted political maneuvers of Western democracies. “China’s strategy generally exhibits three characteristics: meticulous analysis of long-term trends, careful study of tactical options, and detached exploration of operational decisions,” Kissinger gushes in a typical passage. One can almost hear the senior statesman grinding his teeth over American foreign policy, which by contrast is often affected by politicians’ ideas and the will of voters, and is usually not the work of a small group of mandarins. Kissinger even seems to implicitly blame the protesters for the Tiananmen crackdown, for trying to “demonstrate the impotence of the government, to weaken it, and to tempt it into rash acts.” This remark is consistent with Kissinger’s view that Tiananmen was a blip in US-China relations: it was a diplomatic nuisance caused by protesters making nuisances of themselves. One of the first prominent American visitors to China after Tiananmen, Kissinger personally helped smooth ties by urging Beijing to show some “presentational aspects” of reform that would allow Tiananmen to blow over. Despite predictions by American diplomats, China seems to have defied history, affirming Deng’s decision not to allow political reform, even in 1989. Many of China’s Asian neighbors, such as Thailand and the Philippines, seemed to make transitions to democracy in the ’90s, only to revert to semiauthoritarian rule in the following decade, dragged down by economic stagnation and incompetent and corrupt leadership. Japan has endured two lost decades of stasis and increasing poverty. Russia flirted with democracy in the ’90s but soon devolved into a kind of mafia state, its industries crumbling and its international power ebbing. Even the West, which had lectured China for years about privatization and embracing political reform, has over the past three years used considerable state resources to assist industries from autos to banking. China, meanwhile, seems to be going from strength to strength. Many authoritarian states have tried to modernize without opening up their political systems, and while few have succeeded, none compare with China. China’s economy grew by nearly 9 percent in 2009, while Japan’s shrank by more than 5 percent, and the American economy contracted by 2.6 percent. China now holds nearly $1.2 trillion in US government debt. Moreover, defying Western demands for privatization and the neoliberal Washington Consensus, the Chinese government has reasserted control over many strategic economic sectors in the past decade. Of the forty-four biggest companies in China today, only three are privately owned. Until two or three years ago, the “Beijing Consensus” appealed mostly to the world’s most repressive autocrats—Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, Bashar al-Assad of Syria and Islam Karimov of Uzbekistan—all eager to learn how China has modernized its authoritarianism. But in recent years it is not just autocrats who have sought to learn from Beijing. Increasingly, leaders and even average citizens of young democracies like Indonesia, Thailand, Senegal, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Bolivia—countries where popular support for democracy has weakened and where leaders are looking for new models of growth after the failure of the Washington Consensus—have taken an interest in China’s model. Studying the ten countries of Southeast Asia, Indonesian scholar Ignatius Wibowo found that with only a few exceptions, each country has moved in the direction of China and away from liberal democracy over the past decade, largely because these nations had watched China’s successes and contrasted them with the West’s economic troubles. Contrary to the predictions of scholars like Huntington and Lipset, China’s middle classes have displayed little inclination to rise up, even as revolutions sweep across the Middle East. In fact, the city dwellers among China’s middle classes have become an increasingly conservative barrier to change. In the wake of Tiananmen, the Communist Party all but abandoned its traditional ideology and instead based its legitimacy on improving economic performance and instilling a new, muscular and sometimes nasty nationalism through media campaigns, revised textbooks and public events. In study after study, the majority of China’s urban middle class, who have prospered enormously since the reform period began in the late ’70s, do not seem to want to change the government. A young generation of wealthy urban self-identified “neoconservatives” pressures the government to take tougher action toward Taiwan, Tibet, Japan, the United States and other perceived enemies. Party membership, now thrown open to private businesspeople, has become as coveted as elite country club memberships are in the West. One comprehensive analysis of Chinese citizens, by the US-based East-West Center, found that “as China’s economic reform and growth have progressed, public interest in promoting liberal democracy seems to have diminished.” Because growth has benefited urban areas the most, urbanites especially think that political liberalization might transfer economic and political power to poorer, rural areas. A poll released last year by the Pew research organization focusing mostly on urban areas found that nine in ten Chinese are happy with the current conditions in their country. Only 30 percent of Americans, normally among the more optimistic people in the world, were satisfied with the direction of the United States. China’s economic growth and the West’s economic stagnation have clearly emboldened policy-makers in Beijing. Despite often paying homage to Deng, Chinese leaders increasingly have ignored his maxim that China should play a relatively low-profile role in global affairs until it is a wealthy nation. “Chinese leaders used to come here and want to learn from us,” a senior Thai official told me. “Now it’s like they don’t have anything left to learn…. They have no interest in listening to us.” Whereas Deng cut military budgets, the government now gives China’s armed forces annual budget increases of as much as 15 percent, and the military is rushing to develop major weapons systems like an aircraft carrier. Beyond the South China Sea, other Asian nations have had brushes with an emboldened China. During the 2000s China courted India, and the two nations enjoyed increasingly close economic ties, yet in 2009 China seemed ready to go back to war with its southwestern neighbor. That spring, after having agreed to resolve its old border disputes with India, China publicly claimed that it owned some 90,000 square kilometers of disputed territory in the vicinity of Tibet. The following year China lashed out at the world when the Nobel committee awarded the Peace Prize to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, jailed in 2009 for organizing Charter 08, an online petition calling for democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Beijing condemned Norway and other European nations, and applied intense pressure on leaders from Asian and European nations not to attend the Peace Prize ceremony. Many complied. Though China’s military lags behind that of the United States, its economic power and its status as America’s main creditor have made it more aggressive in dealing with Washington as well, shocking some American diplomats not accustomed to having a bona fide peer. Beijing has taken to chiding American politicians for their fiscal recklessness; after Congress barely eked out a temporary agreement on the debt limit, the Chinese state news agency Xinhua warned American politicians to overcome their “debt addiction.” When the Dalai Lama, viewed (unjustifiably) by Chinese leaders as a separatist extremist, wanted to visit Washington in the fall of 2009, Chinese officials applied intense pressure on the Obama administration not to have the president meet him, even in a private capacity. Facing an enfeebled American economy and demands from its largest creditor, the White House complied. Obama allowed the Dalai Lama to visit the United States without a stop at the White House, the first time an American president had ignored the Tibetan in two decades. In some ways, China’s newfound confidence is not exceptional. After all, for two millenniums China was one of the most powerful nations in the world. As Kissinger explains in some detail, Chinese emperors became accustomed to foreign leaders traveling to Beijing as supplicants; this overconfidence was a main reason the last imperial dynasty did not understand how badly China had lost ground economically to Britain and other Western nations in the nineteenth century. In the long view, the return of China—and other nations like India—to the center of global commerce and politics is in many ways more normal than dominance by a small number of Western countries. Nevertheless, like American leaders in the early nineteenth century who claimed the entire Western Hemisphere as US sphere of influence, China does not yet possess the international influence and respect to make good on its increasingly assertive behavior—a gap some Chinese leaders do not seem to understand. Rapid growth has pulled hundreds of millions out of poverty but has also created massive economic inequality in what is a nominally socialist country. Economic inequality in China is more severe than in nearly every other nation in Asia. One-party rule has abetted massive graft, costing as much as $90 billion in economic growth each year and tainting politics. Outer regions like Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia have become increasingly restive, and in rural China, where growth has not filtered down, tens of thousands of protests erupt each year, with many turning violent. (Domestic unrest partly explains why Beijing has tried to ignore the Arab uprisings, even going so far as to implement filtering measures that, for a time, prevented users from searching for the word “Egypt” on search engines and social networking sites.) The Chinese leadership’s laserlike focus on growth has created looming environmental catastrophes that will make the ecological degradation sanctioned by the administration of George W. Bush look like the work of John Muir. And, as several demographers have noted, China, whose one-child policy has skewed the social welfare system, will be the first developing country to grow old before it grows rich. This anomaly will be a disaster for an economy that, as Kissinger notes, has benefited enormously from a large, unskilled, young workforce willing to toil untold hours for minimal wages. Though American prestige has suffered badly in the past decade, and Washington can hardly be held up as a model of idealistic foreign policy, foreign leaders still generally trust America more than China to uphold international institutions, to patrol the sea lanes and to defend common global interests. China has no blue water navy; in trade relations Beijing has pursued narrow, almost mercantilist policies; at the United Nations, China has rarely proved willing to condemn even the most abusive of its allies, such as North Korea or Burma. This may change—if the United States continues to abrogate global influence and allow its economic system to disintegrate, and also if China becomes more experienced and responsible. But for now, the old order has not been toppled. By acting more assertively in places like the South China Sea without yet being ready to assume the mantle of global leadership, without an idea that can truly appeal to and inspire other nations, Beijing’s leaders have unwittingly pushed countries—including many with long histories of anti-Americanism—into the hands of the United States, the only remaining global power. China’s model of development is drawing interest in many developing nations; but while leaders and average citizens are often willing to abandon the neoliberal economic element of the Washington Consensus, few want to adopt the repressive, authoritarian and insular politics of the Beijing Consensus. Over the past year, Hillary Clinton has become the most sought-after diplomat at Southeast Asian meetings, primarily because nations are looking to Washington for reassurance that it will not abandon Asia to a China-centric order. The Philippines, which tossed US forces from its bases in the archipelago two decades ago, is desperately trying to stockpile American military hardware and persuade US troops to pay frequent visits. Hanoi now welcomes American port calls, sends its savviest officials to study in the United States and has signed an agreement to cooperate with its former enemy on high-level nuclear technology. Kissinger sees a brighter future for the Middle Kingdom. He lauds China’s current leadership for putting “forward to its people a catalog of tasks to be accomplished,” as if leadership entailed simply listing your plans; he praises China for promising a “peaceful rise,” as if politicians’ promises can always be taken at face value. Perhaps Kissinger, like so many before him, has allowed himself to be captured by Chinese myths. In a country facing such vast challenges, domestically and internationally, it’s not at all clear than even Deng, who at times enjoyed the respect of average people as well as the country’s most powerful institutions, could have overseen a Chinese transition to democracy. The one top Chinese leader who has the public’s respect and also seems committed to liberalization, Premier Wen Jiabao, is an increasingly lonely voice, ignored by many of his colleagues. When he steps down in the next two years, there will be no one with Wen’s authority among the public to replace him. Many Chinese officials, who have forgotten Deng’s warning that “if one day China should seek to claim hegemony in the world, then the people of the world should…fight against it,” seem shocked at how badly Beijing has muddled its relations with other countries in the past two years. They are also recognizing how far China actually remains from global leadership. Joshua KurlantzickJoshua Kurlantzick, the fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations, is the author of Charm Offensive: How China’s Soft Power Is Transforming the World (Yale). Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth Elie MystalTwitter

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The New Order: When reading is a crime Download a book, get arrested By Jane Fae 30 May 2008 at 08:59 190 SHARE ▼ Updated: Is this what it is going to be like? When simple possession of a proscribed document will be enough to see you clapped in irons and whisked down to the local police station? About two weeks ago (May 16), Nottingham University campus was agog as police arrived to interview former student Hicham Yezza. After some ten years' study, first as undergraduate, then graduate, Hicham was a non-academic member of staff in one of the University departments. His mistake was to agree to help Rizwaan Sabir, a friend in the Politics faculty, who needed a document downloaded from the web and printed off. This was all part of legitimate study: the document itself was on the Politics Faculty reading list. Unfortunately, the document in question also happened to be an al-Qaeda Training Manual. Someone noticed. They informed their superiors, who in turn referred the matter on upward. Eventually, the issue reached the very top. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and senior management of the University decided it was beyond them. They owed a duty of care to all their students. The implications behind the download were too large. So they handed the matter over to the local Police. Which is where we came in. Rizwaan Sabir and Hicham Yezza were arrested. Their homes were searched, laptops confiscated, friends interviewed. They were subjected to six days of questioning - and then released. Or at least, Sabir was released. Hicham’s story now takes a turn for the decidedly worse. He is – he was – in the process of applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. The focus of the inquiry shifted to the possibility that he had been less than truthful in his application to stay. So he was re-arrested under the Immigration Act and moved directly to a detention centre. From there, he is due to be deported back to Algeria this Sunday. According to the Nottingham University Students’ Union, the deportation was originally scheduled for mid-July, but it has been brought forward as an “emergency”. As the Police appear not to have wished to charge Hicham with anything in connection with the original investigation, it is not clear what the emergency could be. Unless he hears back from the Home Office, or is successful in being granted a judicial review of the decision today, Hicham will be sent back without having had the chance to argue his side of the matter in open court. The story itself is staggering: from long-term settled resident, to deportee, within two weeks. But there are some features that may be worth pondering. The die was cast when the University authorities decided not to investigate, but instead to pass the matter on to the Police. Was that the right decision? The only real grounds they had for suspecting anything to be amiss was the downloading of a book. Of course, this very fact is now grounds for arrest. Under s.58 of the Terrorism Act 2000, a person commits an offence if they “possesses a document or record containing information”… “of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism”. The apparent breadth of this formula was seriously narrowed in February of this year, when the Court of Appeal ruled that simple possession could not be enough for a conviction. There had to be demonstrable intent to commit terrorist acts as well. Nonetheless, the University authorities will argue – they have argued – that they had no right to take any other decision. Many have disagreed. The role of the police is equally interesting. Supt Simon Nickless from Nottinghamshire Police claimed this operation was low-key, and the community's response to it had been "calm and rational". In truly Orwellian style, he added: "Feedback is that people accept that this is the sort of operation that is necessary and reasonable for the welfare of communities." Nonetheless, there remain concerns, raised by supporters of Hicham, that the police focus was prompted very much by the ethnicity of the suspect. Perhaps the last word should go to Alan Simpson, MP for Nottingham South. He described the original arrest as a “dreadful cock-up”. The subsequent deportation was a blatant attempt “to try to justify the abuse of that power under the Terrorism Act. If we allow this to be done in our name, in our silent collusion, we become the architects of our own totalitarianism. We live in fear of speaking openly. We live in fear of enquiring and researching openly... We live in fear of the quiet unannounced knock on the door and we live in fear of our own shallowness, in terms of the willingness to stand side-by-side with each other in order to defend the very basis of an open democracy that we claim that terrorism is a threat to." Update: The Home Office has cancelled removal directions to have Hicham Yezza deported on Sunday following an application in the High Court. His solicitors will return to the High Court this afternoon to seek to have him released while his case is reconsidered. David Smith, solicitor at Cartwright King, said: "We hope and trust that the Home Office will now release Mr Yezza and reconsider his case properly and in accordance with the law." ® For Foxit's sake: PDF editor biz breached, users' passwords among stolen data And they're imposing a 20-character limit on new ones Egyptian government caught tracking opponents and activists through phone apps Intelligence services developed system, says security outfit Latest 4G, 5G phone-location slurp attack is a doozy, but won't Torpedo Average Joe or Jane Analysis Needs manpower, bags of time, full knowledge of target T-Mobile US hires someone other than bungling Experian to offer ID theft monitoring to hack victims TransUnion hunts for crooks Edge, Azure and Windows Phone receives a Telegram. Yup, it's the week at Microsoft Managed Disks? Pick a size, any size... 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Hymns For The Beatitudes Feb 20, 2019. An antiphon is a hymn that is sung antiphonally, with alternating voices. In Russian Orthodox churches, people chant the Beatitudes together. Where Is Royal Opera House London Things to do near Royal Opera House on TripAdvisor: See 1534111 reviews and 50105 candid photos of things to do near Royal Opera House in London, Classical Music Human Revolution One of the Revolution’s great heroes. “I had already been playing classical music on the violin for years, but I started playing mariachi as a What sets this collection apart even from that august group is the rich, sometimes-big and sometimes-frail mixture of electronica, trance, anthem, and hymn.One hopes these. individualistic heart. This gives Marsalis a wide range of hymns and styles to build upon. of the Lord’s Prayer by the choir is an ardent cry for salvation. The setting for the Beatitudes is a rousing statement of. Cardinal Wuerl recalled the beatitudes, as proclaimed in English at the prayer service. The prayer service featured the Marian hymn "Immaculate Mary," sung in English and Arabic, and a procession. Feb 2, 2011. Hymns are songs of praise and worship and recognise the relationship. the world upside down, what do you think the Beatitudes are about? Dr. Carter is editing White’s collection of hymns by African American composers spanning nearly 200 years. The Society will perform settings from Whites Beatitudes and Commandments. Dr. Gail. Anyone know of better hymns or accessible 2-part polyphony for the Beatitudes? I haven't done too much research, so I'm sure there is something in the. Please choose one hymn/psalm in each category: Opening Hymns. (May be interchanged with any closing hymn). Faith of Our. A paraphrase of the Beatitudes Dante revolutionized the concept of Purgatory by filling the holy mountain with:.the singing of hymns, the recitation of the Our Father and other prayers, the echo of the Beatitudes. Here as well the. We hear the Christmas carols, the Christmas hymns. In Bethlehem, everyday it’s Christmas. the Jordan River and the Mount of the Beatitudes. “All these places that we read about in the Gospels,” he. She quietly sang the choruses to hymns and said the words to Our Father. The Mass, which also marked the 98th birthday of the church at 353 Peachtree St., focused on the Beatitudes, the words of Jesus. Both performances were careful and committed, the quiet, hymn-like simplicity of “Hilathi” handled. a setting for string quartet of Vladi­mir Martynov’s haunting “The Beatitudes” chorus; and. If you are not sure which hymns are in the public domain, you may consult this list of public domain hymns from ELCA worship resources. Though the list is not. Mount of the Beatitudes, Galilee, Israel — On Monday evening at the. That the Jewish people would sing that hymn in ancient times was understandable then — and now. More likely though, the Harper. Whitesboro Presbyterian Church, 1 Elm St. Whitesboro, is having a Hymn Sing of favorite Christmas carols at. Bible Study: Kingdom of Happiness – Living the Beatitudes in Everyday Life, by Father. “It is a hymn – that the Bible says – comes from heaven,” he. The saints encourage people to follow the Beatitudes, which are “the path of happiness,” he said. He acknowledged that this is not. Suggested Readings & Hymns for. Memorial and. 14 of the BCP regarding hymns, anthems, and also Title II, Canon 6, Beatitudes. 620. Jerusalem, my. In the first Eucharist, celebrated for peace and justice, the Beatitudes resounded. The one in the north, in Iquique, between the ocean and the desert, was a hymn to the meeting between peoples, the Marian hymn confesses that God is happy to subvert worldly ideologies and hierarchies.” For Pope Francis, the Magnificat is the prayer that “introduces us to the beatitudes, the primordial. The Beatitudes are thus a roadmap for our life. It is just 8am in Abu Dhabi and the Zayed Sports City Stadium is already reverberating with graceful singing of hymns, setting a spiritual countdown. Mar 29, 2009. Here with “Hymns of Faith” now is Dr. Ligon Duncan. a pure heart,” but the very phrase “pure in heart” comes right out of the Beatitudes and. What Bands Singer Pedophile A Saskatchewan man who was the victim of a notorious pedophile says it’s disgusting and a risk to. described himself in a profile as “a blue-collar dude with a passion for music.” Luka Magnotta, "Leaving Neverland," the new film that revives old allegations that the late music superstar Michael Jackson was a pedophile, landed last Free sheet music for familiar church hymns. This is an alphabetical listing of the hymn tunes used in writing the Children's Bible Songs. The PDF. Beatitudes. The Best Blues Rock Guitarist Isaiah Evans says was the best show the band has played so far. Students of American music history will remember that. Jimmy Johnson, the guitarist for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Johnson was drawn to the blooming sounds of rock, R&B. Jimmy Johnson, the guitarist for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm. Johnson grew up in Alabama, While the Beatitudes of Jesus provide a way of life that promises. During our Christmas concert, we sang "Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring," one of Bach’s best-loved pieces — a hymn of praise to God. In this regard, it may be helpful to recall the “Beatitudes of the Politician”, proposed by Vietnamese. can always draw inspiration from the Magnificat, the hymn that Mary, the Mother of Christ the. My fellow pilgrims and I lodged that night in an Italian Franciscan hotel and restaurant called Mount of the Beatitudes because of its location. out onto the sea in excursion boats, drifting in. Oct 5, 2018. Perry didn't begin writing hymns until late in her career, some 15. of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee, she taught the hymn to her. The remedy offered, however, calls for more than “the essential gospel found in the Beatitudes.” The same Jesus who taught. selves to church week after week to worship God, sing the hymns, pray, Classical Music Human Revolution One of the Revolution’s great heroes. “I had already been playing classical music on the violin for years, but I started playing mariachi as a way to explore and celebrate my Mexican heritage.”. I wanted readers to connect to classical music through stories of emotion and humanity, to understand this art form as just another

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Posted: 10:00am Friday 21 Oct, 2016 | By Hunter Wells hunter@thesun.co.nz Cold sores under attack from bees Cherrywood pharmacists Sam Appleford with Doctor Alex Semprini with samples of the clinical grade honey. Cold sores, the unsightly social occasion killer. But a Tauranga healthcare entrepreneur believes he’s on the brink of bringing relief to sufferers with medical grade honey. And in doing so, grabbing a slice of an international market valued at hundreds of millions of dollars a year. “We’re not just seeing if our product works, we are putting ourselves up against the best current treatment in the world,” says Dr Shaun Holt, who is co-founder of HoneyLab. “And we are trying to beat it.” They’re punting on robust scientific research, an “incredibly ambitious clinical trial” – and, the healing powers of its patented medical grade kanuka honey formulation, Honevo. The clinical trial will involve 950 cold sore sufferers. “It is the second largest cold sore trial anyone has done. And we have almost had to reinvent clinical trials to achieve it.” And it’s inviting Tauranga people, who endure cold sores, to assist. The cold sore, caused by the herpes simplex virus, is a common enough viral infection – but is cosmetically unattractive and painful. They look nasty and sound worse. Red fluid-filled blister-like lesions or sores on or around the lips. Some people get cold sores 10 or more times a year. “For them, it’s a major problem in terms of quality of life. Most people get them less frequently, often in times of stress.” “Many of us are infected when our grannies kiss us when we are children, 90 per cent of us are carriers and about one-third of carriers get cold sores.” Shaun says current treatments aren’t very effective. “The main one sells for about $20 for two grams, has to be applied five times a day but has very little effect on how long the cold sore lasts, only about half a day shorter.” Honeylab’s first small study suggests honey will be much more effective on cold sores. “The honey activates against the virus; and, perhaps more importantly, we know honey heals wounds and a cold sore is basically a very difficult wound to heal.” The company estimates it could potentially reduce the number of days Kiwis have a cold sore on their lips by more than five million. Now Honeylab has about 50 pharmacies throughout the country looking for people with cold sores to enrol them in the medical trial. Three of the pharmacies are in Tauranga – at Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Otumoetai. “So if you have a cold sore, or it started within 48 hours, you go to one of the pharmacies. “The chemist will invite you to take part in the trial and if you do, you get a free treatment, you get $20 and you get to help with the research,” says Shaun. For the trial participants will get the company’s honey or the current best treatment. “If the honey proves better, then we could confidently say we have the best product in the world.” Shaun says it would normally cost tens of millions of dollars to do a clinical trial this big. ”We can’t afford that, we are doing it or a fraction of the cost. And the explanation is we are using pharmacies rather than going down the standard route through doctors in universities and hospitals.” The trial is being independently conducted by the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand. The statistics around cold sores are staggering. In the USA alone there are more than 100 million cold sore episodes a year and the average individual cost is about $100 a year. The market’s leading product has annual sales of about US$250 million. It’s a lucrative market.

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‘Morning Show’ Star Jennifer Aniston Reveals What She Learned Shadowing at ‘Good Morning America’ (Video) “The guy was like, ‘I don’t need Adderall, this is my Adderall,'” actress tells Jimmy Kimmel Jennifer Maas | October 17, 2019 @ 7:47 AM Jennifer Aniston has been on many a morning show since skyrocketing to stardom in the ’90s with the rise of “Friends.” But it wasn’t until she started preparing for her role on Apple TV+ upcoming drama “The Morning Show” that she visited the set of a daybreak news program with a different motive than promoting one of her own projects. “I went and I shadowed at ‘GMA.’ Got there at 7 o’clock in the morning, and it is a fascinating world,” Aniston told Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!.” “It’s like an engine that revs up for these two hours, from 5 to 7 … And it’s just like something you’ve never seen before. The guy was like, ‘I don’t need Adderall, this is my Adderall.'” Aniston said that “GMA” staples like Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos were “great” and “quite lovely” to her while she was there. “And they were all just so gracious,” she said. Also Read: Jennifer Aniston Says 'The Morning Show' Isn't Based on Matt Lauer On “The Morning Show,” which debuts next month with the launch of Apple TV+, Aniston plays the host of the titular talk show, who is shaken when her co-anchor (played by Steve Carell) is fired over sexual misconduct accusations. And the network looks to replace him with Reese Witherspoon’s character, whom the male execs ultimately want to replace Aniston’s character. Yeah, there’s a lot going on there. Aniston says that when she was at “GMA,” a “lot of women” were coming up to her to give her details about what it was like to work behind the scenes at a morning talk show show, saying to her, “You’ve gotta tell them what happens.” Also Read: Apple TV+ Finally Sets Price and Launch Date “It’s almost like they’re in cages going, ‘Get me out of here!'” Aniston joked. Aniston also met with legendary journalist Diane Sawyer to help shape her character, and Aniston says she got “some ‘good’ stuff” out of Sawyer. “I can’t divulge too much,” Aniston said. “You’ll see the show and next time I’ll ask you if you can pick out a Diane-ism.” Watch the full interview above, in which Aniston talks about finally joining Instagram. “The Morning Show” will debut on Apple TV+ with the streaming service’s launch on Nov. 1. Apple TV+: Here Are All the Original Shows in the Works for Apple's Streaming Service (Photos) Apple TV+ finally launches on Friday with four original series, some kids' programming and a little non-fiction content. But Apple's forthcoming streaming service, which is the tech giant's attempt to compete with the likes of Netflix and Amazon, will begin to roll out even more programs in the coming months from star players like M. Night Shyamalan and Octavia Spencer. TheWrap has rounded up all the shows that have been set for the streaming service so far, or are currently in development, so you know what you'll get if you subscribe for $4.99/month. We've also noted which series will be available with the Nov. 1 launch. Also Read: Apple TV+: How a Tech Company Built a Streaming Service From Scratch by Going All-In With Originals “The Morning Show” Taking an inside look at the dark side of morning TV, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston executive produce and star in the drama series. Witherspoon comes to this off her hit HBO drama “Big Little Lies” and Aniston returns to TV in a major role for the first time since her hit sitcom “Friends” went off the air. Steve Carell will also star on the series from Kerry Ehrin. (Available at launch) “Dickinson” This coming-of-age comedy series will star Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson, exploring the constraints of society, gender, and family that she experienced as a budding writer. The show is written by Alena Smith and directed by David Gordon Green. (Available at launch) “Ghostwriter" A reinvention of the beloved original series, follows four kids who are brought together by a mysterious ghost in a neighborhood bookstore, and must team up to release fictional characters from works of literature. (Available at launch) “See” Francis Lawrence, best-known for directing "Red Sparrow" and the final three "Hunger Games" films, will direct and produce this drama written by Steven Knight and starring Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard. The sci-fi series is set in a future where humans are born blind. (Available at launch) “For All Mankind” "Outlander" and "Battlestar Galactica" showrunner Ronald D. Moore created and will write and produce the science fiction drama, premised on the idea that the Space Race of the Cold War never ended. He co-created the series with “Fargo” executive producers Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi. (Available at launch) “Helpsters” The first series set up as part of Sesame Workshop’s partnership with Apple, the show stars Cody and a team of vibrant monsters who love to help solve problems. It all starts with a plan. (Available at launch) "Snoopy in Space" A new original from Peanuts Worldwide and DHX Media, takes viewers on a journey with Snoopy as he follows his dreams to become an astronaut. Together, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew take command of the International Space Station and explore the moon and beyond. (Available at launch) Oprah Winfrey docuseries As part of Oprah's multi-year content deal with Apple, she revealed she's working on a documentary called "Toxic Labor" and a multi-part untitled series about mental health. She is also bringing back her book club as a show, "Oprah's Book Club." ("Oprah's Book Club" will be available at launch) “Servant” "Sixth Sense" and "Glass" director M. Night Shyamalan will executive produce this psychological thriller, with Tony Basgallop writing. Lauren Ambrose and Rupert Grint star as a young couple who hire a nanny (Nell Tiger Free) to care for their newborn. (Premiering Nov. 28) “Truth Be Told” Based on Kathleen Barber’s novel of the same name, the series centers on investigative reporter Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) as she follows an old murder case through her podcast, and will explore America's obsession with true-crime podcasts. Aaron Paul, Lizzy Caplan, Elizabeth Perkins and Mekhi Phifer also star, with Reese Witherspoon executive producing. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kristen Campo from Chernin Entertainment are also set to serve as executive producers. (Premiering Dec. 6) “Amazing Stories” Steven Spielberg will executive produce the revival of “Amazing Stories,” the science fiction and horror anthology he co-created for NBC that ran for two seasons in the 1980s. After some behind-the-scenes shakeups, including the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller, "Once Upon a Time" creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz signed on to run the reboot. “Calls” The new, short-form English adaptation of creator Timothée Hochet’s French series will take on an innovative form of storytelling, utilizing real-life audio sources and minimal visuals. Canal+ Group “Defending Jacob” Described as a gripping, character-driven thriller based on the 2012 novel by William Landay, “Defending Jacob” stars Chris Evans, with “Planet of the Apes” screenwriter Mark Bomback to serve as showrunner. “Home Before Dark” The mystery series follows a girl who moves from Brooklyn to a small lakeside town, and subsequently uncovers a cold case that residents attempted to bury. The project was inspired by the real-life story of Hilde Lysiak, a young investigative reporter who exposed a murder in her hometown of Selinsgrove, PA, garnering national and international attention. Brooklynn Prince and Jim Sturgess will star. "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends" Jennifer Garner is set to star in the J.J. Abrams-produced series based on Amy Silverstein's 2017 memoir about an extraordinary group of women who supported Silverstein as she waited for a second life-saving heart transplant. “Pachinko” An eight-episode adaptation of the 2017 bestseller by Min Jin Lee, Apple’s “epic in scope” adaptation of “Pachinko” will be set in Korea, Japan and America. “The Terror” alum Soo Hugh will serve as showrunner. “Foundation” Based on Isaac Asimov’s novel series of the same name, this series stars Jared Harris and Lee Pace and tracks the future history of the human race during and after the decline and fall of a galaxy-spanning empire. David S. Goyer serves as showrunner. “Central Park” Josh Gad and Loren Bouchard are set to produce this animated musical series about a family of caretakers who live and work in -- and end up saving -- Central Park. The voice cast includes Gad, “Frozen” star Kristen Bell, and “Hamilton's” Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom Jr. “Home” The 10-episode docuseries centers on innovative homes around the world as well as the people who built them. Matt Tyrnauer directs and serves as one of the executive producers. “Little America” This show tells the stories of immigrants in America, drawing from true stories featured in Epic Magazine. The show will be written and executive produced by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, the husband-and-wife team behind the hit romantic comedy “The Big Sick,” which hit theaters in the summer of 2017 to critical and commercial success. “Little Voice” The dramedy featuring original music from Sara Bareilles focuses on finding your authentic voice in your early 20s and is inspired by the diverse musicality of New York. It is produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. “Mythic Quest” Co-created by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” duo Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day will star McElhenney as the head of a video game development studio. F. Murray Abraham, Imani Hakim, David Hornsby and Danny Pudi also star. "Shantaram" An international drama series based on Gregory David Robert's novel, "Shantaram" stars Charlie Hunnam as Lin, a man who has escaped an Australian prison and carves out a new life in Bombay. The series is written and executive produced by Eric Warren Singer. Untitled Brie Larson project Based on the memoir by Amaryllis Fox titled “Life Undercover,” the untitled series will star Brie Larson as a young woman recruited to join the CIA. “Animal Kingdom” writer and executive producer Megan Martin is in talks to write and executive produce the series from Medias Res. Photographed for TheWrap by Patrick Fraser Untitled Curtis Sittenfeld project Inspired by Curtis Sittenfeld's short story collection "You Think It, I’ll Say It.” Colleen McGuinness serves as showrunner, while Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter serve as executive producers. "Saturday Night Live" alum Kristen Wiig was originally attached to star but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Untitled Damien Chazelle project Damien Chazelle, who became the youngest person ever to nab the Academy Award for Best Director when he won for “La La Land," will write, direct, and produce a one-hour drama for Apple, alongside executive producers Jordan Horowitz and Frank Berger. "Time Bandits" Taika Waititi is developing an adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 film, “Time Bandits” for Apple. Waititi will co-write and direct the pilot for the potential series, which is being co-produced by Anonymous Content, Paramount Television and MRC. He also will serve as executive producer alongside Gilliam and producer Dan Halsted. "Mr. Corman" Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to write, direct, executive produce and star on “Mr. Corman,” a dramedy series in development at Apple TV+. The show, which hails from A24 and Gordon-Levitt’s HitRECord banner, follows the life of a public schoolteacher (Gordon-Levitt) in California’s San Fernando Valley. "Mosquito Coast" Justin Theroux will star in this series based on the 1981 novel by his uncle, novelist Paul Theroux. The show, which has been ordered to series, follows an idealist who uproots his family to Latin America. “Luther” creator Neil Cross will co-write the first episode with Tom Bissell and serve as showrunner on the series. "Swagger" “Black Panther” and “Us” star Winston Duke leads this basketball drama from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Duke will star as Ike, a youth basketball coach and former star player. The series went into production this month. "Lisey's Story" Clive Owen and Julianne Moore will star in this limited series from Stephen King and J.J. Abrams. Based on King's best-selling 2006 novel, the deeply personal thriller follows Lisey (Moore) two years after the death of her husband. A series of events causes her to begin facing amazing realities about her husband that she had repressed and forgotten. "Masters of Air" This limited World War II drama series comes from Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg and will be the first series produced in-house by Apple. The show is based the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller and follows the true, deeply personal story of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep. It is the third series in Spielberg and Hank’s “WWII saga,” following “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” both of which aired on HBO. "Ted Lasso" Jason Sudeikis is bringing back his clueless football coach character Ted Lasso for a new series at Apple TV+. “Ted Lasso” — named for the character Sudeikis first originated on NBC during the networks Premier League coverage — stars the “Saturday Night Live” alum as an idealistic all-American football coach hired to manage an English football club, despite having no soccer coaching experience at all. In addition to starring, Sudeikis will serve writer and executive producer on the comedy, which has been given a series order. "El Gato Negro" adaptation Robert Rodriguez and Diego Boneta are adapting Mexican comic book “El Gato Negro” into a TV series for Apple. The MGM Television-produced project, which is in the early stages of development at the forthcoming streaming service, would be directed and executive produced by Rodriguez and star Boneta, who would also executive produce. “Supergirl” writer Eric Carrasco is writing the script, with Joel Novoa set as a co-producer for the potential series. Tech giant’s attempt to compete in SVOD space launched Friday Jennifer Aniston Says ‘The Morning Show’ Isn’t Based on Matt Lauer By Margeaux Sippell | October 9, 2019 @ 2:12 PM Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ Return Lifts NBC Morning Show Over ‘Good Morning America’ By Reid Nakamura | September 10, 2019 @ 11:45 AM Apple’s ‘Morning Show’ Trailer: Steve Carell Bashes in a TV, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon Scream – a Lot (Video) By Jennifer Maas | August 19, 2019 @ 6:30 AM

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DESTINATION PARTNER 12 Hidden Gems Nakhon Si Tham. Petchabun 55 Secondary Dest. Bang Rachan Chai Nat Lop Buri Amnat Charoen Si Sa Ket Global Travel News Boat Lagoon Resort Phuket GTEF Promoting Global Partnership at WTTC Global Summit 2019 Seville (Spain) – April 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Delegation of Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (“GTERC” or “the Centre”) attended the 19th WTTC Global Summit at Seville, Spain to on April 2-4. Led by Pansy Ho, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”), the delegation comprised of members of China Chamber of Tourism and China Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Its presence showed full support to summit host World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), one of GTEF’s influential international supporting units. The Forum also aimed at promoting and enhancing the awareness on GTEF 2019 among over 1,000 prominent leaders from business, hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sectors, including renowned brands such as Hilton, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Stewart Grand Prix, Jones Lang LaSalle, TUI Group and Mastercard, etc. Among the prestigious summit speakers were Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America; Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain; and Gloria Guevara, President and Chief Executive Officer of WTTC and Honorary Chairman of GTEF, to name a few. GTEF is the top-notch international exchange and cooperation platform designed to promote sustainable development of the global tourism industry with a focus on China, utilizing Macao as a bridge between China and the world to connect people and forge partnerships, as well as a strategic tourism hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Year-round efforts are made to deepen mutual understanding and exchange views with key public and private tourism stakeholders across the globe through participation of major industry events, roadshow and trade visit. During the summit, the delegation attended a meeting with Secretary General Pololikashvili of the UNWTO. Before departing to visit GTEF 2019 Partner Countries Argentina and Brazil, the delegation initiated a meeting with Gustavo Santos, Minister of Tourism of Argentina. Scheduled in MGM COTAI, Macao on October 13-15, GTEF 2019 will present the theme of tourism and leisure, wellness and sports, and bring in Argentina and Brazil as Partner Countries and Jiangsu as Featured Chinse Province. Ministers of sports, culture and tourism, top international corporate leaders and experts will gather together to discuss latest tourism policies and trends, analyze the implications to future tourism development from the pursuit of healthy lifestyle among millennium consumers, and share the success stories that integrate tourism, recreation, leisure and sports elements. GTEF 2019 strives for inspiring delegates to think of new ideas and innovative models, fostering broader industry cooperation, and catalyzing the transformation and upgrading of tourism products and service experiences. GTEF’s multiple-purpose platform offers an exciting program of keynote and panel sessions, bilateral meetings, business matching, exhibitions, workshops and cultural activities for tourism stakeholders worldwide to seize the immense opportunities from the exponential growth of tourism and leisure, wellness and sports, and capitalize on the intriguing interplay potential of China-Latin America tourism market. Stay tuned for more information about GTEF via www.gte-forum.com and its social media channels. About Global Tourism Economy Forum The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is hosted by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, in collaboration with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), co-organized by the China Chamber of Tourism under the authorization of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and coordinated by Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC). GTEF’s supporting units include the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) and European Travel Commission (ETC). Since its inception in 2012, GTEF has successfully established itself as an influential high-level cooperation platform to promote sustainable development in the global tourism industry with a focus on China. To date, GTEF had received more than 10,783 participants from 89 countries and regions, including delegations from 147 provinces and cities of Mainland China; and 570 internationally renowned speakers. 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North Star State Talent Takes Center Stage at Free ‘Welcome to Minneapolis’ Concert Free event in celebration of ACDA conference will feature work from major Minnesota choral artists, composers, and a Garrison Keillor sing-along—March 7 MINNEAPOLIS—FEBRUARY 28, 2017—The best way to say welcome is to sing it! It’s especially true when you’re welcoming members of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) to town. That’s why VocalEssence, Minnesota’s internationally recognized choral arts nonprofit, is throwing a free community concert highlighting the strength of the Twin Cities choral community. The Welcome to Minneapolis concert will feature prominent area choral groups, music from world-famous Minnesota composers, and even a sing-along led by Garrison Keillor, all at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Tuesday, March 7. “This will truly be a night to remember, because we have the great luck to live in a community with a rich history of contribution to the choral arts,” said VocalEssence founder Philip Brunelle. “And with American Choral Directors Association members in the audience, we have the perfect opportunity to share our strengths with others who have made choral music central to their lives. We’re bringing together talent from so many different organizations, but we are all Minnesotans connected by a passion for music. After all, Minnesota is ‘choral country’.” The Welcome to Minneapolis concert begins with choral ensemble The Singers performing pieces by four Minnesota composers: Dominick Argento, Timothy Takach, Edie Hill and Rene Clausen. The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers will revisit the song cycle “Quilt Songs,” a recent commission with movements from five different female composers. Prairie Home Companion founder and Minnesota legend Garrison Keillor will lead a sing-along, and the ACDA-MN Honor Choir will join the rest of the performers onstage to perform “Te Deum” by Dominick Argento, the only Minnesota composer to receive the Pulitzer Prize in music and who celebrates his 90th birthday this year. The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra will accompany the combined chorus, with VocalEssence founder Philip Brunelle conducting. Tickets for the VocalEssence Welcome to Minneapolis concert are free, but they are required for admittance to the event. Tickets can be ordered in advance through the Minnesota Orchestra Box Office. For more information, please visit vocalessence.org. VocalEssence, called “one of the irreplaceable music ensembles of our time” by Dana Gioia, past chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts—and the choral ensemble that Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones says “sings magnificently”—impacts thousands of students, singers, and composers each year through its initiative programs, contests, and support for innovative art. VocalEssence was founded in 1969 and has debuted more than 250 commissions and world premieres. For more information, visit vocalessence.org. Jennifer Weismann Jennifer@owl-marketing.com « Back to Press Releases

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Thomas Jefferson San Antonio || Posted in: Useful Lee, Jefferson Davis, these are all parts of our heritage. Lee’s Virginia home, so scrub that. Plus, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and other city names rooted in Christianity may be seen as. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power gives us Jefferson the politician and president, a great and complex human being forever engaged in the wars of his era. Philosophers think; politicians maneuver. Jefferson’s genius was that he was both and could do both, often. By 2008, Conger became principal of Dallas ISD’s Thomas Jefferson High School. It also received TEA approval to open 10 new campuses in 2019-20: four in the San Antonio area, four in the northeast. On Jan 1, 1777, Galvez became the Spanish governor of Louisiana and corresponded with Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson. 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Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas (United States) and is one of ten high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District. Completed in 1932 at a cost of $1,250,000, it was the third high school built in the city. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.HistoryThe SAISD school board paid $94,588.75 to buy. Thomas Jefferson High School (San Antonio), San Antonio, Texas. 2.1K likes. Thomas Jefferson High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas. SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – A U.N. agency named the Alamo and. such as Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, or Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home in Virginia. Story continues "The current management, how. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is the longest. Pop told me that he didn’t idolize celebrities because idols have feet of clay. “At the top of my head, Thomas Jefferson was a great guy;. 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Us History Is So Boring The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction company founded by Elon. 1 History; 2 Boring machines; 3 Tunnel projects and proposals. including public customer feedback to help the company learn so that they could. Jan 28, 2019. It turns out that none of us are really reading as much anymore, either. of assigned Along the bank of the San Antonio River, Confluence Park is a living laboratory. This restoration of the symbolic center of the University of Virginia—widely considered Thomas Jefferson’s single. Topps American Civil War Cards A rookie card is a trading card that is the first to feature an athlete after that athlete has participated in the highest level of competition within his or her sport. Collectors may value these first appearances more than subsequent card issues. Collectible Artifacts from the Civil War, Revolutionary War, Wwi, WWI, Vietnam, and more. 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Term-limited in Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper could make a run for the White House Posted: 5:30 PM, Mar 18, 2018 DENVER – If Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper needs something to do after he leaves the Colorado capitol later this year, Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer and Blair Miller of TheDenverChannel.com think he might be attractive to voters as a candidate for President. “I think he is someone who people who don’t know him would sort of be drawn towards,” Miller told Anne Trujillo on this weekend’s Politics Unplugged. “He’s from Colorado. He’s a centrist, kind of. I think that could draw some outside voters.” “The idea of having a president from a state west of the Mississippi that would be wonderful, somebody who is thoughtful and moderate, who tweets nice things, running for president would be fantastic,” Kafer added. “I think it would be the democrats best interest to put forward a thoughtful, moderate person and it would be a great contrast with President Trump.” Miller & Kafer also talk about the recent changes in President Trump’s cabinet. Politics Unplugged airs Sundays at 4:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Denver7.

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Adele Biography Adele is an English singer and songwriter who rose to fame owing to her distinctive voice and has become one of the best-selling artists of our times. Know more about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline, in this brief biography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN7vZfXk1CM http://www.prphotos.com/p/MSA-009612/adele-at-uja-federation-of-new-york-music-visionary-of-the-year-award-luncheon--arrivals.html?&ps=60&x-start=4 http://www.prphotos.com/p/DGG-060054/adele-at-59th-grammy-awards--arrivals.html?&ps=63&x-start=0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmJl2VXWNvU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbVP35ZZa1Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVLJ4HOzi1c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sntiVdq43Y Birthday: May 5, 1988 Famous: Quotes By Adele Pop Singers Age: 31 Years, 31 Year Old Females Sun Sign: Taurus Also Known As: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins Born Country: England Born in: Tottenham Famous as: Singer-songwriter Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Females Spouse/Ex-: Simon Konecki, Simon Konecki (m. 2016; separated 2019) father: Mark Evans mother: Penny Adkins siblings: Cameron Evans children: Angelo James Konecki education: 2006-05 - BRIT School Simon Konecki Adele is an English singer and songwriter who rose to fame owing to her distinctive voice and has become one of the best-selling artists of our time. Born in England, she was raised by a young single mother in various working-class neighborhoods of London. She enjoyed singing contemporary pop music from an early age and later became interested in the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James. In her early teens, she considered a career in music while studying at the ‘BRIT School.’ Her flair for music eventually caught the attention of record labels, and after graduating, she signed a deal with ‘XL Recordings.’ After building anticipation in Britain with some well-received live performances, Adele released her first album ‘19’ in 2008 which debuted at No. 1 on the British album chart.Subsequently, she received much praise for her unique and soulful voice. Later, her second album ‘21’ was released which comprised of several hit singles,including ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You.’ Both the songs topped the charts in multiple markets and broke many sale records. She also received an ‘Academy Award’ for her song ‘Skyfall,’ which she wrote and composed for a James Bond film of the same name. With an incredible voice and an outspoken personality, she has become one of the most popular performers of the present generation. Rhythm & Blues Singers British Women Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, England, to a Welsh father, Marc Evans, and an English mother, Penny Adkins. When Adele was still a kid, Evans left the family and thereafter, she was raised by her mother. Adele developed a passion for music and started singing at a young age. She was influenced by the ‘Spice Girls’ and also enjoyed the works of Lauryn Hill, ‘Destiny's Child,’ and Mary J. Blige. At the age of 14, Adele discovered the collection of Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald at a local music store and was fascinated by their music. A stage performance by ‘Pink,’ which Adele witnessed as an audience member, played a significant role in fueling her ambition to become a singer. She was enrolled at the ‘BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology’ in Croydon. While studying, she wrote and composed songs, later posting them on her ‘Myspace’ page. After graduating in 2006, she recorded a three-song demo for a class project which impressed the ‘XL Recording’ executives. Subsequently, she was contacted by the company and signed a recording contract. Taurus Singers Women Singers Taurus Pop Singers In 2008, Adele's debut album titled ‘19’—named after the singer's age when she began recording it—was released. The album featured two popular lead singles ‘Hometown Glory’ and ‘Chasing Pavements’ which catapulted her to overnight fame. In March 2008, she signed a deal with ‘Columbia Records’ and ‘XL Recordings.’ Later that year, her world tour, ‘An Evening with Adele,’ began and lasted till June 2009. In January 2011, she released her second and much-anticipated studio album ‘21,’ which was again named after her age at the time ofrecording it. The album was a success and she received much appreciation for its classic American R&B and jazz style. Studdedwith hits like ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You,’ the record became a major hit. The album’s single ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ became Adele's third No. 1 single on the ‘Billboard Hot 100.’ Subsequently, she became the first artist ever to have an albumat the No.1 position on the ‘Billboard 200’ concurrently with three No.1 singles. In 2012, she composed and recorded the theme song ‘Skyfall’ for the James Bond film of the same name. Upon its release, the song became a chartbuster and rose to No. 2 on the ‘UK Singles Chart.’ The track also entered the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ at No. 8, selling more than two million copies in the United States in its first three days. On November 2015, she released her album ‘25’ which was a hit. In that same year,her song ‘Hello’ debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's pop charts. Female Pop Singers British Pop Singers British Women Singers British Women Pop Singers Her album ‘21’ sold over 3.4 million copies in the UK, and became the biggest-selling album of the 21st century. It also made Adele the first artist ever to sell three million albums in the UK in one calendar year. In 2012, ‘Billboard’ announced Adele's ‘Rolling in the Deep’ as the biggest crossover hit of the past 25 years, topping pop, adult pop, and adult contemporary charts. Female Rhythm & Blues Singers British Rhythm & Blues Singers British Female Rhythm & Blues Singers Taurus Women In 2009, Adele received ‘Grammy Awards’ in the ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘Best Female Pop Vocal Performance’ categories. In 2012, she was ranked No. 5 on VH1′s ‘100 Greatest Women In Music.’ The same year, she was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by the American magazine ‘Time.’ In 2013, Adele won the ‘Academy Award’ in the ‘Best Original Song’ category for the James Bond theme song ‘Skyfall.’ In 2013, she was made a ‘Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire’ (MBE) in recognition of her services to music. In January 2012, it was reported that Adele was dating Simon Konecki, a charity entrepreneur. Later that year, she announced that the couple was expecting a baby and in October 2012, she gave birth to their son, Angelo. Adele got married to Simon in 2016 in a private ceremony. In 2017, she was ranked among the richest musicians under 30 years of age in the UK and Ireland by‘Sunday Times Rich List.’ Adele has an estimated net worth of $185 million. Adele is associated with various charities and has performed in numerous charity concerts in order to raise money. She is associated with charities that help musicians in need, charities related to LGBT.She also raises money for organizations that promote research to reduce infant mortality rate. Academy Awards(Oscars) 2013 Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song Skyfall (2012) 2013 Best Original Song - Motion Picture Skyfall (2012) 2017 Song of the Year Winner 2017 Best Pop Solo Performance Winner 2017 Best Pop Vocal Album Winner 2017 Record of the Year Winner 2014 Best Song Written for Visual Media Skyfall (2012) 2012 Album of the Year Winner 2012 Best Short Form Music Video Winner 2009 Best New Artist Winner 2009 Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Winner ASCAP Film And Television Music Awards 2013 Top Box Office Films Skyfall (2012) Follow Adele On: Quotes By Adele | Quote Of The Day | Top 100 Quotes See the events in life of Adele in Chronological Order Adele Bio As PDF - Adele Biography - https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/adele-6088.php Quotes By Adele Can You Identify These World Leaders? 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Up to 4.8m unauthorised immigrants in Europe in 2017 – study Figure is down from 2016 peak and UK and Germany account for about half of total Jon Henley @jonhenley A pro-refugees rally in Vienna in 2015. Austria had between 100,000 and 200,000 unauthorised immigrants in 2017. Photograph: Patrick Domingo/AFP/Getty Images Europe was home to between 3.9 million and 4.8 million unauthorised immigrants in 2017, about half of whom lived in the UK and Germany, according to the first comprehensive estimate in more than a decade. The Pew Research Center study, based on data from the 32 EU and Efta member states and international organisations, found the range was significantly higher than in 2014 (3 million to 3.7 million) but had fallen slightly since a 2016 peak of 4.1 million to 5.3 million. The study also found that unauthorised immigrants in Europe came from many different countries, had arrived relatively recently and were mostly young and male. Andrew Geddes, the director of the Migration Policy Centre at the European University Institute in Florence, said the study presented a “rigorous, robust and credible” picture of an issue that many Europeans had “lost trust and confidence in the capacity of their governments – and the EU – to deal with competently”. Victoria Rietig, of the German Council on Foreign Relations, said there was agreement in Germany that unauthorised immigration was “bad for security, bad for the people concerned who live in the shadows, bad for social cohesion,” but that the debate had become “toxic and increasingly ideological”. The study found that Germany, the UK, Italy and France, which between them represent about 50% of Europe’s total population of 500 million people, accounted for roughly 70% of unauthorised immigrants, with Germany and the UK alone accounting for about half. Between 1 million and 1.2 million unauthorised migrants were living in Germany in 2017, the study’s authors said, roughly double the number in 2014 but slightly down on 2016. Another 800,000 to 1.2 million were settled in the UK, 500,000 to 700,000 in Italy and 300,000 to 400,000 in France. The study found that in Germany the ratio of authorised to unauthorised immigrants roughly reflected the European average of four to one, while in the UK the ratio was closer to one to one, meaning there were almost as many unauthorised immigrants as authorised. In Italy and France, authorised immigrants outnumbered unauthorised by between six and nine to one. The number of unauthorised immigrants in Germany almost doubled between 2014 and 2016, while in the UK the total barely changed. The report’s authors said most of the UK’s unauthorised immigrants were “likely to be people who have overstayed their visas, or asylum seekers who have remained in the UK after not seeing their cases approved”. The other 28 EU/Efta countries accounted for a total of between 1.2 million and 1.4 million unauthorised immigrants, the study found, with many having fewer than 100,000 and several – including Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Spain and Switzerland – having between 100,000 and 200,000. Just under a third of unauthorised immigrants in Europe in 2017 came from Asia Pacific countries including Afghanistan and Pakistan, 23% came from European non-EU/Efta countries such as Russia and Turkey, 21% came from the Middle East and north Africa, including Syria and Iraq, and 17% came from sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria and Eritrea. In the UK, 52% were from the Asia Pacific region. Across the 32 states, 56% of all unauthorised immigrants had lived in their country of residence for less than five years and 16% for between five and nine years, the study found. In Germany, 66% had arrived since 2014, while in the UK nearly six in 10 had been in the country for five years or longer. Just over half were male and 65% were younger than 35, the study found. The report noted that unauthorised immigrants made up less than 1% of Europe’s total population in 2017. The study defined unauthorised immigrants as non-citizens of EU/Efta states living in the bloc without a residence permit, including people who had arrived without authorisation, overstayed their visa or stayed when told to leave. The children of unauthorised immigrants were counted in the estimates, as were people with pending asylum applications whose future in Europe was uncertain. Most of these had arrived without permission, and a majority of claims were now being rejected, the report said. Experts say public attitudes towards immigration are becoming more nuanced, even in countries where populist far-right parties are in government or challenging for power. Geddes said that in most European countries people now recognised that immigration was “a complex subject with complex trade-offs – it’s not a binary question of open or closed”. A 2018 Pew survey found majorities in several countries backed deporting unauthorised immigrants but also supported taking in refugees fleeing war and violence, many of whom arrive without authorisation. Immigration and asylum

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Changes in demographics, workforce patterns, and health care economics have increased the need for—and complexity of—caregiving. Family caregivers are often marginalized by health care professionals and denied access to information that they may need to do a good job. Bioethics has traditionally focused on patients, but has recently explored the unmet needs of family caregivers. An understanding of the ethical concerns can help policymakers improve the quality of caregiving and the well-being of caregivers. Framing the Issue Families have always taken care of their ill and disabled relatives. Why should it be any different now? This disarmingly simple question often opens a policy discussion of the role of families in providing care to aging or chronically ill family members. Underlying this question is an assumption that families should do everything they did in the fondly misremembered Good Old Days—and do it all on their own. In hospitals and other health care facilities, however, professionals often turn the question on its head: Why don’t all these meddlesome families just stay out of our way? We don’t have time for them. Although family caregiving has always been an important kinship obligation, changes in demographics, workforce patterns, health care economics, and service delivery have resulted in a dramatic change in its extent and complexity. In this changed environment, what values should guide public policy in responding to family caregivers’ needs? Should bioethics, which has traditionally stressed the primacy of individual autonomy, incorporate family caregivers’ interests in addressing decision-making, especially in long-term care? What’s Different Now: Just about Everything Since the 1950s, one of the foundational aims in bioethics has been to uphold patients’ rights to be informed and to make their own decisions. The intention was to reduce “paternalism,” the tendency of physicians to make some decisions for the good of their patients without their consent. While consent remains a cornerstone of bioethics, a sea change in caregiving needs and practice has given rise to a new set of ethical issues that concern caregivers themselves. Age. The U.S. population is aging. There will be fewer caregivers to support the aging population, as the caregiver radio–the number of people theoretically available to support an older adult–declines from 7.2 in 2010 to 4.1 in 2030. A longer lifespan can mean many more productive and satisfying years, but it can also mean years of illness, frailty, and dependence. Dementia has become a major health problem. Care at Home. Long-term care is often mistakenly assumed to be nursing home care, but in fact the majority of long-term care for older people is provided at home by family members. The move from hospital-based care to care at home, as part of cost-containment efforts, has accelerated this trend. Gender. Women, the traditional providers of family care, are now in the paid workforce in greater numbers. About 40% of all adult caregivers are men, but women continue to provide most of the day-to-day personal and household care. Half of family caregivers are employed full- or part-time. Family caregivers who leave their jobs to provide care lose not only current income and access to health insurance, but also future Social Security benefits, retirement income, and job opportunities when caregiving ends—usually many years later. Technology. Homes filled with all the trappings of a hospital room are subtly changed from havens of comfort and security to places of anxiety and sadness. Family caregivers are expected to provide the level of care that only a few decades ago was reserved for hospitals. But they are typically not trained or supervised. While assistive and monitoring technology, including robots, may in time relieve some caregiver responsibilities, so far these devices have not been adopted widely. Family structure. Family caregivers can be related by blood or marriage, but they can also be domestic partners or friends. Changes in family structure have not diminished the basic instinct of people to care for others, but the health care, legal, and policy systems have not kept pace with these changes. It is often difficult for caregivers in nontraditional relationships to carry out their responsibilities. Such difficulties are compounded with family caregivers from minority or immigrant groups, who may have language barriers or religious practices that are unfamiliar to mainstream medical practitioners. The Cultures of Caregiving: Common Ground amid Conflict Families and the U.S. health care system have distinct cultures. Therefore a family member will approach the task of caring for a sick or an elderly person with a different set of priorities than a hired caregiver or a policymaker. Whatever their differences, families are characterized by relationships established by blood, marriage, or commitment. Family members’ obligations to one another are moral, rather than legal (except in certain circumstances). In contrast, the health care system is dominated by the culture of Western medicine, with its primary values of scientific evidence, oversight (legal, regulatory, and professional), efficiency, objectivity, confidentiality, technological solutions, and hierarchical organizations. In our health care system, the patient, not the family caregiver, is legally entitled to receive services. (The exception is hospice, in which the family is the unit of care.) Policymakers’ responsibilities include stewardship of scarce resources, which means balancing individual needs and community resources. They value cost-effective programs that serve populations, not case-by-case solutions, and expect individuals to draw upon personal or family resources as a first and perhaps only step. Bioethics, with its traditional emphasis on individual patient autonomy, may have had an unintended consequence of relegating the family to a subsidiary, or even a negative, role. Controversial cases make news and material for bioethics commentary. They almost always involve family disputes about prognosis (as in the Terri Schiavo case), a family’s refusal to accept medical advice (as in the “Baby K” case, in which a parent insisted on treatment for an anencephalic newborn), or accusations of medical neglect and financial mismanagement (as in the Brooke Astor saga). Many cases that do not come to public attention do come before institutional ethics committees, where family members may be described as dysfunctional and confrontational. Such families do exist, and others become confrontational when faced with what they perceive as failures to provide information, treatment decisions made by insurance companies, and discrimination of various kinds. Several writers in bioethics, such as Hilde Lindemann, Jamie Nelson, and Martha Holstein, have begun to shift the balance in bioethics so that family interests are weighed in concert with—not against—patient autonomy. A holistic view of a patient as person nearly always includes family. Recognizing the differences in worldview between families and the health care system is the first step toward reducing conflict and finding common ground. An article in Academic Medicine in 2008 suggested that the first step in teaching “cultural competence” (in the traditional ethnic sense) to medical students is to teach that medicine has its own culture. “Physician, know thyself,” the title of the article, could well be applied more broadly: “Family caregiver and policymaker, know thyselves.” An Ethical Framework for Public Policy Most of the arguments for supporting family caregivers rest on economics: family caregiver assistance is essentially irreplaceable. Beyond the loving relationships embodied in family care, there is simply not enough money, nor are there enough workers, to replace family members as the broad base of the workforce. As the 2007 AARP issue brief on family caregiving puts it, “Adequate funding for family caregiver support will provide an excellent return on investment.” Ethical reasons are equally important. Public policy that supports family caregiving embodies the widely held view that families are intrinsically important because they give meaning and depth to fundamental human relationships. Furthermore, family caregiver support enhances patient care, a primary professional value. Family caregivers’ willingness to help does not remove all responsibility from policymakers, nor from health professionals, community organizations, and society in general. Family caregivers are not resources to be used until exhausted; they are true partners in care. Their mental and physical health and well-being are legitimate causes for concern for bioethicists, public health officials, and medical professionals. In ethical terms, the argument for supporting family caregivers can be made on the grounds of beneficence and justice. Beneficence, or respect for persons, may not raise any special concerns with regard to family caregiving, unless there is a perception that a patient’s interests or needs are compromised by the needs and wishes of the caregiver. However, justice, or the fair distribution of goods and services, raises many unresolved questions in family caregiving: With limited resources, which family caregivers should be targeted for support services? Should this support be based on income or vulnerability, or should it be more broadly available? Are there certain tasks that require professional-level skill that families should not be expected to do? When is it unreasonable to expect family care to continue? When children and teenagers provide care, should professionals set limits or intervene if parents or guardians don’t? Should family caregivers of people with behavioral or cognitive problems and family caregivers of people with physical disabilities be treated equally? What should be the balance between supporting family caregivers and providing care to those without family? Does the principle of justice extend to gender divisions of labor within a family? Support for Family Caregivers Several federal, state, and private programs offer limited financial and other assistance to family caregivers. Notably, however, few of these programs or proposals address the relationship between the family caregiver and health care providers. There is a large unmet need for help. Federal programs. The first federal program specifically to address family caregivers was the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), established in the amendments to the Older Americans Act of 2000 and now administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging, a program division within the U.S. Administration for Community Living. The program provides money to state Area Agencies on Aging to support information and referral services, training, counseling, and occasionally financial aid to family caregivers of people over the age of 60. Specific funds are earmarked for Native American tribes and grandparents raising grandchildren. States area required to match federal funding with a 25% contribution. Funding levels have ranged from an initial level of $120 million in 2001 to a high of $156 million in 2006, but since 2013, have been stable at $146 million. The Lifespan Respite Care Act was passed in 2006 and provides competitive funds to states to develop coalitions of organizations that provide respite care services for family caregivers of adults of all ages and children with special needs. Since 2009, federal funding has been level at approximately $2.35 million a year. As of 2015, eligible state agencies in 33 states and the District of Columbia have received initial three-year grants of up to $200,000. The Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program has evolved since 1992, when the Administration on Aging began funding demonstration grants to state programs. Since 2012, funding for this program has ranged from $3.7 million to $4 million a year. Seventeen states and communities are administering grants that support activities in dementia care. About 61% of caregivers served through the National Family Caregiver Support Program are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Several proposals have been made to give family caregivers tax credits, generally at $3,000, counting time taken from employment toward Social Security credits, and other financial supports. None of these proposals has been enacted. State activities. Most of the public activity on family caregiving occurs in state governments, which fund agencies to provide information, referrals, some in-home support, as well as caregiver assessment, and respite services. These activities typically are called “long-term services and supports” (LTSS) and are funded through waivers to federal Medicaid funding, with the goal of delaying nursing home placement as long as possible. Some states have “cash and counseling” programs that allow people with disabilities to choose either to use home health aides from agencies or to hire their own attendants. They generally choose to hire—and pay—family members. In some states spouses cannot be paid workers. The total paid to a family member cannot exceed the amount that would have been paid to an agency. In addition, some states have modest tax credits for family caregivers, generally around $500. The family member must be a financial dependent of the caregiver. Employment programs. In 2004 California inaugurated a program to provide a percentage of income to family caregivers who take a leave from their jobs. New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York (in 2016) are the only other states to pass such legislation. The programs are funded by employee contributions. Some large corporations have “work-life” programs for family caregivers, including flex time, telecommuting, and referrals to employee assistance programs. Some states and municipalities have added “family caregiver” to their list of employees protected from discrimination. Caregiving Policy Agenda There are several ways that public policy can improve the quality of caregiving and the well-being of family caregivers. Fostering better communication and coordination of care, as well as professional development, should lead the agenda. Communication. Patients’ rights need to be balanced against family caregivers’ needs for information. It can be extremely difficult for family members to get information about the medical condition of a relative for whom they provide care. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Privacy Rule implementing it in 2003 have caused consternation among many family caregivers. Although the law was not intended to change clinical practice or inhibit communication between providers and family caregivers, many health care providers have interpreted it as a warrant to withhold all information without a patient’s written consent for fear of criminal liability and severe fines. Family caregivers, dependent on health care professionals to give them clear guidance and directions, now commonly hear, “I can’t tell you because of HIPAA.” The act has bolstered the view that families are nuisances and need not be part of decision-making. Public policy will have to address this issue and provide recourse for family caregivers who cannot obtain vital information for their caregiving responsibilities. On the other hand, there are clear instances in which competent patients prefer to keep their medical information totally private, even from family caring for them. Discussion and resolution of these instances should be a fruitful exercise for clinical bioethics. Care coordination. Many health care organizations are concerned about improving the coordination of care, especially during transitions between care settings. Efforts to improve care coordination have been combined with initiatives to reduce hospital readmissions, which now carry financial penalties. Poor communication and incomplete information have been shown to lead to medical errors, mainly involving medication management. Efforts to improve transitional care to date have focused on provider-to-provider communication, but family caregivers are typically left out of care planning, even though they are often the day-to-day care coordinators. Including family caregivers goes against current practice; yet it is essential for quality care. Ways to involve family caregivers, assess their needs and limitations, and plan accordingly need to be on future policy agendas. Workforce development. Another critical policy issue is to increase the number of professionals and paraprofessionals trained in geriatrics and willing to work in home settings. These people are in extremely short supply. The development of career ladders for home care aides and incentives for physicians and nurses to specialize in geriatrics will be needed to support future patients and family caregivers. Family caregiving is not a just a “woman’s issue,” an aging issue, a health care issue, or a social service issue. It affects everyone at some point in their lives. Family caregiving is at the boundary of public and private realms, and policymakers must tread carefully to preserve family values while crafting public solutions to caregiving needs. Carol Levine, MA, a Hastings Center Fellow, is director of the Families and Health Care Project, United Hospital Fund. 45% of our work is supported by individual donors like you. Support our work. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Families Caring for an Aging America (2016) United Hospital Fund, Families and Health Care Project, Next Step in Care. This website includes guides for family caregivers on navigating transitions in health care and guides for health care providers on working with family caregivers. Family Caregiver Alliance. Includes fact sheets on many aspects of federal and state family caregiving policy and other topics. National Alliance for Caregiving. Includes results of national surveys of all caregivers, caregivers of different ages, and caregivers of people with severe mental illness. Louis D. Burgio, Joseph E. Gaugler, and Michelle H. 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Job Match Texas Valley Morning Star Giving voice to the excluded: New chamber seeks to foster job opportunities for people with disabilities Francisco E. Jimenez Courtesy photo Members of the DCCRGV advisory board and community supporters pose for a picture with County Commissioner Eddie Cantu at the inclusive park ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 11. PHARR — With the start of a new year and decade, a nonprofit organization designed to create job opportunities for people with disabilities is planning to launch in the Rio Grande Valley. Announced in December by Precinct 2 Hidalgo County Commissioner Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the inclusive park in Hidalgo, the Disability Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande Valley hopes to foster these job opportunities and spread resources and awareness for businesses throughout the Valley. This chamber is the brainchild of cofounders Evelyn Cano, president, Esmeralda Leal, board member, and Stephanie Wilson, who each have children with autism. According to Cano, the new chamber will be only the fourth such organization in the entire United States. “Like any other chamber in the Rio Grande Valley, we want DCCRGV to help us build a vibrant and prosperous community in the business sector,” Cano said. “Like any other chamber, it’s going to be a membership organization for businesses and nonprofits. We’re going to include students and also self-advocates, individuals with various disabilities who want to join independently.” Cano said that the main purpose of the chamber will be to help individuals with disabilities of all backgrounds, including veterans. “Anyone who has felt that they’ve been excluded from the community. We want to give them a voice with this chamber,” Cano said. “We want this chamber to be the chamber that’s inclusive of all people of all disabilities in our community so they have a voice. More than that, as a chamber, we’re very interested in making sure that the employers feel that they have all the necessary tools, all the necessary strategies, or all the necessary resources that they need so that they feel confident in hiring people of all abilities.” “We’re trying to create a network of businesses that are interested, or have shown interest in the past, in hiring individuals with disabilities,” Leal said. “Phase one will be to educate the business community, all of the employers in the Rio Grande Valley, and help them understand the value in hiring, training and keeping them.” Cano said that there are employers in the Valley who have hired employees with disabilities, but she emphasized that the new chamber intends to provide individuals with disabilities with “meaningful, dignified, supportive employment.” “That’s the difference. Meaningful and dignified are key,” Cano said. “Many people with disabilities are just given a position that no one else wants to do. No one asks them what are they highly motivated by. Nobody asks them, ‘What are your dreams and aspirations, and what value do you bring to the table?’ “We tend to see individuals with disabilities as second-class citizens. …Esmer and I, and our other founder Stephanie Wilson, we’re three mothers of kids with autism. We all three believe that these individuals bring so much to the table, and they are not second-class citizens. It’s actually an untapped part of the labor market that no one is actually tapping into that can bring a lot of value to your business, if and when they’re given the opportunity.” So far, the chamber already has board members made up of parents of individuals with disabilities and members of the business sector among others. The new chamber also has an advisory committee that will include individuals with disabilities, as well as members of the veteran community. “We have an advisory committee that is made up of only individuals with disabilities,” Leal said. “That one is taking shape, too. It’s not final yet, but that committee is only made up of them. They need to have a voice in this particular chamber, so we created that advisory board just for them.” Cano said that the 501(c)(3) will depend on membership fees in order to support programs, activities and networking that the chamber has planned. “We do have a few speakers lined up, but we have yet to add to the schedule. Definitely first quarter, we have a few things that we will be presenting,” Leal said. “We’re very excited.” “It’s history in the making, honestly,” added Cano. For more information about the chamber, visit its Facebook page. Francisco E. Jimenez is a multimedia and general assignments reporter for The Monitor. 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Educator motivates youths to participate in STEM Ramon Flores has spent decades advocating for the importance of STEM education to local students as a path to a high-paying job. Educator motivates youths to participate in STEM Ramon Flores has spent decades advocating for the importance of STEM education to local students as a path to a high-paying job. Check out this story on vcstar.com: https://www.vcstar.com/story/money/business/2018/01/05/longtime-educator-motivates-students-participate-stem-education/790652001/ Tyler Hersko, Tyler.Hersko@vcstar.com, 805-437-0312 Published 8:44 a.m. PT Jan. 5, 2018 | Updated 10:57 p.m. PT Jan. 5, 2018 Dr. Ramon Flores, STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, explains the Seaperch project. The demonstration was part of the CSU Channel Islands Annual Science Carnival was held at Rio Vista Middle School.(Photo: CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR)Buy Photo Ramon Flores is the quintessential American success story. That might not be how Flores, the STEM coordinator for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, at Naval Base Ventura County, would describe it, but the key building blocks are there. Flores, 51, of Oxnard, immigrated to the United States from Mexico when he was 6 years old and struggled to learn the English language. As the son of parents with modest financial means and no college background, Flores had to forge his own educational path. Today, Flores is a celebrated figure in Ventura County’s educational system and one of its strongest advocates for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education, which are academic fields that can open the gateways to some of the region’s high-paying jobs. Flores’ day-to-day activities vary from meticulously planning and coordinating STEM events at the county’s various schools to hosting presentations and giving speeches during various school career days. There’s no set schedule, which keeps things interesting, according to Flores, but the goal is always to inspire students to pursue further education in STEM fields. “I’ll ask middle school classes where the naval base is located and out of 30 only one or two will know because their parents work there,” Flores said. “We try to put the thought in their head that they need to think about college and careers and we want them to think of us as their employer of choice. A lot of the kids aren’t aware of the salaries that are available to them and how good jobs are right in their neighborhood.” While much of the county’s job growth is limited to jobs in traditionally low-paying industries, Naval Base Ventura County has consistently been one of the region’s largest employers. A deceptively high number of those jobs are in STEM-related fields and the base is on a constant recruiting drive, Flores said. An engineer by trade, Flores used to work on rocket engines, but soon decided to pursue his passion for teaching. Though his bachelor’s degree is in engineering, Flores later earned a doctorate in education and spent several years teaching at Oxnard College in the 1990s. Flores, a father of three children who have graduated from or are enrolled in various Southern California colleges, ultimately decided to take a civilian job at the county’s naval base to combine his love of engineering and education. Now, Flores describes his job as literal rocket science, but also an opportunity to work with local students. Flores’ enthusiasm for STEM education is infectious, according to Felipe Tolentino, a supervisory engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Tolentino met Flores when the former was a 17-year-old recent high school graduate. At the time, Tolentino was interning at the navy base and was encouraged by Flores to continue developing his STEM skills. Flores helped him understand how real, local, high-paying and stable work would be available to him if he earned a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, Tolentino said. Gallery: Ventura County educator pushes STEM as path to good jobs Ramon Flores, the STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, explains the Seaperch project. The demonstration was part of the CSU Channel Islands Science Carnival held at Rio Vista Middle School in Oxnard. To promote science, technology, engineering and math Flores plans and coordinates STEM events at schools, hosts presentations and gives speeches at school career days. CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Ramon Flores, the STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, explains the Seaperch project. The remotely operated vehicle demonstration was part of the CSU Channel Islands Science Carnival at Rio Vista Middle School in Oxnard. CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Ramon Flores, STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, explains the Seaperch project. The demonstration was part of the CSU Channel Islands Science Carnival held at Rio Vista Middle School in Oxnard. The science carnival was one of many events that Flores takes part in to encourage more students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Ramon Flores, the STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, explains the on off switches for the Seaperch project. The demonstration was part of the CSU Channel IslandsScience Carnival held recently at Rio Vista Middle School in Oxnard. CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Ramon Flores, the STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, works to get Ventura County students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math. CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Ramon Flores, the STEM outreach coordinator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, show off a remotely operated vehicle. Flores works to get Ventura County students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math. CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR “When I met Ramon he was a very positive influence toward me continuing a STEM-related career,” Torres said. “I had a couple of options on majors in college and Ramon influenced me to continue an engineering degree by pointing out the benefits and type of work I’d be doing. He does a great job of explaining and providing real-life examples of STEM work to motivate students in the program.” For Flores, STEM advocacy is more than just another job: Pushing himself into STEM education was the driving factor for much of the success in his life, he said. STEM education opened high-paying career opportunities that allowed him to take financial control of his life and enjoy a higher quality-of-life, Flores said. “I grew up in poverty and education, specifically in engineering, was the one key that got me out of poverty,” Flores said. “It’s a challenging but rewarding and lucrative field that personally got me out of the poverty level that I grew up in. I lose more in taxes right now than my parents made combined when I was growing up.” Part of Flores’ outreach efforts includes a paid internship program he runs to help students from lower economic backgrounds begin participating in STEM jobs. Beyond that, Flores’ navy command has mechanisms that can pay for an employee's master’s degree. All of Flores’ work is paying off, according to Tiffany Morse, executive director of career education at the Ventura County Office of Education. Morse noted that Flores is a member of the Ventura County Board of Education and has worked with her for seven years to coordinate a variety of STEM-related events. Flores’ work is invaluable because it provides both context and real-world examples of how STEM education can benefit students later in life, she said. “If Flores wasn’t doing this work we could talk all day about STEM but students wouldn’t see that the navy base has jobs and a practical application for their skillset,” Morse said. “It’s important to let students know that there are STEM-related jobs in this area and what they look like. Students have a greater awareness of STEM and especially of STEM jobs at the Naval Base Ventura County due to Flores’ work.” Read or Share this story: https://www.vcstar.com/story/money/business/2018/01/05/longtime-educator-motivates-students-participate-stem-education/790652001/ Fresh Curry Chefs features frankies, meal kits Some fear USDA could hinder hemp, a crop that's taking root here This new tugboat will help port cut its emissions Fabio Viviani: Why I closed Cafe Firenze Leasing begins for long-awaited Portside Ventura Harbor These 10 state jobs pay much better than private sector

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The Sorman massacre For once, Thierry Meyssan is not offering us a clinical analysis of geo-political developments. He is reporting on facts that he witnessed firsthand: the story of his friend, Engineer Khaled K. Al-Hamedi. A story of horror and blood where NATO embodies the comeback of barbarism. Voltaire Network | Tripoli (Libya) | 3 July 2011 čeština français Español italiano Deutsch Português русский The [International Organisation for Peace, Care and Relief (IOPCR) is very active in Algeria, Iran, Sudan and Palestine. It brings relief to victims of natural catastrophes and armed conflicts. Its action is exemplary in Gaza and the West Bank and is widely praised by all. Here, Khaled el-Hamedi receives the medal of courage from the hands of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. He was also decorated by Mahmoud Abbas. It was a family celebration, the Libyan way. Everyone had gathered to celebrate the third birthday of little Al-Khweldy. The grand-parents, the brothers and sisters and cousins were crowding inside the family house located in Sorman, 70 Kms West of the capital: a big garden where small houses had been built for the various members of the family, plain, one-floor houses. No big luxury, just the simplicity of desert people. A quiet and harmonious atmosphere. The grand-father, Marshall Al-Khweldy Al-Hamedi, used to raise birds here. - He is a hero of the Revolution who took part in the overthrow of the monarchy and in his country’s liberation from colonial exploitation. All are very proud of him. - The son, Khaled Al-Hamedi, President of IOPCR, one of the most important Arab humaitarian associations, used to raise does. About thirty children were running around among the animals. They were also preparing the wedding of his brother Mohammed, gone to the front lines to fight against NATO-trained foreign mercenaries. The ceremony was to take place here in a few days’ time. His fiancee was already beaming. Nobody noticed that, among the guests, a spy had sneaked in. He was pretending to twitter his friends. In reality, he had just marked the targets and was relaying them through the social network at NATO Headquarters. The next day, during the night of 19 to 20 June 2011, at around 2.30 am, Khaled went back home after having visited and assisted compatriots who had fled the Alliance’s bombings. He was close enough to his house to hear the hissing of missiles and their explosions. NATO fired eight of them, of 900 kilos each. The spy had placed markers in each house, including the children’s bedrooms. The missiles were dropped a few seconds apart. The grand-parents had time to get out of their house before it was destroyed. It was already too late to rescue the children and grand-children. When the last missile hit their house, the Marshall had the instinctive reaction to shield his wife with his body. They had just stepped out of the door when they were flung fifteen meters away by an explosion. But they survived. The Al-Hamedi family house bombed by NATO. © Franklin Lamb / Voltaire Network When Khaled arrived, there was only devastation. His wife, whom he loved so much, and the child she was bearing were gone. His children, for whom he would have given anything, were crushed by the explosions and collapsing ceilings. The houses were left in ruins. Twelve mutilated bodies were lying under the rubble. The does, hit by fragments, were agonising in their pen. The neighbours who rushed to their rescue silently searched through the debris for any sign of life. Unfortunately, there was no hope. The children didn’t stand a chance of escaping the missiles. The corpse of a beheaded child is extracted. The grand-father is reciting verses of the Coran. His voice is firm, he does not cry. His pain is too strong. Meanwhile, in Brussels, NATO spokespersons declared to have bombed the headquarters of pro-Ghaddafi militia in order to protect the civilian population from the tyrant who is repressing it. It is not known how the whole thing was planned by the targets committee, nor how the chiefs of NATO’s general staff followed the unfolding of the operation. What is clear is that the Atlantic Alliance, with its spruced-up generals and right-thinking diplomats, has decided to murder the chidren of Libyan leaders to break their psychological resistance. Khaled Al-Hamedi on the grave of his wife and children. Since the XIIIth century, European theologists and jurists have prohibited the assassination of families. Only the mafia has broken this absolute taboo. The mafia and now NATO. On 1st July, when 1.7 million people were demonstrating in Tripoli to defend their country against foreign aggression, Khaled went to the front to bring relief to refugees and the injured. Snipers were waiting for him. They tried to kill him. He was seriously injured; however, according to the doctors, his life is no longer in danger. NATO’s dirty work is not yet finished. Source : “The Sorman massacre”, by Thierry Meyssan, Voltaire Network, 3 July 2011, www.voltairenet.org/article170713.html Political consultant, President-founder of the Réseau Voltaire (Voltaire Network). Latest work in English – Before Our Very Eyes, Fake Wars and Big Lies: From 9/11 to Donald Trump, Progressive Press, 2019. The Two Frances Fake wars and big lies (11/25) Lebanon: the background to the banking crisis of the century This author's articles To send a message North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO suspends activities in Iraq NATO Wants to Become the Atlantic-Pacific Alliance NATO Summit: War Party Strengthens

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The Mom Stop: There’s still time for little ones to believe in Christmas magic Lydia Seabol Avant More Content Now I knew it was only a matter of time. My oldest child, at 10-years-old, has believed in Santa and the Elf on the Shelf a lot longer than probably most of her peers. Sure, she asked questions about Santa and whether or not he was real several years ago, around the time she was in first grade. But instead of caving and admitting reality, we answered her questions about Santa with more questions - specifically asking her whether she believed Santa was real. At the time, she said she did. We left it at that. Fast-forward four years, and our little girl isn’t so little anymore. Now in fifth grade, she’s headed to middle school next year. After a long week away recently where our kids stayed with my in-laws in our home, we were greeted with a very excited 10-year-old. “Mommy, I found the elf in the chest at the end of the bed,” she whispered. “Does that mean you guys move the elf? It was a chaotic moment where the other kids were excited that we were home, so I played dumb for a moment and told her I wasn’t sure what she was talking about. But I texted my sister later, telling her that the time to come clean was here. But my sister begged me not to. She worried that if my oldest daughter knew, it would mean that word about the elf and Santa would spread like wildfire, first to my other two kids and then to my niece, who at 8-years-old is still very much into the Elf on the Shelf. “Tell her that ‘if you don’t believe, you don’t receive,’” my sister advised. I was in third grade when my mother sat me down on the corner of her bed and explained to me the truth about Santa after I asked her repeatedly. At the time, my mom told me that it was now my responsibility to ensure that my sister, who is three and a half years younger, still believed. As a kid I took this role seriously, even going so far as to put ashes on a boot to make footprints on the fireplace hearth on Christmas Eve. Another time, I snuck a lump of charcoal from our grill - the closest thing I could find to actual coal - into the bottom of my little sister’s stocking. I don’t think my mom was too pleased with me the next morning. Apparently, my mom never even told my sister the truth about Santa. We didn’t have Elf on the Shelf when I was a kid because it’s only become a thing in recent years. And even then, I drug my feet on it. I adopted an elf after my niece got so into it and had three different elves. That made my children want to know why their cousin has so many magical elves moving around her house at Christmas time and we had none. I begrudgingly got an elf a short time later, only instead of detailed antics that the elves “caused” at my sister’s house, our elf simply moves from room to room. Sometimes, the elf “forgets” to move at all. And so, as we were decorating the small, silver Christmas tree we put up in my kids’ room last weekend, my 10-year-old hung the pastel-colored glass ornaments as I untangled the hooks. My daughter asked me once again about the elf, telling me again that she found the figure in my hope chest. I didn’t lie. I told her that yes, we do move the elf around, to help keep the magic of Christmas alive for our family. But now that she knew the truth, it was her responsibility to keep the secret and ensure the other kids continued to believe. In true oldest child fashion, my daughter has taken this role on with zeal, staying up a little later than the other kids every night to come up with new ideas and antics for the elf - a responsibility I’m more than glad to pass on to someone else. “It’s a rule that if you know the truth about the elf, you cannot tell other kids that you do,” I told my daughter, assuming that she now accepted the reality of both the elf and Santa, although I didn’t spell it out in so many words. “Because you don’t want to spoil Christmas for others.” She nodded her head in agreement and replied, “because Santa may not come if I do.” I smiled and looked at her, trying to decipher if she was serious or if she still believes in Santa. I honestly couldn’t tell. Perhaps we have more time after all. Lydia Seabol Avant writes The Mom Stop for The Tuscaloosa News in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reach her at lydia.seabolavant@tuscaloosanews.com.

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Search Catalogue Website Search the Catalog Search Terms Submit Search Menu Toggle button Menu Avid Readers - Adults Best Seller Lists Avid Readers – Kids Kids Picks Book Club Reading Calendar Books Clubs: What to Read Next Check It Out Blog New Canadians Tech Connect Visiting Library Service Meet Your Waterloo Summer Reading Fun Explore Play Learn At Your Library Book the VHS Converter History of WPL East Side Branch Library Individual Bios Parking, Bus, ION CELA & Daisy Your Board Learn more about the members of your Waterloo Public Library Board. Karen Coviello, Chair A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Karen is a former City of Waterloo Councillor (2006-2014) and currently serves the community as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region. Prior to joining Habitat for Humanity, Karen was a professor at Conestoga College’s Business School, teaching leadership and social innovation courses to tomorrow’s leaders. She was also the co-founder and principal of The Talent Business Solutions, a Waterloo start-up focused on delivering strategic management support to help businesses grow, compete, and embrace change. Her focus is always on developing the capacity of others – her students, a non-profit community organization, or an emerging high tech company. Karen has served as a board member for several local organizations including Waterloo North Hydro, St. Mary’s General Hospital, The Clay and Glass Gallery, and the Button Factory. Karen was also a member of the board for the Local Health Integration Network, which coordinated health care in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Dawn Charlton, Vice Chair Dawn joined the Waterloo community in 2010, having previously lived in Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa, with a common theme being her passion for each city’s library system. An avid public library supporter, Dawn worked at Toronto Public Library before heading to Waterloo. As Director, Marketing and Brand at University of Waterloo, Dawn’s main area of focus is to help build the University’s global brand awareness and reputation. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Toronto Public Library, Tourism British Columbia, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Charlton + Company Design and as a marketing consultant. Dawn’s a Carleton University graduate in Communications/Journalism and is a champion of open, authentic and compassion-based engagement in all aspects of work and life. Living in Uptown Waterloo, Dawn and her partner Sue are actively involved in a number of organizations, including Knox Waterloo, and enjoy their ability to walk almost everywhere including to WPL’s Main Library. Other passions include travelling, with their most recent adventures in Ireland and Iceland. Diane Freeman, Councillor Raised in Woodstock, Ont., Diane enrolled in civil engineering at the University of Waterloo in 1986. As a licensed professional engineer, Diane worked for 23 years as an environmental engineer. Today she works full-time as a senior project engineer with a local firm. Diane has lived in Waterloo for over 20 years. She and her husband Peter have raised 2 children in the Colonial Acres area of Waterloo. Diane is a member of Waterloo City Council and was first elected in 2006. During this time she has been an unrelenting champion for building accessible communities by planning, funding and installing sidewalks, trails and dedicated active transportation infrastructure. She also served the Engineering profession for over 25 years on the Board of Professional Engineers Ontario as well as the Board of Engineers Canada. On these boards, she held many executive positions including President of Professional Engineers of Ontario in 2010-2011. Diane is a Fellow of Engineers Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineers. 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There are currently 9 user(s) online: Western Voices World News » News » March 2019 » Understanding the New Zealand Mosque Massacre Understanding the New Zealand Mosque Massacre Tarrant’s “solution” to his rage and alienation — killing innocent people — just makes the racial situation worse rather than better. As with similar senseless massacres, European Americans United categorically condemns this violent act. Here we go again. It happens now with depressing regularity: a white man who is alarmed at white ethnic displacement goes to a place of worship used by non-whites and starts shooting. On Saturday, October 27, 2018, a 46-year-old white man, Robert Bowers, was arrested for entering the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, killing eleven people and wounding six others, including four police officers. On Sunday, January 29, 2017, a 27-year-old white man, Alexandre Bissonnette, entered the Islamic Cultural Center in Quebec City, Canada, killed six Muslims gathered for prayer, and injured eight more. On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, a 21-year-old white man, Dylann Storm Roof, entered the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killed nine blacks gathered for Bible study, and injured three more. On Sunday, August 5, 2012, a 40-year-old white man, Wade Michael Page, a racist skinhead, opened fire at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, killing six worshipers and wounding three others. He then shot and killed himself. And now it has happened again: On Friday, March 15, 2019, a 28-year-old white man, Brenton Tarrant, reportedly entered the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing at least 49 people and wounding 40 others. Because these shootings all follow the same basic pattern, I have created a boilerplate article responding to them: “Understanding the Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre“ “Understanding the Quebec Mosque Massacre“ “Understanding the Charleston Church Massacre“ “Understanding the Sikh Temple Massacre“ The basic argument is always the same. I just need to change a few of the particulars. As a white person, I look down upon the criminals among us. I do not reflexively defend and glorify them. This was a terrible act: immoral, illegal, and politically damaging to white interests. I hope Tarrant receives a fair trial and just punishment, but that seems unlikely given the racially charged atmosphere in New Zealand today. We obviously don’t know all the facts yet, but based on the manifesto attributed to Tarrant entitled “The Great Replacement,” Tarrant believes that whites are being replaced in our homelands by fast-breeding non-whites, including Muslims. This is absolutely correct. But why did he go on a killing spree? Apparently, he wanted to increase tensions between whites and non-whites, and between treasonous white elites and white populations slated for replacement, in the hope that through a sudden explosion of ethnic violence, white demographic decline could be halted and reversed. I am sure many more facts will come to light in the coming months and at Tarrant’s trial. But still, I can say three things with confidence. First, this could not have happened in a homogeneously white society. It could not have happened if the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre were located in the Muslim world, for instance. I have no desire to absolve Brenton Tarrant, much less blame his victims. But he would not be a killer, and his victims would not be dead, if New Zealand were not pursuing a policy of multiculturalism and race-replacement, and if Moslems had not taken a leading role in invading and colonizing European lands, committing heinous acts of terrorism and mass sexual assault. When different peoples are forced to live together in the same system, frictions are inevitable. These frictions give rise to misunderstandings, distrust, alienation, and long-simmering resentments, which flare up into hatred, violence, and social upheaval. Tarrant’s actions are predictable consequences of multiculturalism. Sadly, we will only see more such violence until white nations regain their sanity and reverse multiculturalism. Thus the New Right stands for the principle of racial divorce. It is time for whites and non-whites to go our separate ways and pursue our own destinies. We stand for the creation of separate racially homogeneous societies, through the peaceful and humane process of redrawing borders and shifting populations. In the case of recent immigrant populations, the best solution is for them to return to their homelands. I also think that is the best solution for groups like Jews, Japanese, and Chinese who have been in New Zealand for a long time but still maintain strong ties to their homelands. In the case of the indigenous Maori, territorial partition or semi-autonomous reservations would seem to be in order. Second, we should resist dismissing Tarrant with the all-too-easy claim that he was “crazy.” Yes, Tarrant did something evil and stupid. But Tarrant’s underlying motive — fear of white race replacement — is not irrational or insane. It is a healthy reaction to objective facts. All white people have innate ethnocentric tendencies, wired deep in our brains. We love our own and we fear strangers. As diversity increases, all of us will bear increased psychic costs, even those who pursue wealth and status by selling out their own people in favor of foreigners. Tarrant and people like him may be nothing more than canaries in a coal mine: the first to sense the presence of a threat to the survival of us all. Tarrant may have just been abnormally sensitive to the terrible psychic consequences of losing control of our society to aliens: stress, alienation, anger, hatred, rage, etc. This heightened sensitivity might also go along with a whole suite of other abnormal traits. But we dismiss people like Tarrant at our own risk. For in the end, all of us will feel the same effects — unless we heed the warning signs and turn back the rising tide of color. Third, Tarrant’s “solution” to his rage and alienation — killing innocent people — just makes the racial situation worse rather than better. We will surely learn a lot more about Tarrant’s ideas and affiliations in the coming months. But based on what we know now, we can say that his actions certainly resemble those of racially-motivated spree killers like Robert Bowers, Dylann Roof, Anders Behring Breivik, Wade Michael Page, and Frazier Glenn Miller, all of whom are products of what I call “Old Right” thinking. By the “Old Right,” I mean classical Fascism and National Socialism and their contemporary imitators who believe that White Nationalism can be advanced through such means as one party-politics, terrorism, totalitarianism, imperialism, and genocide. Tarran’s manifesto denies that he is a National Socialist but affirms that he is a fascist, specifically a follower of Sir Oswald Mosley. He also calls himself an eco-fascist. Today’s Old Right scene is rife with fantasies of race war, lone wolf attacks on non-whites, and heroic last stands that end in a hail of police bullets. Intelligent and honorable people have emerged from this milieu. But there have been more than a few spree-killers as well. This kind of violence is worse than a crime. It is a mistake. It does nothing to advance our cause and much to set us back. Given that reason, science, and history are all on our side, and the greatest apparatus of coercion and brainwashing in human history is on the enemy’s side, doesn’t it make sense to attack the enemy at his weakest point rather than at his strongest? This is why the North American New Right pursues White Nationalism through intellectual and cultural means: we critique the hegemony of anti-white ideas and seek to establish a counter-hegemony of pro-white ideas. Only a fool picks a battle he cannot win, and we cannot win with violence. Fortunately, we don’t have to. The Left lost the Cold War but won the peace through the establishment of intellectual and cultural hegemony. We can beat them the same way. Furthermore, the only form of violence that even has a chance to be productive in halting multiculturalism and non-white immigration would target the people responsible for these policies, not random innocents. Moreover, killing innocent people (at a place of worship!) has entirely predictable results. First, such violence creates sympathy for the victims. (Even I feel sympathy for them, and I would deport them all tomorrow if I had the power.) Second, it plays into the establishment narrative of evil, crazy, intolerant whites whose freedom of speech and weapons must be taken away. According to his manifesto, Tarrant actually wanted his attack to trigger the denial of First and Second Amendment rights halfway around the globe in the United States, in the hope that the resulting tensions will spark some sort of revolution. Every spree killer has the same fantasy. But the results are always the same. We lose more freedoms. But the revolution never comes. Anyone who supports the further erosion of our freedom to change minds is my enemy. I don’t care what side he claims to be on. So Tarrant’s choice of targets, and his overall vision of how this might improve the chances of white survival, were frankly stupid. Was he even thinking about the greater good of our people? Or was he merely indulging in blind, self-destructive spite? And how exactly does praising repugnant killers help White Nationalists establish ourselves as representatives of the long-term best interests of our people? I wish I could erect a wall between myself and the kind of unstable, undisciplined people who go on killing sprees, but you can’t change the world from a bunker. Thus responsible white advocates need to adopt the next best course of action: (1) we must be alert to the signs of mental instability and inclinations toward violence and rigorously screen out such people, (2) we need draw clear, unambiguous intellectual lines between New Right and Old Right approaches, and (3) if anyone talks about committing such acts in our circles, we need to be the ones to call the police. The goal is to persuade our people that White Nationalism is the solution to ethnic conflict not the cause of it. Spree killers and the people who celebrate them are part of the problem, not part of the solution. See source for links, photos HERE... 12/17/2018 01:43 AM: “I Now Understand How Nelson Mandela Felt” by Frank Roman When you go to a madhouse and pretend you're insane, you won't get much attention from those who actually are insane. My name is Titania McGrath. I am a radical intersectionalist poet committed t... 11/25/2018 06:41 PM: Understanding The War On Whitey by Frank Roman The Frankfurt School, for example, started as a project to apply Marxist concepts to the culture. That’s where we get the term “cultural Marxism.” It is tempting to think that the war on white... 01/20/2016 10:37 PM: Rush Limbaugh Channels Sam Francis, Understanding Trumps Appeal by Frank Roman Sam Francis was an intellectual giant for our people, and here we have Rush Limbaugh acknowledging it...sort of...with regard to the ascendancy of Donald Trump. This is significant, very significant. ... 08/21/2014 06:45 AM: To Understand the Ferguson Riots, Look to Africa by Frank Roman In the long term, as Africa and other parts of the Third World expand in our midst, it will become harder and harder for any of our basic European institutions to function. We are slipping back toward... 11/25/2013 09:18 PM: Understanding the Knockout Game by Frank Roman In general, American Blacks harbor resentment and feelings of animosity against Whites, who, in turn and quite sensibly, distrust Blacks. NOTE: Be aware of your surroundings, be armed if possible, and... « Air Pollution is Racist · Understanding the New Zealand Mosque Massacre · What Does it Mean to be White »

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posted on Wed 11 Dec 2019 12:41 PM Yemen Consultations Tomorrow (12 December), Security Council members are expected to hear a briefing in consultations from Special Envoy Martin Griffiths (via VTC). Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock and General Abhijit Guha, the head of the UN Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) and chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), are also expected to brief. At his last briefing on 22 November, Griffiths told the Council that “momentum to reach a political settlement in Yemen has been building”. This includes talks between the Houthi rebel group and Saudi Arabia since September, which have been accompanied by a de-escalation in hostilities. On 5 November, the internationally recognised Yemeni government and southern secessionists, known as the Southern Transitional Council (STC), signed the Riyadh Agreement that was brokered by Saudi Arabia, which is overseeing efforts to implement the power-sharing accord. The UN continues to push for implementation of the Stockholm Agreement between the government and Houthis. The agreement is coming up to its one-year anniversary on 13 December, with only limited progress implementing its three components: a plan to demilitarise the port city of Hodeidah, a prisoner exchange, and a statement of understanding on Taiz. There have not been any significant developments since the Council last met on Yemen just three weeks ago. Griffiths may note the Saudi Arabia-led coalition’s announcement on 26 November that it was releasing 200 Houthi prisoners. The move followed the Houthis’ release of 290 detainees in October. In its announcement, the coalition also said that it would permit medical flights, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation, out of Sana’a airport, closed to civilian air traffic since August 2016. On 28 November, 128 Houthi prisoners returned to Sana’a. At press time, no medical flights had taken place. In his last briefing, Griffiths highlighted the decrease in violence, including a nearly 80 percent reduction in airstrikes across Yemen over the previous two-week period. Since then, fighting around Hodeidah prompted a 25 November statement by General Guha that he was “deeply concerned by the escalation” and noting an “increase in the number of airstrikes undertaken in the past 72 hours”. In Sa’ada governorate, an attack on 27 November on Al-Raqw market in Monabbih District killed at least ten civilians and injured 22, many of whom were Ethiopian migrants, according to OCHA, which did not attribute responsibility. OCHA described the incident as similar to a shelling attack on the same market on 20 November, which also killed ten civilians. Still, Griffiths may note that the Houthis have refrained from conducting cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia since announcing the cessation of attacks on Saudi territory on 20 September. Council members may be interested in an update on the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement. While Griffiths is not directly involved in the Houthi-Saudi talks, nor the Saudi-brokered Riyadh Agreement, he may observe that nearly none of the timelines in the Riyadh Agreement for fulfilling a series of political, economic, military and security arrangements have been achieved. The prime minister returned to Aden on 18 November with several other ministers. (He should have returned to resume his functions within seven days of the accord’s signing, according to the agreement). However, key 15 and 30-day deadlines for military redeployments and security arrangements have not been met. Neither has a new “technocrat” government been formed, which the agreement stipulated should be created within 30 days from its signing, with ministerial portfolios assigned equally to officials from northern and southern Yemeni governorates. (For more details on the Riyadh Agreement, see our December 2019 Monthly Forecast.) Timelines in the Riyadh Agreement were recognised as highly ambitious when the accord was signed, and Griffiths may note that the parties appear to remain committed to the agreement. On 5 December, however, the first clashes between government and STC forces since the agreement’s signing erupted around Zinjibar, the Abyan provincial capital. During the monthly meetings, Lowcock usually provides an update on OCHA’s key priorities to mitigate Yemen’s humanitarian crisis: the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, funding for the aid operation, support for Yemen’s economy, and the need for a political solution. OCHA launched “The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2020” on 4 December, with initial projections of next year’s requirements in responding to global humanitarian needs. The report describes Yemen as still the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. While the number of people in need is expected to remain close to 2019 levels of 24 million, estimated requirements for the humanitarian response are $3.2 billion, down from last year’s $4.19 billion humanitarian appeal, which was 70.9 percent funded by November. Members may be interested in an update from Guha on the “increasing restrictions” on the movement of UNMHA personnel, which Griffiths flagged during his 22 November briefing. The session may provide members with an initial opportunity to gain Guha’s views for the upcoming mandate renewal of UNMHA, which expires on 15 January. A UN review of the mission submitted to the Council in October found that UNMHA’s presence continues to have a tangible calming and moderating effect and that UNMHA’s objectives remain achievable and appropriate for the situation on the ground. The review flags, as Griffiths has previously discussed with members, the need for a political agreement on local security forces to replace Houthi and government forces in Hodeidah, which is preventing the broader troop re-deployments envisioned in the Stockholm Agreement. Recent months have seen the emergence of consensus among Council members in wanting the parties to restart negotiations on a political settlement to the war concurrently with efforts to implement the Stockholm Agreement. The Yemeni government, however, has continued to appear hesitant about restarting peace talks before the Stockholm Agreement’s implementation. Resuming peace talks is also very much contingent on implementing the Riyadh Agreement, which stipulated that the STC be included in the Yemeni government delegation to future negotiations. In considering future talks, some members may underscore the importance of these being inclusive of not only the STC, but also other segments of Yemeni society. Last month, both Griffiths and Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ursula Mueller highlighted a recent agreement on a mechanism for depositing taxes and customs from commercial oil and gas shipments into a special account in the Central Bank branch in Hodeidah, under UN supervision, to pay civil servants’ salaries. Members may be interested in initial progress towards setting up the mechanism, that is meant to overcome delays experienced by fuel ships seeking to enter Hodeidah.

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The All-New Nissan LEAF named the “2018 World Green Car” at the New York International Auto Show. By News Editor | March 29, 2018 The All-New Nissan LEAF, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, has been named the “2018 World Green Car” at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The first all-electric vehicle to win the World Green Car award since the category’s inception in 2016, the 2018 Nissan LEAF has been reinvented for its second generation and combines… Jaguar I-Pace electric car to join Googles autonomous car technology arm Waymos driverless transportation service Jaguar Land Rover and Waymo have announced the carmaker would sell Google’s autonomous-car technology arm up to 20,000 of its new all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV to be used in it’s self-driving service by 2020. Together, the two companies will develop the world’s first premium self-driving electric vehicle for Waymo’s driverless transportation service. 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CSR Activites Actors Gallery March 19, 2015: 5th Veda: Ketan Mehta March 19, 2015: 5th Veda:… “In animation you can turn the impossible into possible and make your dreams come true”, said Ketan Mehta 300 students of Whistling Woods International (WWI) had the most exciting experience while a few drew some basic shapes on the screen and Ketan Mehta’s team turned them into some of the most fascinating animated characters . It was one of the highlights of the interactive session with National award winning filmmaker Ketan Mehta on the Art and Technique of Animation and its future in cinema. The session was conducted as part of the 5th VEDA – a cultural hub initiated by Subhash Ghai and WWI to develop the artistic skills of the students of every discipline. The student team of 5th VEDA introduced the ‘Evolution of Animation’ since 1900 till date with an AV, presenting new facts. “There is no limit to the power of animation, so try not to contain your creativity,” said Ketan Mehta, a pioneer of Animation industry in India. He charmed the students of WWI with illustrations and demonstrations interspersed with his film clips made at his MAYA Digital Studio, the first animation studio of India since 1996. He was highly impressed by the student’s animation films ‘BEJINXED’ and ‘FLIGHT OF DESIRES’, which was specially screened for him. He awarded them with the DVD of his animated film ‘Ramayana – the Epic’, produced by him as a token of appreciation and revealed that the future of cinema is animation and CGI movies. Ketan Mehta appreciated Subhash Ghai for taking such an initiative for the students, who are fortunate to have these kind of activities to develop their skills at campus. He encouraged the students who are inclined towards the art of animation to start now, as it is an incredible time to begin a career as an animator and take the paths less travelled. “We are in a constant digitally evolving world”, he stated, entering the Golden Age of Animation in India, with gaming, commercials, television and internet offering countless opportunities for expression. He also mentioned how the focus has shifted towards the digital market due to its great demand, which has led to numerous initiatives being taken by the government and corporate sector. He also said, “Animation is like an exciting journey which puts life in an inanimate thing, therefore turning an impossible thing into possible.” School Of Filmmaking School of Media & Communication School Of Animation Short Course Unit Celebrate Cinema Aiyanna Students’ Works 5th Veda Careers at WWI Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us © 2020 All Rights Reserved Whistling Woods International | Powered by insomniacs

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Shame Engine / Blood Pleasure Download (FLAC) Health&Beauty's second album release for Wichita Recordings. Yr Wives Rat Shack Bottom Leaves Escaping Error Love Can Be Kind The new album from Health&Beauty – Shame Engine / Blood Pleasure – is their 2nd for Wichita Recordings and the 7th of their career. The recording features a large cast of musicians from the outfit’s past and its present helping the band’s founder and sole constant Brian J Sulpizio achieve his idiosyncratic vision—a sound and ethos he’s been kicking around, retooling, and finessing for more than 15 years. The new album conveys a directness and scorching power that seems to stem from the band’s live performances, whether the harrowing, droning blues of the opener “Saturday Night” or the soulful Irish-tinged folk-rock of “Recourse.” The most gripping and satisfying installment in Health&Beauty’s process yet, renowned Chicago music critic, Peter Margasak, has declared Shame Engine / Blood Pleasure as “one of the great rock albums to emerge from Chicago this decade”, and it’s surely one for fans of Jim O’Rourke’s song-based output, as well as appealing to anyone who enjoys “Tonight’s The Night”-era Neil Young.

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The Third WilmerHale UK Intellectual Property Seminar: In Conversation With Former UK and US Intellectual Property Appellate Judges – Sir Robin Jacob and Judge Arthur J. Gajarsa October 27, 2015 London, UK Event Firm Event Speaking Engagement W1K 1PS WilmerHale is delighted to invite you to a seminar in which two former senior intellectual property appellate judges—from the US and UK—will discuss highly topical issues affecting intellectual property law. In what promises to be an interesting and lively debate, the Rt Hon. Professor Sir Robin Jacob, retired Lord Justice of Appeal in charge of the English Court of Appeal’s intellectual property list, and Judge Arthur J. Gajarsa, former Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, will discuss the forthcoming major changes to the European patent system (the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent), and the role of specialist intellectual property judges and courts and the tensions that exist between these and generalist courts at different levels of the appellate structure, including the Supreme Courts. Sir Robin Jacob is the Sir Hugh Laddie Chair in Intellectual Property Law at the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (IBIL) at University College London. Judge Gajarsa is a Senior Counsel in the Boston office of WilmerHale and the Distinguished Jurist in Residence at the University of New Hampshire. The discussion will be moderated by Trevor Cook and Anthony Trenton of WilmerHale's Intellectual Property Litigation practice. The seminar will be followed by drinks and canapés. Seminar Details 18:00 - 19:30 Seminar 19:30 - 20:30 Reception Arthur J. Gajarsa New York + 1 212 230 8826 Anthony Trenton London + 44 (0)20 7872 1005 Intellectual Property Counseling and Prosecution Future European Patent System: Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent Providing comprehensive solutions for the acquisition, enforcement and protection of IP. Clients trust us to protect their most important intellectual property matters.

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Your roadmap to superior IoT results The Internet of Things (IoT) beckons, with its promise of transforming data into better decision making, efficiency gains, higher revenue through innovative new services, the list goes on. However, for most companies there is still a large gap between the allure of the possible and the realities of creating and implementing an IoT strategy. HPE can help you unify existing IoT point solutions and build an IoT framework roadmap that can quickly enable future IoT solutions and business intelligence. The ultra-connected Internet of Things (IoT) has created a surge of new interest in—and innovation around—machine condition monitoring solutions. The confluence of better and cheaper sensors, broader connectivity, more sophisticated analytics, less expensive storage, and multi-cloud technology has opened up new opportunities for replacing “rule-of-thumb” maintenance. Instead of making broad-based maintenance decisions based upon historical data from similar devices, a real-time data-driven predictive maintenance approach minimizes unplanned downtime and improves employee and factory efficiency. The result is that organizations can prevent unplanned downtime by having fine-tuned visibility into their operations and the ability to automatically sense warning signs that indicate equipment failure or reduced performance. By connecting equipment, organizations can capture massive volumes of data from sensors and other connected devices, so they can not only cut unplanned downtime and its associated costs, but also create new operational efficiencies, exploit new opportunities in supply chain optimization, and accelerate their overall digital transformation strategies. This paper takes a closer look at the opportunities, challenges, and real-world examples of integrating the IoT into machine condition monitoring. InfiNet Wireless solve network connectivity challenges for a leading Indonesian mining contractor The Saptaindra Adaro mining site, located in Tanjung Tabalong in the South Borneo region of Indonesia, is one of the most significant coal mining sites in the area and one of the major economic contributors in the region. PT Saptaindra Sejati (SIS) is a well established and rapidly growing modern mining contactor in Indonesia, providing integrated mining services to a number of customers across the region. It specializes in exploration and drilling through to contract mining, shipment and logistical support. PT Saptaindra Sejati (SIS) has been operating in Indonesia since 1991, and in 2008 became a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Adaro Energy, who is the largest coal producer in the Southern hemisphere. PT Saptaindra Sejati (SIS) is now one of the top three mining contractor companies in Indonesia, employing over 6000 people and prides itself on its focus towards modern operational practices, its safety record and its commitments to environmental protection and community relations. The Saptaindra Adaro mining site, located in Tanjung Tabalong in the South Borneo region of Indonesia, is one of the most significant coal mining sites in the area and one of the major economic contributors in the region. As part of its ongoing process to introduce the most efficient technology and practices into its operations, the company identified the need to broaden and upgrade communications links between the operational, logistics and administrative areas of the mining site. Provision of high-bandwidth and reliable links were key to supporting the operational support and IT infrastructure to an increasing number of locations across the extent of the mine. The geography and working areas of the mine changes regularly, therefore the obvious choice to ensure ongoing flexibility as well as reliability was to introduce a technology solution based around wireless. The wireless network needed to link together more than twenty key operational areas across the mine, from logistics and transport depots, through to centralised operations and administration – and out to the operations at the 'coal face' itself. Extending across an area of over 75 km in distance, the wireless network was designed around six tower hubs, each linked to its neighbouring towers to act as a high capacity backbone to the network, with links of capacities varying from 40 Mbps up to over 100 Mbps and link distances of up to 29 km for each single span. Mining locations can often be positioned in difficult-to-reach locations, and even the top of the mines themselves can introduce significant technical challenges in laying and maintaining a communications and IT infrastructure network. PT Saptaindra Sejati (SIS) approached its preferred integration partner, Wirakom, to recommend, design and support a suitable network for its needs. Wirakom's broadband, wide-area wireless networking experience is well known across Indonesia, and they recommended InfiNet Wireless as the vendor of choice for the wireless infrastructure network. InfiNet Wireless was chosen on the basis of a number of key factors that differentiated it from its competition; its support of wireless communications across the unlicensed spectrum and its reliability and ability to cope with difficult terrain, geography and weather conditions. In addition to this, InfiNet's capability of providing high capacity links - that are both scalable and flexible - further strengthen its ability to cope with the mine's changing geography and increasing throughput needs. And finally, the excellent sales and post-sales support that Wirakom had experienced from previous InfiNet deployments also contributed to the decision. Wirakom designed the Saptaindra Adaro network based on InfiNet Wireless's InfiLINK 2x2 Point-to-Point and InfiMAN 2x2 Point-to-Multipoint range of equipment. InfiMAN 2x2 R5000-Smnb base station sectors acted as multi-location aggregators, to positions only needing low or medium capacity links typically up to 40 Mbps per link. InfiLINK 2x2 PRO R5000-Mmx units capable of up to 240 Mbps net throughput of distances over 30 km were used to provide core backbone transportation links. Recomended Products

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Police arrest 2 in Milwaukee church burglary Men stole candleholders worth $80,000, police say Police said the thieves stole candle holders valued at $80,000. Milwaukee police arrested two men who they said broke into a church on Monday.Police said the men stole several antique gold and brass candleholders from St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Ninth and Mitchell streets.The candleholders were valued at about $80,000, but investigators said the men broke the marble off the holders and then sold them for scrap for $100.A church deacon told 12 News the items had a lot of sentimental value.The deacon said the church has added extra security measures, including identification badges and cameras.The case has been sent to the district attorney's office for possible charges. Milwaukee police arrested two men who they said broke into a church on Monday. Police said the men stole several antique gold and brass candleholders from St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Ninth and Mitchell streets. The candleholders were valued at about $80,000, but investigators said the men broke the marble off the holders and then sold them for scrap for $100. A church deacon told 12 News the items had a lot of sentimental value. The deacon said the church has added extra security measures, including identification badges and cameras. The case has been sent to the district attorney's office for possible charges.

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5 Summer Coming-of-Age Movies To Stream After Now and Then by Brooke Marine ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection In 1995, an ode to the tween summer coming-of-age film called Now and Then hit theaters. The movie featured performances from up-and-comers Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffmann, Christina Ricci, and Ashleigh Aston Moore. Their older counterparts were played by Melanie Griffith, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, and Rita Wilson. The supporting cast—Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, Cloris Leachman, and Devon Sawa—was nothing to sneeze at either, and even a young Rumer Willis had a small role. Flashing between 1970 and 1991, the movie follows the four best friends as children and adults as they reminisce on a formative summer from their youth. For years, Now and Then has been difficult to find on streaming platforms, and was unavailable on DVD or Blu Ray. But now, Netflix has finally announced that as of August 1, the '90s classic will be available to stream. Once you jump on the nostalgia wave, you're going to want to watch more movies of this ilk, so here are five other coming-of-age gems that you can stream once you're done with Now and Then. The Baby-Sitters Club Based on the Ann M. Martin book series, The Baby-Sitters Club also premiered in 1995. In the movie, Schuyler Fisk, Rachael Leigh Cook, Larisa Oleynnik, Tricia Joe, Bre Blair, Stacy Linn Ramsower, and Zelda Harris embodied the classic characters Kristy, Mary Anne, Dawn, Caludia, Stacey, Mallory and Jessi. It's got everything you'd want in a summer coming-of-age story: a group of teens trying to run a business, first kisses, summer school... Where to watch: Amazon Prime (but The Baby-Sitters Club is also coming back to Netflix as a ten-part series based on the original, so maybe Netflix will snatch up the movie soon, too.) All I Wanna Do (also known as Strike!) All I Wanna Do is a 1998 teen comedy you've probably never heard of, but it is an underrated component of the boarding school dramedy canon, and features a bevy of budding stars. Kirsten Dunst, Gaby Hoffmann, Rachael Leigh Cook, Merritt Wever, and Heather Matarazzo play a group of boarding school girls in 1963 who devise a plan to sabotage their all girls high school's plan to merge with a neighboring boys school. Where to watch: Amazon Prime The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants You probably already know how the story goes: four best friends since before birth prepare for their first-ever summer apart, only to discover that one pair of thrift store jeans magically fits all of them perfectly, so they decide to put the pants in rotation and mail them to one another every couple weeks to keep their connection going. Emma Roberts, Sara Paxton, and JoJo all together in the same movie? Say no more. But in case you don't know what Aquamarine is about: a pair of 13-year-old best friends discover a mermaid in their swimming pool, and go to great lengths to protect her. Where to watch: HBO Go Bend It Like Beckham was a breakout moment for Keira Knightley back in 2002, just before she leaned hard into the period piece genre. Parminder Nagra stars as an exceptionally talented soccer star, and Knightley's character brings her to train for a local women's team coached by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. In other words: goals all around. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Related: Where Has Thora Birch Been? Allow Thora Birch to Explain. Christina Ricci Demi Moore gaby hoffmann melanie griffith rosie o'donnell Streaming Guide Thora Birch

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Fans' Parliament Minutes | October 2018 Managing director Laurie Dalrymple welcomed members old and new to the first full Wolves Fans Parliament meeting of the season and spoke of the ‘positive place’ the club were in. First of all, addressing the current format of the Fans Parliament, he stressed that the club were 100 per cent committed to the Parliament concept and intent on finding ways to get the best out of it. He also thanked outgoing members for their contribution over recent years, seven of them having accepted the invitation to return for a farewell after the group were slimmed down over the summer. He repeated his desire to see smaller groups meeting independently to discuss subjects such as the match-day experience group, which had collaborated with the club successfully during the course of the latter stages of last season, and so far this season. The top table contained a considerable number of Molineux or Compton Park department heads and Dave Wood was introduced to members as a ‘strong conduit between club and fans’ after his appointment as supporter liaison officer following nine years in the ticket office. Parliament chairman Paul Richards expressed the usual wish for any social media posts about the meeting to be delayed until after the written account of proceedings had been published. Most of the first half of a two-hour meeting in the International Lounge was devoted to questions for sporting director Kevin Thelwell, some of them via Twitter. On the subject of loan players, Michelle Turner asked why little had been seen so far of Leander Dendoncker, considering he was ‘meant to be a star’. Kevin cleared up any possible confusion by saying he had been bought, not loaned, adding: “He is a Belgian international and a very good player.” Thelwell said that Dendoncker had been bought for the long term and whilst the starting XI had been playing consistently it was difficult for any newer player to break into the team - adding that it was ‘a nice problem to have’. Kevin Eggington asked whether the club would set a limit for the future on the number of players they waved off on loan, as an awful lot seemed to have been sent out. Kevin Thelwell said the side’s very steep transition had resulted in a number of players being unable to play in the senior age-group teams, so match time elsewhere had been seen as a good option. “You will see a leaner model and fewer players out on loan in the future,” he added. To a question about Jonny Otto being signed permanently, Kevin praised his early form but said no decision would be made on his future until January at the earliest. There was also an enquiry from in the room about the purchase and subsequent sale of Benik Afobe – a matter the sporting director put down to circumstances. “He did very well last season,” he said. “We made a decision in good faith to sign him but circumstances change very quickly and it was considered to be in the best interests of us all to do something different.” Jon Babb described Bright Enobakhare’s loan club (Kilmarnock) as remote and asked whether he and others so far from Molineux were monitored a long way from home. Kevin replied: “We have Seyi Olofinjana as loans pathway manager and talk on a daily basis. If they play well out on loan, they can bounce back to us, but we have found the loan system in England frustrating. Sending players out is a way to build their experience or build their value. The partnership with Jumilla is a good relationship. It’s something we will look at long term with them or elsewhere. Many other clubs do it.” Clive Smith asked what the standard was in the Spanish second division and was told it was between League One and Two but was competitive and very much senior football. Kevin explained that efforts to create some synergy between the technical staffs were being made to try to ensure Wolves benefit as much as possible. Jon Babb was told the Wolves players out there were being given good game time at a club who are around ninth in their table, a couple of places off the play-off positions. Kevin Thelwell answered a query from Kevin Eggington by saying Wolves were developing lads as people as well as in the playing sense and agreed that those going abroad were having a good life experience, citing Ryan Leak as one who has embraced a different country and impressed enough to graduate to the Jumilla first team. “They are our assets, so let’s care for them,” he added. Clive Smith asked whether Wolves were developing players for the first team or as commodities to sell on and was told: “Fosun came with a mentality to develop the first team and the Academy - that was great news for Compton. We have been hugely supported by Nuno, who says he wants 18 or 19 senior players who all feel they have a significant chance of playing. He also wants the best out of the Academy or under-23s. He is breaking the mould and made it happen, hasn’t he? I thought Elliot Watt was outstanding at Sheffield Wednesday. We have to develop players who can get in on a more regular basis and Morgan Gibbs-White is in that bracket.” Paul Richards expressed the view that more fans wanted to watch under-23 games and wondered whether there was an option for streaming. The club’s head of media Max Fitzgerald was present and said: “We are looking into it. It would be a case of seeing how many people watch and decide how to go forward.” Laurie pointed out that live-streaming wasn’t possible at some of the venues the side go to, adding: “But we want to give a greater degree of exposure because they are such a talented group. They are at home to Manchester United soon and 1,000 tickets have been sold. Our lads are top, playing brilliantly, and I would hope that this game at Molineux will gain strong support.” Peter Abbott spoke about the Checkatrade Trophy and prompted Kevin to say: “We are playing in senior stadiums against senior teams. We were disappointing at Mansfield but played well at Scunthorpe. This is part of their development and they are learning to play at a very high level. We’re saying: ‘Come on…match our ambition. Enough is never enough.’ We want them to raise their standards. It’s a great competition and I’m delighted we’re in it. The players will learn hugely from the experience.” Dave Quarrell asked whether there was a call-back on Rafa Mir, who joined the club last season and is now on loan at Las Palmas? Kevin responded: “No. The plan was always to leave him for the full season. Nuno thought he needed a good run at settling into a season but he has come to prominence through scoring so many goals and we are monitoring him closely.” Jas Bahra asked Kevin how many air miles he had and whether the club were lining up signings for January. Kevin joked that he would happily receive his own plane if anyone thought he needed one and added: “Fosun want to invest in class. We are getting reports on approximately 5,000 players a month. It’s becoming a big process. We are not just crossing our fingers and hoping we can get the very best out of him or make something out of someone. It makes it very exciting to be searching through a high quantity of players. We are still some way from making hard and fast decisions (about January). The windows are very tough but I’m not complaining.” To a question about whether the club would be able to keep Nuno, he said: “He can achieve everything he wants here.” Peter Bradburn asked what was happening with Rui Patricio and whether there was a price yet. Kevin clarified: “He is a Wolves player and he has signed on a long-term deal. The remaining details are probably not appropriate to share at this time.” Robert Grocott wondered whether it was just luck that Wolves had had the same team for each Premier League game so far or whether it was due to the training. Kevin replied: “Antonio (Dias) on the sports science side has developed a different philosophy. The sports science department and medical team are almost hand in glove. We have up to about 98 per cent availability for the first-team squad, which is highly commendable and a great testament to work done by Antonio, Phil Hayward and the rest of the team. Touch-wood it continues.” The off-field section of the session kicked off with Parliament chairman Paul Richards raising the subject of the match-day experience and addressing the concern raised about delays in getting served in the North Bank bar. Managing director Laurie Dalrymple pointed out that this was a facility used by season ticket holders only and was one therefore with high volume on a match day. “One of the key issues we are aware of is that people tend to congregate at the bar and not move away,” he said. “I have discussed the logistical issues with the catering team to ensure greater speed of service and as always we endeavour to ensure the staff are continually trained to deliver strong service. However, in this case we need the fans to help their fellow fans. We are policing it as hard as we can to make it easier for all concerned.” The subject of contactless payment was raised, and Laurie confirmed that the idea was being piloted in the Stan Cullis Stand and had been since the start of the season, adding: “it is not inexpensive to install, and there is a legacy of people wanting to pay cash. We are going to monitor it and it will be introduced throughout the stadium at some point in the near future. It’s just a matter of time.” Paul Richards spoke about the possibility of getting fans into the ground earlier on match days and Laurie responded: “We have had initiatives aimed at delivery on that objective, several of them drinks initiatives for example. It is the holy grail of all clubs to get fans in earlier. On the subject of match day pricing, we comfortably fall in the normal (catering) price range of clubs in the annual BBC survey but whether we measure up to places in the city is a different matter, although there operating model is very different to that of a football stadium. Fans are creatures of habit, and it certainly presents a challenge with us being so close to the city where this subject is concerned. Fans want to stay in their local for longer, I appreciate that. My biggest request at the moment is to see you in your seats at 1455 and create the right atmosphere that we are trying to build for when the team come out.” Clive Smith remarked that a lot of West Ham fans were still drinking at the stadium well after Wolves’ win there earlier this season. Laurie said: “I thought it was a fantastic iconic venue. As an environment, it was unbelievable, especially around the 92nd minute! But it also has it’s draw backs, for example it’s an area with not much else to do in it, therefore ensuring a longer dwell time at the ground. We would willingly look at keeping bars and kiosks open if we thought fans wanted to stay and use them.” The MD was also asked about TVs on concourses losing footage – a complaint he answered by saying: “We are aware of this issue, and we are working to ensure it is resolved. It’s a glitch we are working hard to eradicate as quickly as possible” The subject of having WIFI in the stadium was brought up again and Laurie explained: “To install it would be very expensive. We are looking at multiple options that are available to us. However, I must stress, we don’t want to supply data usage or WIFI, which means people’s attention isn’t on what we want them to focus on. If it’s there to enhance the fan experience by telling of travel news, or stadium information, Megastore offers or to review the new app, I am 110 per cent in support of it. We are looking at several options to see which is the best and the most effective.” The MD denied that WIFI provision necessarily had to be a measure taken after any major work that may be done on Molineux’s structure. STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT Paul Richards moved the discussion on to a subject that has been in the public domain for some time, partly because of Wolves’ capacity crowds and excellent form. “Let me give you as much of a transparent update as I can do, with the information that I have. We have been in consultation with the architects for several months and are now comfortable with the objective of having a phased development of the stadium,” Laurie said. “We wanted to be comfortable that we have the ability to go up to 45,000-47,000, or even the mid-50,000 or higher. We wanted a plan that could potentially support the genuine ambition of the club. The latest plans give us comfort that we could get to those levels and importantly, this all with a view that, subject to the appropriate planning approval, would permit us to stay at Molineux.” Laurie reinforced the point that the council are 100 per cent supportive of what we are striving to achieve. Additionally, he said the club had engaged with other key consultants in the process, including a prominent QS practice, and a stadium consultancy who can advise on how big the stadium should be from a business perspective and would allow Wolves to build the business case to design the stadium that would suit their needs now, and would future proof for the future. Laurie reiterated to the Parliament that the club would be committed to ensuring that at an appropriate time, the club would welcome feedback and contributions from fans with regards to the delivery of services and experience within such a stadium, citing a (bigger) single tier South Bank, running into the east stand, as one concept that had already taken into account. To the question of whether all fans would have to vacate their seats for weeks or months while construction was taking place, he said the lion’s share of work could continue behind the stand while it was still in use. “That de-risks the likelihood of this eventuality, although the final details of the development were not something that could be commented on now,” Laurie said. “We would like to be in a position to push the button next summer, which as you can imagine puts significant pressure on us but that is what we are focusing on. We wish to be in a position whereby we have all of our plans and approvals in place. It then becomes a decision for the board and the owners as to when we proceed”. Laurie also confirmed that as it presently stands, “Phase one is to redevelop the South Bank.” The MD told Peter Abbott that the planning could stretch from three to six months, but at that point, there would then be some strong transparency about what we are seeking to do and I would like to be in a position in the new year where would be able to share more openly with you the plans. “Whilst I should reiterate, this project is obviously at the owner’s discretion, we are all in agreement that we want to be operating in a better facility with far bigger capacity,” he added. “Every home game is full, we have in excess of 15,000 members (5,000 only 18 months ago) and 2,500 on a waiting list. But I want to see that waiting list become much higher.” John Taylor asked whether a reconstructed stand would be built like Liverpool’s and was told: “Yes, the principle would be similar in as much as construction could go in during the season, with a view to join the two stands in the off season.” Sam Payne enquired about car parking, describing that as a major issue. Laurie responded: “I know of other plans (to help this) which I can’t divulge because they are not ours to disclose, however, I am aware of discussions that are being had.” Peter Bradburn asked how far away safe standing was from being introduced and was told that it was now being reviewed more seriously at government level, with an official review of the evidence being commissioned to provide a review to government to then take a decision on the most appropriate steps from there. Laurie assured him that safe standing would not take more space than seats do, but its implementation involved a significant increase in cost. Head of operations Steve Sutton said that there is a belief that safe standing could allow more fans in the same space as seats, however that was nullified by the exit capacity of the area - in the case of the Jack Hayward Stand there would be a need for wider gangways. Laurie summarised by saying the club remained open-minded on safe standing and fully committed to discussing all avenues, and had even met with suppliers of an alternative seating option for stadia. If we are not due to change our Southbank seating configuration till the summer of 2020, that left an 18-month window in which we would continue to monitor the situation, although Steve provided further context, when he shared that he had been at a Premier League meeting and a Safety Officers Association meeting last week and safe standing was a high priority at both. “The general feeling is that, following the review of evidence, any policy review could be two or three years away and is very unlikely to happen while there is anything going on surrounding Hillsborough.” Answering a question about loyalty points for corporate guests, head of ticketing James Davies said that seasonal hospitality holders have their loyalty points recorded in a manual manner which is then used to give priority for away games. He confirmed the club will also extend the plan to reflect loyalty points if season ticket holders wish to purchase cup tickets or even for a friendly in a hospitality area. Davies then confirmed there are 1,100 gold and 500 silver away season ticket holders. Stuart Alves asked whether five or so loyalty points could be awarded to those attending an under-23 game. Laurie promised to consider all possibilities but felt there were some who may suffer as they can’t make the additional commitment to get to the under-23s, but follow the first team religiously. The MD reminded Parliament members about the imminent age-group game against Manchester United, for which tickets cost just £2. “If lots of people come to games such as this, then it would give us something to take away and think about,” he added. Not for the first time, it was suggested that some fans are selling away tickets to supporters who aren’t season ticket holders. James Davies replied: “It’s very difficult to police and we genuinely think it’s a very small number. We keep an eye on social media to see what’s being said.” Jon Babb said he presumed the club knew who had bought tickets and Laurie reiterated the feeling that the problem concerned ‘low numbers’, adding: “The best thing for fans to do if they can’t use a ticket is to sell it legitimately via the official ticket resale scheme. That is why we introduced it, and what we would encourage you to do.” To a suggestion that overseas fans were struggling for tickets at Molineux, James said they could obtain them through becoming members and a set number were put aside for each home game for fans from abroad.” Laurie summed up: “Understandably, due to the fact that we are performing much better as a team, it’s now much harder to get tickets. The loyalty scheme has to work for the vast majority of fans. There has to be a system that rewards loyalty”. Specifically, about the game at Arsenal on November 11, Stuart Alves said: “We were allocated 96 seats but they are in the open and we will get wet if it rains.” Jon Babb said all tickets for away games were going to sell out, so why were they not sold on the basis of best first? James said that if fans have a specific request ticket office staff would try to provide what was requested. James also told Jack Finch that we were still waiting to have confirmation from Spurs with regards to the likely venue to host the away game over the festive period. Laurie was again asked what the club were trying to do to grow support within the city, the assumption being that stadium redevelopment was dependent on an increased fan-base. “Being seventh in the Premier League obviously has a massive impact on our intentions to grow our fan base,” he replied. “It’s clearly the biggest factor. And so is attracting quality players and continuing to ensure that we do so. It makes us highly marketable. Our marketing and media team produce excellent content, tailored to different audiences and get the fans of tomorrow into the club. Our junior fan-base has seen significant increase but brand-new fans are extremely critical, which is why we have and will continue to work on ticket initiatives, such as the one versus Leicester in the League Cup, where kids effectively were able to come for free.” On the subject of merchandise, the managing director explained that 26-27,00 shirts were sold last season – “and that was a really good year.” “This year,” he added, “we have sold nearly 40,000 as of today. We had eclipsed last season’s figure as early as the start of August.” He answered a question about delays by saying that this was as a result of taking the strategic decision to ensure we found a shirt sponsor that we were entirely comfortable with, a significantly higher demand for the shirt than in previous years, which was also made harder by the fact that the shirt was revealed on social media ahead of the clubs intention to reveal it. This in turn, put a high pressure on our mail order process, and in turn onto the Megastore. Furthermore, Laurie explained embellishment to the front of the shirt after it arrives from the manufacturers can take between two to three weeks. “I think it’s fair to say, any club or business for that matter would find the sort of increase in productivity that we have had challenging. We were selling 1,000 shirts per day on a regular Wednesday or Thursday and that is enormous uplift from where we have been previously. We are confident that we will have enough shirts for the remainder of the season. We have many thousand still to come into the store, ahead of the festive period, with training wear due to be in stock by the end of the month. Again, we have doubled our training wear orders from the last season, such is the demand. All of that said, we have to make sure we are committed to reduce fan frustration next year. With regards to 2019/20, I would like to say we will work closely with our technical partner Adidas to ensure we fulfil the demand, I don’t think we will be in the same position next year.” Responding to a question regarding the online retail store, the MD said. “We know the online system isn’t good enough and there is an imminent refresh due”. Laurie also gave his full commitment that “we will improve it for next season.” He also recommended supporters to stay away from fake shirts not manufactured for the club and only purchase through wolves.co.uk or in the Megastore. Other routes to purchase Wolves merchandise are being explored for next season. Head of marketing Russell Jones backed up the promise that the effectiveness of the online store would be looked at and answered a question about the official website by saying the whole operation was being reviewed. He answered Tony Grocott by saying the (new) app could be acquired on a tablet and Laurie continued: “The app is a wonderful example of how we are trying to improve the club and find better ways of connecting with you. The app project was ongoing for 9-10 months. A huge amount of credit is due to Russell and his team as we weren’t quite happy with it, and at the very latter stages went back to the technology partner to change it. It takes that amount to time to bring some projects to fruition. We will be getting to other areas but there are only so many hours in the day, albeit the team is expanding quickly to meet the growing needs of the club.” Russell said a new Wolves TV console was also imminent. Paul Richards raised the topic of the club’s carbon footprint and handed the mic over to Steve Sutton, who said: “We have looked hard at energy management and efficiency. We are looking at plastic in the stadium as well, with some ideas around hoping to begin to significantly reduce the problem”. Steve added, “we work with a waste management company who have told us that at least 85 per cent of our waste material is recycled. It’s ongoing and constant.” Wolves’ head of foundation Will Clowes added: “Our school engagement team have been working across the city on encouraging people about the need to cut down on plastic.” Paul Richards continued to relay pre-submitted questions by asking whether the club could be more supportive of Wolves Women. Laurie said: “We take the team very seriously as an integral part of the club. Recently, they have trained at Compton Park and we endeavour to put a strong focus on their achievements. We have recently conducted media work with them through Max (Fitzgerald) and his team. The website has a dedicated Wolves Women page, with bio’s on the playing squad. They have been recognised at the end-of-season dinner and were incorporated into this summer’s kit launch. It’s an area we want to continue to support.” Will said there were 91 registered players from all age groups and 38 staff to support them. “Behind all that, there is huge work via the Foundation, encouraging females to participate - it’s the fastest growing participation sport, so we work with the county FA and Premier League.” Stuart Alves enquired whether it was true every woman had to pay £400. Will said: “That’s the model for women’s football in England, it’s not just the process at Wolves.” Laurie said the (subscription) amount was not £400 and added that the club were committed with their support for the women while acknowledging: “There needs to be a sea change wider than Wolverhampton Wanderers in supporting and driving the woman’s game forward.” Laurie was next asked to give an overview on the situation regarding the road closures of nearly 12 months ago and reminded members: “The original reason was with everyone’s safety in mind and the club was very comfortable with supporting it. It was an initiative that was driven in partnership with the council and the safety advisory group. Safety is our primary concern. Part of the problem for fans getting out is that we now have 32,000 at games, not 22,000. Overall, whilst acknowledging that it has required patience from fans, it has been a success and is widely considered as something you have to factor in with games now. We are not alone in doing this, as other stadiums we visit, deploy the same match day restrictions.” Neil Dady asked about the pinch point created by vehicles strategically positioned at the junction of Waterloo Road and Newhampton Road and was told by Steve Sutton: “They have been deliberately placed so we can see how people filter through. It was a trial of the width. When the gates go in, there will be a funnel, so we are monitoring the flow rate.” Sam Payne said he knew of older people at the North Bank end who were asking for a bus stop nearer Sir Jack Hayward Way, calling it impractical that they had to arrive by 1.30pm for a Saturday afternoon game if they wished to disembark close to the stadium. Laurie answered: “It’s a conversation we can take to the bus company, through the council.” Michelle Turner reported a complaint about the match-time on the two screens being too small while Peter Bradburn asked about the lift in the Billy Wright Stand and the possibility of its presence being publicised for the sake of older people in particular. Laurie explained: “It’s operated by the ticket office on an application basis. We have 120 people using that process, so it has to be done on a merit basis and ensuring we manage the flow of spectators through the main reception in the Billy Wright stand.” Kerry Harris spoke up for the playing of Sweet Caroline at games and Laurie said: “The marketing guys, through consultation with fans, have produced a significantly enhanced pre-match experience and I feel quite proud when we travel because some of the other clubs are well below our standard, in my opinion. We review it on a match-by-match basis.” There was praise from in the room for Molineux’s pre-match package and reports of some away fans saying how good it was. But Peter Bradburn said the half-time entertainment wasn’t good enough and all fans were invited to suggest improvements/requests by feeding any ‘innovative’ ideas through the Parliament and match day experience working group. Greg Asbury enquired about financial fair play and asked if Wolves might be held back by its implications. Laurie explained that the permissible losses in the Premier League and Championship were £35m and £13m respectively, adding: “We are governed by the regulations, we are well aware of them and are aware of the challenge they present. We have to continue to comply with the rules as they stand. However, until such time that we get to the turnover levels of the bigger clubs in the league, it is always going to be a consideration for us until our commercial revenues increase significantly.” As the meeting drew to a close, there were complimentary words for the new murals in the Molineux subway and Dave Benton, one of seven retiring members at the meeting, thanked the Parliament for inviting him to one final meeting. He said how much he had appreciated being listened to by the club and been well treated. The meeting was concluded and the date for the next parliament was set for 24th January 2019. We are like a wolf pack. We are like a very big family.

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RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI™ drops to its lowest level in nearly two years during January TORONTO, Canada – WEBWIRE – Monday, February 2, 2015 January data indicated a sharp slowdown in the Canadian manufacturing sector, with overall business conditions improving at the weakest pace since April 2013, according to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (RBC PMI™). The latest survey signalled that output and new business volumes grew, but at much slower rates than in December, while employment numbers dropped for the first time since the start of 2014. Manufacturers recorded softer input cost inflation during the latest survey period, while factory gate charges increased at the slowest pace for almost a year and a half. A monthly survey, conducted in association with Markit, a leading global financial information services company, and the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), the RBC PMI offers a comprehensive and early indicator of trends in the Canadian manufacturing sector. At 51.0 in January, down from 53.9 in December, the seasonally adjusted RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI signalled only a marginal improvement in overall business conditions at the start of 2015. Moreover, the headline index was at its lowest level for 21 months, largely driven by weaker rates of output and new business growth in January. “The latest data indicates that Canada’s manufacturers started the year with concerns around uncertainty about global growth prospects, financial market volatility and a sharp drop in oil prices,” said Craig Wright, senior vice president and chief economist, RBC. “As we look ahead, we expect an eventual recovery in oil prices alongside a strong U.S. economy and a more competitive currency. These factors will support economic growth similar to the 2 ½ per cent rate achieved last year and the manufacturing sector offsetting weakness in the energy sector.” The headline RBC PMI reflects changes in output, new orders, employment, inventories and supplier delivery times. Key findings from the January survey include: Manufacturing employment fell for the first time in 12 months Input cost inflation dropped to its lowest since September 2013, despite a weaker exchange rate Manufacturing production growth has now moderated for two months running, with the latest increase in output volumes being the slowest since May (and the joint-weakest since August 2013). Meanwhile, new business volumes rose at the least marked rate since April 2013. Anecdotal evidence from survey respondents, especially investment goods producers, suggested that softer demand from clients in the oil and gas sector had weighed on overall new order gains during the month of January. Moreover, relatively subdued export trends continued during the latest survey period. New orders from abroad increased fractionally and at the weakest pace for four months, although some firms noted a boost to export sales from improving U.S. economic conditions, similar to responses in previous surveys. Canadian manufacturers signalled a slight reduction in payroll numbers during January, which ended an 11-month period of sustained job creation across the sector. Survey respondents suggested that uncertainty towards the business outlook and a lack of pressure on operating capacity had weighed on staff recruitment at the start of the year. Moreover, latest data pointed to the sharpest fall in backlogs of work since March 2013. January data highlighted a further month of cautious inventory policies across the manufacturing sector. Stocks of finished goods and pre-production inventories both declined at faster rates than in December. Meanwhile, input buying among Canadian manufacturing firms increased at the slowest pace since May 2014. Input cost inflation moderated for the third time in the past four months during January. Although the lowest since September 2013, there were widespread reports that the weakening exchange rate had limited the decline in cost inflation. Factory gate charges meanwhile increased only slightly at the start of 2015. Regional highlights include: All regions monitored by the survey recorded weaker output trends than in December Quebec and Alberta & British Columbia saw the most noticeable reductions in employment Input cost pressures moderated in all regions at the start of 2015 “Canadian manufacturing firms indicated a disappointing start to the year, with overall business conditions improving at the slowest pace for almost two years,” said Cheryl Paradowski, president and chief executive officer, SCMA. “There were some reports that weaker demand for investment goods, especially among clients in the oil and gas sector, had a negative influence on manufacturing production and job creation in January.” The report is available at www.rbc.com/newsroom/pmi. The RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI™ Report is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in over 400 industrial companies. The panel is stratified geographically and by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) group, based on industry contribution to Canadian GDP. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month based on data collected mid-month. For each of the indicators the ‘Report’ shows the percentage reporting each response, the net difference between the number of higher/better responses and lower/worse responses, and the ‘diffusion’ index. This index is the sum of the positive responses plus a half of those responding ‘the same’. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change. An index reading above 50 indicates an overall increase in that variable, below 50 an overall decrease. The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (RBC PMI™) is a composite index based on five of the individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders - 0.3, Output - 0.25, Employment - 0.2, Suppliers’ Delivery Times - 0.15, Stock of Items Purchased - 0.1, with the Delivery Times Index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey methodology has developed an outstanding reputation for providing the most up-to-date possible indication of what is really happening in the private sector economy by tracking variables such as sales, employment, inventories and prices. The indices are widely used by businesses, governments and economic analysts in financial institutions to help better understand business conditions and guide corporate and investment strategy. In particular, central banks in many countries (including the European Central Bank) use the data to help make interest rate decisions. PMI surveys are the first indicators of economic conditions published each month and are therefore available well ahead of comparable data produced by government bodies. Markit does not revise underlying survey data after first publication, but seasonal adjustment factors may be revised from time to time as appropriate which will affect the seasonally adjusted data series. Historical data relating to the underlying (unadjusted) numbers, first published seasonally adjusted series and subsequently revised data are available to subscribers from Markit. Please contact economics@markit.com. Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We employ approximately 78,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 38 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com. RBC supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities. In 2014, we contributed more than $111 million to causes worldwide, including donations and community investments of more than $76 million and $35 million in sponsorships. About Supply Chain Management Association As the leading and largest association in Canada for supply chain management professionals, the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) is the national voice for advancing and promoting the profession. SCMA sets the standard of excellence for professional skills, knowledge and integrity and was the first supply chain association in the world to require that all members adhere to a Code of Ethics. With nearly 8000 members working across the private and public sectors, SCMA is the principal source of supply chain training, education and professional development in the country. Through its 10 Provincial and Territorial Institutes, SCMA grants the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, the highest achievement in the field and the mark of strategic supply chain leadership. SCMA was formed in 2013 through the amalgamation of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada and Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Canada. With a combined history of more than 140 years, today the association embraces all aspects of strategic supply chain management, including: purchasing/procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, materials/inventory management, and logistics and transportation. For more information, please visit scmanational.ca. About Markit Markit is a leading global diversified provider of financial information services. We provide products that enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Our customers include banks, hedge funds, asset managers, central banks, regulators, auditors, fund administrators and insurance companies. Founded in 2003, we employ over 3,000 people in 10 countries. Markit shares are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “MRKT”. For more information, please see www.markit.com. About PMI Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI™) surveys are now available for 32 countries and also for key regions including the Eurozone. They are the most closely-watched business surveys in the world, favoured by central banks, financial markets and business decision makers for their ability to provide up-to-date, accurate and often unique monthly indicators of economic trends. To learn more go to markit.com/economics. The intellectual property rights to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI provided herein are owned by or licensed to Markit Economics Limited. 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UC Berkeley, LBNL cosmologist George F. Smoot awarded 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics WEBWIRE – Tuesday, October 3, 2006 03 October 2006 - BERKELEY – Cosmologist George F. Smoot, who led a team that obtained the first images of the infant universe, confirming the predictions of the Big Bang theory, was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics today. Smoot, a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, and an astrophysicist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), shares the prize with John C. Mather of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. This is UC Berkeley’s twentieth Nobel Prize since Ernest O. Lawrence won in 1939, and its eighth physics Nobel. Smoot, a resident of Berkeley, was surprised by an early morning call from Sweden to his unlisted cell phone, which the Nobel committee obtained by waking his neighbor. “There were no rumors. I figured they only give the prize when you’re close to death, and I still have enough life left in me,” said Smoot, 61. Smoot and Mather together led the building and launch of the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite in 1989 to look for telltale signs of the primordial explosion. They announced in 1992 the discovery of residual heat from the explosion, in addition to variations in temperature across the sky that indicated the beginnings of structure in the early universe. “Those measurements really confirmed our picture of the Big Bang,” Smoot said. “By studying the fluctuations in the microwave background, we found a tool that allowed us to explore the early universe, to see how it evolved and what it’s made of.” The COBE results have been confirmed by subsequent balloon experiments, including the UC Berkeley-led Millimeter Anisotropy eXperiment IMaging Array (MAXIMA) experiment and its southern complement, Balloon Observations Of Millimetric Extragalactic Radiation and Geophysics (BOOMERANG), and more recently by the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP). Smoot, who collaborated on these experiments, is now involved with the European Space Agency’s Planck satellite, which should launch in 2008. Smoot has been a UC Berkeley physics professor since 1994 and an astrophysicist at LBNL since 1974. He has led a succession of projects over the past 34 years that have helped to change the nature of the quest to understand the origin and evolution of the universe. Historically, cosmology had been essentially a theoretical field. Smoot was one of the first astrophysicists to devise ways to conduct experiments that produced data and information about the early universe. “People have contemplated the origin and evolution of the universe since before the time of Aristotle,” Smoot said. “Although cosmology has been around since the time of the ancients, historically it has been dominated by theory and speculation. Very recently, the era of speculation has given way to a time of science. The advance of knowledge and of scientific ingenuity means that at long last, we can actually test our theories.” To understand how our universe was created, Smoot has focused on clues hidden in the extremely faint heat left over from the Big Bang, which happened some 15 billion years ago. This relic radiant energy, or cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB), has been called “the message from the beginning of time.” According to theory, all space began to expand at the moment of the Big Bang and was pervaded with the physical contents produced by the leviathan explosion, including the relic CMB radiation. To this day, CMB radiation saturates all of space throughout the universe. In 1976, Smoot was a key member of the team that found startling evidence in the CMB that contradicted the prevailing scientific view that galaxies are spread relatively evenly throughout the universe. Instead, the data revealed that vast regions of space are virtually devoid of galaxies, while elsewhere, billions of galaxies are clustered together. These findings were met with strong skepticism, but a second set of experiments by Smoot and colleagues confirmed it: On the galactic scale, the universe has densely crowded neighborhoods and equally vast empty spaces. The new view of the universe created by this body of work required science to rethink its theory of the origin of the universe. Cosmologists had believed that in the early universe, matter had been evenly distributed. The virtually uniform temperature of the CMB — 2.7 degrees above absolute zero — is consistent with this notion. But with the finding that the universe is “lumpy,” scientists came to believe that similarly, there should be minute variations in the CMB radiation. Smoot began a search for these tiny fluctuations in 1974, submitting a satellite proposal to NASA to measure and map the cosmic microwave background. Fifteen years later, the COBE satellite was launched, joining a competitive quest that at that stage involved many scientific teams. In April 1992, Smoot’s team — his group involved some 40 plus people and the COBE satellite project an estimated 1,000 individuals — announced they had found what had eluded scientists for decades. At an American Physical Society meeting in Washington, D.C., Smoot announced the discovery of colossal hot and cold regions of differing densities in the infant universe — fossil relics from the primeval explosion that began the universe. Smoot said these 15-billion-year-old fossils are the primordial seeds that grew into the galaxies and superclusters of galaxies evident today. Said Smoot, “These small variations are the imprints of tiny ripples in the fabric of space-time put there by the primeval explosion process. They were produced at the moment of creation, when the universe we see today was so small there wasn’t enough room for a single proton. Over billions of years, gravity magnified these ripples into galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and the great voids of space.” One newspaper in Europe published the map developed by the COBE team, labeling it a “baby photo” of the universe. Smoot says that technically, this is an accurate description. In fact, the maps show the universe as it looked when it was about one-ten-thousandth of its current age, or about 300,000 years after its birth. Smoot was born in Yukon, Fla. His father was a hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey and his mother was a science teacher and school principal. Today, they live in Great Falls, Va. Smoot says his parents instilled in him a joy for learning and an interest in science and math. He received his Ph.D. in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970 and decided to enter the field of cosmology, which Smoot believed was a frontier of fundamental science that was ripe for exploration. Smoot recalls that when he started his career, cosmology wasn’t even considered a real science. “It was a fringe field,” he says. “Back then, you could get all of us in the field into a single room. I remember the teasing from my particle physics colleagues that real physics is done at accelerators. Today, opinions have changed. We have begun to explore the early universe, the original accelerator. The fields of particle physics and cosmology have been joined.” The COBE team that Smoot headed was a large collaboration involving participants from UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, UCLA, MIT, and Princeton. In addition to Smoot, team members at LBNL included astrophysicist Giovanni De Amici, data analyst Jon Aymon, and Berkeley graduate students Charley Lineweaver and Luis Tenorio. Their findings support Big Bang cosmology, a theory on the origination of the universe developed in the 1940s. The theory predicts the existence of CMB radiation, which was first detected in 1964 by Nobel Prize winners Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson. Since that time, there has been a growing awareness among scientists that the CMB is pregnant with clues to the evolution of the universe. Says Smoot, “Human beings have had the audacity to conceive a theory of creation and now, we are able to test that theory. I believe we have discovered the fossil remnants of the progenitors of present-day structure in the universe. They tell us that we have a viable theory of the universe back to about 10-30 second. At that time the currently observable universe was smaller than the smallest dot on your TV screen, and less time had passed than it takes for light to cross that dot.” By Robert Sanders and Jeffery Kahn, Public Affairs. Robert Sanders

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Cisco and Sitronics Form Regional Alliance to Address Telecommunications Market in Russia, CIS and other key Emerging Markets WEBWIRE – Monday, November 27, 2006 Initial focus on telecommunications operators, as MGTS in Russia is confirmed as first joint customer to implement joint IP Next Generation Network (IP-NGN) solution London, UK, and Moscow, RUSSIA, November 27, 2006 - Cisco® and Sitronics JSC, the leading technology company in Russia & CIS, today announced a regional alliance to address the rapidly expanding telecommunications market in Russia and CIS countries (RCIS) and other emerging markets, such as Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); and Middle East and Africa (MEA). Cisco and Sitronics will focus on providing advanced communication solutions in countries that are undergoing major economic and social transformation. This includes Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) planning and implementation to increase the productivity of businesses, ramp up connectivity and find new ways to educate the populace. “The ability to connect countries and communities in a way that is replicable across multiple regions, in alignment with government policies and beneficial to both the population and the economy, is a major area of focus for Cisco.” commented Paul Mountford, President of Emerging Markets Theatre for Cisco, “The go-to-market model developed by Cisco and Sitronics will help telecoms operators increase their profitability and market reach, as well as help improve broadband penetration which, at present, is around 11 percent for the regions in question.” Initially focused on migrating existing public switched telephone network (PSTN) infrastructure to an IP network platform, the modernization solution offered will be built around Sitronics’ IP-NGN soft-switching and OSS portfolio, and Cisco’s core routing and switching products, including the CRS-1 Carrier Routing System. The solution is already being successfully implemented by the leading Russian telecommunications operator, MGTS that has 4.3 million subscribers in the Moscow region. “The advanced solution for our network modernization is based on NGN technology developed by Cisco and Sitronics. It’s the optimal solution for our company,” commented Alexei Goltsov, MGTS CEO, “Their collaboration helps MGTS offer its subscribers advanced telecom services in a short timeframe.” In addition to the PSTN Modernization solution, Cisco and Sitronics are also investigating potential engagements in additional areas of technology, such as IPTV, wireless broadband and managed services. “The competitive challenges in developing markets can differ significantly. That is why the creation of strong working relationship with Cisco will ensure our continued growth in the region,” commented Mr Evgeni Utkin, CEO at Sitronics, “Sitronics is a unique technology company that, geographically, covers the entire Russia and CIS region, as well as the developing markets of Southern Europe and Middle East. The alliance demonstrates Cisco’s and Sitronics’ commitment to the Emerging Markets theatre.” Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com. Cisco equipment in Europe is supplied by Cisco Systems International BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc About Sitronics JSC SITRONICS, headquartered in Moscow, Russia, is a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, IT solutions and microelectronic solutions in the CIS region with a rapidly growing presence in other EEMEA markets. The company is controlled by JSFC Sistema. SITRONICS reported revenues of $699.4 million for the first half of 2006 and had total assets of $1,547 million as of June 30, 2006. Main segments of SITRONICS operations are: Telecommunication Solutions, IT Solutions, Microelectronic Solutions, Consumer Electronics and Electronics Manufacturing Services. SITRONICS’ subsidiaries are based in Russia and other CIS countries, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America. Information about Sitronics can be found at http://www.sitronics.com. Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. This document is Cisco Public Information. Sabine Lobmeier

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Syrup Opens Its Third Breakfast-and-Lunch Eatery in City Park Mark Antonation | April 5, 2016 | 11:59am After several months of completely overhauling the former Le Peep at 1875 York Street, Syrup is now open for breakfast and lunch. This is the third Syrup in owner Tim Doherty's sweet little a.m. empire, after the original at 300 Josephine Street in Cherry Creek North and the downtown spot at 999 18th Street. The newest member of the family offers the same menu of sweet and savory breakfast creations, infused syrups, and lunchtime burgers and sandwiches. The decor is bright and sunny, with paint and upholstery in shades of green familiar to Syrup regulars. As at the downtown branch, there's also a full bar with breakfast cocktails. But this Syrup also has a great patio facing City Park that should soon make it one of the city's most in-demand outdoor dining spots. Doherty is also in the process of building a new restaurant at 2737 Welton Street in Five Points, though it will not be another Syrup. The new Syrup is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and will get started a half-hour later on Saturdays and Sundays. Keep reading for more photos. City Park Le Peep to Rise and Shine as Third Syrup Outpost The Ten Best Neighborhood Restaurants in Denver

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CONVERSATIONS with a HYPOXIC DOG CwHD 27 If this is your first visit to CwHD, a brief introduction is available. Just click on the CwHD Intro link. To return, simply click the Home link. Conversations with a Hypoxic Dog began on May 1 of this year. On Thursday, November 6, a new format will be launched. Words and Language and other Nonsense will remain the focus; but a bit of History will be added. Miss Construed Historically, words misconstrued have created a great deal of mischief. In 1977, Jimmy Carter, then newly elected President, fell victim to inept translations. He said that he was happy to be in Poland; the translator rendered this as "... he was happy to grasp at Poland's private parts." Carter suffered several such incidents and became, literally, a Polish Joke. Each week Miss Construed will visit CwHD with examples of and insights into word gaffs. How curious to think that an Italian astronomer's use of the 'canali' in his 1877 description of the Martian surface would lead to Orson Welles' classic 1938 radio broadcast 'The War of the Worlds'. Adapted from the novel by H.G. Wells, the broadcast caused a good deal of panic as a sizable number of citizens throughout the country thought they were listening to an actual news broadcast. War of the Worlds Headline (linked to broadcast) History also has its part to play in the ongoing travelogue, "A Brief History Of The Columbia River.' Travel literature is an old and respected genre. A Greek named Pausanias who lived some 2000 years ago is often mentioned as one of the earliest travel memoirest; but examples of the genre are fairly common in both Arabic and Chinese literature. In 1336, Petrarch's climb on Mt Ventoux in France is often noted as the first mention of traveling simply for the sake of enjoyment. Petrarch wrote that he climbed Ventoux just for the pleasure of seeing the view from its famous height. In the 17th century, Japanese poet Bashō undertook several journeys for no other purpose than to visit friends and famous sites. His The Narrow Road To The Deep North is the definitive work of poetic prose. By the 19th century, young English travelers had created the concept of The Grand Tour. Before a career could begin, one must travel to broaden one's horizons. Often a written account followed. This literature of tourism was pioneered by Robert Louis Stevenson. His An Inland Voyage (1878) and Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes (1879) are among the first books to suggest that camping might be an acceptable recreation. These tales of bold journeys by mere tourists help to popularize the narratives of more daunting exploration. Cook's voyages, Byrd's attempt on the South Pole, Lindbergh's flight all became required reading. Darwin's account of his voyage in the Beagle has a far greater readership than his more important On The Origin of Species. And The Journals of Lewis and Clark are widely read and studied for their first glimpse of the Pacific Northwest despite the errant spelling, capitalization, and syntax. H. W. Tilman's climbing in the Himalaya in the 1930s and his subsequent sails to high latitudes in the 1950s provided the grist for many such tales. And it was Tilman's understated style that became the model for most of the writers who followed. Exploration, whether physical, intellectual or spiritual, seems hard-wired into the psyche of homo sapiens. A need there is to go to terra incognito and then write an account. Sailor Webb Chiles has written: People who know of me at all probably do so as a sailor; but I have always thought of myself as an artist, and I believe that the artist's defining responsibility is to go to the edge of human experience and send back reports.1 Please leave a comment or question in the Comments box below (click on No Comments to access comments box). You may add your email address or publish anonymously. Preview your comments, then Publish. The Z-dog thanks you. 1Webb Chiles, Introduction to weblog www.inthepresentsea.com Dawg Sez This is the sixth installment of my brief history of the Columbia River. As I've mentioned, I am only considering the sections of the river that form the Oregon-Washington border. As Lewis and Clark's voyage down the river dovetails neatly with this part of the river, I will include snippets from their journals as well. The journals are best read in their original format even though the spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are all problematic. Any added annotation is mine. The river, historically, had changed very little for thousands of years before Lewis and Clark recorded what they saw. Beacon Rock I began this exploration of the Columbia River in part through the eyes of Merriweather Lewis and William Clark. Lewis brought with him a Newfoundland dog named Seaman. The dog is mentioned several times in the journals, but from August 1805 through July 1806 he receives not a line. Seaman's Creek in Montana was named by Lewis for the dog apparently on their return journey; but little mention after that. The creek today is called Monture Creek. As the Columbia winds through what is now the Columbia River Gorge (with Clark and Lewis paddling along, Seaman standing in the bows), a major rapid and several large landslides mark its course before it reaches tide water at what is now called Beacon Rock. The Columbia derives its power as it drops on average two feet for every mile. Through the 100 mile section from above the Dalles to tide water, the drop is nearer five feet per mile. From the reach of tide to the mouth, the Columbia flattens to just a 1/2 foot drop per mile. the 'cascades' and lock at Cascade Locks U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photograph (from Wikimedia Commons) The aerial view looks westward,downstream, and was taken September 8, 1929. Clearly shown is the main drop of Cascade Rapids where the Columbia River has been diverted southward around the toe of the Bonneville landslide. At the left is Cascade Locks, completed in 1896, which facilitated steamship travel upriver of the rapids. The Bridge of the Gods, completed in 1926, took advantage of the natural constriction of the Columbia between the eroded toe of the Bonneville landslide and the southern valley margin. The bridge still stands at its present location but was raised about forty feet during construction of Bonneville Dam to accommodate ship traffic on the pool that now drowns Cascade Rapids. Lewis and Clark's map has this has this note: ... the Great Shoot or Rapid. 150 Yards wide and 400 Yards long crowded with Stones and Islands ... The other major geographical feature, alluded to in the photograph description above, is the Bonneville landslide. Clark remarks (October 30, 1805): a remarkable circumstance in this part of the river is, Stumps of pine trees are in maney places at Some distance in the river, and gives every appearance of the rivers being damned up from below from Some cause which I am not at this time acquainted with ... These landslides from the steep cliffs to the north dammed the river until it was eventually able to breach the tongue of the slide and carve a new path through the vast slide debris. In legend, native Americans recall this as the Bridge of the Gods. No consensus exists on the dating of the various slides. The probability is that all of the dating is correct in some way. From 1200 to 1700, the cliffs tumbled and diverted the river. Southern face of Table Mountain, slide scar, photograph by Eric Prado Below 'the Great Shoot', the river began to level and the currents eased. Near what Clark first named 'Beaten Rock', they got there first taste of salt. The huge rock, known in geology as a monolith like Gibraltar, marks the eastern extent of the Pacific Ocean's tidal reach. Despite Clark's entry, the explorer's intent no doubt was to affix 'Beacon' as the name. This was a milestone in their journey. They all felt then that the end was near. Beacon Rock, U.S. Geological Survey photograph Please leave a comment or question by clicking in Comments box below (or click on No Comments). You may add your email address or publish anonymously. Preview your comments, then Publish. The Z-Dog thanks you. This edition of CwHD continues my series of observations on writers and how character, or the lack of same, stamps its mark on their literary style. As I observed earlier, how one lives colors every aspect of what one does. The old computer science dictum still applies: garbage in equals garbage out. This pre-Socratic momento mori was inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Socrates later expanded the idea and his thought became: The unexamined life is not worth living ( Greek: γνῶθι σεαυτόν). mosaic from Roman excavations Hemingway's protagonist in For Whom The Bell Tolls, Robert Jordan, struggles with a more salient momento mori as he sits on a Spanish hillside, mortally wounded, waiting for the soldiers to come. He thinks suicide may be an option; but decides against this option for there was "... still something you can do yet." Written in 1939, Hemingway himself still had something he could do. By the late 50s, his options were gone; and the shotgun beckoned. As I mentioned last week, the man's life style went counter to his writing style. How he wrote---simply, incisively, with an understated elegance---was not how he lived. His life seemed to be one futile attempt to be the characters he created in his fiction. He knew his creations; but he did not understand himself. This conflict between creation and character and the abusive lifestyle that followed led to a breakdown of his abilities and ultimately his death. His life became complicated, his thinking muddied, and his actions predictably angry and destructive. Heminway, Cuba Benjamin Franklin in his Poor Richard's Almanack wrote: There are three Things extremely hard, Steel, a Diamond, and to know one's self. Need something to do? Have a good long look in the mirror. Please leave a comment or question in the Comments box below (or click on No Comments). You may add your email address or publish anonymously. Preview your comments, then Publish. The Z-dog thanks you. This is the fifth installment of my brief history of the Columbia River. As I've mentioned, I am only considering the sections of the river that form the Oregon-Washington border. As Lewis and Clark's voyage down the river dovetails neatly with this part of the river, I will include snippets from their journals as well. Memaloose 'Native people' is a clumsy phrase. Those who use it mean well, and there is no better term. 'Indian' carries a slightly (and in some cases, not so slight) pejorative tint. And, of course, the word is based on a serious error of navigation on the part of one Cristofor Columbo. Indigenous people, the original inhabitants of a region, have no nifty moniker. They might be known as first people, aboriginal people, or even autochthonous people. Native will do for this account. From the Dalles to Hood River is about 22 river miles. The terrain and flora begin to change as the river cuts its cleft through the Cascades. The transition is obvious. Lewis and Clark make several observations on the change. Near the end of October, 1805, they pass a village near the Klickitat River and stop to smoke a pipe. after brackfast we proceeded on, the mountains are high on each Side, containing Scattering pine white oake & under groth, hill Sides Steep and rockey; at 4 miles lower we observed a Small river falling in with great rapidity on the Stard. Side below which is a village of 11 houses here we landed to Smoke a pipe with the nativs and examine the mouth of the river, which I found to be 60 yards wide rapid and deep ... As they drifted and paddled downriver, they came upon 13 graves on an island. This is Memaloose, today only 1/3rd remains above the flooding waters of Bonneville Dam. Repeatedly looted and, in native people's view, desecrated by the grave and obelisk of one Victor Trevitt, the native remains were relocated in 1937 (either by the various tribes or the Corps of Engineers), and the count then was given at 650 burials. Penny Postcard 1908, Gifford photograph Clark described the above ground graves as 'squar vaults.' These burials, odd to Clark, were common among native people world wide. In Tibet, for example, a similar practice is called 'sky burials.' The body is placed in the open, usually a high rocky place, and allowed to decompose and be scattered by winds and birds and other carrion eaters. passed three large rocks in The river the middle rock is large long and has Several Squar vaults on it. we call this rockey Island the Sepulchar. The last river we passed we Shall Call the Cataract River from the number of falls which the Indians say is on it- passed 2 Lodges of Indians a Short distance below the Sepulchar Island on the Stard. Side river wide, at 4 mile passed 2 houses on the Stard. Side, Six miles lower passed 4 houses above the mouth of a Small river 40 yards wide on the Lard. Side Clark's 'Sepulcher Island' is, of course, Memaloose. The name Memaloose seems to be derived from the Chinook word memalust, which means "to die". PAPA HEMINGWAY Ernest Hemingway went to Europe as a young man during the First World War, driving an ambulance in Italy. He had worked as a reporter for the Kansas City Star, and later said that the Star's style sheet was "the best rules I ever learned in the business of writing."1 The opening paragraph of the style sheet begins: Use short sentences. Use short first paragraphs. Use vigorous English. Be positive, not negative. He finished his war in a Milan hospital, returned to Illinois, but was soon back in Paris, determined to forge a career as a writer. 40 years on, in Ketchum, Idaho, he took his own life with a shotgun blast. Hemingway was 61 years old. Hemingway 1927 His writing style was understated, economical; and his work became a major influence on 20th century fiction. He wrote a dozen or so excellent short stories ("Big Two-Hearted River"), and what was once the definitive book on bullfighting (Death In The Afternoon). Three good novels added to his reputation; and one book, The Old Man And The Sea, is as good as a piece of writing can be. In 1954, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for literature. Curiously, the man's lifestyle went counter to his writing style. His adventurous life---shooting big game on safari in Africa, fishing the Gulf Stream for marlin, the bullfight, his escapades during WWII, his four marriages, becoming 'Papa'---was just as influential as his writing. One of his credo's was this: Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed, but not defeated. Hemingway Ketchum In For Whom The Bell Tolls, a novel set during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, Hemingway's protagonist (and alter ego), Robert Jordan, lay beside a tree looking downslope waiting for the soldiers to find him. Shot in the leg, dying, he had decided to stay behind and let his band of rebels escape: His leg was hurting very badly now ... You're not so good at this, Jordan, he said. Not so good at this. And who is so good at this? I don't know and I don't really care right now. But you are not. That's right. You're not at all. I think it would be all right to do it now? Don't you? No, it isn't. Because there is something you can do yet ... As long as you remeber what it is you have to wait for that. Come on. Let them come. Let them come! Let them come!2 Next week I'll continue with Papa Hemingway. 1 Kansas City Star Copy Style PDF, www.kansascity.com 2Ernest Hemingway, For Whom The Bell Tolls (Scribner's and Sons, New York, 1943). p470 This is the fourth installment of my brief history of the Columbia River. As mentioned last week, this history is brief on several counts, not the least of which is the fact that I am only considering the sections of the river that form the Oregon-Washington border. As Lewis and Clark's voyage down the river dovetails neatly with this history, I will include snippets from their journals as well. These journals are best read in their original format even though the spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are all problematic. Any added annotation is mine. The river, historically, had changed very little for thousands of years before Lewis and Clark recorded what they saw. This week the story brings us to the first major rapids of the river below its confluence with the Snake River. The Great Falls of the Columbia The Columbia is a curious river. As Lewis and Clark discovered, long wide reaches, shallow and calm, are followed by short treacherous drops of "great impetuosity"1. Just above Miller Island (RM 207), for example, the river is nearly a mile wide. At Celilo, just fifteen miles downstream, the river, before the Dalles Damn, narrowed to as little as 75 feet and churned itself into a series of rapids and falls (Threemile, Fivemile, The Dalles, Tenmile, and Celilo). Over a 10 mile stretch, the river dropped some eighty feet culminating in the horseshoe falls that effectively blocked travel on the river. Lewis and Clark had left the Umatilla Rapids (and the mouth of a small river on the "larboard side" --- most likely the John Day?), and paddled another twenty miles or so before arriving at the Great Falls. They landed and took council. "... 6 miles below the upper mouth of Towarnehiooks River (Deschutes) the commencement of the pitch of the Great falls, opposite on the Stard. Side is 17 Lodges of the nativs ... we landed and walked down accompanied by an old man to view the falls, and the best rout for to make a portage which we Soon discovered was much nearest on the Stard. Side, and the distance 1200 yards one third of the way on a rock, about 200 yards over a loose Sand collected in a hollar blown by the winds from the bottoms below which was disagreeable to pass, as it was Steep and loose. ..." Journal of William Clark, October 22, 1805 Celilo Falls was the great meeting place of the Pacific Northwest. Archaeologists can date human occupation of the site for as long as 12000 years (just after the last of the Bretz Floods). The place and the falls went by many names (Horseshoe Falls, The Chutes, Wy-am), but Celilo was not one of them. According to the Oregon Historical Quarterly (April 1915) " ... the name does not appear in print before 1859, as far as yet discovered. The earlier journals and letters of fur traders and travelers do not mention it ..." Lewis and Clark at Celilo Falls, Mural at Oregon State Capitol The journals of Lewis and Clark provide the first glimpse of Celilo. 7000 - 10000 people lived between what today is Cascade Locks and The Dalles. In the Pacific Northwest, ethnographers estimate that there were 125 different tribes that spoke 56 different languages. Klickitat, Wishram, and Wasco would come from the inland plateaus to trade with the river tribes, the Clackamas, the Wahkiakums, and Chinook. It was Captain George Vancouver, noting that these natives had developed a common language, who labeled it Chinook jargon. It was Lewis and Clark who noted that disease from early contact with American an European traders at the mouth of the river had already begun to scythe its way through the tribes. It was fish that made the relatively large population possible. Annual runs of 11 million to 16 million salmon and steelhead made the river a magnet for native Americans. Though rife with hazards, the fishing provided a lifestyle for many and a means of trade for many more. With the coming of the horse around 1730, this Columbia River crossroads became the hub of the Pacific Northwest. 1Alexander Ross (1783-1856), fur trader, as quoted in The Oregon Encyclopedia. Thinking Errors At one end of a spectrum, let me posit a 16th century Japanese sword master. At the opposite end of this spectrum stands a 13 year old American male middle school student. The first fellow is trained in martial arts and steeped in Zen Buddhism. The second is an indifferent student who plans on playing in the NFL. The sword master manages his thoughts and emotions to perfection; the boy does not. Learning how to think and behave is the single most important task that our species has before them. Our myriad thoughts and many emotions often become a thicket from which we rarely escape unscathed. Understanding a problem begins the process of solving the problem. Despite many long lists of various errors we commit while attempting to negotiate life's little byways, all can be placed in one of five categories: Generalizing: I'm so bad at math (so why bother with the subject) Fantasizing: I'm going to play in the NFL (so I don't have to study) Rationalizing: it's only a little dent (so I don't have to be concerned) Minimizing: NBA rules, no blood, no foul (so why make a big deal out of nothing) Maximizing: the sky is falling (so who cares) All of the above types of thinking errors involve deceiving another person. Deception, according to evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins (The Selfish Gene) seems to be innate. It is what all organisms do to survive. Deceiving ourselves, on the other hand, seems to be uniquely human. Awareness helps us to steer clear of the thinking pitfalls. Not fooling ourselves is a necessary first step. Learning mathematics might be the best way to learn how to think clearly. As I have pointed out previously, 2 + 2 is always 4. Math might be as near as we can get to clarity. One might try Zen meditation to clear one's mind, but most people are too far removed from the essence of this philosophy to make that practical. Besides, math teachers are much easier to find than Zen masters. Two weeks ago I began a brief account of the history of the Columbia River. This history is brief on several counts, not the least of which is the fact that I am only considering the sections of the river that form the Oregon-Washington border. As Lewis and Clark's voyage down the river dovetails neatly with this history, I will include snippets from their journals as well. As I mentioned last week, these journals are best read in their original format even though the spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are all problematic. Any added annotation is mine. The river, historically, had changed very little for thousands of years before Lewis and Clark recorded what they saw. This week the story brings us to the first rapids of the river below its confluence with the Snake River. Before the dams, fourteen named rapids made navigation difficult between Beacon Rock (RM 142---River Miles are charted from the mouth of the river just beyond Cape Disappointmment to the north and Clatsop Spit to the south) and Wallula Gap (RM 312). Some were mere riffles; others, like Celilo Falls, were big drops with hazards at every hand. These days, four major dams harness the Columbia below the confluence with the Snake River. The first, built in 1936, was Bonneville (RM 146). Then followed McNary Dam (RM 292) in 1954 ; the Dalles Dam (RM 192) in 1957 ; and the John Day Dam (RM 216) in 1971. Each of these dams was built at the sight of a rapids, and the reservoirs they created filled the gorge with hundreds of feet of water and eliminated the river and shoreline as known by Lewis and Clark. The first rapids the explorers encountered they named Mussel Shell[s] Rapid. As was often the case, their name did not last, and those same rapids in modern times were called Umatilla Rapids. They were flooded out of existence by the construction of McNary Dam. From Clark's notes of October 18, 1805: we came too on the Lard [larboard] Side to view the rapid before we would venter to run it, as the Chanel appeared to be close under the oppd. Shore, and it would be necessary to liten our canoe, I deturmined to walk down on the Lard Side, with the 2 Chiefs the interpreter & his woman, and derected the Small canoe to prcede down on the Lard Side to the foot of the rapid which was about 2 miles in length ... This rapid I observed as I passed opposit to it to be verry bad interseped with high rock and Small rockey Islands, here I observed banks of Muscle Shells banked up in the river in Several places, I Delayed at the foot of the rapid about 2 hours for the Canoes which I could See met with much dificuelty in passing down the rapid on the oposit Side maney places the men were obliged to get into the water and haul the canoes over Sholes ... While Lewis and his best watermen were attempting to negotiate the rapids, Captain Clark hiked up a butte on the south side of the river and saw two mountains in the distant west. He misidentified Mt Adams as Mt St Helens, but correctly spotted the 'conical' Mt Hood. Both St Helens and Hood had been charted by Lt Broughton, under George Vancouver's command, on his exploration up the river in 1792. Between the Mussel Shell Rapids and the John Day Rapids, the Corps of Discovery had 85 miles of fairly easy water, and covered that distance in six days. They camped on the Washington side of the river near an Indian village. An oddity in what otherwise is a fairly meticulous account is their failure to mention the John Day River. They camped in the same location on their return journey in April of 1806. They note the high bluffs and rocky arid landscape. They comment on the more hostile attitudes of the Indians they encountered. Condors and geese and ducks are mentioned. The John Day goes unnoticed. mouth of John Day River from Washington side An obvious explanation for the oversight is that Lewis and Clark were on the Washington side, the Columbia's river level was several hundred feet lower than it is today, and the John Day might well have been taken for an insignificant creek. Next week: On to Celilo Please leave a comment or question by clicking on Comments below. You may add your email address or publish anonymously. Preview your comments, then Publish. STYLE, LIES, AND OTHER CONUNDRUMS Two weeks ago, I began a series of observations on writers and how character, or the lack of same, stamps its mark on their work. I defined style, in this context, as the way a writer used grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to embellish or compress his work to fit a specific context, purpose, or audience. A useful exercise is to consider style in a different context, using images of two cars and a truck. All are from 1959. Eisenhower was president. Hawaii became a state. Gigi won nine Oscars including best picture. I chose that distant year to give some separation from the reality of now, and to give your imagination more room to play. Consider the following three images. Who are the drivers you see behind the wheel of these vehicles? With your drivers clear in your mind's eye, use your mind's nose to smell a rat. All images lie, and moving images lie absolutely. Is a picture worth a thousand words? Not in my book. Words do not stimulate the imagination as do photographs or video. Words are just symbolic representations of actions, ideas, people, places, and things. They are one step removed from the reality they represent. Images, on the other hand, put us in the driver's seat. Thinking errors do the rest. Questions of style can be answered superficially with general responses. Tall, short, quick, slow: descriptors of that ilk. Or, as I did with Tilman in the previous editions of CwHD, one can probe a little deeper. Before I move on to the character of Ernest Hemingway, I want to consider those errors we commonly make when trying to think our way out of a closet. Please leave a comment or question by clicking No Comments. A comment's box will appear. You may add your email address or publish anonymously. Preview your comments, then Publish. CwHD Dawg Sez 16 If this is your first visit to CwHD, a brief introduction is available. Just click on the CwHD Intro link. To ... 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Mariah Carey Debuts New ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Video Claire Shaffer and Althea Legaspi Rolling Stone December 20, 2019 Mariah Carey has debuted a new music video for “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The new clip for the 25-year-old holiday classic premiered on a YouTube livestream hosted by Carey on Thursday night, with a live fan Q&A leading up to the video’s midnight premiere. While the original video features grainy home-shot-styled footage of the singer celebrating the festive season frolicking in the snow as well as enjoying cozy indoor scenes by the tree, the new Joseph Kahn-directed clip captures the childhood wonder and magic surrounding the season. It opens with Carey as part of a store window scene before a door opens to a winter wonderland complete with skating Santas, dancing toy soldiers and giant candy canes. “We wanted to make a modern classic,” Carey said during the Q&A. “It’s kind of the opposite of the original video… This is more of a production.” More from Rolling Stone Watch Mariah Carey Perform 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' on 'Corden' Mariah Carey Performs 'Christmas Time Is in the Air Again' on 'Late Late Show' Celine and Mariah Go On and On “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has steadily turned into one of the most streamed Christmas songs during the month of December each year. This year, it arrived as early as November 1st on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Songs chart and nabbed the Number One spot during the week of December 12th with a total of over 25 million streams. The song received its own Amazon mini-documentary earlier this month, featuring interviews with Carey herself as well as her collaborators on the single. This isn’t even the first new music video for “All I Want for Christmas is You” in 2019; in November, Carey released behind-the-scenes footage from the first video set to the song on YouTube. Best of Rolling Stone Rob Sheffield's 25 Best Albums of the 2010s How Americana Went Mainstream in the 2010s Neil Young's Essential Albums See where your favorite artists and songs rank on the Rolling Stone Charts. Sign up for Rolling Stone’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Prince Harry Proudly Says Son Archie Recently 'Saw Snow for the First Time' in Canada The Crown's Helena Bonham Carter Shares Thoughts on Real-Life Royals Stepping Down at SAG Awards

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Russia’s Secret Strategy over Nagorno Karabakh. Part II Part 2 : This policy paper suggests a two-fold strategy for the Russian Federation over Nagorno Karabakh, one for the short-term, another one for the long-term. In the short-run, a “wait and see” policy maintaining the “frozen” status quo is necessary because at the moment it is impossible to assess the future geopolitical situation given […] By Antonio Schiavano Jul 31, 2017 No Comments Military Balance between the two countries. Credit : http://www.businessinsider.com/armenia-and-azerbaijan-approaching-war-2014-8 Part 2 : This policy paper suggests a two-fold strategy for the Russian Federation over Nagorno Karabakh, one for the short-term, another one for the long-term. In the short-run, a “wait and see” policy maintaining the “frozen” status quo is necessary because at the moment it is impossible to assess the future geopolitical situation given the election of Donald Trump as the new President of the United States. On the other hand, the Russian Federation needs a long-term policy to settle the issue definitively, because this conflict is inherently unstable. A full-fledged war in Nagorno Karabakh would be a threat not only for the stability in the South Caucasus, but also for the stability of the Russian Federation. Long-term policy: settle the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh definitively The most important issue in the long-term will be how Russia can maintain its leverage on both Armenia and Azerbaijan once that Nagorno Karabakh dispute will be settled. This means that Russia should avoid that other countries, in particular Turkey and USA increase their influence in the region. The current situation in the international arena offers a window of opportunity for Russia to settle the conflict under circumstances favourable to Russia. In last April, Nagorno Karabakh witnessed the worst skirmishes between Azerbaijan and Armenia since the ceasefire was signed in 1994. The international scenario looked very different at that moment: Russia-Turkey relation had worsened because of the incident with the Russian Su-24 jet in September 2015. Russia relations with the US and EU were weak due to the economic sanctions imposed after the Ukrainian crisis. Since then, the circumstances concerning Russia’s relations with the two major “rivals” in the Caucasus region – Turkey and the USA – have dramatically changed: Turkey now has an interest in improving relations with Russia for the following reasons: The current deterioration of relations with EU undermines Turkey’s hope and will for an accession to the European Union. On the contrary, Ankara might consider joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation given the growing importance of Eurasia for this country. In the ongoing war in Syria, Turkey needs support to limit Kurds’ expansion in Syria. Russia could be the only ally in this sense, given that PKK and YPG has been supported by USA over the last years. Speaking about the USA, there are several reasons that could make Russia hopeful about a drop in Washington’s interest in the South Caucasus region. Trump’s election in the USA could encourage a détente in the relations with the US and possibly with EU, too. Indeed, the president-elect declared: “We desire to live peacefully and in friendship with Russia and China. We should seek common ground based on shared interests”.[1] . Trump’s probable focus on domestic issues rather than on external one. It seems that Trump is more interested in the relationship with the major powers rather than with minor ones. Trump’s will to develop United States’ shale oil industry could lessen Washington’s interest in South Caucasus’ resources This more peaceful and comfortable international scenario will increase Russia’s capability to settle this conflict without risking to lose its own influence on these territories. Consequently, the Russian Federation should pursue the following policies: Russia should become a direct mediator between the two countries. Russia should, as soon as possible, initiate new negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Russian government should try to restore confidence in the Madrid Principle as a useful starting point for a final settlement of the conflict. Resolve the issue of Nagorno Karabakh’s status: autonomous, but not independent The future status of Nagorno Karabakh is the first problem that needs to be addressed. Indeed, it will not be possible to settle the conflict until this issue will be resolved. The Madrid Principles already provided for a referendum. The task of this plebiscite would have been “allowing the free and genuine expression of the will of the population of NK”. However, the independence of Nagorno will not be easily accepted by Azerbaijan, which has already declared that the status of Nagorno is not a topic of discussion. Furthermore, such a secession would violate several UNSC’s resolutions, which have recognized the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and moreover could be also a dangerous precedent for autonomous regions in Russia itself. However, a more comfortable solution could be found. To this end, I am suggesting: A more autonomous, but not independent Nagorno Karabakh. That way, it will still be a region of Azerbaijan, but it will have a stronger degree of autonomy, a solution that could fit both States. Lachin corridor demilitarised and under international control. The issue of Lachin corridor has been one of the most important problems in the settlement of the conflict. Demilitarisation and international control will be important in order to stabilise this piece of land and in order to secure the access to this territory to everyone. At the same time, Russia should try to improve economic and political ties between these two States, because it could be a useful mean to make Armenia and Azerbaijan more willing to cooperate. Russia should encourage Azerbaijan to become a member of Eurasian Economic Union. Strengthening economic ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan through mutual membership in the EEU can be an important tool to prevent a future war between them. Indeed, close economic ties reduce the risk of the break out of war in the future. A way to convince Baku to become a member of this organisation is to make it more appealing. Indeed, until now Eurasian Union has not worked as well as it possibly could. The Russian Federation should work to broaden Eurasian Union membership, as a wider Eurasian Union could increase its own appeal as a major trade area. However, Eurasian Union should remain just a free trade association, due to the fact that political integration could discourage Azerbaijan from becoming a member of Eurasian Union, given the membership of Armenia. To convince Azerbaijan to become a member of Eurasian Union, Russian Federation should also use some leverage such as the possible denial of access to Russian oil resource if Azerbaijan refused to become a member of the Union. Russian Federation should also encourage Azerbaijan’s return in CSTO. Indeed, the participation of Azerbaijan and Armenia in a military alliance will reduce drastically the possibility that conflict could break out anew once it had been settled. However, this could be consider as a long-standing policy. Indeed, it will not be a viable option until the conflict will not be resolved. Nevertheless, it could be important just once the conflict has been solved to try to establish also a military relation within the two countries. Russia should make sure that Armenia remains a member of these organisation. To avoid an Armenian withdrawal from these organisations, Russian Federation must use the influence that it has upon Yerevan, amongst others by threatening the Armenian government to withdraw Russian support if necessary. However, it will be impossible to definitively resolve the conflict if the historical rivalry will not be reduced. The best way to achieve such a result will be to strengthen political and economic ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Membership of Azerbaijan in the Eurasian Union and CSTO might be possible solutions to achieve this result. By enacting all this proposed measures, Russia should be able to settle this dangerous conflict, whose perseverance is a risk for the stability of the Russian Southern border. 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your2minutesofh8 No G0ds, No Country, No Masters Tag Archives: Social New Media, New Lies April 7, 2018 Uncategorizedaltright, America, Communism, ethics, Free, journalism, Liberalism, Lifestyle, news, red, red pill, religion, Social, Tech, UK, Youtubeyour2minutesofh8 The YouTube community is at the forefront of contemporary Fascistic propaganda and has become a grand manipulator within the political play ground for a generation who have been decimated by the late stages of capitalism. Buried under fail compilations, pop culture trends and make up tutorials, is a propaganda machine that echoes western chauvinism, white supremacy and cultural and racial myths. Born out of the image board scenes and the so called new atheist movement, right wing pundits and reactionary forces have become a populist force within the platform. Posing as “New media”, a self-aggrandising title for those not only tied to the old economic model, but mirror the libertarian mind set of the 1990’s too, many of these charlatans have been able to profit from misinformation, xenophobic views and outright racism, with very little consequence from the outside powers, while simultaneously portraying themselves as an alternative. The copy and paste motif of these right wing pundits follows a specific trend of anti- feminist, anti-migrant & anti-Left commentary, normally under the umbrella of what they have titled “PC culture”, a ominous force concocted by the paranoid, that seeks to silent (white) men. No doubt among militant circles, there is a real need for legitimate criticism ranging from optics to praxis within groups of marginalised people and progressive movements. Yet, one can not help but smell a familiar stench within the Youtube scene. In the more potent circles of the right and recently regurgitated by Canadian, Psychologist and human dumpster fire, Jordan ‘lobster fucker’ Peterson in a Channel 4 interview (read straight from his book), the age old “CULTURAL MARXISM” myth reared its ugly head. Based off of a moral panic rooted in Nazi propaganda of 20th century with roots as far back to the 1860s, the then named ‘Cultural Bolshevism’ was used by Nazi critics to shut down progressive media, art and literature. Today, instead of communist Jews infiltrating your glorious European nations, it is Radical feminists, Neo-Marxists and College safe spaces (or in other words “Pc culture”) that threaten our homelands. Despite very little evidence, this bogeyman is a threat to every spook western civilisation holds dear and anyone defending it is an enemy to your liberty ( or so they say). This edgy commentary and often anti moralistic stance, has an obvious appeal to those alienated under liberalism and bust cycles of capitalism, one can sympathise with the struggle but can not condone the reactionary position taken, especially by those who seek to defend these snake oil salesmen, peddling soft core, racism to teens, for clicks. Entrenched in the dogmatic defence of these commentators, is the neo-liberal individualistic belief that these are ‘independents’ and that this new media, is here to liberate us from our current shackles. An example of such blind faith is reflected within the American Fascists of the Alt right and the ‘Red pill’ meme, taken from 1999 film the Matrix. In this now infamous scene, protagonist Neo is offered a blue or red pill, upon choosing the red pill, Neo is able to awaken to the real world and abandon the old oppressive system of his life. This idea of Progress, rebirth and revelation is intrinsic to the western paradigm, the presumption that we are moving forward to our own awakening is embedded in our mutation of christian hopes, the idealism of progress works in favour of the political naivety of liberal Utopians & capitalists, who have bought into a revisionist idealism that they can save the world. However, There are no independents within the spectacle, and in reality the ‘Red pill’ is merely a plot device to allow the fiction to move forward, not a manifested destiny that awaits us and not real progress. It is therefore ideologically foolish to think individuals are devoid of the spectacle and even more so to think those in bed with tyrants of capital, have any interest in releasing us from it. The Californian ideology that Companies like Youtube and its parent Google, are based on, are the very definition of the status quo and very much part of the Capitalist realist project. This is reflected in the content produced as we see Liberty, freedom and property rights as a consistent focus within this medium, despite these liberal phantoms rarely being applied universally within their own discourse. The liberal lie of meritocracy is potent within this content a childish beleif of a level playing field while unironically receiving a pay check from a corporate monopoly. The tech giants of today that platform this culture of hate work hand in hand with exiting powers, from law enforcement to corporate structures. They have vested interest in bourgeoisie society and were built upon the neoliberal demon that plagues western society to this day. It is evidential that such agitators despite what they, or their cheerleaders may claim, are not as new or revolutionary as they say. Rather either due to their own historical revisionism or more likely lack of any real research or commitment to their stances, they are simply part of the same mechanism that has kept Liberal society churning for the last 200 years. The failings of Liberal press have an obvious role in creating this false god of new media. the inherent bias and inescapable lack of objectivity attached to much of western media produced, is well documented and culturally accepted among the masses. Despite the work of Ultra Nationalists & Anglo supremacists, the term ‘Fake news’ is not the modern phenomenon it’s narrated to be, but rather a systemic issue of our Media today. The struggle to find empiricism in media content is very much attached the to the current order, and should not be solely scapegoated to online trolls, tipping their fedoras for foreign states. The damage control within our currently perceived, political turmoil is to ignore the root of our crisis, that under the cultural domination of capitalism, journalists are castrated. It is therefore that our content must rely on bias or tainted speculation due to the very nature, that we are given no alternatives. There is only an apparition that presents itself, one that brands all alternatives Taboo or political naivety. Our media can only write spectacle because the very nature of Politics under capitalist Realism. The Realist Project is an insidious force that has appropriated everything. Journalists are not precogs & therefore cant see beyond the Phantasm Capitalism has produced. A System of symbolism to drive commodification is the very definition of fake, our news & media reflect that. Those within the Youtube demographic are by far, the most socially conscious of main stream medias failings and have predominantly resisted traditional conservative narratives of church, state and god. Yet, despite the smug satisfaction of dispelling the myths of old, we have forgotten that such stories are a mere symptom of our cancer, that without escaping the shackles of the dominant bourgeois narrative, we are restrained in producing only imitations of what we already know. History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce said Marx or in our case changing platform, is not the same as creating new content. The hope that alternative media will solve the problems of existing media, or in other words trying alternative forms of capitalism to solve existing capitalism, is utterly naive. Despite the radical personalities of Youtube’s content creators, these pundits & faux intellectuals are the tamest among us, their middle class revolution a mere byproduct of the Liberalism they claim to reject. Their impotence and inability to free themselves, is the frustration vented in their media & their aspiration to challenge existing power is nothing but the libertarian pipe dream of their Californian predecessors. You don’t want Corbyn, you want Communism. July 2, 2017 Uncategorized2017, Britain, British, Communism, Corbyn, Election2017, journalism, Labour, news, Party, red, Social, UKyour2minutesofh8 When Labour supporters in Britain call for the return of “Old Labour” they ignore the fact that the much of the celebrated Attlee government of 1945-51 that built the NHS, welfare state etc. did so through theft and genocide.( – mainly in Malaya but also in Iran and Nigeria). The burden of Britain’s post WW2 economy was pushed on to British colonies. The disingenuous colonial left in Britain, ignore the imperialist history of the Labour Party and make out its problems only started with the Thatcher eras & Blair. Revolutionaries should be aware that Communism will inevitability smash the state & as pragmatic as it is to back Corbyn for now, many are under the delusion that the Labour Party are a good thing, they are not. At their root they are Trotskyist traitors & in their contemporary form they are revisionists. If we are to seek a radical shift and liberate all peoples, it will be with the devolution of power, given to the people and their vanguard revolutionary party. Do not fall for the cult of personalities, the worker and common woman & man are the ones who should be lifted on pedestals, not career politicians (no matter how noble they are). Socialism is what is being offered not a messiah. Communism is not a dirty word & the spectre should not have wear the mask of a kind old white man to stake its case. If Corbyn’s economic view is popular, Then Marxist economics is popular. If Corbyn’s view on housing the poor is popular, then communist views of property rights is popular. If Corbyn’s view on foreign policy is popular, the leftists view on imperialism is popular. We neither want the party nor the man! We want revolution! Nationalism is snake oil. March 27, 2017 UncategorizedAmerica, Brexit, Communism, Conservatism, leftism, Lifestyle, Nationalism, red, Social, Trump, UKyour2minutesofh8 Regressive nationalism will get you nowhere. Individualism has killed the individual, allowing liberal capitalism to absorb the self. The very economic and social woes you fear the most, will only be emboldened by this self inflicted isolation, the west has brought on itself. The abandonment of the internationalist mind, is the abandonment of all politics & social progress. ‘Sovereignty’ is just a synonym for being ruled by a few. We can not preach of mutual aid & cooperation if it does not encompass us all. There is no society but a global one. The path of the nationalist abandons both empathy for your fellow man and hope for a better world. The path he takes is one that secures his own mutual destruction. He rather scurry as parasite to survive the harsh conditions, than build a world that can withstand any disaster. Their naivety interprets us as idealists, when in reality it is them who are blinded by a false utopia. Their conservatism has deluded their senses, allowing the machinery of the state to harvest them while they whine about a life they never had. Do not be charmed by the snake oil sales man that sells you fear, hate and points you at your brothers and sisters. His serpent tongue only spits a false narrative, to disguise the fact that he too wishes to be a master, rather than a comrade in arms. These foolish brutes only wish to divide and conquer, It is beyond their comprehension to unite & stand together. Workers of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains. The justification for Call out culture: October 4, 2016 Uncategorized#Activism, #CallOut, Socialyour2minutesofh8 Call out culture is the act used by radicals, progressives and activist to call out instances or recurring patterns of oppressive Language. The act is a verbal outcry against abusive words and behaviour, within a public forum. the concept is to call out the people or individual using sexist, racist, ableist langue and engage in discourse with them about the moral implications of their words. This tactic is utilised by the hard left and is used to target and shame those whose dialect reinforce oppression. Whether Racial slang or out right bigoted words, The left uses this tactic to hold people accountable for the words they say. Critics have painted call out culture as a caricature. The Right wing have labelled it as censorship and an attempt of silencing them, while the centre have depicted it as the abusive left with their purist ideology. This description is a farce and a knee jerk reaction to change within the status quo. The practice of this culture is not in silencing or banning words, but in acknowledging the fact, that oppressive speech not only has an impact on the individuals its targeted at physiologically, but can materialise into bias within society itself. Unlike the Centre, the Left does not feel like it has to pander to the hateful, rather it would prefer to educate and challenge it instead. The purpose of the act of call out culture is to diminish bias and hate speech within everyday speech, and to liberate those who are shunted by careless acts of verbal abuse. It is an attempt to stop such language and the ideology that comes with it from taking material forms within communities, while stopping hate speech from becoming normalised within our spoken languages. The point is to ensure sexism, racism etc are challenged consistently to show that such things are not tolerated within truly equal societies. This is not about smugness and how pure your beliefs are. It is about accepting we are human and fallible to historical and cultural materialism as well as our environment. We should be able to better ourselves through each other and while the individualist denies this prospect, Leftists see it as communal defiance against unethical behaviour and language. It is a tool to dismantle dominant trends and bourgeois ideologies that inflict harm onto others. What contribution does the Internet make to democracy? May 6, 2015 Uncategorized#technology, Anonymous, democracy, Governmnet, Socialyour2minutesofh8 In this essay I will be looking at what contribution the internet makes to democracy if any, and relate it in particular to the events around the Arab Spring. First of all we need to see that the internet itself it only a proving ground, which means that it is up to the people using it to fill it with good or bad things. The internet may not directly bring about democracy but rather can be used as a tool by democratic movements and act as a platform for them to express their ideas or to raise awareness through posting information that is available for people to chose to view. However, crediting the internet with contributing to making the world a more democratic place means that we are expecting that the people involved in this are acting responsibly and also that people are actually wanting to be involved in making the world a better and fairer place. However, I think it would be interesting to take a step back to 2002 when the internet was 3000 days old and James Crabtree wrote an article on opendemocracy.net entitled The Internet is bad for Democracy (https://www.opendemocracy.net/media-edemocracy/article_822.jsp 5 December 2002). In his article Crabtree writes the following: “In the language of 1066 and All That, we have come to believe that the Internet will be a Good Thing for democracy. The consensus is caring in intent and unthinking in execution. In intent, it recognises that western democracy is hobbled by disengagement, falling turnout, and disconnection with citizens. But it assumes without thinking that while the Internet might not revolutionise the world, its sum effect will make life a little better. There are good reasons to believe this might not be the case.” Crabtree argues that in his opinion using technology to promote democracy could be “disruptive” to existing organisations. He starts by stating that the internet has changed people’s expectations and uses the example of sending an email to a bank. We look for an immediate response to our query or complaint. This then leads people to expect that the same will happen with everything on the internet regardless of the size or complexity of the issue. Therefore when people start targeting big organisations, whether they be governmental or corporate, there is the expectation that these institutions will come back with a rapid response. Crabtree points out that the problem is that these types of institutions do not work in the same way that the internet does and states that “pluralist politics functions by slowly filtering individual preference through groups. Yet, the Netizens still want their answers, in hours not weeks. If they don’t get them, because representative democracy doesn’t work that way, democratic frustration will surely follow.” (Opendemocracy, December 2002) He also points out that the level that these organisations work at does not allow for dealing with individuals or small groups but that they function best through dealing with organisations of equal size, therefore, because the internet works through small groups coming together to protest or fight for change their voices never get heard by these organisations – “At base, traditional democracies work best when dealing with big groups, such as the British Confederation of British Industries (CBI) or Trades Union Congress (TUC). They don’t have the resources to deal with tiny voices.” (Crabtree, Opendemocracy, December 2002) “In less than a generation, the Internet has altered the daily lives of individuals in ways few would have conceived in its nascent stages. Initially a playground for the computer savvy, the world of blogs and tweets has given equal voice to anyone with a computer and a web connection.” Miller Center . Internet and Democracy. Available: http://millercenter.org/debates/internet. Last accessed 20th April 2015 . What the internet offers is the dissemination of information and I argue that is information that creates a democracy. As Albert Einstein famously said “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved through understanding.” To show how much the internet has changed the way we react to situations that we wish to redress, I would like to look at the story of Edward Snowden. In June 2013, Edward Snowden an employee of the National Security Agency (NSA) began to leak files to the press that exposed world wide Government snooping at the hands of American agency the NSA and British intelligence agency GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters). “The British spy agency, the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), taps fiber optic cables all over the world to intercept data flowing through the global Internet, we learned. The GCHQ works closely with the NSA, sharing data and intelligence in a program that’s codenamed Tempora.Tempora is one of the key NSA/GCHQ programs, allowing the spy agencies to collect vast troves of data, but for some reason, it has sometimes been overlooked. After a couple of months from the Tempora revelation, a German newspaper revealed the names of the companies that collaborate with the GCHQ in the Tempora program: Verizon Business, British Telecommunications, Vodafone Cable, Global Crossing, Level 3, Viatel and Interoute.” orenzo-franceschi-bicchierai. (2014). The 10 Biggest Revelations From Edward Snowden’s Leaks. Available: http://mashable.com/2014/06/05/edward-snowden-revelations/. Last accessed 30th April. While in Snowden’s leak XkeyScore 32-page NSA presentation dated 25 February 2008, he gives details of Xkeyscore, which allows agents to access unfiltered and unlimited web traffic all without a warrant. This acts as a monitoring tool that can piece to together details of a user by intercepting web traffic from around the world. However, in Laura Poitras 2014 documentary about Snowden and his interactions with Guardian journalist and writer Glenn Greenwald in Hong Kong we witness Snowden and Greenwald communicate via encrypted internet chat. This example opens up the debate over the usage of the internet by individuals and governments. The internet gives us ability to instantly connect from anywhere to anyone in the world, granting us the power send videos and media to thousands of devices. However, on one hand we see Snowden communicating and leaking his information via the internet while on the other hand, as shown by many governments, are own included, the internet is just another tool of the surveillance industry which is being used to invade and control populations. With camera phones and the ability to live stream there is no denying the change the internet and technology on a whole has had on the press, a key tool for any full functioning society. We also have the rise of citizen journalism, with the public being able to capture hours of footage from mobile devices and simultaneously upload it to the web for millions of views as they witness events unfold. We also have the ability to blog and live tweet reports. The internet has also allowed the open dialogue between the press and the public with comment sections on websites. However, it is still important to understand that this does not guarantee a democratic process. For example, if we take a look at places like China or Bahrain, we can note that China uses what has been nicknamed the ‘great firewall of China’, a massive online snooping tool that monitors and censors the web. “China has Internet companies worth billions of dollars and more web users than the population of the United States — all while still being able to block information it deems counter to its interests. And now, some fear, the model is going global.” (Kristie Lu Stout. (2015). China’s Great Firewall: Fortune at the expense of freedom?. Available: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/25/asia/china-internet-censorship-kristie-lu-stout/. Last accessed 30th April 2015.) Amnesty international criticized China in 2008 saying it “has the largest recorded number of imprisoned journalists and cyber-dissidents in the world” China is one of the most dangerous places in the world for netzians with many offences ranging from communicating with groups abroad, signing online petitions, and calling for reform and an end to corruption. According to Reporters Without Boarders in 2012 and in 2014: “The Chinese government’s increasing efforts to influence global cyberspace rules is a further sign that internet freedom is under a sustained attack, said Amnesty International, ahead of China’s first World Internet Conference.” Amnestey International Blog . (2014). Internet freedom faces new attack as China seeks to shape global web rules. Available: https://www.amnesty.org/en/articles/news/2014/11/internet-freedom-faces-new-attack-china-seeks-shape-global-web-rules/. Last accessed 30th April 2015. If we now move on to our second example, Bahrain, where on 14 February 2011 thousands of pro-democracy activists took to the streets of Bahrain to demand political and social reform. While such demonstrations were not new, the scale of this particular demonstration was unprecedented as was the brutal crackdown carried out by the Bahraini government. According to figures released by the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR,2011) and the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Report (BICI, 2011:409) as of 16 April 2012, the protests have led to 76 deaths and 2929 people being incarcerated. Marc Owen Jones, from the University of Durham writes the following in his paper entitled Social Media, Surveillance and Social Control in the Bahrain Uprising, which appeared in the Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture, Volume 9/Issue 2/April 2013: “…..both government supporters and activists alike turned to social media and the internet to follow unfolding events. The number of Twitter users in Bahrain shot up (Al-Wasat, 2011), and dozens of Facebook groups materialized, the majority of which were posting updates, information, photos and events related to the revolution. Indeed, media coverage of the Arab spring tended to popularize the social media aspect of the struggle, with many news outlets focusing on the role of Twitter and Facebook in the revolutions. Much of their discourse subscribed to the ‘technological utopian’ position, which views social media and the internet as a positive force that democratizes information, reinvigorates citizens’ political engagement, encourages freedom of expression and brings people together (Castells, 1996; Grossman, 1995; Rheingold, 1993; Saco, 2002). Others were somewhat cynical, arguing that social media were merely a tool, and not necessarily integral to the efficacy of the revolutions as whole.” What is becoming increasingly clear as we look at this question is that the internet can be used as a tool to bring about a democratic change and increased freedom, but it can also be used as a tool to control and bring down any protests for change in the regime. Four years down the line and there has been no change in the regime in Bahrain. What you do have is two very polarised sides – one which is pro-government and one which is anti-government. Both sides continue to use social media as a means of attacking one another and gaining supporters. Rebecca MacKinnon (2012: 27) states: “People, governments, companies, and all kinds of groups are using the Internet to achieve all kinds of ends, including political ones.… Pitched battles are currently under way over not only who controls its [the internet’s] future, but also over its very nature, which in turn will determine whom it most empowers in the long run – and who will be shut out.” Mackinnon R (2012) Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom. New York: Basic Books (Kindle version). In Bahrain, it would seem that it is the activists who are ‘shut out’ and the government which is in a position of power. For activists in Bahrain, using social media as a means of going against the government or getting representation is fraught with danger. The tactics adopted by the government and secret police have brought about a climate of distrust, one that has disrupted the place occupied by social media by assimilating as part of the regime’s surveillance apparatus. However, if we look at another country involved in the Arab Spring, we can see that the internet was successfully used as a tool by activists who wanted to bring about the change that the majority of the population wanted. In December 2010, Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s ageing autocrat celebrated victory as his National Democratic Party (NDP) was re-elected into heading up the government in elections that were marred by widespread vote-rigging and repression. On February 11, 2011 the Vice-President Omar Suleiman announced that Mubarak had resigned his post as President. What had happened during these three months? Well, a remarkable thing had happened – first tens of thousands, then hundreds of thousands, and eventually over a million Egyptians took to the streets to demand Mubarak’s removal. Through the use of technology, in particular social media, these events were brought into the homes of people across the world, allowing them to witness events as they happened. Tim Eaton, BBC Media Action, in his article Internet Activism and the Egyptian Uprisings: Transforming Online Dissent into the Offline World writes the following: “It is suggested here that the significance of internet-based information and communication technologies (ICT) in this period is twofold: first, in their utility as a tool for activists to mobilize, organize and inspire Egyptians to take to the streets on 25 January 2011; and, second, in their use as a medium to document events in Egypt beyond the reach of the authorities. Indeed, this ability to get people to the streets – rather than its ability to keep them there – was the primary success of internet activism in this period, and its significance was reduced once the momentum of events had reached the mainstream. However, without the initial call to arms online and Facebook’s ability to get thousands – though not millions – into the streets, then the demonstrations might never have reached the mainstream majority of Egyptians, and Mubarak might have survived. At the very least, it is difficult to disagree with Ahdaf Soueif in positing that without internet activism the fledgling Egyptian revolution could not have happened in the way that it did, nor for that matter at such speed (Idle and Nunns, 2011).” (Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture, Volume 9/Issue 2/April 2013) As in Bahrain, anti-government activity through the use of social media was not new in Egypt. As far back as 2005, the country had a set of dedicated, committed and insightful political commentators who had begun to challenge the state-run media, and were uncovering stories that the state controlled sector would not or were not allowed to publish. Eaton T (2011a) Internet activism and revolution in Egypt: the growth of online dissent in Egypt and its role in the January 25th protests. MA thesis, University of Exeter. This first generation of internet activists were an integral part of the Kefaya movement which used many of the strategies prior to the 2005 presidential elections that woulod be used in the lead up to the January 25, 200 protests. The activists patterns of online behaviour shifted with the developments in technology. When social media hit the scene in 2007 a new generation of activists came to the fore. These activists were not particularly interested on the long arguments on political developments that the blogger community had created but were more interested in acting quickly and exploiting the capability of social media for a call to mobilisation. In 2008, protests partly organised through Facebook were a sign of things to come and in 2010 internet activists took up the cause of 28-year old Khaled Said who was brutally murdered at the hands of Egyptian police in June of that year. The official line from the authorities was that he had died while choking on a bag of drugs, however, pictures published by a blogger named Zeinobia showed Said’s badly beaten body with clear fractures to his skull and jaw. One thousand people attended the funeral in Said’s home town of Alexandria while other protested outside the Ministry of Interior’s offices in Cairo. Following on from this, an Egyptian Google executive named Wael Ghonim established a Facebook ‘group’ open for all Facebook members to join in order to campaign against police brutality. The group was called Kulina Khalid Said (We are all Khalid Said – WAAKS ) which was an expression which was soon taken up by supporters of the group. By doing this Ghonim sparked an online mobilisation that ultimately led to the January 2011 demonstrations in Cairo. The role that the internet played in getting the people of Egypt onto the streets in January 2011 is quite remarkable given the cost of opposing the government as well as the fact that the internet was only available to approximately 50% of the population. WAAKS had hundreds of thousands of supporters, but it is not known how many of them took part in the January 25 demonstrations. Nevertheless, this was by far the biggest demonstration that had ever taken place in Egypt and as the protesters started gathering in various locations around the city they picked up people as they went along. The people that they picked up came from all different walks of life, working class and middle class, educated and uneducated. To quote Tom Eaton (2013): “This success highlights the pitfalls of much of the criticism surrounding the impact of internet activism in effecting political change; for once internet activism managed to begin to mobilize society on the streets in combination with more established political opposition movements, it achieved the popular base necessary for the conduct of communication power. The fact that organization may have been started by a somewhat elitist set of activists with access to computer-mediated communication (CMC) through the internet does not mean that the impact of internet activism was restricted to the online world.” (Tim Eaton, BBC Media Action, Internet Activism and the Egyptian Uprisings: Transforming Online Dissent into the Offline World . Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture, Volume 9/Issue 2/April 2013) The reaction of the Egyptian government is witness to the gravity with which they took these internet activists. On January 28, the government took the decision to cut off the internet. The objective behind this was to presumably to quash the activists who would no longer have a means to communicate with each other. However, it had the opposite affect. When people discovered they could no longer use their mobile phones they resorted to the more traditional method of communication – word of mouth. This seems in fact to have enticed more people out onto the streets to see for themselves what was going on. Despite the blackout, many activists were able to find proxies and get back on line while others sent their updates to friends and relatives outside of the country to upload online. Some critics have argued that internet activity played little part in Mubarak’s resignation as they argue that demonstrations continued throughout the blackout. They however missed the point as, as Tom Eaton states: “the damage had already been done”. In conclusion, it can be stated that revolutions do not come out of thin air, nor do they come out of cyberspace. In Egypt as in Bahrain there had to be a common cause that bound the protesters together. In the case of the Egyptian revolution, the role of organized labour and the urban poor needs to be taken into consideration as well as the fact that they country had an established opposition movement. To say that the events were caused by a Facebook or Twitter revolution would be to oversimplify things and ignore other important factors. Tom Eaton puts it very succinctly: “Through the spread of information online, internet activists were able to establish networks of resistance within Egyptian political society. And, despite the relative weakness of the ties between members of these networks, CMC emerged as an effective tool to facilitate collective action. Perpetual connectivity of activists enabled them to have access to an infinite number of networks of trust and multiply the impact of social protest through the creation of an insurgent community. Internet activism made political action easier, faster and more universal in Egypt.” (Tim Eaton, BBC Media Action, Internet Activism and the Egyptian Uprisings: Transforming Online Dissent into the Offline World . Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture, Volume 9/Issue 2/April 2013). Therefore, does the internet make a contribution to democracy? The answer is yes it does, but it is only one of many different aspects that need to come together successfully in order to make a positive change.

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