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There are many environmental issues that Midwest Environmental Advocates monitors across the region. Theses issues come to us in many ways. Some are collaborative efforts with other environmental groups to address problems in the regions, watersheds or around specific problems. Others are issues that citizens have brought to Midwest Environmental Advocates, seeking help. We are not only proactive in our work in addressing issues; we are responsive to the needs of citizens in Wisconsin and the Midwest. Many issues overlap. Our water, air and land are ever interconnected.
Midwest Environmental Advocates works hard to address the many issues that affect our land, water and air. We work with citizens, other environmental groups, neighborhood associations, faith groups and others to educate and build a grassroots coalition of concerned and empowered environmental advocates. An Action refers to when Midwest Environmental Advocates is actively involved with supporting an individual or group to solve the environmental problems they face. | http://midwestadvocates.org/issues-actions/ | fineweb | 1,045 |
Seems like a lot of charging sessions for 4 miles on the odo
The explanation for that came at today's EV event at De Anza College.
They demonstrated using a Japanese product that they are trying to get approved by UL that takes energy from the Leaf and drove their display booth (TV and t-shirt maker).
The battery in the Leaf is just being used for energy storage in a stationary mode. The Leaf is normally moved in a transporter truck.
This explains the low mileage but lots of QC (to get energy out) and L1/L2 to get energy in. I am assuming the QC increments independent of the direction of the current. I can look at the data I collected today to confirm this as they had to move the Leaf due to a water main breaking and flooding the original demo location. | http://mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24566&sid=a9c345e0d6ef1a66c849c9cc7be081f4 | fineweb | 763 |
Suite For The Soul – Yes that's right, a whopping 20% off what is already a realistic price
20% OFF SALE
Yes that's right, a whopping 20% off what is already a realistic price.
The discounted prices are now shown on each photo
Send me a PM or email [email protected] | http://nz.discount.wave-base.com/sale/Eq5gj/suite-for-the-soul-yes-thats-right-a-whopping-20%25-off-what-is-already-a-realistic-price | fineweb | 266 |
PHILADELPHIA — Matt Cain pitched into the eighth inning to outduel Cole Hamels and lead the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
The NL West-leading Giants won for the third time in four games, and help could be on the way. The defending World Series champions have a deal in place for New York Mets slugger Carlos Beltran, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, and just need the All-Star outfielder to approve the trade.
Without Beltran, the Giants scratched out two runs to deny Hamels (12-6) his NL-best 13th win.
Beltran could join San Francisco in Philadelphia, or possibly meet up with his new team in Cincinnati. The Mets wrap up a four-game series against the Reds on Thursday and the Giants open a weekend series in the Queen City on Friday.
San Francisco also could have Tim Lincecum back on the mound for the series finale Thursday. The floppy-haired ace was scratched from his start Tuesday because of an illness, but manager Bruce Bochy was hopeful he would start the finale.
With Lincecum out, Cain (9-6) had his start moved up a day and again quieted Philadelphia’s bats. Cain pitched seven shutout innings and beat Hamels in Game 3 of last year’s NL championship series. The Giants beat the Phillies in the NLCS and this three-game series was billed as a sneak peek for another potential October showdown.
Each team has won a game, but the Beltran deal could help keep the pennant on the West Coast.
The Mets would get pitching prospect Zachary Wheeler, who is 7-5 with a 3.99 ERA in 16 starts for San Francisco’s high Class-A affiliate in San Jose. The Giants selected Wheeler with the No. 6 pick in the 2009 draft.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy called Beltran, “one of the elite players of the game.”
The Giants entered batting only .241 with 66 homers and 371 runs scored, all numbers that rank toward the bottom of the NL. Beltran is batting .289 with 15 home runs and 66 RBIs. Asked where Beltran would play in the outfield, Bochy laughed and refused to specifically discuss the trade.
Cain allowed an unearned run and four hits before he was yanked when pinch-hitter Ross Gload reached on catcher’s interference leading off the eighth. Javier Lopez got three outs and Brian Wilson finished for his 32nd save and a combined four-hitter. The Giants have won 12 of 17.
Giants center fielder Aaron Rowand, a former Phillie, sat in the dugout for 20 minutes before the game describing some of his greatest catches in Philly, and regretted a near-miss: He once climbed the center-field fence trying to make a spectacular catch, but the ball bounced off his glove. Home run, Beltran.
“When Carlos gets here,” he said, his story tailing off.
Rowand helped the Giants strike first when he sliced an opposite-field triple into the right-field corner in the third for a 1-0 lead.
Jeff Keppinger doubled to lead off the seventh and Cody Ross, the NLCS MVP, walked. Nate Schierholtz followed with a low liner and right fielder Domonic Brown took a weird route before failing on a diving attempt, helping the Giants extend the lead to 2-0.
Hamels, who threw eight shutout innings in his last start against San Diego, escaped the rest of the inning without further damage after loading the bases with no outs. Rowand grounded into a double play to end the rally.
Staked to a 2-0 lead, Cain ran into trouble in the seventh. Cain and catcher Eli Whiteside couldn’t get out of each other’s way on Shane Victorino’s infield popup. They bumped each other and the ball was knocked into foul territory for a two-base error. Brown’s hard grounder deflected off first baseman Aubrey Huff and into right to make it 2-1.
Carlos Ruiz hit into a double play to end the threat.
Notes: Phillies RHP Roy Oswalt allowed one run and one hit while throwing 72 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Oswalt likely will need at least one more start before returning to the Phillies. … The Phillies held a pregame ceremony for new Hall of Famer Pat Gillick. Gillick was the general manager when the Phillies won the World Series in 2008. He’s a senior adviser for the team. Gillick became teary-eyed as a portrait was unveiled and he took a victory lap in a car around the field.
(© Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) | http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/07/27/giants-squeeze-by-phillies-2-1/ | fineweb | 4,389 |
Cebu, Philippines (19 June)—The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) launches “Gawad Kalasag” (Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan) the Search for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance.
In a meeting of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council in Central Visayas (RDCC-7) recently, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Chief Angel Gaviola bared to the members the activities that are lined up for the celebration of the National Disaster Consciousness Week on July 2-8 this year that include the search or “Gawad Kalasag.”
Gaviola said the RDCC will conduct a logo design contest, disaster and emergency management forum, drills, photo exhibits, relief, rehab stakeholders’ assembly and the awarding ceremonies. This year’s theme in the observance of the national Disaster Consciousness month is “Safe Ka Ba?: Programa Laban sa Kalamidad Tungo sa Pag-unlad.”
According to the RDCC officials, local disaster coordinating councils at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels have been the front liners in the preparing for, responding to and recovering from any type of disaster and or emergency. The non-government organizations, private/volunteer organizations and government emergency responders on the other hand are the prime contributors and major partners in the implementation of disaster management programs and activities.
Through their help and commitment, “Gawad Kalasag” is the government’s modest response of gratefulness in recognizing outstanding performance of all the partners and stakeholders in disaster management programs. It also aims to recognize extraordinary courage, heroism, self-sacrifice, and bravery against all odds in times of natural and man-made disasters and emergencies.
The search also promotes total disaster risk management and provides incentives and awards to the best performing local disaster coordinating councils, private and government volunteers and other emergency responders. It is expected that through the search volunteerism and auxiliary networks between and among private and public emergency responders are strengthened as well as improved the monitoring system from the national to the local levels.
According to the RDCC, the search covers five categories, namely:
For Local Disaster Coordinating Councils (LDCCs), they shall be assessed annually with the preceding year as reference. All qualified entries or nominees shall submit a letter of endorsement from the RDCC chairman; maximum of a 5-paged summary that highlights the DCC’s significant accomplishments on disaster management for 2006 using 12 point-Arial, single spaced, one-sided long bond paper and photos; disaster management plan for 2007, 2008 & 2009; sample of IEC materials such as video, brochures, flyers and the like and relevant disaster management commendation, awards or certificates and other awards and recognition that are given by recognized organizations and awarding bodies.
For Humanitarian Assistance of Non-government Organizations (local and national); those local and national NGOs that are officially recognized by DSWD and PNRC on humanitarian assistance are eligible for the recognition subject to the criteria set by the selection committee.
Private/Volunteer Organizations and Government Emergency Responders that are not members of the DCCs are also eligible for the search. Government emergency responders that are members of the DCC may be entitled to cash award aside from recognition and or citation award.
For individual/s that exemplifies deed of heroism in saving lives in times of emergencies and calamities are eligible for the Heroic Act/Deed of Individual/s During Emergency Response and Rescue Operations awards. Awardees that died carrying out heroic deeds shall be given a Posthumous Award.
International organizations/institutions and individuals, local and international who have rendered support particularly in relief and rehabilitation can vie for the Special Recognition awards.
Individual/s, GO, NGO, LDCC and all other categories that have garnered “GAWAD KALASAG” for three consecutive years starting from 2001 may qualify for the Hall of Fame Award, provided the potential awardees had obtained a minimum rating of excellent (91-100) from the national Selection Committee. The awarded group or individual can vie for the Hall of Fame Award only once, however, they can continuously join the yearly search.
A selection committee from all levels regional, provincial, city and municipal will screen and endorse all winners to the national selection committee by May 21, 2007 for desk validation and ocular visits of top 3 national nominees for each category and level. Final evaluation of top 3 nominees for each category and level is scheduled in July 2-6, 2007 while the presentation of winners to the NDCC will be on July 9 and the national awarding is set on the 4th week of July 2007.
In similar developments, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared the 3rd week of June 2007 as “Typhoon and Flood Awareness Week” through proclamation 1296 that mandates the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to mitigate or reduce the loss of life and property that resulted from typhoon, flood, drought and other destructive weather phenomena.
The PAGASA, in coordination with the Philippine Journalists Association Inc., government agencies and the private sector will undertake appropriate information, education and communications activities along these topics to ensure that the public may understand and be prepared for its safety and security from such destructive forces of nature. (PIA-Cebu/MBCN) | http://piaro7cebu.blogspot.com/2007/06/rdcc-readies-for-disaster-consciousness.html | fineweb | 5,679 |
We all know that Islamic extremist groups are on the rise. The turmoil caused by civil wars combined with America’s foreign policy has produced the perfect storm for radicalisation.
This has led to the rise of groups such as ISIS, which now controls large parts of Iraq and Syria. The group is an offshoot of Al-Qaeda and Al-Nusra; it was founded by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, whose tactics were considered to extreme for both these groups. One of their main aims is the implementation of Sharia law. This leads to the persecution of religious minority groups, women and mass executions of Iraqi soldiers. The group is gaining media coverage through its brutal treatment of western hostages, including the recent beheading of Kenji Goto. With western nations unwilling to fight in another Middle Eastern war (especially as Syria is not particularly rich in oil), it seems that ISIS’s advance is unstoppable. Or is it?
Comparatively, Kurdish groups get much less coverage from western media. Commonly associated with Saddam Hussein’s massacre of them in 1988 they are the largest ethnic group in the world not to have their own country (around 35 million people). Their ethnic homeland includes parts of Turkey, Iran, Syria and Iraq; in all of these countries they are minority groups and are often persecuted. However, they are seen as a terrorist group by the West due to their disruptive presence in Turkey since the late 1970’s and are still sanctioned by the US and other countries.
The Kurd’s main fighting force is called the Peshmerga; they hail from a Marxist/ Leninist background and fight for the establishment of a separate Kurdish state. Their name translates to ‘Those who face death’ which summarises their fearless fighting style. One of their most distinctive policies is that they allow female fighters on the front line, completely at odds with the entirely male ISIS fighting force. This demonstrates the equality in Kurdish culture, which much closer to a western style of living than other Arabic cultures. Backed by US air strikes, the Peshmerga has taken vast amounts of land back from ISIS and now controls all Kurdish land in Iraq. They are quickly reclaiming land in war-torn Syria which they claim belongs to them.
Life in a Kurdish nation is distinctly western. They have a very American way of life, including malls, fast food and gated communities. This means that America and the West do have an ally that can fight ISIS and is proven to win. Thus, America can use its interventionist strategies in the Middle East, receive oil from Kurdistan as it takes over the oil rich parts of Iraq, maintain a state of war in the Middle East from which many rich Americans profit and avoid another major conflict. Happy days. So why doesn’t America fully back the Kurds?
The answer lies in the organisation of the Kurdish fighting groups and their different aims. The Kurds do not have a single army. Instead they have a number of guerilla groups. All of these groups have the same ultimate goal (to establish the Kurdish state) but different enemies. These different groups include: PJAC- fights Iran; PKK- fights Turkey; KDP-fights Iraq/Syria; KCK- fights Turkey; KDP- fights Iran; Peshmerga-fights Iraq and Syria.
This means that although the Kurds fight against some of America’s enemies, including ISIS and Iran, it also fights against key allies such as Turkey. Then-President George Bush also pledged to help Turkey to fight the Kurdish rebels in 2007. This leaves America with a choice between its allies. Another potential problem with supporting the Kurds is their socialist tendencies. Even though the capital seems to be westernised, many of the rebel group’s ideology comes from forms of communism, with the leaders using Mao as a role model. A strong Kurdistan may prove to be just as big a problem for the west as ISIS.
Therefore, although the Kurds could defeat ISIS, bring peace to a large part of the Middle East, liberate women from oppression, save thousands from Sharia law and give a large ethnic group a homeland, this will never be fully actualised. Unless political reforms in the US stop the over-representation of large corporations that benefit from conflict, the Middle East will carry on being the West’s battlefield/ oil-well from which profits are drawn. Unfortunately, the Kurds have the ability to stop this pointless ideological war. But it will never happen.
Insanity (noun): doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results – maybe the West should consider this when next deciding their foreign policy in the Middle East. | http://portsmouthpoint.blogspot.com/2015/02/why-kurdistan-is-wests-last-hope-in-war.html | fineweb | 4,597 |
The cycle enthusiasts appreciated that dedicated cycle tracks were being built in New Town near Eco Park. They considered the ring road from Eco Park's Gate 1- Wooden Bridge - Gate 6 - Gate 4 - Gate 1 to be a fine 5.50 km cycle track that was free from traffic and could be made suitable for professional cycle coaching with slight modifications like removing a few bumps etc. The inner pathway within the Eco Park around the lake would also be very useful for a 2.5 km cycling track. They mentioned that cycle as a sport is mostly done in mornings while the Eco Park opens in the afternoon and as such there would be no conflicts.
I added that cycle tracks were being constructed in Action Area 1 too, that we'd commissioned IIT to make a DPR for a public sharing scheme and that duo-cycling had been proved very popular in Eco Park. The DPR provides for intermittent rain shelters on the cycle tracks and manned kiosks for selling flowers, magazines and tea would be attached to public cycle stations so that the kiosk owner could also take are of the cycles in the sharing station.
The cycling federation also suggested that a velodrome may be built along with the proposed indoor stadium (planned near the deer park of Eco Park) for giving the sports an edge. I have asked Arup Ghosh , GM, Hidco to study the drawing given by them.
* * * | http://principalsecretarysblog.blogspot.com/2016/12/cycling-hub-in-new-town.html | fineweb | 1,341 |
The success of the most popular blogs on the internet is built around their intriguing blog entries. Sure many of these sites have eye catching graphics and very cool layouts however that is not what attracts the typical blog reader back to the site itself.
It is the content they find there that is the appeal and it all starts with the blog posting itself.
Different people have different reasons as to why the may be attracted to particular entries on any site. This attraction starts with the individuality each site owner demonstrates in their postings but as the saying goes ‘different strokes for different folks’ so what may attract some will not attract others.
Let’s have a look at 5 of the most common traits a blog posting may contain that is responsible for its appeal to the ‘typical’ blog reader.
Most any popular blogs make a habit of posting useful information for their readers. Although not every post needs to be chock full of valuable ‘tidbits’ you do want to develop some consistent pattern of delivering such a post. Once your readers come to recognize this pattern they will be sure to return.
Who doe not want to laugh? On a good day or bad people are always receptive to humor and if you are able to supply that to them you have got a valuable gift.
You can reference a personal experience or perhaps something you witnessed but if it is funny most everybody will enjoy it.
People always want to know what others are thinking. Why do you suppose knowing what is in ‘fashion’ or what is generally acceptable is of importance to people?
Whether it is current news or perhaps some archaic policy let your opinion be known. You can be sure of two things when you do this; others will agree OR disagree with you. Either way you are ‘engaging’ the reader and this is exactly what you want to achieve.
If you happen to stumble across news that may be of interest to the readers of your blog post it immediately. In this way you are providing them a ‘service’ and demonstrating that you are on top of things.
Take any topic that may be of interest to your readers and add your particular ‘insight’ to it. A thought provoking post like this can encourage comments from visitors and create additional interaction on your site. This type of ‘activity’ helps create more of a community like atmosphere and a feeling of belonging. Most popular blogs foster this type of atmosphere since it further encourages involvement by everyone.
Blog entries are almost always the reason for the popularity of any given site. Readers are attracted to these entries for different reasons. Your aim I am assuming is to attract and retain visitors therefore you want your posts to be as appealing to them as possible. By consistently incorporating one or more of the 5 aforementioned traits above into your entries you can realistically become one of the most popular blogs within your niche.
By John Barney | http://professionbiz.com/archives/4857 | fineweb | 2,905 |
Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Optimus Prime Statue
Optimus Prime Transformers Statue from the smash film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. As the dedicated leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime, springs into action against the Decepticons to protect all life. Featuring impressively detailed weaponry including his right and left energy swords, Mega Striker, Energy Axe, and Valiant Shield. Plus, with two specially crafted heads, LED light-up features, you won't want to miss out on one of Earth's greatest heroes.
Where to Buy: aStore | http://prop-replica.weebly.com/products/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-optimus-prime-statue | fineweb | 537 |
On our way home from Nashville we stopped in Knoxville for lunch with our good friend Dana. We ate at the Bistro at the Bijou Theater which I highly recommend! I got the black eyed peas melt sandwich and it was awesome! We also stopped by the original Nostalgia as well. It was snowing a little big that day, can you see the little flakes?
Cat in the window? That is a good sign! There is a pug named Napoleon there sometimes, but he wasn't in that day.here!)
Look at this tv fish tank! I love the idea!
Love this horse gravel art!
Look at this creepy brooch made out of a rabbit's foot!
Travis found me puzzling over this weird umbrella, and he knew exactly what it was. It is for holding over your dog in the rain! How freaking cute is that? He wouldn't let me get it though. I guess raincoats for the pugs are enough.
They are all metal, and look at those counter tops!
We picked the pugs up from my parents house and went home! | http://raesock.blogspot.com/2013/04/knoxville.html | fineweb | 931 |
Get your minds out of the gutter, people!
I recently signed up for Swaptree. I liked that you could swap books, movies, CDs, and games. I'd seen other sites where you just swapped books which is a little limiting.
I recently completed my first trade. I swapped this:And got this:
It's free to list and swap. The only thing you pay for is shipping. I sent the book with 3 day shipping for about $2. You only have to trade for things you want. I'm looking movies that I want to add to our collection and games that I'm wanting to play. Check it out! | http://sillylittlemischief.blogspot.com/2008/11/swapping.html | fineweb | 547 |
New York Times:
Even for Cashiers, College Pays Off
The Chronicle of Higher Education:
Admissions and the Adolescent Brain
The College Board (summer reading list):
101 Great BooksRecommended for College-Bound Readers
- Sunscreening those Summer College Visits: What's your college visit SPF?
- Top 10 Tips – College Tour 101
- Top Five College Movies to Watch and Learn From
Were we right? Did you like any of these links? If so, please "Like" this page, comment about your favorite link, and feel free to share with others. | http://smartcollegevisit.com/2011/06/for-the-college-bound-their-parents-links-we-think-youll-like.html | fineweb | 524 |
I've been awol for a while now, haven't I? Sorry. Been busy. As in really busy. Since I started on these new drugs I've been getting at least halfway back into my old groove again and getting so much more done than say this last year. More things done means more to blog about but also means less time to do the blogging, no? Oh well.
However it's November and that means it's NaBloPoMo.I've done this before so it seems like a perfect opportunity for me to do some catch up blogging, as I'm sure you'll be delighted to hear. What have I been up to? Well, a lot of spinning and knitting, astonishingly, lots of work down the allotment, three birthdays and even some home improvements, though I must admit my back isn't up to shinning up and down ladders any more so not quite as much DIY as I would have liked. Oh yes, and there is the saga of the apples too.
First off though, I bought a new spinning wheel. Yes, another one. I can hear you all laughing from here, ho ho. Get Away. It was a deliberate planned purchase, not like some of the others. I decided that I really needed to own an Ashford Traditional, both for doing some basic teaching and also for when I'm taking a class myself. Despite all the wheels I own I don't really have one good simple workhorse that can do a good range of types of spinning. You can't go far wrong with a Traditional so I decided to keep my eyes open for a good bargain second hand one. At the same time I was due to spin at a local Scottish Day event and was dithering about which wheel I owned that would look most Scottish, which most of them don't. So when I saw this wheel on Ebay, I thought it looked ideal for a Scottish Day, despite coming from New Zealand.
(Pictures from the Ebay auction, but it's MY wheel now. I don't think the seller will mind.)
I fell in love with it instantly. I bid (quite a bit more than I would for a basic Traddy, must admit) and I won, at a remarkably fair price and a lot lower than I was prepared to pay. It arrived, I put it together, I spun on it. And loved it. Old Ashfords go on forever but this one is a particularly sweet spinner. And I just loved the painting on it, with the clever Celtic twirls that fit the wheel perfectly and the affectionately drawn fibre animals. (There is a camel, a goat, an alpaca and a cotton boll on one side, two sleepy sheep and two crazed rabbits on the other.) My favourites are the rabbits, hurtling at top speed round the rear of the drive wheel. Lovely, and full of character. I've bought it a four speed sliding hook flyer for taking classes and really, it's become my favourite wheel.
But it gets better.Today I got a PM from a spinner on Ravelry. She'd read a description of my 70's painted Tradtional and it sounded familiar. Could it be the same wheel that she had owned some years previously, and which she'd painted? I linked her to a picture and waited with bated breath. I love wheels with character and history and I must admit I'd wondered about the spinner who'd owned this wheel before me. She must have loved it very much to lavish so much attention on it after all. It is an old wheel, dating from the mid 70's, thus 35 years or so old. It was entirely possible that the owner had died, even, given the Ebay seller appeared to be some sort of curio dealer.
But no. Step forwards the previous owner but one, Skyskeiner, who had indeed painted her/my wheel. She had bought it second hand about 14 years ago, then later sold it to a spinner in Cornwall. Skyskeiner is "into gardening, fruit growing, spinning and spinning wheels", lol. It say so on her blog. I've read her blog in the past! She's read mine! And she told me all about how she'd painted the wheel, and what had inspired the lovely paintings of animals.
I'm really pleased she found me and told me more about our lovely old Traddy. She's pleased to see it again, and to know it's found a good home where it's loved and cherished. Isn't the world a small place? Really, it's made my day. | http://spinningfishwife.blogspot.com/2010/11/blogging-for-november.html | fineweb | 3,982 |
The little bride came home from the home center the other night and brought me a new Shop Vac. Mind you, I already have a big Shop Vac and use it quite regularly. But this one is really small.
"Look how cute it is," she gushed.
Well, she got to try it out today on the dust and crumbles I'm leaving from floating the drywall.
"It works great," she said, "has a lot of suction for its size."
I think she just likes it because it's cute. | http://structuraldamage.blogspot.com/2005/07/women-like-cute-things.html | fineweb | 435 |
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You Know You're A Glass Artist If...
My friend Cyndy sent me an email with "you know you're an artist, if..." . So I amended it a bit for glass artists. Please add some more to it. I know you can think up good ones.
You Know You're A Glass Artist If..
You were more concerned about the color of your car than the fuel consumption.
The highlights in your hair are from your glass palette.
You are having lunch with the girls and you compare burn marks on your neck and arms.
The only piece of new furniture you have in your home is new kiln furniture.
You butter your toast with your fingers, just to feel its texture.
You know what shade of green the lichen on the trees is.
Your favorite home repair store refuses to work with you to repaint your den, because you rename all of their paint swatches and you get upset that they don't carry the exact nuance of raw umber you had in mind.
There are dip 'n go blue fingerprints on your phone.
You carry didys in your purse.
You have beads in your pocket.
You explain your deplorably bad housekeeping by saying, "it's a work-in-progress..."
You know that art does not match your sofa.
Dust bunnies are part of your mixed media.
You know the difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell. | http://studiomarcy.blogspot.com/2010/11/you-know-youre-glass-artist-if.html | fineweb | 1,341 |
Strapped to the execution gurney in Huntsville, Texas, Michael Hall told those assembled to watch him die that he was not the same man who had shot a 19-year-old woman to death 13 years earlier.
“The old is gone,” he said. “That person is dead.”
Stories of condemned inmates who find God and goodness while they await execution are nothing new. But in recent decades, they have become a lot more plausible. A century ago, the condemned counted their time on death row in months. Now they count it in years – and sometimes decades. Those executed in 2011, the year Hall was put to death, had spent an average of 16.5 years on death row.
As a historian of the modern American death penalty, I have argued that the extraordinary amount of time that now elapses between sentencing and execution has changed the public’s perception of capital punishment. It has also changed the condemned.
Death row transformations
The passage of time now allows those sentenced to death to do what their predecessors never could have done.
Those on both sides of the political spectrum have been moved by stories of a condemned person’s transformation.
In the 1990s, conservative Evangelical minister Pat Robertson led a campaign to save the life of Karla Faye Tucker, a Texas woman whose “genuine change of heart” seemed so authentic that it forced him to rethink his support of the death penalty.
In the 2000s, a decidedly more progressive set of advocates tried to stop the execution of Stanley “Tookie” Williams in California. Williams, a cofounder of the Crips street gang, had been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his antigang activism from death row. To execute him would be to execute a man who no longer existed, they argued.
But these well-publicized campaigns, and their less-visible counterparts, have failed. Tucker was executed in 1998, Williams in 2005.
Redeemed, but not saved
Just this past September, Pope Francis pleaded with the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles to spare the life of Kelly Gissendaner, a woman who planned her husband’s murder in 1998.
In her decade-and-a-half stay on death row, Gissendaner had earned a theological certificate and struck up a friendship with the internationally renowned German theologian Jürgen Moltmann. A photo of her graduation from her theology program shows her proudly showing Moltmann her final project for the class: a devotional called “Journey of Hope by Faith.”
Gissendaner’s redemption did not matter. Georgia executed her on September 30.
Her death was consistent with a peculiar trend in the history of the American death penalty: As the growing amount of time between sentencing and execution has made redemption claims more plausible, mercy has ironically become more difficult to find.
Skepticism about jailhouse conversions and a desire to do justice for murder victims and their family members are certainly part of the reason. But a less obvious and strikingly different explanation comes from our history.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, rehabilitation was a central objective of execution. In Colonial America, Puritans conceived of a death sentence as a mechanism for inducing penitence in the wayward.
Even in the 19th century, a few supporters of capital punishment took issue with the notion that the punishment of death was at odds with the goal of reforming the wicked. The sentence of death was far more likely to bring a wayward sheep back into the flock than was consignment to the penitentiaries that were sprouting up in the nation, conservative ministers like George Cheever thought.
When it’s made explicit, such logic may seem foreign to modern Americans living in a comparatively secular age. But popular culture from our recent history shows us that this way of thinking still holds unconscious sway over us.
In several cinematic takes on the death penalty at the end of the 20th century – from The Green Mile and Dead Man Walking to The Chamber – a death sentence, brought to its conclusion, helps guilty inmates find a goodness within themselves that was never before there. An execution date, these films suggested, prompts a degree of self-examination and personal transformation that incarceration cannot rival.
A holy penalty
These films suggest that a centuries-old strain of Christian thought remains with us, softening our collective capacity to see the death penalty as cruel. In a nation filled with believers in an afterlife, the redemption of a condemned person does not make the death penalty horrible; it makes it holy.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has suggested that Americans’ religious character has made them more tolerant of capital punishment. Scalia, a Catholic defender of the death penalty, has noted that it is no surprise that the global movement against the death penalty took its firmest hold in “post-Christian Europe” rather than in the still-Christian United States. “For the believing Christian, death is no big deal,” he has argued, not an end to all existence, but merely to an earthly one.
In a more secular form, we might hear echoes of such thinking in a 2007 Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Anthony Kennedy. “It might be said,” Kennedy observed, “that capital punishment is imposed because it has the potential to make the offender recognize at last the gravity of his crime.”
Such a sensibility helps to explain why death penalty abolitionism is difficult in the United States.
In our collective imagination, capital punishment has sometimes seemed like a sanction that brings closure not only to the family members of victims, but also to the condemned themselves.
“If the State of Georgia offers no mercy, she has received already the mercy of Heaven,” the German theologian Moltmann said when the Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles denied Kelly Gissendaner’s clemency last February.
In American culture, though, there has long been a symbiotic relationship between the harshness of the state and the mercy of heaven. | http://theconversation.com/some-find-redemption-on-death-row-but-few-find-mercy-49791 | fineweb | 5,960 |
Jeff asked an interesting question in a comment to the post Often Skipped: Understand the Challenge and Direction:
[Hoshin Kanri] seems to suggest I reach long term objectives (vision) through short term initiatives/projects as if I can (should?) know the steps. [Toyota Kata] says I don’t know the way to reach my long term vision, so I limit focus to next target condition and experiment (repeatedly) toward the vision.
Seems contradictory to me. What am I missing?
Let’s start out with digging into what hoshin kanri is supposed to do. I say “supposed to do” because there are a lot of activities that are called “hoshin kanri” that are really just performance objectives or wish lists.
First, hoshin kanri is a Japanese term for a Japanese-developed process. We westerners need to understand that Japanese culture generally places a high value on harmony and harmonious action. Where many Americans (I can’t speak for Europeans as well) may well be comfortable with constant advocacy and debate about what should be worked on, that kind of discussion can be unsettling for a Japanese management team.
Thus, I believe the original purpose of hoshin kanri was to provide a mechanism for reaching consensus and alignment within a large, complex organization.
In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, hoshin kanri concepts emerged out of their Japanese incubator and came to western business. In this process, the DNA combined and merged with western management practices, and in many (never say “all”) western interpretations, the hoshin plan tends to be something patched onto the existing Management By Objectives framework.
That, in and of itself, isn’t a bad thing. Hoshin kanri’s origins are from MBO migrating to Japan where they took MBO and mixed in Japanese cultural DNA.
However, I’m not comfortable that what we have ended up with in the west meets the original concept or intent.
With that as background, let’s get to the core of Jeff’s question.
What is the purpose of hoshin kanri?
Let’s start with chaos. “We want continuous improvement.”
In other words, “go find stuff to improve,” and maybe report back on what you are going to work on. A lot of organizations do something like this. They provide general guidance (if they even do that), and then maybe have the sub-organization come tell and report what they expect to accomplish. I have experienced this first hand.
“I expect my people to be working on continuous improvement,” says the executive from behind his desk in the corner office. Since he has delegated the task, his job is to “support his empowered workforce” to make things better.
Flatly, that doesn’t work unless the culture is extremely well aligned and there is a
continuous conversation and stream of consciousness within the organization. That is very rare. How to achieve that alignment is the problem hoshin kanri is intended to solve. It isn’t the only way to do it, but it is an effective method.*
A Superficial Overview of the Process of Hoshin Kanri
The leadership sees or sets a challenge for the organization – something they must be able to do that, today, they cannot. This is not (in my opinion) the same as “creating a crisis.” A crisis just scares people. Fear is not a good motivator for creative improvement.
Different parts of the organization may get a piece of the challenge, or the leadership team may, as a whole, work to figure out what they need to accomplish. Here is an important distinction: “What must be accomplished” is not the same as a plan to accomplish it. A challenge, by its very nature, means “We don’t know exactly what we will have to do to get there.”
This can take the form of KPI targets, but that is not what you are doing if there is a simple percent improvement expected with no over-arching rationale.
Now comes the catchball.
Catchball is not Negotiation of the Goal
Catchball is often interpreted as negotiating the goals. That’s not it. The goals are established by a market or competitive or other compelling need. So it isn’t “We need to improve yield by 7%.” followed by “Well, reasonably, I can only give you 5%.” It doesn’t work like that.
Nor is it “You need to improve your yield by 7%, and if you don’t get it then no bonus for you.” That approach is well known to drive some unproductive or ineffective behavior.
And it isn’t “You’re going to improve your yield by 7% and this is what you are going to do to get there.”
Instead, the conversation might sound something like “We need to improve our yield by 7% to enable our expected market growth. Please study your processes as they relate to yield, and come back and let me know what you think you need to work on as the first major step in that direction.”
In other words, please grasp your current condition, and come back with your next target condition.
That sounds a lot like the Coaching Kata to me.
Toyota Kata is not a problem solving method.
Toyota Kata is a set of practice routines designed to help you learn the thinking pattern that enables an organization to do hoshin kanri, and any other type of systematic improvement that is navigating through “We want to get there, but aren’t sure exactly how.”
An executive I am working with mentioned today that Toyota Kata is what is informing their policy deployment process. Without that foundation of thinking, their policy deployment would have been an exercise in assigning action items and negotiating the goals.
So what is the difference between hoshin kanri and Toyota Kata?
There isn’t a difference. They are two parts of the same thing. Hoshin kanri is a mechanism for aligning the organization’s efforts to focus on a challenge (or a few challenges).
Toyota Kata is a practice routine for learning the thinking pattern that makes hoshin kanri (or policy deployment) function as intended.
In hoshin planning, you are planning the destination, and perhaps breaking down individual efforts to get there, but nothing says you already know how to get there.
It isn’t an “action plan” and it isn’t a list of discrete, known action items. Rather, it is specific about what you must accomplish, and if you accomplish those things, then the results are predicted to add up to what you need.
What to Do vs How to Get It Done
At some point, someone has to figure out how to make the process do what is required. That has to happen down at the interface between people and the work actually being done. It can’t be mandated from above. Hoshin helps to align the efforts of improving the work with the improvements required to meet the organization’s challenge.
From the other side, the Improvement Kata is not about short-term objectives. The first step is “understand the challenge and direction.” Part of the coach’s job is to make sure this understanding takes place, and to ensure that the short-term target condition is moving in the direction of the challenge.
We set shorter term target conditions so we aren’t overwhelmed trying to fix everything at once, and to have a stable anchor for the next step. It enables safer learning by limiting the impact of learning that something didn’t work.
However, in Toyota Kata, while we might not know exactly how to get there, but we are absolutely clear where we have to end up.
The American Football analogy works well here. The challenge is “Score a touchdown.” But if you tried to score a touchdown on every play, you would likely lose the game. The target condition is akin to “get a first down.” You are absolutely clear what direction you have to move the ball, and absolutely clear where you need to end up in order to score. But you aren’t clear about the precise steps that are going to get you there. You have to figure that out as you go.
Hoshin Kanri focuses the effort – “What to work on.”
Toyota Kata teaches the thinking behind “How to work on it.”
*Though hoshin kanri may be effective, getting it to work effectively is a journey of learning that requires perseverance. It is much more than filling out a set of forms. | http://theleanthinker.com/tag/hoshin/ | fineweb | 7,980 |
I live in the Portland, OR area and I have been aware of the Cascadia suduction -zone and the associated earthquakes since I took geology in 1964. The Japanese earth quake was a subduction-zone earthquake. Never the less this was a bit disconcerting:
The next great Cascadia subduction-zone earthquake will kill thousands in Oregon and cause at least $32 billion in economic losses unless preparations are radically overhauled, a state panel says.
When, not if, the magnitude-9.0 quake strikes — let alone an accompanying tsunami — Oregon will face the greatest challenge in its history, the state earthquake commission said in a 290-page draft report released Monday to The Oregonian.
Buildings will be so severely damaged that restoring full utility service will take three months to a year in western valleys and far longer on the coast, the commission found. Businesses tend to move or fail if utilities aren’t up in a month.
“So Oregon faces a very real threat of permanent population loss and long-term economic decline,” said the report, which recommends 50 years of seismic upgrades and other investments — price tag incalculable.
It’s been 300 years since the last one and they occur on average every 300 to 600 years. Northern California and Washington State would also be impacted.
What few think about is the economic impact this could have on our technology driven world. The largest Intel facility in the world is located in Hillsboro Oregon. Every Intel microprocessor has been designed at the Intel Ronler Acres facility for 20+ years. In addition it is where the manufacturing process is developed at which time it is duplicated at facilities all over the world. The Hillsboro facility is a multi billion dollar one and probably accounts for a good share of that 32 billion dollar number.
Now very few of the recomended seismic upgrades will be made-neither the will or the resources are there.
Cross posted at Middle Earth Journal.
Copyright 2013 The Moderate Voice | http://themoderatevoice.com/perhaps-its-time-to-move/ | fineweb | 1,983 |
Ordinarily, today’s article would have focused on two historic events that came up early this week both of which deserve readers’ attention. One of those events took place in Ilorin the capital city of Kwara State where a nomadic settler was honourably given the key to the city by the indigenes. The other occurred in Osogbo, the capital city of the State of Osun where for the first time after Prophet Musa (Moses) a tablet of knowledge was distributed to each of over 150,000 Senior Secondary School pupils as a takeoff of a gargantuan educational project. Yours sincerely was a witness to the one and just heard news about the other. But since both would be better taken together, the need to get the details of the one not witnessed has compelled the deferment of writing on both as hitherto planned, hence today’s topic. As often mentioned in this column, the problem of any genuine newspaper columnist is not a dearth of ideas but a deluge of them. Thus, choosing a theme from those ideas alone out of the many that are throwing themselves to you (as a columnist) vigorously and competitively is enough a problem. By the grace of Allah, ‘The Message’ will vividly bring the happenings in those two events to the readers in the very near future. Meanwhile, today’s article is equally very important. Please, come along:
Our world is mysterious. And the more we make efforts to demystify it the more complex it becomes. Not even humanity’s greatest footprint (science and technology) has succeeded in demystifying the phenomenal web we call ‘the world’. While browsing through the internet recently, yours sincerely stumbled on a strangely amazing episode. A young man of about 28 years was reported missing for some days by his parents in Thailand. By the time his dead body was found somewhere in a bush, journalists in that country were jumping up to write an exclusive story. Bruises of snake bite were found all over his body. And, surprisingly, a monstrous python was also found lying lifelessly by his side. Examining the python, the police also discovered human bites all over its body. The conclusion then was that perhaps a furious duel between man and reptile had led to mutual death. But the story did not end there. The young man was also found to be pants down with a dangling condom firmly fixed to his manhood. This suggested the possibility of a sex attempt. Could he have attempted to rape the python? That was a mysterious question begging for a mysterious answer.
On a personal reflection, yours sincerely guessed that the man might have lured a young, beautiful damsel into a hideout perhaps for a marathon sexual orgy. But on getting to the point of action, the damsel decided to show her true self by turning into a python, and a duel ensued. Or why would a young man wear condom and remain half naked in such a circumstance with such a brutal reptile? This story quickly reminded me of a topic I wrote in this column some years ago which was entitled ‘THE WORLD OF JINN’. Linking that topic to the episode just relayed above may provide a possible clue to the mystery surrounding the death of a man and a python almost arm in arm. I therefore decided to recall the article if only for the benefit of those who did not read it when it was first published. Please read on:
The Terrestrial World
“We live in a world of mystery. A world in which things don’t look what they seem. Yet we base our daily lives on mere assumption. How we sleep, how we wake, how we escape dangers around us, all these are known to Allah alone. The forces of this terrestrial world are numerous and mysterious. Some are visible, some are hidden. The planet inhabited by man is a garden not meant for man alone. There are kingdoms of other creatures: the animals, the birds, the reptiles, the plants, the insects, the worms and the aquatic creatures all of which exist interdependently. And through their coexistence, the ecosystem gains its harmony. For each of the above creatures there are races and tribes which in technical language are called species. Yet there are other creatures that cannot be seen by the naked eyes of man without the aid of technology. Some of these include the viruses and the bacteria. Unknown to man, every one of these creatures has its way of glorifying Allah. And, if asked to describe the features of Allah, a vivid description of itself will be given. This shows that every creature perceives God in its own image. Allah Akbar!
The World of Jinn
The world of Jinn is another world entirely. It is a world wrapped completely in mystery. The details of how man and Jinn came to share the planet called the earth are known only to Allah. But who actually, are the Jinn? Jinn are beings created by Allah from the flames of fire and given free will. They live on earth in a world parallel to that of man. But they are invisible to human eyes in their natural form. The Arabic word “Jinn” is from the verb “Jannah” which means to hide. Some other words from the same verb root are given names such as Janin and Janan which mean embryo and heart respectively to reflect their hidden nature. Jinn, like human beings, are in races and tribes. Their activities are elicited by their various cultures and traditions. Some of them are called fairy. Some are called demons and some are called devils depending on their roles in the lives of human beings. In Islam, the unbelievers among Jinn are called Shaytan (Satan) the plural of which is Shayatin and their paramount king is called Iblis. We first heard of Iblis in some verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by Allah in the Qur’an.
Shortly after the creation of Adam, Allah asked the Angels, with Iblis in their midst, to prostrate to him (Adam). They did but Iblis refused. And, when asked why he refused to obey the command of Allah, he said he (Iblis), created from the flame of fire was superior to whatever was created from the soil. That was the beginning of hostility between man and Jinn as declared by Iblis on the premise of envy. Noting this hostility, Allah warned Adam and Hawau (Eve) to steer clear of the antics of Iblis and his disciples in order not to be lured to perdition. But with cunning and intrigue, Iblis succeeded in demoting the first human couple. The rest is history.
Types of Jinn
Jinn are of various heights, sizes and colours just like humans. They also have different languages and cultures depending on the race or tribe to which they belong. But one unique feature with which they are commonly endowed and, which man lacks, is the ability to change into anything they want at will. Jinn are believed to have lived on earth for millions of years before the creation of man. It was from the experience of their lawlessness and bloody existence while they held sway on earth that the Angels got the idea which informed their initial objection to the creation of man. Without such experience the Angels would not have attempted to advise Allah “not to put on earth again those who would vandalize it and shed blood therein” as contained in Q. 2, Verse 31. Neither would they have known what is called blood.
Jinn are everywhere in the world today. They are in every home, community, country and continent. Jinn live in people’s homes as much as they live in people’s hearts and wombs. It is possible to marry jinn as a wife or as a husband without knowing. It may sound odd but the truth is that most people keep jinn in their homes in the name of children. There are Jinn in the schools, in the markets, in the industries, in the offices, as well as in the Mosques and Churches.
The Jinn in Human Environment
The constant human tampering with the ecosystem has compelled the Jinn to change their style of living. Hitherto, they lived in the forests, in the mountains, in rivers, in trees and in certain animals. But as towns and cities emerge from the ravages of the forests and mountains the Jinn take to human homes as abodes thereby sharing from man’s immediate environment in all aspects. Today, Jinn do not only live in human houses, farms and offices, they also live inside their hearts, brains and blood. If there is anything called colonisation in the real sense, it is the occupation of human space and time by the Jinn. That human marriages which were once sacred do not last any longer and societal harmony, once taken for granted, has become a luxury are a sign of Jinn’s demonic grip on earth. Most people in authority who we call Presidents, Kings, Queens, Governors, Ministers and law makers have significant traits of Jinn which have transformed into humans. Politicians particularly fit very accurately a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) which described a hypocrite as a person who lies while speaking and reneges on promise and betrays trust. Here in Africa, only a few Heads of States do not show the traits of Jinn, judging by their utterances and actions. And that is why decisions of those so-called leaders were based on ‘a do or die’ affair as in the case of Nigeria and Zimbabwe in recent times.
In Arabic language, a person is said to be demonised (majnun) when his/her conduct is devoid of human feeling. To be demonized is to act deliriously especially where human touch is expected to take the front burner. It is not a surprise, therefore, that some people in authority reflect some traits of megalomania in their bid to display power. Such people are, no doubt, from the yoke of Satan. However, Jinn, as special creatures, do not represent all that is bad. There are good ones among them. Some of them are even more pious than human beings. In Islam, the good Jinn are said to be the disciples of Ifrit.
Jinn in the Qur’an
In the Qur’an, Jinn are mentioned about 35 times in relation to their activities and good or bad nature. A whole chapter of the Qur’an (chapter 72) is dedicated to the Jinn especially the good ones among them. It is about this category of Jinn that Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) thus: “Say it is revealed to me that a group of Jinn listened to Allah’s revelation and said: “We have heard a wonderful revelation (The Qur’an) giving guidance to the right path. We believe in it and shall henceforth serve none besides our Lord. Exalted is His glory. He has taken no wife neither has He begotten any child. The ignorant ones amongst us have uttered wanton falsehood against Allah even though no man or Jinn is supposed to tell what is untrue of Him…” Q.72, Verses 1-7. Just as good people are scarce so are good Jinn. The latter associate only with good people and relate to them as comrades in faith. In the same vein, the evil Jinn relate to evil people in the spirit of give and take. No evil Jinn can be so friendly with any human being as not to demand 10 advantages in return for only one he has offered. Men who cultivate friendship with Jinn for the purpose of getting rich quick usually and invariably pay dearly for such. When you hear of mysterious death of a wife or that of a husband or even that of a child, watch out, a Jinn is at work somewhere around. Such Jinn are not known for serving man for free. They see us as permanent rivals who must be dealt with for displacing them on earth. And their active way of dealing with human beings is to offer carrot which they know that evil men will not reject. To them, carrot is not a free offer. It must be followed by stick. It is not by accident that children are born these days with two heads, four legs and at times without faces. The workings of Jinn are more effective in the dead nights or in the day when the sun is at its peak. Pregnant women who wander about at these odd times are likely to have encounters with the evil Jinn. And, in such a situation, the Jinn easily supplant the foetus in them leading to the bearing of strange monsters in the name of children.
Cohabiting with the Jinn
While good Jinn live or mill around Mosques and cemeteries with the intention of cleansing those environments, the evil Jinn live in the toilets, refuse bins and the like. That is why Muslims are not supposed to talk inside the toilet except for emergency. And they should not stay a second longer than necessary therein. Most people do not know the danger inherent in leaving the toilet doors of their homes ajar especially when such toilets are un-kept. It is an ignorant way of providing abode for evil Jinn who fuel matrimonial crises from time to time and use reptiles and insects like spiders and wall echoes to harass the inhabitants. The situation of the world today is such that human beings are the ones living in the midst of Jinn and not vice versa.
Using wealth, women and wine as fetters, Satan seems to have conquered the world from the orient to the occident by gild-washing evils and trivialising good even as his agents are active in furthering his course on all fronts. Today, there are men everywhere but no husbands are available. Women are as numerous as the sands of the desert but only a few of them can be called wives in the Islamic or African cultural sense. Today, parents are scorned by their children. Students treat their teachers with disdain. Teachers take undue advantage of their students before letting them cross the huddles of examinations. Doctors and nurses who were once seen as good Samaritans are now the merchants of death and sellers of foetus and human parts. People who are designated judges are the custodians and incubators of injustice. Religious sanctuaries have been turned into satanic shrines where men and women are duped or satanically hypnotised daily. Those we once venerated as clergy have audaciously become Lucifer reincarnate. Fathers impregnate their daughters. Mothers seduce their sons into abominable sex and gays are consecrated as Bishops.
Allies of Jinn
All the abominations against which we were warned in the Qur’an and the Bible have now been turned into ‘profitable’ trades and professions. And the yardstick for measuring which crime should be punished and which should not is the social status of the criminal. If, for instance, you are not a legislator, a minister, a Governor or a chief executive of a bank or a politician of note, do not pilfer. If you do and are caught, you will liable to the full wrath of the law. And on the other hand, you can only be said to have embezzled and not stolen if you are one of those wielding power in the country. In other words, embezzlement is for the upper class while theft is for the pedestrian masses. And the one deserves official forgiveness while the other must forced to pass through the whole length of law process. The law of the land has no meaning to the satanic forces governing the country. Once you belong to the right cult you are above the law. As a result of this, Nigeria, a country of natural boom is now a nation of satanic doom.
The Big Question
Who will rescue this land from the scourge of demons? Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had proffered solution to all these evil forces when he asked the Muslims to listen to the words of Allah by reading the Qur’an and speak with Him (Allah) by prostrating in prayer. Those are two things that the evil Jinn do not want to see or hear of. They flee from where the Qur’an is constantly recited and from where human beings often prostrate to Allah. As Muslims, which of these can you not do to save the future from the bondage of the present? | http://thenationonlineng.net/this-mysterious-world/ | fineweb | 15,356 |
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Cooking - Tips and Substitutions
Egg Substitute - (for use in baking) Combine 1 tsp of unflavored gelatin with 3 Tbl of cold water and then another 2 Tbl plus 1 tsp of boiling water. This will take the place of one egg in recipes for cookies, cakes, etc.
Meat Substitutes and Extenders - You can use cooked wheat, cracked or whole, in spaghetti sauces, pizza, Sloppy Joes, soups, etc. You can also add it to your ground beef for meat loaf, taco filling or hamburger patties when you don't have quite enough. Whole grain wheat berries are about 15% protein, on the average. Wheat germ can also be added to recipes, and contains about 23% protein. Millet is another grain that is high in protein, like wheat, and can be used as a substitute or extender with meat recipes.We like cooked millet with milk and honey for a hot breakfast cereal.
Boiled Eggs - To keep the shells from cracking while boiling, add a dash of salt to the water before you start.
Tupperware Stains - Spray your Tupperware or other plastic containers with cooking oil before you put tomato sauces in them and they won't stain.
Over-Salted Soup - If you give your pot of soup the taste-test and find it's way over-salted, peel a potato and drop it in the soup raw. It will absorb salt into itself. Leave it in until you're left with just the right amount of flavor.
Stained Fingers - Speaking of potatoes - I'm told that rubbing a slice of raw potato on your fingers will usually take stains off them.
Buttermilk - Buttermilk isn't something I use very often, so every now and then when I get a hankerin' to make buttermilk pancakes or something, I don't usually have any. Well, I discovered you can make your own. 1 Tbl of vinegar or lemon juice added to enough milk to make 1 cup, let it stand for 5 minutes, and whalaa! You have buttermilk.
Powdered Sugar/Confectioners Sugar - Put 1 cup of sugar in the blender and blend it up. Commercial products usually have corn starch added. If you want to more closely imitate that taste and consistency, add 1 Tbl of corn starch to the sugar when blending.
"Dusting" the Cake Pan - I never liked that look of gooey white flour on the sides of my cake or brownies. That's easily remedied by dusting the cake pan with a little bit of the dry cake mix instead. Or, if you're making a chocolate cake or brownies, you can dust the pan with some cocoa powder.
Measuring Sticky Stuff - Run your measuring spoons or cups under hot water before measuring molasses, honey or syrups, and the sticky stuff will all come off clean. Or, coat them with oil first.
Separating Eggs - If you have trouble separating eggs, use a small funnel. Crack the egg into it - the white will run through and the yolk will stay in the funnel.
Maple Syrup - I don't buy imitation maple syrup because it's basically High Fructose Corn Syrup with flavoring. HFCS is REALLY not good for you. Real maple syrup is extremely expensive. When I can't spare the money to buy it, I buy Mapleine at the grocery store. It's a natural maple extract mixed with some of the usual not-so-natural things. The little 2 oz. bottle will make 24 pints of syrup and costs about $4. You make the syrup with boiling water, sugar, and the Mapleine. I wouldn't call it a healthy "food" but this is one of those times when I'm happy to use good ole' regular sugar, because it's much preferable to the alternative. It has a real good maple flavor, is very inexpensive to buy, and is a great storage item.(Hint - make small batches that will get used right away. It tends to "sugar" on the bottom of the jar as it sits in the fridge.)
Some of these tips I've used, and some I haven't yet. They're all taken from various sources of information I keep on hand for food storage, cooking and other things. One of my favorite sources is a book my mother gave me a couple years ago, called Jumbo Jack's Helpful Hints Almanac. It's only $4.99 on Amazon, and worth every penny! I hope some of these ideas can make your life a little easier. | http://thereliantself.blogspot.com/2010/05/cooking-tips-and-substitutions.html | fineweb | 4,008 |
I am riding this summer out in a blaze of unicorns and love! I see that the days are getting shorter. When I let the dogs out to pee at 5AM, it's no longer light but dark. I've "noticed" that it's starting to darken at night around 8:30 rather than 9:30PM. It does make me feel a bit sad and ill. Yet I refuse to realize it's really happening. Our summer only began here in mid June, so I will continue to ball it for all it's worth!
What I've been up to:
Hit Stillwater the other day with my very best friend. It was LOVELY. We painted that town and Hudson, Wisconsin (across the river) RED! We visited locally owned bookstores where I found THE cutest book I may have ever seen. The Day The Crayons Quit.
We had lunch at a great restaurant on the water in Hudson, Wisconsin. I think it was called Pier 500? Delicious food and a great key lime dessert in a martini glass. I have to upload the pics to my computer here.
She maintains that most people looked on with envy rather than judgement. I'd be jealous, too.
Found the Key Lime!
And I found this while thrifting one day. I should have bought it! Someone needs to tell my older sister this. She wears starvation and deprivation like a badge of honor. I always say: there will be no congrats or a party at the end of my life for withholding foods or being the skinniest lady anyone knew!
I'm off to eat something good and probably watch some sort of movie or TV.
Have a beautiful weekend! | http://thriftingwithcake.blogspot.com/2013/08/summer-love-continues.html | fineweb | 1,442 |
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Where is your Heart? “For wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
Jesus made simple statements that held the keys to the universe. These next nine words are the most important.
“For wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
The most honest of followers admit to God that they don’t have a heart for what He does. “God, I’m exhausted, distracted, and I can barely wedge in a few moments for myself, let alone give my time to others I barely know.” Is this you? If so and you know your heart simply isn’t in it, that is, into what you know you should be into on behalf of Jesus, how do you find a new heart?
Well, it’s going to be wherever you find the rest of your stuff. God has designed us so that we love what we see in front of us and although that has a beautiful upside, it also means that we are susceptible to develop a heart for the low end of life. If you get on a plane and spend a week in an impoverished township, you’ll find that you leave with a heart for those people. If you spend time with people of other ethnicities, income levels, and story, you’ll begin to love their story. It’s just built in. But if you keep looking only at what you’re life is about now, your heart will remain with all your stuff.
The key to sustaining a sacrificial life to the least of these or at least the lost is simply to see them all the time. At first you’ll have to wedge in people and acts of service but in very short order, you’ll find it hard to wedge in the old stuff, the selfish stuff. You’ll find a new heart, the heart of Jesus begins to grow as your treasures get exchanged for His. Start right now, make an appointment with new treasure. | http://veritas.community/veritas-community/2014/05/16/day-19-of-21-days-of-flesh | fineweb | 1,711 |
Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military general. His book, The Art of War, is still used today and plays a significant part in Awakening The Beast. Below are excerpts from Wikipedia on the subject.
Interesting story about Sun Tzu
… Before hiring Sun Tzu, the King … tested Sun Tzu’s skills by commanding him to train a harem of 180 concubines into soldiers. Sun Tzu divided them into two companies, appointing the two concubines most favored by the king as the company commanders. When Sun Tzu first ordered the concubines to face right, they giggled …Sun Tzu … reiterated the command, and again the concubines giggled. Sun Tzu then ordered the execution of the king’s two favored concubines.…After both concubines were killed, new officers were chosen to replace them. Afterwards, both companies… performed their maneuvers flawlessly.
Sun Tzu’s Art of War has influenced many notable figures. …
In the 20th century, the Chinese Communist leader [Mao Tse Tung] partially credited his 1949 victory over Chiang Kai-shek… to the Art of War. The work strongly influenced Mao’s writings about guerrilla warfare, which further influenced communist insurgencies around the world.
The Art of War was introduced into Japan c. AD 760 and the book quickly became popular among Japanese generals. … mastery of its teachings was honored among the samurai …
Ho Chi Minh translated the[Art of War] for his Vietnamese officers to study. His general Vo Nguyen Giap, the strategist behind victories over French and American forces …was likewise an avid student and practitioner of Sun Tzu’s ideas.
America’s Asian conflicts against Japan, North Korea, and North Vietnam brought Sun Tzu to the attention of American military leaders. The [United States Army] has directed all units to maintain libraries …[that include]The Art of War… During the Gulf War in the 1990s, both Generals Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. and Colin Powell employed principles from Sun Tzu related to deception, speed, and striking one’s enemy’s weak points. | http://wesphelan.com/sun-tzu/?replytocom=1338 | fineweb | 2,005 |
A state elections panel Friday gave its O-K to a couple of petition drives that want to put questions on the 2014 general election ballot.
One of the petition drives wants to outlaw a type of drilling for natural gas called “fracking.”
LuAnne Kozma is with the Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan. She says state environmental regulations that allow fracking don’t protect the public.
“It is not safe and it cannot be regulated to a safe point," she says. "Regulations are just a way of allowing it. The permit process is just a permit to pollute.”
Another petition drive would amend the state constitution so the Legislature and the governor could no longer block referendums on new laws by putting appropriations into them. Budget acts are the only laws that can’t be overturned by a voter challenge.
There’s already a petition drive underway to reverse the new state law that allows wolf-hunting seasons in the Upper Peninsula. | http://wkar.org/post/two-more-petition-drives-could-put-questions-2014-ballot | fineweb | 932 |
Welding Success Story
“October of 2007 to July of 2008, I was in the GRAD program….and I'm living proof the program does work. I got out of prison in 2010 and found work…in the welding field—and I’m thankful for the welding program I was allowed to take while locked up. I graduated and completed cognitive intervention, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and anger management courses.” I thank you very much.
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Nate Williamson showing offenders the path to self-improvement - "Life is serious. Freedom is serious. Employment after incarceration is serious. Education is the thread that will enable offenders to tie all of this together," said former Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) offender Nate Williamson.
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Asbestos uncovered in Darwin Botanic Gardens
The Northern Territory Government is developing a management plan to deal with the removal of asbestos uncovered in Darwin's
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Registered Nurse - RN - Surgical Unit
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POST DATE 8/17/2016
END DATE 10/18/2016
JOB DESCRIPTIONOur surgical unit at Good Samaritan is a 30 bed unit that sees all surgical cases with a high instance of ortho/trauma. You can expect a nurse to patient ratio of 5:1 on days and nights with C.N.A coverage as well. Additionally, all of our med/surg units have a Resource RN. This is a fast paced unit with a high daily turnover of admissions and discharges. If you have med/surg experience and are ready for your next challenge with a passionate and dedicated team, apply now!
Good Samaritan Medical Center is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit health care organization.
Interested in making a difference? Then check us out. Our rich heritage and mission, and our focus on health care delivery that values person-centered care, excellence and accountability are a winning combination as we bring health and hope to our patients.
Lafayette, CO (20 miles northwest of downtown Denver) (estab. 2004)
1,480 associates, 1,040 medical staff and 239 allied health practitioners
234 beds (192 are staffed)
Services & Expertise
Bone & Joint Institute
Cardiac & Vascular Services
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Emergency & Trauma Services
Senior ER Services
Women's and Family Services
Kudos: Good Samaritan Medical Center offers excellence across the continuum of care for patients.
The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians orders, Joint Commission, OSHA, nursing and department guidelines. The RN fulfills these duties to contribute to the continuity and quality of care which fosters the best interest and well-being of all patients and their families.
* Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each patients medical status upon admission and throughout the patients course of treatment.
* Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient.
* Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines described.
* Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
* Oversee care delivered by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
* Attend and participate in clinical team conferences regarding patient progress, problems and needs.
* Act in compliance with hospital, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
* Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
* Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
* Perform other duties, as assigned.
The information above is for summary purposes, and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential functions.
* Associate's degree in nursing, required
* Bachelor's degree in nursing, required within 5 years of employment
* Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of practice, required
* Possess a current Basic Life Support Certification, required
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required
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Fashionable Capes are GreatBy Angela Marshall, 15th Dec 2014
I enjoy attending Christmas Fairs and meeting unusual small individual companies. This year I attended the Mary Howard Fair at Sandown Racecourse and met a small company called Eve Victoria who sells great candles, diffusers and soaps and they happen to come from my home area in South Wales. It is ideal presents for me to give friends and family a little taste of something from my home.
However, my key and wonderful purchase was my Christmas present, from my husband, a beautiful alpaca cape from Lacorine. I love capes as they are so easy to wear for so many occasions. In cold weather they are ideal for shopping when going from the cold outside to inside shops, going to a football or rugby match and you need to keep warm, wonderful to look smart over a long dress and attending a wedding. They are so versatile. My sister in law looked fantastic in the Alpaca fur hat and ideal for her when she goes walking the dogs as well as shopping and everyday wear.
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Trump campaign denies Melania plagiarism allegations
The Trump campaign has denied allegations that Melania Trump plagiarised her speech at the Republican National Convention.
Staff said there was no evidence Mrs Trump had lifted passages from a 2008 speech by First Lady Michelle Obama.
The plagiarism accusation loomed large on Tuesday as the convention entered its second day.
Mr Trump is expected to be formally nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate.
A last-ditch effort by anti-Trump delegates to hold a vote that would have allowed them to back a candidate of their choices failed on Monday.
Mrs Trump and campaign staffers have given mixed messages on who wrote the speech.
She told NBC's Matt Lauer that she wrote it with some help from others, but the Trump campaign said in a statement shortly following the speech on Monday that "Melania's team of writers took notes on her life's aspirations, and in some instances included fragments that reflected her own thinking".
The speech controversy has been "totally blown out of proportion," said Trump adviser Paul Manafort.
"They're not even sentences. They're literally phrases. I was impressed that somebody did their homework to think that could be possibly done."
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus said he "probably" would have fired speechwriters if the same thing had happened to him, but he also called the controversy a "distraction".
Mr Trump's son Donald Jr said of Mrs Trump's speech that there were probably people who "should have cleaned it up better".
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3. Who isn't going? Some senior figures who don't like Donald Trump have stayed away, including two ex-presidents named Bush, former nominee Mitt Romney and Ohio Governor John Kasich.
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SIR – I disagree with the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, that publishing surgeons’ mortality rates will improve patient care (report, June 28).
Individual data will deter surgeons from operating on high-risk patients, leaving them for their colleagues to take on instead. American surgeons have moved from individual to unit data for this reason. Unit data encourages surgeons to work together, dealing with difficult cases as a multidisciplinary team, rather than adopting a pass-the-parcel approach to those patients in most need.
Consultant colorectal surgeon
Chichester, West Sussex
SIR – Very few of the deaths recorded in the mortality data will have occurred on the operating table. In my 40 years’ experience as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon I only witnessed four or five such deaths, and they were all critically ill patients who died while attempts were being made to save them.
Surgical deaths occur nearly always as a result of post-operative complications and only a very few of these are due to poor surgical technique.
SIR – As the marvellous surgeon said after taking on a hugely risky operation for my relative – which none of his consultant colleagues was prepared to shoulder: “The real success lies in the work of these wonderful nurses here. I’ve done my bit.”
Good rates in operation outcomes depend upon superb surgical skill, followed by superb nursing and diagnostic skill. It is the latter that so often falls short.
Newton Abbot, Dorset
SIR – I was surprised to see that Simon Payne was named as a surgeon with a high mortality rate. In early 2011, he performed a long and complicated operation on my husband, who made a full recovery. The resident surgeon who took over told me that Mr Payne had “done a first class job”. I was originally given little hope that my husband would survive so I am eternally grateful to Mr Payne for saving his life.
Madehurst, West Sussex
SIR – I hope that all doctors and surgeons working in the NHS are good and competent professionals. I do not wish to see league tables advising who the good and bad ones are. I hope that if and when errors are discovered, a proper inquiry is held and retraining is given.
Englefield Green, Surrey
SIR – Is it possible to publish league tables that present details on NHS trust chief executives and the number of needless deaths that have occurred on their watch?
Dr Nicholas Matcham
The effects of IVF
SIR – Parents at high risk of having children with severe disabilities such as muscular dystrophy will be excited by a controversial new IVF treatment given the green light by ministers (“First three-parent baby could be born on the NHS in next two years”, report, June 28). But rigorous follow-up of births using the new technique should be carried out for many years before it is made widely available.
The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology assesses and remedies aspects of neuromotor immaturity in children with learning difficulties and behavioural problems. We have noticed an increase in the percentage of children seen who were conceived as a result of IVF techniques.
Twenty years ago it was 1 per cent; two years ago it had risen to 10 per cent. Although the numbers are small, such an increase suggests that long-term effects of IVF may not regularly appear in statistics on the safety of existing IVF techniques.
The long-term outcomes for three-parent babies are unknown, and the legacy will not be known for at least a generation. Do parents realise this?
Sally Goddard Blythe
The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology
SIR – It is not the case that Julia Gillard, the former Australian prime minister, was replaced due to sexism (Comment, June 29). When she took the job, she initially enjoyed very high ratings. Polling showed that the electorate welcomed a woman as prime minister.
Three years later she and her government were polling at all-time lows. If Australians were not sexist then, why should we think it was her gender that has undone her now? Australia and New Zealand were the first countries to give women the vote. Australia has had several female state premiers. Its Governor-General is a highly regarded woman, while the Governor of its largest state, New South Wales, is also a woman. Julia Gillard was replaced because she proved a huge disappointment, and most female members of her government voted to replace her.
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Camera credits due
SIR – It’s a pity that in this 60th anniversary of the televising of the Coronation, an event that had such an impact nationally for the television industry, we now dismiss and devalue the amazing work of the studio- and
The live final of The Voice on June 22 on BBC1 – in peak time and watched by millions – did not include any credits for the talented camera crew. And this at the end of a gruelling two-hour show in which I wasn’t aware of one badly framed or out-of-focus shot.
Chairman, Guild of Television Cameramen
SIR – Having been sent by my wife to purchase whole cloves for an Indian curry, I asked at various Kensington shops.
Asking for cloves in the first shop, I was told they closed at 6.30. Asking for cloves in a small corner shop, I was taken to the household goods section and presented with a pack of Marigold gloves.
The third, an international food chain, suggested that they sold food and not clothes. I gave up.
SIR – Your report (June 26) quoted Sir Tony Baldry MP as saying that bats are damaging “irreplaceable parts of our natural heritage”. Parish churches are treasured places of worship and heritage buildings. But bats are also irreplaceable parts of our natural heritage. Their population suffered a huge decline in the last century, and so all bats and their roosts are protected by law.
Since many churches house bat roosts, they play a key role in conservation. The majority of churches live happily with their bats, but we have great sympathy for churches experiencing problems. In some situations, interventions are needed to restrict the activity of bats or even, in rare situations, to exclude them. There are provisions for this as a last resort within the law, but in many cases other solutions can be found.
Chief Executive, Bat Conservation Trust
Anyone for tennis?
SIR – Natalie Straughen’s ire at the alleged number of empty seats on No 3 Court (Letters, June 28) is misplaced. We would respectfully point out that there are no corporate seats on that court; all the seats sold are for the general public, either in advance or unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All England Lawn Tennis Club
SIR – If you feel cold, blame the wrong clothes, not the weather. Perhaps tennis players who slip over should look to their footwear rather than blaming the state of the Wimbledon grass. Notably, neither Federer nor Nadal took refuge in such excuses following their early exits from the tournament.
Whistle for it
SIR – As I approach being an octogenarian, I find that I can no longer whistle as well as I did when much younger.
This made me wonder why people who whistle are now an endangered species.
The days of errand boys seem to be past, our postman does his round with his obligatory earpiece in place, and builders no longer dare to whistle at passing beauties. How do I get my whistle back?
Finally facing Waterloo (and Agincourt) in 2015
SIR – While I am delighted to read of the Government’s contribution to the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (Comment, June 28), I am disappointed that the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt appears to be getting overlooked.
In its way the triumph of Henry V’s dysentery-riddled, heavily outnumbered force over the cream of the French nobility was even greater than the Duke of Wellington’s, if possibly not as significant in terms of European history. Can any readers enlighten me as to whether celebrations are planned?
SIR – In April, on the way to Rouen, I visited the battlefield of Agincourt. It has been preserved and a comprehensive visitor centre has been built, containing a beautifully constructed model of the battle and numerous weapons, armour and other artefacts, both original and replica. This was another battle that the French lost really badly, and it is an example of their refreshingly even-handed attitude to history. I cannot think of any battle that we lost being commemorated in such a way.
SIR – On a recent visit to Belgium, our Flemish hosts took my wife and I to visit the battlefield and visitor centre at Waterloo. Having thoroughly enjoyed the visit and feeling very proud of our British heritage, we visited the souvenir shop and found hardly any items depicting the Duke of Wellington. When I asked the shop assistant why that was, she said it was simply supply and demand. With far more visitors from France than Britain, the French and overseas visitors all preferred souvenirs depicting Napoleon. | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/letters/10151387/Publishing-individual-mortality-data-will-put-surgeons-off-risky-operations.html | fineweb | 8,919 |
May 13, 2005
Launch of the Mobile Web Initiative
Today, the World WIde Web Consortium announced the launch of The Mobile Web Initiative an endeavor to make Web access from a mobile device as simple, easy,and convenient as Web access from a desktop device. esato reports.
"Mobile access to the Web has been a second class experience for far too long," explained Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director. "MWI recognizes the mobile device as a first class participant, and will produce materials to help developers make the mobile Web experience worthwhile."
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NASHVILLE -- Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey on Tuesday accused GOP gubernatorial rival Zach Wamp, a Chattanooga congressman, of having "never seen an earmark he didn't like."
"My good friend Zach Wamp has never voted for a spending cut. He's never seen an earmark he didn't like," Lt. Gov. Ramsey, R-Blountville and the Senate speaker, told GOP activists at Nashville's First Tuesday luncheon. "We can't do that here in the state of Tennessee. We have to live within our means."
Efforts to contact Wamp campaign officials were unsuccessful. Rep. Wamp serves on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and has secured a number of specially designated congressional appropriations, known as earmarks, for the 3rd District he represents and other areas.
Lt. Gov. Ramsey's remark came after a speech and in response to an audience member's question. The questioner, Jesse Hughes, a former legislative staffer, said U.S. Rep. Wamp is "fond of pointing out you voted for the largest tax hike in Tennessee history, but during his six self-limited terms and two overtime terms (in Congress), I notice the national debt went from $4.8 trillion to ... $12.3 billion."
Sen. Ramsey acknowledged voting for the 1-cent sales-tax increase in July 2002. But he pointed out it came as Republican Gov. Don Sundquist and other income tax advocates were pressing legislators to approve the controversial plan.
"The goal was to keep us there for however long it took until we finally gave in," Lt. Gov. Ramsey recalled. "But in the end we pulled a coalition together, Democrat and Republican, passed the sales tax increase, drove a stake as I said in the heart of an income tax forever and went home."
Lt. Gov. Ramsey also noted that he is backing Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen's plan to cut state spending in the 2010-11 budget because of continued revenue shortages.
Meanwhile, the lieutenant governor came under fire from state Democrats for other remarks he made to the GOP activists.
In response to a question from Maclin Davis, longtime legal counsel for the Tennessee Republican Party, about President Obama's status as a U.S. citizen, the lieutenant governor said, "I don't know whether President Obama is a citizen of the United States or not. I don't know what the whole deal is there."
"But," Mr. Ramsey said, "I'm going to tell you something. When you walk out on the street down here, people don't really care about this issue."
He told Mr. Davis that voters care more about things such as jobs and education.
Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester later said in a statement that Sen. Ramsey "would rather pander to a far-right wing group of conspiracy theorists than govern in a pragmatic approach that most Tennesseans expect from their political leaders." | http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/news/story/2010/feb/03/ramsey-criticizes-wamp-on-spending/4169/ | fineweb | 2,751 |
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by Footy Newsroom
Hawthorn Have The Worst Drafting Position In History
This will be a bleak draft...
Hawthorn are set for the bleakest draft in VFL/AFL history.
An aggressive and jaw-dropping period of trading saw the Hawks give up a significant number of draft picks in order to secure the services of Jaegar O'Meara and Tom Mitchell.
At different stages throughout the trade period, Hawthorn had their hands on draft picks 10, 14, 23, 36, 48, 52, 57, 66, 68, 70 and 72 - but all ended up at different clubs.
The Hawks are set to enter to 2016 AFL Draft with their lowest draft pick of 88 - received in the deal for Sam Mitchell.
And history shows this is an unprecedented position:
Hawthorn will also enter the draft with picks 90 and 108.
Things don't look much brighter in 2017, either, with their first-round future selection going to St Kilda as well as their second-round ending up at the Gold Coast.
They received Carlton's second-round pick for next year. | http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/afl/news/2016/10/hawthorn-have-the-worst-drafting-position-in-history/ | fineweb | 989 |
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Correct with the Scorpio alarm - Ecliptech's aFlasher unit just replaces the factory supplied loopback connector, and enables the alarm flasher whenever the ignition is turned off. I was merely stating it would be nice to repurpose the aFlasher to enable the flasher based on the actual alarm status.
Mine is a 2012 model, so will have the issue with the connector. But I suppose it is always possible remove both sides of the factory connector and replace with one that is more readily available, thus keeping the ability to remove the keyless start.
Having said that, I tried to follow the wires to find where the connector is, and for the life of me couldn't figure it out. I followed it to behind the small triangular shaped vent that fits in the frame triangle between the fuel tank and the radiator cowl, but couldn't figure out how to take out the vent plastic without risking breaking something. | http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/164192-keyless-ignition-part-deux-7.html | fineweb | 979 |
I'm consigning this one to "wait and see" for now, but I'd be surprised if this remarkable HTC roadmap leak isn't largely on the money...
Posted on the forums in PPCGeeks late yesterday was supposedly every HTC smartphone the company plans to release in 2009. No less than 25 potential models were posted by user 'Arlen' from their apparent Suzho, China location and amongst the glut were some noticeable highlights.
While each is to their own, I'd shine a light on the HTC 'Hero' (its second Android offering), three variants of the 'Topaz' which is an updated Touch Diamond, the 'Jasper C' which appears to be an new Touch Pro and the 'Rhodium' and 'Tungsten' which look like physical keyboard equipped variants of the Touch HD. Meanwhile, the famously huge Athena gets a refresh in the shape of the 'Thoth'.
Should this line-up be correct (even if I suspect HTC will produce even more models than this) then there is one minor disappointment: the lack of Android models. It had been rumoured HTC would produce a near even split of Windows Mobile and Android based smartphones in 2009 but from this posting that's clearly a wildly optimistic pipedream.
Expect specifications and release timeframes to now start leaking out thick and fast on this quarter century (!) of devices. | http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/Entire-HTC-2009-Roadmap-Leaked | fineweb | 1,279 |
The reason a drug supply is called a “stash” is because it’s supposed to be stashed, but a New Jersey man showed up to court on Wednesday with over 40 bags of heroin on him and was subsequently arrested.
Te'Mon Molley, 18, was scheduled for an appearance at the Township of Hamilton Municipal Court in Mays Landing.
When Molley and two other people he was with arrived, court officers noticed that they smelled strongly of marijuana. When authorities conducted an investigation, they discovered that Molley had 43 bags of heroin and over $400 in cash on his person.
The investigation had nothing to do with the original reason Molley was scheduled to appear.
Molley was charged with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute and was being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility on $15,000 cash bail as of Thursday. The two people who were with him were not charged and were released.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
Remote Sensing The Third Pole: Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Plateau (TP) in central Asia has an average elevation of more than 4000 m asl and an area of approximately 2,500,000 km2, and is now called ＾the Third Pole￣ of the Earth and the ＾Asian water tower￣ with the largest ice mass outside the north and south polar regions. The 36,800 glaciers on the TP cover an area of 49,873 km2 (~ 2% of the total area) and are distributed over the major mountain ranges (Fig. 1). These glaciers provide fresh water resources for over 1 billion people through feeding the river systems. As a whole, the TP has undergone warming in the past three decades, especially in winter; the temperature rise of 0.3 ＜C per decade is twice the global warming rate. The environmental influence of global warming on the TP is evident, including accelerating glaciers melt throughout almost the entire TP, permafrost degradation, and increasing temperature extremes. There are more than 1500 lakes in the TP and most of them are glacier lakes, meaning snow/glacier-melt water is the major source of water for those lakes. It is impractical to monitor all glaciers, snow cover, and lake changes over the entire TP using field based point measurements, satellite remote sensing provides a powerful way to monitor and study their changes.
Fig. 1. (upper) Location of Tibetan Plateau with regional outline (black polygon), major mountain ranges (yellow lines), and the largest rivers (blue lines). Elevation data are from NASA's SRTM DEM. Blue polygons represent 261 major (large) lakes delineated from mosackied MODIS snow cover images (kindly provided by Tiangang Liang at Lanzhou University, China). (bottom) 84% of lakes with lake level increase (0.23m/year). (Source: Zhang et al., 2011)
The objective of the LRSG group for the TP study, in collaboration with Lanzhou University, Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, China University of Geosciences, and East China Institute of Technology, is:
Sustainable water resources in Tibetan Plateau, through studying change of glacier lakes, glaciers, and snow cover, using remote sensing, field-based measurements, and modeling
SPIE Newsroom highlights our recent works (December 8, 2011):
Rising lake levels indicate accelerated glacier melting
Project Title Funding Source Dynamic monitoring and evaluation between grassland ecological environment and snow/ice and lakes on Tibetan Plateau National Science Foundation of China/Chinese Oversea Collaborative Fund Remote sensing monitoring and early warning system on snow-caused disasters for the pastoral agriculture area in Tibetan Plateau, China Chinese Department of Education and Lanzhou University Lake level and snow cover study of Tibetan Plateau State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment at East China Institute of Technology. China Scholarship Council
(*first author student, **first author postdoc/visiting professor)
*Wang, W., X. Huang, J. Deng, H. Xie, and T. Liang, 2015. Spatio-Temporal Change of Snow Cover and Its Response to Climate over the Tibetan Plateau Based on an Improved Daily Cloud-Free Snow Cover Product. Remote Sensing, 2015, 7(1):169-194 (link)
Zhang G., H. Xie, T. Yao, H. Li, and S. Duan, 2014. Quantitative water resources assessment of Qinghai Lake basin using snowmelt runoff model (SRM). J. of Hydrology. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2014.08.022 (link).
Zhang G., T. Yao, H. Xie, J. Qin, Q. Ye, Y. Dai, and R. Guo, 2014. Estimating surface temperature changes of lakes in the Tibetan Plateau using MODIS LST data. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmos., 119, doi:10.1003/2014/JD021615 (link).
Chu, D., H. Xie, P. Wang, J. La, J. Guo, Y. Qiu, and Z. Zheng, 2014. Snow cover variation over the Tibetan Plateau from MODIS and comparison with ground observations. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 8(1), 084690, doi:10.1117/1.JRS.8.084690 (link)
*Chen, S., T. Liang, H. Xie, Q. Feng, X. Huang, and H. Yu, 2014. Interrelation among climate factors, snow cover, grassland, vegetation, and lake in the Nam Co basin of the Tibetan Plateau. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 8(1), 084694, doi:10.1117/1.JRS.8.084694 (link)
Zhang, G., T. Yao, H. Xie, K. Zhang, and F. Zhu, 2014. The state and abundance of lakes across the Tibetan Plateau. Chinese Science Bulletin. DOI 10.1007/s11434-014-0258-x (link)
*Feng, Q., T. Liang, X. Huang, H. Lin, H. Xie, and J. Ren, 2013. Characteristics of global potential natural vegetation distribution from 1911 to 2000 based on comprehensive sequential classification system approach. Grassland Science, Vol 58: 87-99, doi: 10.1111/grs.12016 (link).
Zhang, G., T. Yao, H. Xie, S. Kang, and Y. Lei, 2013. Increased mass over the Tibetan Plateau: from lakes or glaciers?. Geophysical Research Letters. doi: 10.1002/grl.50462 (link).
Wang, W., T. Liang, X. Huang, Q. Feng, H. Xie, X. Liu, M. Chen, and X. Wang, 2013. Early warning of snow-caused disasters in pastoral areas on Tibetan Plateau. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. Vol 13(6): 1411-1425
Huang, X., H. Xie, G. Zhang, and T. Liang, 2013. A novel solution for outlier removal of ICESat altimetry data: a case study in the Yili watershed, China. Frontiers of Earth Science, doi:10.1007/s11707-013-0362-2 (link).
Zhang, G., H. Xie, T. Yao, and S. Kang, 2013. Water balance estimates of ten greatest lakes in China using ICESat and Landsat data. Chinese Science Bulletin, doi:10.1007/s11434-013-5818-y (link)
*Zhang, G., H. Xie, T. Yao, T. Liang, and S. Kang. Snow cover dynamics of four lake basins over Tibetan Plateau using time series MODIS data (2001-2010). Water Resources Research. 48, W10529, doi:10.1029/2012WR011971 (link). This paper was among The Most Accessed/Viewed Articles in all WRR papers in 2012.
*Zhang, G., H. Xie, S. Duan, M. Tian, and D. Yi, 2011. Water level variation of Lake Qinghai from satellite and in-situ measurements under climate change. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing. doi:10.1117/1.3601363. (link)
*Zhang, G., H. Xie, S. Kang, D. Yi, and S.F. Ackley, 2011. Monitoring lake level changes on the Tibetan Plateau using ICESat altimetry data (2003-2009). Remote Sensing of Environment. Vol.115(7): 1733-1742. doi:10.1016/j.rse.2011.03.005 (link)
*Huang, X.D., H. Xie, T.G. Liang, D. Yi, 2011. Estimating vertical error of SRTM and map-based DEMs using ICESat altimetry data in eastern Tibetan Plateau. International J. of Remote Sensing, DOI: 10.1080/01431161.2010.495092 (link).
(Presentations or proceedings)
*Bi, Y. and H. Xie, 2014. Interrelations between snow cover and climate and topographic factors in upper Heihe River basin, Northwestern China. AGU fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 15-19.
Zhang, G., T. Yao, and H. Xie, 2014. Lake¨s state and aboundance across the Tibetan Plateau. AGU fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 15-19.
Xie, H., G. Zhang, and T. Yao, 2014. Lake status and abundance over Tibetan Plateau, 1970-2010. 2014 Dragon 3 mid-term results international symposium, Chengdu, China, May 26-29.
*Bi, Y. and H. Xie, 2013. Spatiotemporal changes of snow cover and its correlation with temperature and precipitation over the upstream area of Heihe River basin based on MODIS snow cover product from hydrological year 2001 to 2012. AGU fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 9-13.
Xie, H., G. Zhang, T. Yao, H. Li, S. Duan, 2013. Quantitative water resources assessment of Qinghai Lake basin using Snowmelt Runoff model (SRM). AGU fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 9-13.
Xie, H., G. Zhang, etc., 2013. Snow cover dynamics of four lake basins over Tibetan Plateau using time series MODIS data (2001-2010). The First Chinese Meeting on Snow Remote Sensing, Lanzhou, Aug 1-2.
Xie, H., G. Zhang, etc., 2013. Increased mass over Tibetan Plateau: from Glacier or Lakes?, CPGIS Geoinformatics conference, Kaifeng, China, Jun 20-22.
*Zhang, G., H., Xie, and G. Yang, 2011. Seasonal snow cover variations in the Nam Co basin of of Tibetan Plateau using MODIS data. 2011 19th International Conference on Geoinformatics. doi: 10.1109/GeoInformatics.2011.5980902.(link)
*Zhang, G., H., Xie, and M. Zhu, 2010. Water level changes of two Tibetan lakes Nam Co and Selin Co from ICESat altimetry data. 2010 second IITA International Conference on Geoscience and Remote sensing (IITA-GRS), doi:10.1109/IITA-GRS.2010.5602644 (link)
*Zhang, G., H. Xie, S. Kang, S.F. Ackley, 2010. Lake level changes on the Tibetan. AGU Fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 13-17.
Xie, H., Y. Gao, X. Huang, and T. Liang, 2009. MODIS and ICESat-based snow cover and glacier changes across three rivers headstream region of Tibetan Plateau International Workshop on Environmental Change, Glacial and Hydrological Processes, and Related Consequence in the Third Pole Region, August 15-20, 2009, Beijing-Lhasa, China
*Huang, X., H. Xie, T. Laing, and D. Yi, 2008. Accuracy estimation of SRTM and map-based DEMs using ICESat elevation data in Tibetan Plateau. AGU Fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 15-19.
Xie, H. and Y. Gao, 2008. Snow cover spatial and temporal variability across three rivers headstream region of Tibetan Plateau based on MODIS and AMSR-E data (2000-2008). AGU Fall meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 15-19.
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Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture have announced Sine Mora for Vita along with content exclusive for the handheld.
Exclusive to the new version is a guest character from Japanese cult studio G.rev, which created titles such as Border Down, Strania and Under Defeat.
A new hero, Wilhelmine Muller from Under Defeat will be a playable character and he comes with a new weapon and new chronomes.
“When you’ve got a great game on your hands, there’s nothing you want to do more than share it with everyone,” said Balázs Horváth, director of publishing at Digital Reality. “We had a fantastic launch with Microsoft exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and we’re really excited to continue that on the Vita.”
Sine Mora will release on Vita through PSN “soon.”
The game is currently available on XBLA. | http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/04/sine-mora-to-release-on-vita-with-exclusive-content-soon/ | fineweb | 800 |
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A piston ring compressor is a tool used to compress the piston rings onto a piston in order to fit the piston inside of the cylinder walls. Typically manufactured of a spring steel or a machined aluminum ring, the piston ring compressor is usually oiled well to allow the piston and rings to slide through it with ease. There are two basic styles of compressor: the adjustable type that can be made to fit many different-sized pistons, and the non-adjustable type that is made to fit one specific application and sized piston.
Piston rings are the component in a piston driven engine or motor that actually contact the walls of the cylinder. The piston rings are also responsible for creating the compression required of a piston engine to run. Made of spring-like steel material, the piston rings must be squeezed tight in order to fit inside the cylinder walls. By using a piston ring compressor, a mechanic is able to compress the oversize piston rings so that the piston will slip inside of the cylinder wall. As the piston exits the compressor, the piston rings expand out of the piston ring grooves and presses firmly against the cylinder walls of the engine.
As the piston rings are placed onto the piston, the gaps in the end of the piston rings are mismatched so as to not align perfectly with each other. This creates increased cylinder compression resulting in increased horsepower for the cylinder. The cylinder wall is lubricated, as are the piston and rings, to allow the unit to slide freely inside of the cylinder when installed. The piston ring compressor is placed around the piston and tightened, if applicable. The piston, connecting rod and piston rings are then placed into the cylinder until the compressor makes contact with the top of the cylinder block.
With the piston poised at the top of the cylinder and the ring compressor tool flush with the cylinder block, the piston is tapped into the cylinder with the wooden handle of a hammer or a similarly soft, yet sturdy, object. The piston should slide smoothly out of the compressor and into the cylinder. If a problem should occur, the piston is removed, checked and reinserted if it is in good condition. Occasionally, a ring will slip past the piston ring compressor and catch on the top edge of the cylinder. This can cause damage to the piston ring and in many cases forces the replacement of the ring to make sure the engine will operate without damage.
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The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees recommended a fiscal year 2010 budget request, approved collective bargaining agreements and set presidential compensation at its Oct. 17 meeting in Macomb.
A recommended FY2010 operating budget increase of $10.4 million was recommended by the Board. Western’s current FY2009 appropriated budget is $121.9 million. The proposed budget includes an additional $5.5 million to support salary increases; $1.5 million for deferred maintenance, such as classroom modernization, improving HVAC systems, enhancing plumbing and electrical distribution systems and renovating sidewalks and drives; $1 million for the University’s new bachelor’s degree in nursing; $750,000 for Western’s new engineering bachelor’s degree program; and $300,000 for teacher training and development through new preschool degree and certification programs in the Quad Cities and professional development in the Quad Cities. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) for action.
The Board also recommended an FY10 capital budget request of $111.8 million. The requests include projects that remain on the priority and capital request list for state funding through recent years, as the legislature has not approved new capital funds. A total of $96.2 million will support new construction on the Macomb and Moline campuses. WIU projects recommended include construction funding for the Performing Arts Center project on the Macomb campus, at a cost of $66.8 million, and the Western Quad Cities Riverfront Campus expansion project Building One, at a cost of $15.9 million, as the top priorities. Capital funds will also be requested for the Macomb campus for life safety improvement funds ($12 million), campus utility infrastructure planning ($4.1 million) and science complex planning ($9 million); and for the Quad Cities campus planning for a second Riverfront Campus building ($3.9 million). The recommendation will be forwarded to the IBHE for action.
A collective bargaining agreement on a wage reopener with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 417 and a two-year collective bargaining agreement on a wage reopener with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council was approved by the Board. Both have base salary increases of 3.5 percent for the current fiscal year as part of the agreements. The Board also: | http://www.wiu.edu/connection/archive/2008/110708/index.php | fineweb | 2,431 |
|Ontario Provincials 2002 - Head Judge Report
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Date: November 2, 2002
Format: Standard (w/ Onslaught)
Judges: Duncan McGregor - 2 (Head judge)
Mike Clark - 1, Przemyslaw Kozlowski - 1, Michael Isaacs - 1 (scorekeeper)
The story of Ontario Provincials 2002 actually starts a year before. While tournament attendance had been increasing steadily through Invasion block, the attendance at Provincials 2001 caught the tournament organizer, Marvin Paguirigan, and me by surprise. Our crowd more than doubled, from just over 60 in 2000 to 132 in 2001, and we were forced to spill over into another room to accommodate everyone. This was also hard on the judging staff, which consisted of me and one other judge, Michael Isaacs. Michael has been working with Marvin for years, and while he knows DCI Reporter very well, he doesn't actually judge very often, in the sense of walking the floor and giving rulings. We managed to survive the day somehow, and I wanted to make sure that we were better prepared this year. When I spoke to Marvin, I was pleased to find that he had made arrangements for two other area judges to be present, and that our tournament site had a capacity of 200. This proved to be more than sufficient, and when our attendance proved to be 125 we rearranged some of the table numbers to provide more room for the players. The fact that our attendance was 7 people less than the year before also let us shave one round off the tournament, as we dropped below 128 people.
Registration proceeded normally, with Michael taking money and me putting the players into the computer. When Mike and Przemyslaw arrived, I showed them where the Oracle, Floor Rules, and Penalty Guidelines were stored on the computer, and then put them to work checking the decklists. Between the three of us, we managed to examine all of the decklists by 9:45, 15 minutes before the official start of round 1. By counting the main deck to 60+ and the sideboard to exactly 15, and watching out for Invasion block cards, we avoided having to give out a number of game losses. Notable among the errors we caught, as well as the normal 56 card decks and 13 card sideboards, were the deck with no land registered and the player who had registered "4 Looters". We spoke to everyone and asked them to be more careful in the future. Mike and Przemyslaw then spent a good part of round 1 alphabetizing the decklists. Starting with round 2, two of us did a deck check every round while the third walked the floor.
At 9:55, we posted a master list of player names and DCI numbers, and asked all players to make sure that they were on the list. We had one player whose DCI number had been entered incorrectly due to sloppy handwriting, and corrected him then. We also had a number of players who thought they weren't on the list, usually, again, because their name was inputted wrong due to bad handwriting. We made sure they knew how their name was written on the sheet and asked them to write the correct spelling on their first-round match result slips. We were able to post the first-round pairings at 10:05, and proceeded into round 1 with no further delays.
In round 1, we had one situation come up where a player received a warning for not drawing to his opponent's Howling Mine. The opponent pointed it out as soon as the player played a land, so he received a warning and drew the card. I also found out during round 1 that the Verduran Enchantress and Enchantress's Presence triggered abilities are different; the Verduran's ability is an optional draw, while the draw from the Presence is mandatory.
|Note the different wording of these triggered abilities
Round 2's interesting rules question regarded the interaction of Time Stretch and the 5 extra turn rule. The players were informed that there were 5 turns total, and the Time Stretch turns counted against these 5.
We also gave out a number of warnings this round. At one table, a player had Howling Mine out, and both his opponent and then he forgot to draw the extra card. This was noticed on the opponent's next turn. I gave them each a warning and told them to proceed without drawing the cards.
At another table, a player cycled Krosan Tusker, and went to search his deck for a land before drawing the card, which is correct. However, a spectator told him that it was the other way around, so he instead drew a card and then started to look through his deck. The player's opponent called for a judge at this point. We knew which card from the players hand was the most recently drawn, so we had him put it back, gave him a warning, and made him resolve the abilities in the correct order. I also instructed the spectator to not interfere in games from this point on.
Then, as I was writing the warnings on the player's results slip, I was also forced to give a warning to his opponent. The opponent holds the most lifetime Unsporting Conduct warnings of any player in Canada, and considers this to be a point of pride. He asked if I would give him another one, and when I said no, he waited for his opponent to do something and then said, "F*** you!" He then turned back to me and I gave him his warning. Under normal circumstances, I might not have given a written warning for this, but just asked the player to stop; given the conversation we'd just had, I decided that I should give him one because otherwise he'd keep trying to get one, which could get _very_ disruptive.
During round 3, a player played a Words of Wilding when he had a Verduran Enchantress out, and tried to deny the Enchantress draw to the Words. He was told that he could not do this, as the Words are not in play yet when you draw the card.
An unfortunate situation came up during this round. One of the floor judges came up to me to double-check a ruling before giving it. A player who was playing first drew a card on his first turn, then played an Island and Careful Studied. I checked the Penalty Guidelines, and verified that the base penalty was Warning, but that if a significant advantage was gained, it could be upgraded to a game loss. Given the situation as described to me, and the advantage that could have been gained had the opponent caught it, I agreed that Game might be called for, and the judge went back to issue this penalty.
About ten minutes later, the same judge and I were standing together when this player came up to ask about the penalty. In talking about it, I learned that the Careful Study actually hadn't resolved yet at the time that the opponent noticed that he had an extra card in hand. With this information, I agreed with the player that perhaps the game loss had been harsh, but said that if he wished to appeal the ruling, he should have done so at the time it was issued, as it would not be overturned later. The player was unhappy but understood, and left. I have been trying to think since if I should have dealt with this differently, treating it as an appeal and visiting the table myself instead of just talking with the judge about it, even though we were fairly busy at the time. I believe now that I should have done so. This was not a clear-cut case where a ruling could be quoted directly from the Penalty Guidelines, but required the issuing judge to use their discretion. By giving the floor judge guidance without visiting the table myself, I deny myself valuable information, and replace it with any assumptions I have made. This is something that I would urge all judges to be careful of in the future.
In round 4, a player played a Zombie Infestation, which his opponent tried to counter with Memory Lapse. The player used Compulsion to discard a Circular Logic and madnessed it onto the Lapse, and the opponent responded with another Lapse on the Logic. The player, who was tapped out, then drew for Compulsion before letting the Lapse resolve. Both players were able to identify which card had been drawn, so that card was revealed to the opponent and put back on top of the player's library. The Logic was then put on top, then was drawn by the Compulsion ability, then the Infestation finally went on top.
Round 5 had two non-trivial problems. First, a player at one of the bottom tables reported that his opponent had failed to show up for the round. This in itself isn't a very large problem; we gave him 3 minutes before game loss and then 10 minutes before match loss, and then marked him as a no-show to be dropped. When I went to enter the result into the computer, though, I recognized the name of the player, and realized that he was still in the room, standing nearby and watching a match. I checked the match results from the previous round, and found that he had marked a 'Yes' under the 'Drop?' heading. This was a problem, as I didn't want to give him an unearned match loss on his DCI rating. The pairings for that round were good to me, though. Including him, we had an even number of players, so no-one had a bye yet, and his opponent had 0 match points. Now I just needed to figure out how to re-pair them without messing everyone else up.
I started by backing up the tournament files, always a good idea before trying anything that you haven't done very often. I tried the Ordered Pairing option first, but while I could assign a Bye to the player's opponent, Reporter wouldn't let me leave the Ordered Pairing with the player unassigned. I decided to try dropping him from the tournament first, from the Edit Players menu, and Reporter offered me a couple of choices here - asking if I wanted to drop his opponent as well, or if this meant his opponent won by full points - and then got to the option of 'Ordered Bye?' This was exactly what I was looking for, as it dropped the player from the tournament and gave his opponent the bye. Whoever programmed that function into DCI Reporter has my heartfelt thanks.
The second major problem of the round didn't have nearly as elegant a solution. I was called over to a table to appeal a ruling issued by one of the judges. One player, A, had, on his turn, said, "I'll declare my attack." His opponent, B, then tapped out using his Opposition to tap all but one of A's creatures. A then said, "Back into my main phase..." and when B agreed, he flashed back a Roar of the Wurm from his graveyard, discarded Anger to his Wild Mongrel and tried to attack with the Wurm and his other untapped creature. This is where the yelling began. A said that by responding to his attack, B had prevented him from leaving his main phase, so that he could still cast the Roar before attacking. B said that A had entered his attack phase, and that by saying "Back into my main phase," he had understood A to be going into his second main phase.
The floor judge's initial ruling was in favor of A, saying that by responding to the declaration of the attack, B had prevented him from leaving his first main phase. However, I felt that this might not be correct, as there appeared to be several miscommunications here. After discussing it with the judge, I ruled that the players would be returned to where A passed priority in his main phase, and play would proceed from there. I stood with them for the remainder of the round and made sure that they declared everything unambiguously, as immediately after I told them to proceed, A started off with "I'll declare my attack." Sigh.
Duncan McGregor learning by watching Mike Donais in action
Round 6 started off with a deck check of the feature match table. The Tournament Organizer has, for the last couple of years, been running feature matches, where one match each round will be played in a very visible area so that spectators can easily watch them. The judges will either select the feature match randomly or choose a table with two tournament regulars, not necessarily the best players but ones who come out a lot. At the end of it, each participant gets a free pack of the latest expansion. The feature match players in this case were surprised to be deck checked, but we explained that we randomly select a table each round, and their being the feature match didn't affect it at all. We had to give the same speech to a player in the next round, when he was deck checked for a second time that day.
I was also called on to appeal another ruling. Player C had discarded a Glory to his Wild Mongrel, and then attacked with the Mongrel and a Phantom Centaur into Player D's Wild Mongrel. D blocked the attacking Mongrel with his own, and before damage went on the stack, D discarded a card to his Mongrel to give it +1/+1 and make it red. Damage went on the stack, and C activated Glory naming red. D then pulled his Mongrel back from where he had put it to block, apparently having thought that C's Mongrel was a 2/2, so that his own Mongrel would live. C said that D's Mongrel was dead, and D then wanted to discard another card to keep his Mongrel alive. It was at this point that a judge was called.
The judge had ruled that D's Mongrel would die, and D had appealed to the head judge. When the situation was explained to me, I looked around the play area, and saw that D's last life total change was a five-point reduction, so I asked if that was the damage from the unblocked Phantom Centaur. When D admitted that it was, I said that damage had obviously resolved off the stack, so the Mongrel was dead.
In round 7, I was called over to a table where a player had attacked, cast a spell, and then untapped and drew a card for his next turn before the opponent had taken a turn. This player was warned and the card was replaced. I also had to take control of another match this round when I had to give a player a warning for failure to sacrifice to his opponent's Braids. The opponent also made a play error, immediately after, and between that and the fact that the players each appeared annoyed with the other, I stayed at the table until their match had finished.
After the seven rounds of Swiss, we announced the top 8 competitors, then posted the final standings. We gave the players 5 minutes to talk to the judges if they believed that an error had been made, then considered the standings to be correct and gave prizes to the players who did well but did not make top 8. We then set the top 8 up at tables and started them playing. I would have liked to have a table judge at each table, but Michael was needed to help clean up the site, and Przemyslaw had not table judged before, so we let the quarters run with the judges acting as floaters. In the semis, Mike table judged one of the matches and Przemyslaw the other, with me supervising, as it can be hard to record all the details of the match and watch for rules problems at the same time. We managed to get through these without incident, and I then table judged the finals, which also passed without a problem. The last prizes were awarded, and Lam Phan was given the 1st place plaque and the title of Ontario Provincial Champion.
Overall, this tournament was a success. Mike, Michael and Przemyslaw, and Marvin, all did their jobs well and contributed to a smooth tournament. I would be pleased to work with any of them again. I'd been playing instead of judging for most of October, and Provincials made a fine return to the black-and-white. Thanks again to everyone who helped make it so.
-- Duncan McGregor | http://www.wizards.com/dci/judge/main.asp?x=articles/jc20021118c | fineweb | 15,299 |
Sculpting away rather than building up until the experience of the site is dominant
Located in Sagaponack, New York between the Atlantic Ocean and a freshwater pond, this residence is designed for an adventurous couple and their four sons. Due to coastal and wetland zoning the site had daunting regulations and a limited building envelope that dictated a program that stood as a barrier between the ocean and the pond. Thus the design process was one of subtraction rather than addition: carving away at the solid mass of the house to reconnect site features and views and to distil the experience of the place.
Spaces run the full width of the house with floor to ceiling sliding doors on both sides. The spaces create apertures through which views, light, and air completely penetrate the house, dissolving its mass. Passers-by see directly through the house to the sky and landscape beyond. With the sliding doors open and recessed into the adjacent walls, interior spaces are transformed from formal rooms to open pavilions, merging seamlessly with the site. The plinth of the elevated house is carved into a series of stepped planters that are further sculpted into the entry steps, mediating the different grades required by flood control regulations.
The design was to nest spaces within one another: operable partitions pull out from the walls of the living room, carving out a media room within the living room when privacy is desired. Conversely, with the partitions open, the media room merges with the living room for large gatherings.
Materials were chosen not only for their workability, but also for their durability in the harsh coastal environment. Heavy gauge corten steel siding is zero maintenance in spite of being relentlessly sandblasted by the wind. Cedar siding and screens are finished using a Victorian technique in which the iron sulphate in a blend of white vinegar and iron filings reacts with the tannins in wood, creating an ebony finish that penetrates through the material and will not require refinishing. Geothermal heating and cooling and vegetated roofs further reduce the environmental impact.
Using the design approach of sculpting away rather than building up, the house is pared down until the experience of the extraordinary site is dominant. | http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/project/2012/21476/bates-masi-architects/sagaponack-in-sagaponack.html?sector=residential | fineweb | 2,286 |
DOTHAN, AL---It's a day long roundtable discussion with one purpose.
"Any successful organization they plan so we're working on a one year, 5 year and 15 year plan," said Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz.
Friday, Dothan's six city commissioners, city manager and mayor met with a strategic planner.
First, the group discussed 2012's goals and achievements.
Goal 1, was to maintain a financially sound city.
Some ways it was achieved were through grants for recycling and safe routes to school.
Goal 2, was to expand the local economy.
Some ways that was achieved were through sports tournaments, the nest on foster in downtown and the medical college.
Goal 3, was to make dothan a more livable city.
That was achieved by building two new libraries.
Another goal was to improve mobility.
That was achieved through side walk and road repairs.
City leaders also outlined their 1 year and 5 year goals for the city.
"Economic development, we definitely need to replace the jobs that we lost at Pemco," said Schmitz.
"Number one priority is a swimming pool at andrew bell," said Dothan District 1 Commissioner James Reading.
"The beginning of James Oates Park," said Dothan District 5 Commissioner Taylor Barbaree.
Some of the top issues discussed among city leaders were the joint E911 communication center, the landfill expansion and police patrols.
"I think as a city government we need to give the police chief more officers to put on the streets at night to patrol neighborhoods," added Barbaree.
The group hopes to have a new outlined plan for 2013 and the next five to 15 years by the end of Saturday's work session.
The group will meet again Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Wiregrass Museum of Art's conference center.
The public is invited to attend. | http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Dothans-Strategic-Planning-Work-Sessions-Begin-188406921.html | fineweb | 1,741 |
Numen / For Use - NET
Austrian / Croatian design collective Numen / For Use develops a new site-specific installation for Z33's high spaces.
The project consists of flexible nets suspended in air to form a floating "landscape" open for visitors to climb in and explore. The installation resembles biomorphic architecture and urban utopias of former decades.
Numen / For Use acquired international fame through their walk-in installations Tape: huge self-supporting cocoons built entirely out of packing tape.
Opening Saturday 02.07.2011 at 4pm more
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Today I've been experimenting with cupcake holders for Valentine cards. I cut out paper cupcake holders into different size hearts and stacked them together. Then I glued the cupcake holders to some kewpie clip art hearts I found via Pokey Patch. I like how the Valentines ended up having a vintage feel to them. I could see these used to adorn packages or made on a smaller scale for a brooch. Lots of possibilities. | http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2009/02/craft-tutorial-kewpie-valentine.html | fineweb | 417 |
The Forest For The Trees – Bristlecone Reflections: 1in6 Thursdays on the Joyful Heart Foundation Blog
I don’t normally associate hotels with great works of art. Yet there I was, standing quietly, intently staring at a tree in the makeshift gallery on the mezzanine of the Washington DC Hilton. Black easels and academic posters lined up and around the curved walls, lit by the low ceiling’s recessed incandescent bulbs. Normally I find art in hotels flat, made to make as little impression as possible so you can sleep soundly—for example, bowls of fruit and splotches of color. But as I walked along the conference rooms, I paused at each easel.
I was there for a conference to meet Peter Pollard of 1in6, and it was my first time meeting someone from the organization. It was the first time I had gone out of my way, in public no less, to acknowledge my deep desire to help with 1in6’s efforts to destigmatize and encourage the discussion of men having unwanted sexual experiences in childhood, so that we can help anyone live a happier, healthier life.
After meeting with Peter and learning of the numerous projects 1in6 is undertaking to achieve that goal, he invited me to experience one myself. He led me downstairs to the mezzanine and left me alone to see The Bristlecone Project, one of 1in6’s awareness campaigns. The Bristlecone Project consists of portraits and stories of men who have experienced and overcome abuse, and was developed in collaboration with founding board member Dr. David Lisak.
My short attention failing me, I was inquisitive as to the lack of trees in the exhibit that I had expected after seeing the banner. Where were the hotel photos? The landscapes of wind lashed mountains and lone pines rising above the cliff tops? Instead, upon reaching the first easel, I saw a man, just like any I could have passed on the street. He could have been on the train with me that morning, or walking his dog in my neighborhood, but he was smiling at me through the frame.
I returned to the initial banner, reading beyond my first glance at the definition printed below:
“Bristlecone Pine Trees survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of the western Rocky Mountains. Despite thin soil, strong winds, freezing temperatures, limited water, Bristlecones can live for thousands of years, and are among the oldest living organisms on earth.”
It helps to give more than a cursory glance. With that definition in mind, I returned to the exhibit. Pacing along, I found each portrait’s uniting similarities—growth and healing, withstanding harsh treatment, weathered with age but remaining strong or joyous. The united journey through strife shared by the men in the portrait series has not stunted them. Yes, they are shaped by the wind and grown in rocky soil, but the Bristlecone pine thrives. Each man’s face, smiling or resolute, reflects his growth—not who he is, or what he has been through. These men are not bent by gusts or shriveling from malnourishment. They continue to live, no matter their circumstances.
Stepping away from the easels, and grabbing a cup of coffee before heading upstairs, I glanced up at the coffee shop wall to see it lined with typical hotel art. I glanced behind me, to the stairs leading to the exhibit’s mezzanine. What I had seen was not like the frames on the coffee shop wall; it was like no art I had ever seen while in a hotel before, and certainly wasn’t just hotel art. But after seeing it, I thought I might sleep a little more soundly that night.
View 1in6’s Bristlecone Project awareness campaign.
By Landry Ayres
Landry Ayres is a blogger and intern for 1in6. Raised in north Texas, he is currently a graduate student at George Mason University working toward his M.A. in Health Communication. His research focuses on resources for men who have unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood, the HIV/AIDS rhetoric of evangelical organizations, performance, and public speaking education. He is also a coach of the George Mason Forensics Team, and a public speaking instructor at a variety of institutes across the nation. | https://1in6.org/2016/06/the-forest-for-the-trees-bristlecone-reflections-1in6-thursdays-on-the-joyful-heart-foundation-blog/ | fineweb | 4,092 |
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Food is an important part of health but we must be clear that it is only a part. A holistic approach to health is required, taking other factors such as water, air, exercise, emotions, and mental state into consideration. What we eat significantly affects our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. We all have different body types, ethnic backgrounds, medical histories, stress levels, caloric needs and physiological responses to food; therefore, no one philosophy is right for everyone.
Here are some Blissfully Live Vegan and Vegan Guidelines to consider for a healthier lifestyle full of fruits and vegetables.
1. Avoid processed “junk” foods including fast food, packaged foods, high fat foods this first week and frankly the longer you can limit them in your diet, the better you will feel.
2. Choose as many local, seasonal, organic foods as possible. Begin by adding whole fruits and vegetables into your diet. Start with soups, smoothies and salads. They are fun meal choices that help you integrate more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
3. Eat smaller amounts more often. Eating just enough to nourish yourself without going beyond what is comfortable is at the heart of being gentle to your body.
What counts as a serving for fruits & veggies?
- 1 cup leafy greens, berries or melon chunks
- 1/2 cup cut or cooked fruits and vegetables (broccoli, carrots, pineapple…)
- 1 medium piece of fruit or vegetable (apple, plum, peach, orange)
- 6 ounces natural, fresh 100% fruit/vegetable juice
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (sulfur free)
4. Consider how you prepare your food so you get the most out of them (and we don’t mean the most calories, we mean the most nutrients). Obviously, your deep frying days are over. Bake, broil, grill, roast and steam your food. Stir frying is acceptable as well with a small amount of oil.
5. Eat a rainbow every day. Many of the health benefits of micronutrients are concentrated in the pigment of fruits and vegetables. Essentially the properties that give each fruit or veggie its rich color are the same elements that help protect our immune systems and keep our bodies strong. Each color family is rich in unique and important micronutrients. The American Cancer Society recommends choosing at least one representative from each color family per day. We like to say: “It’s good practice to eat a rainbow every day.” All fruits and veggies are good for different reasons. Don’t be afraid to take chances, to try new combinations and to customize the fruits and vegetables you mix and match.
tomato, watermelon, red pepper, beets, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, grapefruit, pomegranate, apple, guava, red onion, Japanese persimmon
orange, sweet potato, mango, winter squash, papaya, carrots, orange peppers, tangerine/Clementine, nectarine, peach, apricot, Asian pear, Japanese squash
spinach, kale, swish chard, mustard or collard greens, avocado, asparagus, artichoke, bok choy, green cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, green pepper, watercress, kiwi, apples, avocado, cilantro, basil, parsley, mint
blueberries, eggplant, concord grapes, purple cabbage, blackberries, plums
garlic, cauliflower, onions, ginger, Japanese radishes/Daikon, burdock root, Shiitake, Maiitake mushrooms, Jicama
6. Think about protein in a new way. Protein is essential for a healthy immune system, building and maintaining lean body mass, regulating the speed of digestion, and overall energy levels. As Americans, we eat lots and lots of animal proteins like meat, poultry and pork. The typical American plate is 50% animal protein, 25% overcooked vegetable and 25% starch like white potatoes. Health advocates recommend reshaping our plates for balanced, healthy eating. Recreate your plate by shifting to 50% plant foods like vegetables or some fruit, 25% lean protein and 25% whole grain.
Examples of the Plant Proteins You Should Be Eating:
- Beans & Legumes (lentils, split peas, black beans, garbanzo beans, hummus, kidney beans)
- Nuts & Seeds (walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds)
- Natural Nut Butters (almond, peanut)
- Soy Foods (edamame, tofu, soy milk)
The Animal Proteins You Should Be Eating:
- Organic, cage free Poultry
- Grass Fed lean beef (bison, ostrich, buffalo)
- Organic eggs
- Wild caught fish
- Organic dairy products
Before you can truly embrace a Blissfully Live Vegan and Vegan Lifestyle in fruit and vegetables, it is important to understand the benefits these foods are literally bringing to the table. Here are some quick facts you didn’t know about everything – from Apples to Turmeric.
- Apples contain antioxidants that help protect “good” HDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Avocados are densely packed with anti-inflammatory, healthy fats. Well-known for its vitamin E content, an important antioxidant.
- Beets are potent antioxidants with liver-protective properties.
- Blueberries and blackberries are rich in anthocyanins—these phytonutrients have power. They can reduce inflammation, increase detoxifying enzymes in the liver, and stop cancers from creating their own lifeline-blood supply.
- Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that promotes natural detoxification in the liver. It is high in sulfur and iodine.
- Carrots are the richest plant source of vitamin A, good source of potassium.
- Celery is high in organic sodium, magnesium, and iron. Magnesium is important for the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy; for muscle relaxation and the prevention of cramps; and for nerve conduction and preventing tooth decay.
- Cilantro provides a rich source of carotenoids.
- Cinnamon has been shown to help keep blood sugar in check.
- Cucumbers contain potassium and phytosterols, which help lower blood cholesterol levels.
- Fennel’s active ingredient, anethole, blocks inflammation in the body and can stop cancer cells from multiplying.
- Ginger root reduces nausea, pain and inflammation, and provides heartburn relief. It also aids digestion.
- Grapefruits provide a rich source of vitamin C, and are a good source of lycopene (a carotene with prostate cancer-protective properties).
- Kale is an especially nutrient-dense vegetable with many potent micronutrients. Rich and abundant in calcium, lutein, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K, kale has seven times the beta-carotene of broccoli and ten times more lutein, another potent carotene. Kale is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, making it a good source of the phytonutrient indole-3-carbinol. Research shows I3C has many anti-cancer actions, such as promoting estrogen ratios in the blood that are weak, but needed to discourage breast cancer tumor growth. Crucifers are also potent detoxifiers.
- Kiwis offer twice the vitamin C of an orange per serving. They are a good source of vitamin E (a potent antioxidant) and potassium.
- Lemons contain natural anti-nausea and overall digestive-aid properties.
- Mint is rich in plant-based omega-3 fats – an important nutrient for healthy hair, skin, and nails that has powerful anti-inflammatory activity. Omega-3s may also protect against the development of heart disease and certain types of cancers.
- Parsley is a good source of folic acid, which may help lower the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers. It also promotes fresh breath.
- Pineapples are high in the enzyme bromelain, an anti-inflammatory.
- Spinach is high in iron, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. The vitamin C and beta-carotene in spinach are antioxidants, and may help to protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Most dark green leafy veggies are rich in lutein – a phytonutrient shown to help delay age-related macular degeneration of the eyes.
- Sweet potatoes (and carrots for that matter) are rich in – a phytonutrient responsible for giving these veggies their rich orange color. Zeaxanthin has anti-cancer activity: it helps encourage cancer cells to commit suicide (apoptosis), and helps prevent tumors from being able to create their own blood supply (anti-angiogenesis).
- Swiss chard tastes sweeter in juices than spinach. It is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Foods rich in potassium have been shown to lower blood pressure and heart disease risk.
- Tomatoes are rich in lycopene – a member of the carotene family famous for its potential to prevent prostate cancer.
- Turmeric has been shown to have multiple forms of anti-cancer activity in prostate, ovarian, colon, uterine, and breast cancer cells. The active ingredient responsible, curcumin, is approximately 1,000 times more bioavailable (absorbable) when combined with black pepper.
- Hydrate Your With High Water Content Fruits and Vegetables In Your Diet (blissreturned.wordpress.com)
- Seasonal Eating : What Foods To Enjoy This Winter. (blissreturned.wordpress.com)
- Calcium :The Best Foods For Bones: Fruits and Vegetables (blissreturned.wordpress.com)
- Protein : Where Can I Get Protein and How Much Do I Need Every Day? (blissreturned.wordpress.com)
- The Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables :Proper Storage Prevents Spoilage, Saving You Hundreds (blissreturned.wordpress.com)
- Blending Verus Juicing. (blissreturned.wordpress.com)
- How To Transition To A Vegetarian Diet (blissreturned.wordpress.com) | https://blissreturned.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/bliss-returned-blissfully-live-vegan-and-vegan-guidelines-for-a-healthier-lifestyle/ | fineweb | 9,234 |
Necropsy Guide: Rodents and the Rabbit
This laboratory guidebook provides step-by-step procedures that will aid in the dissection and collection of major organs and tissues of the most common species of small animals used in biomedical research. Through extensive use of photographs and illustrations, the dissector is guided through a complete necropsy of each species for the purpose of collecting the organs and tissues routinely examined by pathologists. The techniques described will enable the technician to perform necropsies on almost any mammal in a precise and logical sequence, and to properly collect tissue in order to avoid diagnostic errors. Morphological differences among the various species are discussed.
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Here is a good review of what we already knew. The real purpose of throwing in millions of so called “refugees” into Western Civilization. But of course, for the NWO.
Pay attention to David Miliband who heads-up the financially largest US refugee resettlement agency. He is the former British Foreign Secretary who came to New York in 2013 to take the reins of the International Rescue Committee.
The Clintons, George Soros, Samantha Power and others of the NO Borders Left were on hand to greet his arrival. You know he is playing a huge role in seeding American towns with Muslim migrants as he was the first to call for the resettlement of 65,000 Syrian refugees before Obama leaves office (he has now upped his demand to 100,000 by the end of this year).
Global governance! What about American sovereignty! What about your home town! | https://bunkerville.wordpress.com/2016/01/04/david-miliband-us-must-not-stop-syrian-resettlement-would-be-threat-to-global-governance/ | fineweb | 837 |
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Read this Bible chapter online, click here
King James Version
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
English Standard Version
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Bible verse of the day
- Wednesday, March 20, 2013
- Monday, November 2, 2015
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“Governments [and corporations]
create all this fear. They have constituted themselves protectors of the people, and the people are no longer self-reliant but depend upon the Government and expect it to protect them… Throughout the World today, the direction of education is in the hands of Governments [and corporations].
The teaching given in the schools is controlled by them. The result is that there is no public opinion– that is to say no independent opinion
. What is called democracy is a democracy only in name. Everywhere people have the right to vote. Nevertheless, real [political & economic]
power remains in the hands of a few and it is assumed that whatever they do is right. They create “public opinion” and then take their stand upon it… The problems of the people should be solved by the people themselves in their own strength.”– Vinoba Bhave
Namaste beloved siblings satyagrahis citizens of the World!
May this message find you equanimous and fearless.
State Violence Against Children (in the UK and across the Planet)
As many of you might noticed, the ripples of insurgent learning
are all over our Pale Blue Pearl. The reaction of some administrations are particularly disturbing. With our fearless hearts full of love, let’s ride this violent wave and uncover the real interests of the totalitarianism of corporate capitalism death machine once and for all: a heartless system controlled by a few people willing to point guns at students
and to charge them with horses
for profit sake.
It is time to stop this madness with courage and love. The first step towards healing is to recognize the disease. Many of us are still in denial. This system is broken and we need a new one
that celebrates not mediocrity, submission and death but creativity, learning and life. Let’s use these stories to raise awareness among the “general public” and to persuade more “neutral” people to join our efforts to liberate public spaces
and transform public learning. Here are some articles I found useful to spread the word:
- This article from a fellow journalist caught in the middle of evident state violence against children.
- And a 7 minute video + article from the Guardian with a fearless satyagrahi making a stand around an “abandoned police van.”
It is clear to me, that the “abandoned patrols” are a setup to justify police violence. Do you remember how the huge AC Transit bus “got stuck” very conveniently in the middle of Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, during the March 4th civil disobedience actions? We creatively overcome the provocation and continued to walk on the streets towards Oakland and the FREEway. I also recognize that while violence is impractical and immoral, sometimes it is the only way some of us find to bring attention to a dramatic conflict that has been ignored. Or as sister Laurie puts it:
“I’m worried that today, those children feel like they’ve done something wrong, when they are, in fact, the only people in the country so far who’ve had the guts to stand up for what’s right.”
The challenge is: how to raise awareness of silly setups and state violence, without pacifying the conflict by discouraging those who have been willing to express their anger? Well, that’s the nonviolent (true) anarchist way: to channel all that energy toward constructive purposes–the new system we are co-creating–and to courageously step up for our collective dignity. As a very close brother said:
“Easy to condemn the violence of the students at Millbank, while accepting the violence of everyday life and economic slavery. LEARNING IS NOT A COMMODITY. The real vandalism is not a few Millbank windows broken but ~£9000 fees destroying the hopes of so many young people going to university.”
What if we use resources not to build nuclear weapons as the University of California does
, not to bailout the bankers with ~30 trillion dollars, not to build drones to kill human beings as if it were a video game, not to finance the wars in the parts of the Planet we call Iraq and Afghanistan with ~10 trillion dollars… what if we use all these resources to invest in public learning, health care, permaculture and restorative justice?
Police Harassment in Berkeley
One of the reasons I’m still around on this part of the Planet we call the U.S. is because I used the 4th & 5th amendments: our right to remain silent** (not to mention the unconditional love of dear family members calling Arpaio’s jail every single hour of the kidnap). We are not telling lies to jailers or police officers. We are choosing, respectfully, to not speak with them (at least until they leave that miserable job). It requires a certain level of inner strength to ask the agents to leave our homes –always putting human dignity first, for them and for us– but I encourage us all to practice. We did it in Arizona and, at some degree, it works. We practice with daily labor workers by using Popular Theater (ala UCMeP) to be ready for the occasion. We all might want to practice with our housemates/roommates. It gives us a power they cannot take from us. And it actually backfires at them. Ask for their names and ID numbers. Video tape them! Take pictures, so that next time they think twice before harassing students at their homes on Thanksgiving.
I’d be delighted to be part of some sort of Theater Street Mob + “Community Justice Team” to compassionately confront these agents with uncontrolled minds. It is time to put a fierce mirror on their face to let them see how ugly it is what they are doing.
What’s the alternative? For those of you around the Bay Area I invite you to do some research/work around UniTierra Califas
and the Autonomus University of the Mission…
Please let me know how I can be of service.
May all become compassionate, courageous and wise.
Undocumented and unafraid,
PS: ** After all, all those silent Mondays paid off…😉 | https://earthlingopinion.wordpress.com/2010/11/27/cultivating-independent-opinion/ | fineweb | 5,852 |
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a spate of deadly attacks in Iraq in an apparent response to territorial losses the extremist militia has suffered there in recent months.
The attacks have primarily targeted security forces and Shiite Muslims whom the radical Sunni group views as heretics.
Here are some of the deadliest assaults this year:
July 3: More than 100 people are killed and 157 injured in a car bombing hitting a busy commercial area in the district of Karada in central Baghdad.
May 15: Five people are killed when Islamic State militants attack a natural gas plant in Taji, north of Baghdad, triggering a blaze in three gas storage units. Six militants are also killed.
May 13: Gunmen open fire inside a cafe in the mainly Shiite town of Balad, north of Baghdad, killing 13. Later the same day, two suicide bombers kill four security personnel in the same town.
May 12: Three policemen and two suicide attackers are killed in an Islamic State raid on a police checkpoint in Abu Ghraib on the western outskirts of Baghdad.
May 11: More than 90 people are killed in a series of bombings in Baghdad's Sadr City, Rabie Street and Kadhemiyah areas.
May 2: At least 22 people are killed and 30 injured in a car bombing targeting Shiite pilgrims west of Baghdad.
May 1: Thirty people are killed and 55 injured in twin bombings claimed by Islamic State in the mostly Shiite southern town of Samawa.
February 28: A suicide bomber kills 28 people and injures 62 in a market in the mainly Shiite Sadr City district in eastern Baghdad.
Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 17:13
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- Harvey: I'm so excited. That was my very first felony. I've commited a lot of misdemeanors but I do believe that was my very first felony!
- Harvey: I really don't like it when you tease the dogs.
- Vernon: What are you, some kind of animal lover?
- George: No matter how many showers I take, I still smell Beethoven all over me.
- Dr. Varnick: Here for his shots?
- George: Yes.
- Dr. Varnick: Well, he'll be a little groggy this evening.
- George: That'll be nice.
- Ted: Do you have any kids?
- Brie: We have a career.
- Alice: George, come on. Beethoven isn't even remotely dangerous. He'd never hurt the kids. He might take a bite out of you, though.
- George: First snarl, first, any kind of weirdness and he's gone.
- Alice: Weirdness? What should I watch for, hon? Wearing my clothes around the house?
- Alice: I don't think words for parts of the body make very good names.
- Emily: He's got one of those, I looked.
- Alice: I'm sure he does. But I don't think Daddy would want to stand on the porch at night yelling that out.
- Emily: But that's what you call Uncle Richard.
- George: This is ridiculous! It's a dog. He doesn't have preferences! You could call him Ding-Dong Head and he wouldn't know the difference.
- Brad: We want to get in bed with Newton Auto Air Freshners!
- Devonia: [whilst playing the organ] You kids might be interested to know that I'm a featured performer Saturday nights at the Padded Zebra. [laughs]
- [Ryce and Ted look out the window and notice Emily in the backyard pool]
- Ryce: Oh, my gosh! Emily's in the pool!
- Devonia: The POOL?!!
- [after Emily's pool accident at Devonia's, Alice takes the kids home]
- Devonia: She must've snuck out while I was watching Ted and Ryce. It was hot out, so I guess she wanted to take a little swim!
- Alice: And where were you while all this was happening?
- Devonia: I was where I was supposed to be: Inside, watching the other two. If Emily had stayed where I put her, none of this would've happened. If you ask me, what these children need is a little discipline.
- Alice: What these children need is their mother. You're fired.
- Charles Grodin as George Newton
- Bonnie Hunt as Alice Newton
- Nicholle Tom as Ryce Newton
- Christopher Castile as Ted Newton
- Sarah Rose Karr as Emily Newton
- Dean Jones as Dr. Herman Varnick | https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Beethoven_(film) | fineweb | 2,314 |
I have read that Avast doesn't block, etc., but I'm having big problems.
I have a Vista Home Premium HTPC. After about 15 minutes of using the internet, the internet stops working. If I close down firefox, it stays active in the processes menu of Task Manager. I can neither end the process or open up a new firefox window - i just get the "firefox is still running, please close it down" pop-up. Sometimes I'll be able to access the internet through IE for a short time afterwards, but eventually that also stops accessing the net, as does every other application (vista update, media center, etc.).
When this happens, I'm also unable to transfer files to/from my other PC, which stops showing up in Vista's Network window. If i try to shut down my PC, it takes about 5 minutes to shut down.
It's been like this since I built the PC a few months ago.
However, if I stop on-access protection before the internet freezes up, everything works absolutely fine indefinitely.
I have the same combination of Avast and ZoneAlarm on my other (XP) PC, and get none of these problems. I'd rather stick with Avast than change to another anti-virus software, but I've so far been unable to find a solution.
Anyone have any ideas? | https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=41061.0 | fineweb | 1,217 |
The Dalai Lama has gotten a bit of press in the skeptical/atheist community lately, mostly because he recently came out saying that ethics transcend religion, and that religious ethics are no longer adequate. This was enough for the American Humanist Association to make him our new poster boy.
First of all, I think his statement is pretty good. It’s not exactly the kind of strong, clear statement that precisely details what humanism is all about (especially with that dubious idea of “inner values”) , but I’m letting it pass. It has a slight anti-religious sentiment, which I like.
Secondly, relative to other top religious leaders of major religions, he’s far above average. His commitment and openness to science has earned the adoration of many in the r/atheism crowd. And he isn’t the typical kind of leader who issues death threats or blames the Holocaust on atheists. Instead, he actively works for democracy, peace, and religious harmony. So is there a huge intersection between his values (as spoken) and the values of humanism? Yes.
Should that automatically make him an icon of humanism? Read this and decide.
Very few people understand why the 14th Dalai Lama is who he is. He wasn’t chosen for his merits or accomplishments. Rather, he was chosen when he was at the age of two to be the rebirth of his predecessors and the manifestation of Avalokiteśvara. In other words, he received his status and power from winning the lottery of a privileged birth, based on some questionable notion of reincarnation and holiness.
Furthermore, there are impassable gates that separate his values from humanist ones. One of the elephants in the room is his record on homosexuality. It isn’t very good. He has condemned homosexual acts as contrary to Buddhist values, prescribed weird prohibitions on foreplay, and promoted chastity–all while claiming to support the dignity and rights of all gay people. In other words, he has advocated a sex-negativity that isn’t that different from western versions.
And, probably more relevant to the theme of this blog, he often seems to take advantage of stereotypes of Asian wise-types. The story goes like this: Westerners don’t know what they are talking about, so they must be enlightened by wise, oriental, mystical people from the East who can’t possibly be wrong.
Deepak Chopra is a shining example of this phenomemon. His entire personality cult runs on gooey, mystical nonsense that is based on a vast exaggeration of the probably incorrect Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. All of this plays on the theme that western science is arrogantly oppressing poor all-wise Asian philosophies. It ignores the strong tradition of science, reason, and humanism in the East.
It’s no accident that both Deepak Chopra and the Dalai Lama get a massive following in the western world. Nineteen of Chopra’s books have been New York Times best-sellers. Deepak has claimed many celebrities as his devotees (also known as customers). Likewise, the Dalai Lama gets lots of support and admiration. He gets attention not just from Hollywood stars but also from heads of states around the world (probably for his political activities more than his moral values). He also received the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.
So make up your mind.
The bottom line is this. For all of his popularity and accomplishments, the Dalai Lama’s failings and inadequacies are often overlooked by a public that refuses to be skeptical enough. If the choice of a humanistic role model was like a test, and you chose the Dalai Lama, I’ll only be happy because you’re not failing my class, not because you are sitting on your ass happy with that B- you just received. A lot of people can sound like a humanist from time to time, but the truly iconic ones are few and far between. | https://hueofwheat.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/things-you-didnt-want-to-know-about-the-dalai-lama/ | fineweb | 3,790 |
- Obesity is not the only problem in the modern days United States. Declining mental health is also a big concern.
- 20% of country's adult population have mental problems of different types. This is 43.7 million people.
- Less than a half of these people receive any kind of treatment. Another terrifying number is 80% youth with mental problems do not receive necessary treatment as well.
Obamacare was meant to help with this issue but didn't manage to bring significant changes or improvements. President of Mental Health America, Paul Gionfriddo, commented that the report conducted by his organization shows very much worrying number about American's declining mental health and the amount of people facing mental issues.
Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont are the states with the best mental health care. Oregon, Arizona and Nevada are the states in the very bottom of the list concerning mental health care. Depressions and other mental issues are widely spread among people in the Deep South, states like Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Oregon also has the highest number of mentally ill youth. | https://kami.com.ph/56965-fact-more-than-half-of-mentally-ill-us-adults-get-no-treatment.html | fineweb | 1,110 |
2016 Jayco Greyhawk 31FK Class C Motorhome
Greyhawk 31FK Class C Motorhome Front KitchenHit the road with quality and comfort in the 2016 Greyhawk 31FK! This enjoyable motorhome is perfect for families on the go, and has plenty of fun features! Come on down today to check it out!
Jayco Greyhawk 31FK LayoutThe front of your 2016 Greyhawk 31RK holds a great bunk over the cab, along with a great kitchen and dining area! A spacious bathroom sits just outside the rear bedroom, for a refreshing and convenient setup! This single-slide model features a spanning 16-foot awning, sits on a Ford E-450 chassis, and is powered by a Triton 6.8L EFI V-10 engine to power you up any hill with ease!
Jayco Greyhawk 31FK FeaturesYou’ll enjoy the ride almost as much as you’ll enjoy your stay! The cockpit of the 2016 Greyhawk 31FK will have you cruising in style with an awesome infotainment system! This 6.-inch touch screen radio lets you rock the entertainment your way with DVD, USB, Bluetooth, and is SiriusXM radio ready! A backup and sideview camera make backing into tight spaces easy! The area over this cab holds a handy single bunk area, great for lightweight sleepers! Step into your charming front kitchen of the Greyhawk 31FK and cook up your favorites! You won’t have to sacrifice tasty meals; cook up anything your heart desires with a three-burner range, oven, and residential microwave! The eight cubic foot refrigerator teams up with beautiful honey cherry cabinetry and pantry space for all your food storage needs! The relaxing living area sits across from the kitchen and is wonderfully versatile! Whether you sink into the comfy couch, or gather for fun family meals at the booth dinette, you’ll do so in comfort! Both of these pieces of furniture fold down into amazing beds, for added sleeping convenience! Have your RV specialist demonstrate just how easy it is to transform these spaces! If you’re looking to maintain an easy morning routine, the bathroom setup of the Greyhawk 31FK as you covered! A nice foot-flush toilet and a sink, along with a good amount of counter space and cabinetry, are housed in their own separate commode room, while a spacious glass door shower sits across, integrated into the common area! Finally, your incredible master bedroom sits in the rear of the rig and is equally comfortable and wonderfully designed! You’ll appreciate the vast amount of wardrobe space! After a long day, kick back on your dreamy queen bed and flip on your great 24-inch LED TV! Come on down today so you can check out all these great features and more! We can’t wait to see you drive off in your new motorhome!
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Greece ponders the unthinkable
There is likely a little grandstanding for the benefit of the Euro leadership in Michalos comments, yet as a technocrat it only makes sense to consider the implications of all alternatives.
On Friday afternoon, Constantine Michalos, president of the Athens chamber of commerce, sat in his office – around the corner from where protesters were hurling chunks of marble at riot police – and contemplated what was once unthinkable:
“All hell would break loose,” Mr Michalos said, sketching a society that would quickly run short of fuel, food, medicine and necessities. “You would have social upheaval.” | https://thebankwatch.com/2012/02/18/greece-ponders-the-unthinkable/ | fineweb | 631 |
Plan Your Luxurious Anguilla Vacation
Set in the blue waters of the Caribbean, Anguilla (pronounced ang-gwill-a) is a great attraction for tourists and beach lovers. Bordered by limestone cliffs in the north, it creates picture perfect scenery which is highly appreciated by nature lovers. Anguilla is noted for its coral reefs which are a spectacular sight for divers and its white sandy beaches where tourists can bask in the sun and let go of all stress. The island, with its great variety of cuisine, influenced by native Caribbean, French, Spanish, English and African cuisines, is a great place for food lovers to taste different flavors.
Accommodation in Anguilla
Unlike other islands, Anguilla developed as a tourist spot only recently as its development started in the early 1980s. Due to lack of fertile soil, there is not much agriculture on the island and it is generally a flat surface. Architecture on the island is influenced mostly by the Mediterranean specifically the Greek Islands, Morocco and Spain with some inspiration taken from Miami.
Ranging from luxury beach resorts to locally owned inns, Anguilla has a place to stay for all tourists according to their requirements. Providing luxury and a great range of facilities, the resorts can be surprisingly expensive. On the other hand, inns and small beachfront complexes can provide reasonable accommodation for tourists. For families and for longer stays, there are condo-type accommodations with a kitchen and multiple bedrooms.
It is best to have a talk with the management of any property before choosing where to stay due to the difference in layout, distance from the beach and view between units of the same complex. During summer and spring, packages are available which offer a discount. Hence, while making reservations, ask about any special packages which might be in your favor. Most hotels include a continental breakfast in the package and some hotels might offer meal-plan options for the entire day. But considering the vast variety of cuisine available on the island, it is best not to buy hotel meal plans as it would be more enjoyable to walk around the island while trying out different foods. A 10% tax, 10% service charge and $1 per day per room (tourism marketing levy) is charged by all hotels. Some properties include these charges in the tariffs that they publish while others do not, so check carefully before making reservations.
Anguilla Travel Planner is an annual publication by the tourist office which contains a list of all the vacation condos, villas and apartments available for rent by tourists.
The Anguilla Connection can be contacted for a list of all the condos and villas available for rent on 264/498-0123 or you can visit the website on www.luxuryvillas.com.
Anguilla Luxury Collection
The operator for this collection also manages the Anguilla Affordable Collection which is a group of less-expensive villas for those who are more interested in the adventures of the outdoors rather than the luxuries of indoors. You can contact the operator on 264/497-6049 or visit the website on www.anguillaluxurycollection.com.
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Where to gain permission on shooting Air Rifles on MOD land, if even possible??
I used to shoot on the grounds of an RAF/Naval base and just asked the CO for permission. But i was a serving senior nco at the time.
I now have 1500 acres to use.
And it depends on what the MOD land is used for. If its land owned by the MOD and just sitting dormant you may gain permission. If it is being used for training purposes then you have no chance, same goes if there are buildings on the land.
thank you for this info the area is some times used for dry training, do you believe that as I am a serving soldier it will give me a better chance of getting permission?
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I know the east coast of Costa Rica is known for turtle releases. I went there backpacking a couple of years ago, and it was a great experience. The problem is that the Eastern side of Costa Rica isn't the easiest to get to, or to travel around at, so if you're doing this as part of a wedding, or with a large group that's not okay with roughing it, you might have a hard time. I believe there are also some strict guidelines about how close the general public is allowed to be in turtle nesting season.
Hope that helps,
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Sounds so beautiful - wish i was going to be in Mexico during the season!
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The next letter in the sequence. We've got two letters in each of October, November and December coming up, and I'm going to try to keep them coming.
Miss Mary D Dunton
606 Francis St
We'll be seeing this address a lot; mostly it's annotated with "c/o Ye Faith Inn" and it's apparently her college boarding house.
Sept 28 - 1913
It is now 745 p.m. about half an hour ago the athletic club together with Mrs Townsend and Eleanor began to assemble at our house and I decided that my room would be more highly appreciated than any company and I have betaken myself to my office the same as Topsey does when life becomes too strenuous for her. I wonder what you are doing now. Getting a lesson for tomorrow perhaps or perhaps a visit to one of the Madison churches, or perhaps a social time in the reception room of Ye Faith Inn. Who can tell? It seems a long time since you went away, but is only five days. Last night I mailed you a package of books. Do not know that any of them are what you want there are lots of German and French books in the library that we can send if you want them. Among them a larger German dictionary, and I think a French dictionary. Let us know if you want any of them.
So George Dunton isn't a relentless social butterfly, and seems to genuinely miss Mary. Topsey is a pet...? No mention made of George and Lavinia going to church, though the 28th was a Sunday, so that sounds like pure fantasy to me.
The golf experts of our club were invited to visit the Elgin club yesterday. John Lewis thought he and I ought to be there and voluntiered[sic] to go over with his auto and take Louise Martha and myself. We accepted with pleasure and had a fine time though we did not play ourselves. The day was perfect, the roads good and the Elgin people very hospitable Martha was tierd[sic] when we reached home but I think it was the kind of tierd[sic] that did her good as she reported this morning that she had a good night's sleep. Today your mother and I went to uncle Paul's to see Rebecca, got home just in time for dinner. Martha did not go. Mrs. Gill left yesterday and I suppose the new girl will be on duty tomorrow. Hope so any way. Your mother says she can't wait very long before seeing you and that we must make you a visit early in October. I don't know just how soon but guess we will come up before very long, probably not this week will try and send pictures ? ????? tomorrow
much love from your father GW Dunton
Elgin is roughly 25 miles from Sycamore, so I suppose travelling there by car is a substantial day trip.
I haven't pieced together who uncle Paul is. Lavinia has a sister named Rebecca, but she's married to Stafford Harlow, and is likely either in Kansas or in Denver, not rattling around the environs of Sycamore. "Uncle Paul and Rebecca" are mentioned together a lot, and seem to live somewhere nearby. Perhaps Paul is George Dunton's brother or uncle?
It's over a year since the last "new girl" so it's hard to follow what's going on with the household help.
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Tim Griffin, the Big 12 blogger for ESPN.com who also writes for the San Antonio Express-News, shares that Texas has claimed an asterisk-emblazoned title of its own for 2008. (Here's a picture from inside UT's training facility if you need proof.)
Like all governing bodies in every level of competitive athletics, the Big 12 conference has protocols for determining its champion in football every year. They're pretty clear, and there are no asterisks or co-champs or ties.
By all accounts, Oklahoma trounced Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium in December to win the league crown. All accounts save one, I guess.
OK, Mack Brown and Co. think they got jobbed out of a conference title. Homerism understands that, and it's not like the Longhorns don't have somewhat of a point. So, what's the point of the asterisk? If that's the statement you're trying to make, what's the point in going half way? | http://blatanthomerism.com/articles/c302-2009/april/you-dont-need-a-trophy-to-call-yourself-a-champion.html | fineweb | 892 |
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The cabin utilises a seamless blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes, traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and state-of-the art technology, including features such as the new InControl Touch Pro premium infotainment system and 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster. “In creating the all-new XF, as a design team we have been driven by discipline, the discipline of simplicity. Every exterior line on the XF has a clear purpose – nothing is superfluous. Achieving that simplicity takes time and requires great determination; it’s all too easy to add lines to a car, but much harder to add character by leaving lines out”.
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The idea, according to Simon and Karen, is to get everyone reading from a particular year. “It could have been many different years, really,” explains Simon on his blog. “But 1924 seemed to have a lot of significant works published, as well as generally being an interesting time. If the project is a success, we can repeat it in the future with other years.”
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