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The Sky's the Limit for Sky School Written by C. M. Rubin "It's really encouraging to see an increasing number of models that take a learner-centric approach which considers the challenges that young people face today." – Polly Akhurst Only 23% of the millions of displaced refugees around the world have access to a quality secondary education. How do you address the challenges and the opportunities involved in creating a quality education for refugees? Polly Akhurst is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Sky School, a non-profit conceived in 2016 in response to the gap in quality education for displaced youth. The idea for Sky School was thus born. Sky School partners with local organizations (such as SOS Children's Villages) to deliver a blended learning model which supports displaced youth, enabling them to get back into learning. To date, over 100 refugee youth have been educated. All of the courses have been oversubscribed and have a retention rate of over 70%. Sky School is also in the process of developing the first international high school diploma tailored to displaced youth. The Global Search for Education is pleased to welcome Sky School's Polly Akhurst. "We've seen that Sky School learning can work across an array of different contexts – whether it's within camps or in cities in Amman or in Kakuma Camp in Kenya." – Polly Akhurst Polly, what kind of education do you believe is important for people who are displaced, and how does your learning model support them? To develop an important and relevant education we first thought about the purpose of education, and spoke to our target demographic about what they wanted. We then married these ideas with existing global frameworks regarding the education that today's people need. In particular, we were inspired by the OECD's Education 2030 project, which places agency at its center focal point to reach their long term goal regarding both societal and individual wellbeing. We were also introduced to the concept of "lifeworthy learning" through the book Futurewise, by David Perkins. Therefore, we now implement his idea that educational systems should focus on "learning that is likely to matter in the lives [that] learners are likely to lead." This thinking combined with our research among our target demographic enabled us to develop our own simple and elegant learning model. We are in the midst of an industrial revolution that is changing our world at dramatic speeds; Design Thinking is becoming more prominent in new curriculums we are seeing around the world. Do you believe we will ultimately see this kind of learning in traditional classrooms everywhere? It's really encouraging to see an increasing number of models that take a learner-centric approach which considers the challenges that young people face today. It will take a while for all systems to change, but we will eventually start to see more of a human-centered approach within education. By creating our curriculum, though, we've been able to leapfrog ahead of other systems. "Some people have told us not to "reinvent the wheel" by developing our own curriculum. However, we've found that the wheel has been broken to the point that it requires creating a new one." – Polly Akhurst What are you most proud about in your development process for Sky School? We have just reached a key milestone by developing the first high school diploma program specifically designed for displaced youth. This consisted of convening over 140 educators and displaced youth to develop 1100 hours of curriculum over the course of one year. Through this process, we have also formed a strong relationship with UWC South East Asia, a leading international school which plays a key role in supporting our educational development. The examples of our alumni have also enabled us to see the lasting benefits of focusing our learning strategy on the development of agency. For example, after taking our course on Social Entrepreneurship, our alumnus, Mofti, has now established his own kiosk allowing him to support himself and his brothers. Another example is our alumna, Zamzam, who took our Peace-building course and is now making a series of YouTube videos to raise awareness of the risks of early marriage. In addition, our alumnus, Moussa, is now setting up the first African fast-food restaurant in Greece to use cooking as a way of uniting different peoples and cultures. Finally, through piloting courses with a range of partners in four continents, we've seen that Sky School learning can work across an array of different contexts – whether it's within camps or in cities in Amman or in Kakuma Camp in Kenya. We are proud that the context-proof nature of our learning means it can provide world-class learning in low-resource environments to reach a diverse group of young people As an innovative start up, what kind of challenges have you had to overcome to build your learning model, and what have you learned in the process? As a young organization, convincing people that we can pull off such an ambitious idea has probably been the greatest challenge. Some people have told us not to "reinvent the wheel" by developing our own curriculum. However, we've found that the wheel has been broken to the point that it requires creating a new one. The new wheel, in this case, is a context-proof curriculum tailored to the needs and experiences of displaced youth. Another obstacle that came was how to develop such a robust curriculum with only minimal resources. Our Director of Education, Stuart MacAlpine, suggested that "what we really [needed was] to gather a group of exceptional individuals in one room for two days." Therefore, "curriculum hackathons"– which include weekend-long, intensive curriculum-development events — are what best fit our specific learning model. Initially, we wanted our learning to be completely online thinking as this would make it more accessible. We soon faced another problem, though, as the retention rates for our online courses were much lower than our blended-learning course rates. Our learners told us that what kept them engaged on the blended-learning courses was the personal contact and feeling part of a community.. Overall, remembering that education is a social process and learning that it's all about people and creating a shared humanity have been key to solving our challenges. "Engaging learners means being responsive to the needs of both today and tomorrow and enabling young people to create the future they want." – Polly Akhurst What are you working on now for the future? How will you keep Sky School relevant and engaging for learners? Engaging learners means being responsive to the needs of both today and tomorrow and enabling young people to create the future they want. We continually seek feedback from our learners and partners to incorporate into the next iteration of our courses. We've developed the initial courses for our Diploma program, but there is so much more we want to do. We always work on an assumption of a "temporary fixed position," meaning it's our way of thinking at this point, but it can change in the future. This has allowed us to balance the instinctual) need for certainty with our need for provisionality and innovation. Education is the most powerful, yet expensive weapon for changing the world. However, at Sky School, we've shown that this does not have to always be the case, and that those with the fewest resources can still have access to education of the highest quality C. M. Rubin and Polly Akhurst Author: C. M. RubinWebsite: http://www.cmrubinworld.com/ The Global Search for Education (GSE) is a regular contributor to EdTechReview. Authored by C. M Rubin GSE brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by today's nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century education. 21st Century Teaching Administrators Blended Learning Interviews Rural Area/Low-Income Teachers/Educators Technology in Classroom Technology in Education Govt. Officials/Policymakers JoeZoo Founders Share Their Growth Story on Fixing Assessment for... Top Teachers Share New Tips for Well-Being, Global Competencies and... 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Wines treasured under the sea Posted on 7 de October del 2014 /Under The Opinion /With 1 Comment By Antonio Palacios 1-. The state of the art of underwater treasure: The ageing of beverages submerged in the sea has its origins in different bottled beverages (wine, champagne, distilled liquors…) found decades and even centuries ago in the cellars of sunken shipwrecks and that after having been sampled, were found to still have acceptable sensory characteristics even after such long periods of time. One example of the above is represented by the periodical auctions of bottles found in shipwrecks, such as the one that took place recently, (September 2011) in Singapore, in which, according to various internet sites, a bottle of champagne retrieved in 2010 from the Baltic sea, was sold. This bottle, whose age was estimated to be 170 years old, was sold for 40,000 dollars and, according to the enologists who tested it, contained organoleptic characteristcs that while different to those which one would expect from a champagne, were still good. Based upon these experiences, an initiative was set up in 2010 by the company, Bajoelagua Factory and the town council of Plentzia, consisting of the creation of the Underwater Laboratory for the Ageing of Beverages (Spanish, LSEB Plentzia), a company based in Bilbao and dedicated to various activities related to oceonography (underwater inspections, school activities, web disclosure, audiovisual productions). The laboratory is located at 20 metres depth in the Bay of Plentzia (Biscay) and is equipped with systems for measuring water temperatures and movements. The same laboratory also has various units in which bottles are placed for their treasuring underwater, in direct contact with circulating water. Since two years, they have experience with the underwater treasuring of red and white wines, coming from different regions of origin, from young wines to grand reservas and from different varieties of grapes. The LSEB study was also made extensively with other beverages, such as cider, beer and liquors. The study looked at here in detail is the only one of its kind in the world and has already amassed great experience and know how in the process of underwater ageing, which after having been involved in three years of research means being able to commercialize wines already treasured and already perfectly prepared to be treasured below the sea. We can say that the location of the underwater wine cellar in the Cantabrian Sea is an ideal and unique setting due to its unique characteristics: the strength of the waves that create a constant turbulence and block the passage of light, and the heavy tides. All this produce original wines with a high quality. There are some references to be found in the press and on the internet, with regard to the supposed effects of maintained submersion upon the sensory characteristics of the wines. It is normally noted that submerged wines show slightly different characteristics compared to wines kept in cellars and they are given diverse related expressions of smell and balance etc. At the same time, the justification of the beneficial effect of immersion is usually based upon the conservation temperature (relatively low and with hardly any fluctuations), the absence of light and the effect of the movement of the sea water on the bottles. However, no scientific publication has been found, describing the effects of this practice. 2-. Important factors in the underwater ageing: With regards to the treasuring of the wines, it's evolution is influenced by diverse factors, from which, the following may be highlighted: External factors Time. In general terms, the longer the time period, the better the development of the wine will be. Bearing in mind that: there will be a time in which the objectives of underwater treasuring will have been realized and the development will slow down to such an effect that it ceases to be of interest, both organoleptically as well as economically. a minimum time is necesary in order to be able to appreciate the effects of the sea on the organoleptic properties of the wine. Temperature. Small but frequent thermal changes in the underwater treasuring increase the speed of the chemical transformations that take place in the wine, accelarating it's positive evolution. Light. Some radiation leads to different chemical phenomena, meaning an acceleration of the wine's deterioration. In that respect, being kept in the dark, the submerged bottles are constantly protected. Pressure. Even though no scientific studies have been found about how pressures greater than that of the atmosphere can affect it's characteristics, more than 3 bars of atmospheric pressure over long periods of time should have an effect. Gravity. Much less gravity should be taken into account for the submerged crianza than for the conventional crianza. This lack of gravity could have a very interesting effect on the colloidal structure, especially in red wines. Internal factors Polyphenolic content and other antioxident compounds. Polyphenols, like other reductive compounds, protect wine from oxidation. They are also responsible for the structure and the 'body' of the wine. Underwater treasuring produces, amongst others, changes to the phenolic structure of the wine. Acidity and pH. An acceptable acidity and a low pH, are without a doubt, favourable to the process of underwater treasuring, meaning a greater capacity for the development of an adequate maturity. 3-. How can we explain the effects of Underwater Treasure? Based on the studies, realized by LSEB, we can highlight the following factors to be taken into account in the process of creating wines under the sea: Moderate thermal changes. The heat content of sea water is represented by energy radiation that comes from the sun. Its specific heat has an elevated value when compared to specific heat from any other exisiting substance on the face of the earth; this bestows upon the sea an extraordinary capacity to store heat and because of this property it can act as a huge temperature moderator. The thermal oscilations will be minimal, but very frequent, not just during the cycle between day and night but also during the seasons, warmer in the summer and cooler in winter. Thermal changes provoke small and frequent changes in the volume of the wine, which without a doubt has an effect on the final sensory properties. Henry's Law of gas dissolution. Henry's Law explains that at a constant temperature, the amount of a given gas that dissolves in a given type and volume of liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with that liquid or solid. This is the reason why the transfer of oxygen can be greater underwater, which in turn favours co-pigmentation and the stabilization of the colour of red wine, a noted effect in the treasured wines. Dalton's Law. Dalton's law states that the total pressure exerted by the mixture of non-reactive gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of individual gases. The partial pressure of oxygen is around 160 mmHg at sea level (0.21 bars) and around 400 mmHg at 15 metres depth (assuming 2.5 bars). The cork does not permit the bottle's interior and exterior pressures to balance, but it is relatively permeable to oxygen, which results in a favourable medium for the oxygen to pass from the water through to the wine, raising the potential redox of the wine, which in turn, once the wine is treasured and when the bottle is open, means it is ready for consumption without any need for decantering. The propagation of light in sea water. The propagation of light depends upon the medium through which it passes. Light does not travel at the same speed in the air as in water. When light spreads through a watery medium, its intensity greatly decreases, an attenuating phenomena which has two fundamental causes: absorbtion: light energy is converted into another type of energy, generally heat or chemical energy. This absorbtion is produced by seaweed, which uses light as a source of energy, suspended organic and inorganic material, dissolved inorganic compounds and the water itself in its own right. The result of this scattering (dispersion) phenomena is the collision of the beam of light with the suspended particles, provoking multiple reflections, making light penetration difficult and therefore also its activity on the wine, thus avoiding negative effects. The sea is an enormous source of accumulated energy that is available in different forms: energy from the ocean currents, constant and well localized, osmosis energy due to the high saline concentration, oceanic thermal energy, tidal energy which moves immense amounts of water in a rythmic and predictable way according to the moon's cycles, and wave energy. All this results in an authentic biodynamic system for wine creation. The kinetic sea. The sea is a huge source of stored energy that is available in different formats: marine energy, osmotic energy due to the high salt concentration, the oceanic thermal energy, tidal energy, which moves water rhythmically according to lunar cycles, and waves energy. Each of those elements helps to build a biodynamic system to age wines. We may be talking about a system where the influence of the moon and its cycles are transmitted with strong intensity. (See Figure 1) Figure 1: Effect of tidal currents The movement of water in the oceans creates a vast warehouse of tidal energy. This energy reverberates on the bottles, even more so with the existence of inert and organic desposits, and including the added presence of living life forms on the glass. The external surface of the bottle ceases to be smooth and offers a greater resistance to the movement of the water, producing a continual vibrating effect in the interior of the bottle and within the liquid itself. (See Figure 2) Figure 2: Diagram of the force of the kinetic sea Legend: Alimentacion – Feeding / Corriente subsuperficial – Subsuperficial current / Corriente superficial – Superficial current / Desove – Spawning / Fitoplancton – Phytoplankton / Ictioplancton – Ictioplankton / Microplancton – Microplankton / Pesqueria – Fisherman / Produccion Biologica – Biological Production Reclutamiento – Recruitment / Zooplancton – Zooplankton / Viento – Wind 4-. Effects observed at the sensory and chemical level in wines treasured under the sea 4.1-. Results of the sensory description analysis In September 2011, the Excell Iberica Laboratory in Logrono, Rioja, organized various tastings with a panel of 10 expert tasters, carrying out blind tastings of 2 white wines, 1 cider and 4 red wines, submerged during 12 months compared to their terrestrial 'partners'. The sensory analysis of the same wines resulted in, amongst others, these first preliminary conclusions: Visual phase Greater intensity of colour and more shine. The colour was better conserved, less evolved. (Greenish tones in white wines and blues in red wines). Aromatic phase: They are cleaner, with no obvious reductions. Decrease in herbaceous and vegetable aromas. Greater intensity, complexity and aromatic concentration. Highlighting the primary aromas of fruit and floral as well as minerals. Sharper wooden aromas. Taste phase: Greater volume and freshness. Agreeable silkiness in the tactile senses of the phenol components. Great balance along with acidity. 4.2-. Results from the standard sensory analysis On continuation, we will show the statistical results obtained through the Analysis of Principal Components (Spanish:ACP) applied to the results of a tasting organized with 8 red wines (4 pairs of terrestrial wines and their respective underwater wines) following the standardized system ISO 11035 using agreed and quantifiable descriptions and with the participation of 10 wine tasters, qualified and previously trained in tasting methods and in the wines of the project. Through this system, it is possible to project the wines onto a sensory map where, on one side, the graphics on the left represent the utilized descriptions of the tasting file in each of the three phases of the tasting, the olfactory phase, tasting and retronasal. In the graphics on the right the tasted wines are represented. To gain a better understanding of the results of the ACP, we can relate the wine positions on the map according to the crosses and their coordinates, with the descriptions that are in the position nearest to them on the other factorial map. The descriptions that are to be found nearest to the periphery of the circle are those that have stood out best in the tasted wines; aromas such as oak, intensity, pureness, concentration, complexity, floral and fresh fruit, all of which are very close together as can be seen in figure 3 of the treasured wines. In the aromatic phase the following factorial map was obtained to explain the variation of 45,83%. Here it is possible to check how wines treasured under the sea (in the blue colour) are situated in the best positions near to the variables which define purity, concentration, complexity, floral aromas, fresh fruit and spices, except for the Crianza Rioja wine which is closed with cork and more connected with roasting aromas. (See figure 3). In the taste phase an explanation for the variable of 61,68% was obtained. Once again, the wines treasured underwater are situated in the area of the factorial map nearest to the variables that define balance, freshness, tannins, volume and positive global evaluation, except for Ribera wine with oak, that did not differentiate itself from its terrestrial pair. (See figure 4). Figure 3: Analysis of the Principal Components of the olfactory phase. Variables Key Word Lexis (Alphabetical order): Animales/Animals Balsámico/Balsamic Complejidad/Complexity Concentración/Concentration Dulces/Sweets Especias/Spices Especias dulces/Sweet spices Especias secas/Dried spices Floral/Floral Frutos secos/Dried fruits F. pasificada/Calm fruits Fruta fresca/Fresh fruit Fruta/Fruit Intensidad/Intensity Lácteos/Lacteous Mineral/Mineral Oxidación/Oxidation Pastelería/Bakery Pirazinas/Pyrazines Plantas aromáticas/Aromatic plants Pureza/Purity Reducción/Reduction Resinas/Resins Roble/Oak Terciarios/Tertiaries Torrefactos/Roasting Vegetal/Vegetable V.Global/Global Evaluation Observations Key Word Lexis (Alphabetical order): Chapa/Metal Corcho/Cork Roble/Oak Figure 4: Anaylsis of the Principal Components of the taste phase. Variables Key Word Lexis (Alphabetical order): Acidez/Acidity Astrigencia/Astringency Amargo/Bitterness Calidez/Warmth Cuerpo/Body C.Tanino/Tannins Dulce/Sweet Equilibrio/Balance Frescor/Freshness Persistencia/Persistence Profundidad/Depth Roble/Oak Tanino/Tannin Tanino uva/Grape Tannin V.Global/Global evaluation Volumen/Volume Observations Key Word Lexis (Alphabetical order): Chapa/Metal Corcho/Cork Roble/Oak In the retronasal phase of the tasting, an explanation for the 50,65% variation was obtained. There exists a great difference in the samples depending upon their place of ageing. The underwater samples, on the left of the factorial map, are connected to descriptions for positive global evaluation, floral, fresh fruit, mature fruit, roasting, minerals, oak aromas, dry fruits, intensity and persistence. (See figure 5). The conclusion of this tasting confirmed that underwater treasuring had provoked a clear effect in the wines at an organoleptic level, strengthening the intense fruit and floral aromas with a greater complexity in the nose. In the mouth, the sensations of balance and freshness were increased as well as the presence of grape tannins and a double effect in the retronasal, on one hand the aromas of mineral and wood and on the other, very intense floral and fruit. Figure 5: Analysis of the Principal Components of the retronasal phase. Variables Key Word Lexis (Alphabetical order): Animales/Animals Balsámico/Balsamic Empireumático/Empyreumatical Especias secas/Dried spices Floral/Floral Fruta fresca/Fresh fruit Frutos secos/Dried fruits Frutas maduras/Mature fruits Intensidad/Intensity Lácteos/Lacteous Mineral/Mineral Pastelería/Bakery Persistencia/Persistence Pirazinas/Pyrazines Plantas aromáticas/Aromatic plants Pureza/Purity Resinas/Resins Roble/Oak Torrefactos/Roasting Vegetal/Vegetable V.Global/Global Evaluation Observations Key Word Lexis (Alphabetical order): Chapa/Metal Corcho/Cork Roble/Oak 4.3-. Results of the hedonic sensory analysis: A hedonic test of preferences was realized, asking the tasters to create a preference ranking. The results show that only in the case of Malvasia sweet wine was the terrestrial sample appreciated more. In the rest of the tasted wines, the hedonic preference was always in favour of the underwater samples, except in the sample of Ribera with oak where there was not a clear preference between either of the two samples. (See figure 6). Figure 6: Hedonic Preference Test 4-4.- Results of the chemical analysis: In another study model, routine chemical parameters of 19 different wines coming from various regions of origin and of different varieties were studied in the laboratory. The end results show differences found between terrestrial wines and underwater ones. The main difference was centered upon the anthocyanin pigment parameter, being greater in submerged wines. Another differentiated parameter was the tartaric stability, given that it is positive in underwater wines and negative in some terrestrial samples. In the majority of cases, the oxygen content increases in submerged samples, which in turn provokes a slight elevation in potential redox. As for the pressure measured in the bottles, in general, a decrease in the pressure of submerged bottles was observed. The immersion process and the subsequent emersion, provokes a fall in the pressure in the bottles, becoming, in some cases, negative. The differences observed between the highest potential redox and the lowest internal pressure can be reasons for differentiated important modifications of the organoleptic components between submerged and terrestrial samples. (See figures 7 & 8). These results confirm that actually, there are strong reasons for thinking that underwater treasuring exercises an influence on important chemical parameters within the wine. The oxygen and potential redox are without a doubt reasons for which the wines are more polymerized, resulting in a smoother level of tannins and a deeper violet colour. An observation based upon own experience shows that the treasured wines do not need ventilation before being consumed, already being sufficiently expressive and open to fully enjoy. Figures 7 & 8: Analytical Results of internal pressure, dissolved oxygen, pH and potential redox. Current project status and near future: LSEB has spent 4 whole years carrying out research studies to show how underwater treasuring influences the organoleptical characteristics and physical-chemical parameters of wines. For this, more than 30 different wines, from different regions of origin and varieties of grape, have been submitted to the effects of the depths of the open sea, carrying out constant emersions of samples to see how the time of year and the period of storage influences the wine's characteristics. At this time, LSEB PLENTZIA has 10 Ageing and Control Models (Spanish:MEC) (see figure 9) under patent, using red wine aged in the Cantabric sea. There are two types of wine that are commercialized under the brand Crusoe Treasure (T. White and Red) with two very different styles. The first is a Tempranillo with 1 year of ageing in oak and 1 year of submerged treasuring, creating the perfect ensemble between fresh fruit aromas and oak spices, with a very soft level of tannins and with a certain surprisingly complex and very persistent retronasal. The second is a wine from the Wine of the Country variety (Spanish:Tinta del Pais), very robust and young in its fruitful expression, showing red fruits and sweet vanilla aromas from new barrels, structurally powerful and with very fresh sensations. All the treasured products in LSEB Plentzia, belong to a limited series and are numbered. The Crusoe Treasure "Classic" is a series of less than 4,000 bottles, while the Crusoe Treasure "Passion" is a series of just under 6,000 bottles. Both with a treasuring period of around one year, surviving storms, swaying with the waves in the dark waters of the sea, surrounded by life, such as the abundant Caridean squid (Palaemon). In fact the MEC have been designed to act as an artificial reef, converted into an own habitat for different species of fish which are born, bred and grown in the reef. This is true in the case of the shoals of bream, pout and new species which continually colonize the area, identifying more than 150 species in all. The artificial reef has managed to attract a lot of life, rich in diversity, to the place where the beverages are kept. All these factors combine to ensure that the wine takes on its own unique and original organoleptic sensations. The company that has developed this project gives a fraction of it benefits (10%) to study the sea. The cellar has also become a laboratory to monitor species and climate change impacts. At the same time, different studies about marine biology are developing and attracting interest from different universities and institutions. During 2010, 2011 and 2012, thanks to this company, it was possible to control and monitor colonising species and environmental aspects by an expert team of biologists. In 2013 the Department of Marine Sciences and Applied Biology (University of Alicante) signed an agreement to do an exhaustive study about marine biology developed in the cellar. Figure 9: Artificial reef from the Ageing and Control Models (MEC) Antonio Tomás Palacios Doctor in Microbiology from the School of Agricultural Engineering (Polytechnic University of Madrid) and a degree in Biology from the University of Salamanca, Palacios has professional recognition as a winemaker and he currently works as an associate teacher at the University of the Rioja. He combines this task with the managing of 'Laboratorios Excell Ibérica'. 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As the Roman Empire tries to expand its control over the wild, tribal lands of Britannia, a squad of Roman soldiers raids a village of the vicious Picts, killing the tribal chief's son. In revenge, the chief sends a group of assassins to chase the murderous soldiers down. Running, mayhem, running, and more mayhem ensue. ClearPlay has two tasks: take out language and take out violence. This is blood bath of a film and with violence filters on full you will be treated to a skip-fest. It's generally easy to figure out who gets dead, but how they got there may be a mystery (and one you may not want to solve). Should I Join the Legion?… Centurion is an action film in the chase genre. It features epic landscapes, thin characters, and lots of bloody, gory fighting. As the gory fighting was, apparently, the main reason for the film's existence, ClearPlaying the film will turn it into a much tamer beast but leave you with the parts of the story that were more weakly developed. You do get to see soldiers running across mountains over and over again, but you may just want to run in a 5k or, better yet, watch one. Brian Fuller— ClearPlay Legionnaire Rated R for sequences of strong bloody violence, grisly images and language. ;97 min; Directed By Neil Marshall

Review of American Pulp Home / Reviews / Review of American Pulp You've got to hand it to the people at Carroll & Graf. A few years after all the jerks who wanted to read pulp just because they saw Pulp Fiction have moved on to raising kids or something, the publisher continues to chunk out hard-boiled collections. I've got some of their other collections, Pure Pulp and The Mammoth Book of Pulp Fiction, but American Pulp is the only one that fits in my coat pocket. And I read it cover to cover. The quality here is high, and each story is distinct and memorable enough so that you won't need a bookmark, even after laying off for a few days between reads. There's several name writers here: John D. MacDonald, Donald E. Westlake, Evan Hunter, Mickey Spillane and Marcia Muller. MacDonald turns in the standout of the collection, "In a Small Hotel." A psychotic customer on the lam takes the proprietor and some of her friends hostage. When they overpower the customer, they turn on each other when find his stash of embezzled money. The lines of trust drawn and redrawn and strong characters loom in the reader's mind for the rest of the book (it's the third story in on this collection of 35). In my mind, any book with another farcical romp by Norbert Davis alone is worth the price of admission. Davis's "Murder in Two Parts" will satisfy fans of his slap-sticky murder stories. There's a lot of other things to like here: a gem of a story by Donald Wandrei, "Tick Tock" (like Davis's story, originally published in Black Mask); a sharp western-mystery, "Lynching in Mixville," by contemporary author L.J. Washburn; a typically awkward tale of insecurity from David Goodis, "The Plunge," and a fine ironic ditty from Fredric Brown, "Cry Silence." But there's also the lousy "Doing Colfax" from modern-day writer Ed Bryant. Ed Gorman says his writing is "innovative and stunning," but the example here only portrays two low-lifes committing a murder with no remorse, and worse, little distinction. I might be missing something here, but I doubt it. I'm pretty sharp. The collection also ends on a bum note with Richard Matheson's "The Frigid Flame," a 70-page relative opus on a murderous twist that readers will see through far too early on. Gorman, Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg have done all the little things right, seamlessly integrating stories from the 70s through the 90s in with the pulp era. They even wrote short bios for all the authors. I'm a big fan of that. At a little more than two cents a page, you can't not buy and read this book. American Pulp Edited by Ed Gorman, Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg 550 pages, $12.95 Carroll & Graf, 1997 Authored by Ed Lin. Ed Lin

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Theaterbriefe aus Griechenland Greece in the mirror - a statement about the situation of culture-makers in Greece, arising from the problems that occurred around the Athens Festival 2016/by Lena Kitsopoulou Where is the revolution now? by Lena Kitsopoulou Athens, April 2016. Culture needs money. Today, Greece is a bankrupt country, enslaved since 2010. At that point, the whole problem starts. What brought Greece into this situation is another big discussion. It's a mixture of many things and not so easy to investigate. For sure it's not only the "foreigners". All Greeks have experienced the "eating" of state and European money. Many off-the-record-agreements between artists and politicians; public funds not being used for the purpose they should and suddenly disappearing. Corruption. All this has been going on for many years. I have once been witness to a phone call of a very famous Greek director to a friend of mine. They talked about a show the famous director was preparing for Herodium Theatre, for which he had received a big amount of money directly and personally from that time's minister of culture – under the table, i.e. not in a legal way. To my friend, his collaborator, he said: "Who cares about the show. Let's take the money and f**k the show!" This director is a very respected man in Greece. I suppose I am not the only one who knows such incidents; there are thousands of examples (I could fill a whole book only with those I have personally experienced). No financial support for theatres Greece didn't collapse now. Greece has been collapsing since I remember myself, and now the ground was ready for Greece to become the (first and easiest) European victim of the global fascism of investment. It's obvious that Greece is slowly being led to the edge in order to become cheap and then be bought. Greece is on sale. Of course, this whole economical disaster has its consequences for culture. There is no financial support from the government for theatre and generally for art anymore. Artists are starving, like people in all other professions. The Epidauros Theatre, venue of the Athens Festival © Wladyslaw Sojka/www.sojka.photo Even the prestigious Athens Festival suffered under its last artistic director Giorgos Loukos. Despite Loukos' good intentions and ideas, it became more and more difficult for him to put them into practice. The money for the festival came in more and more delayed from year to year, which in turn delayed his planning process and in some cases forced him to last minute-cancel his invitations of foreign productions because he could not guarantee them their money. The background: how Giorgos Loukos was toppled Of course, the local artistic power also suffered. The tiredness of waiting, of seeing no future, leads to a lack of ideas, of courage, of dreaming. Start rehearsing, or not? Start working, or not? Those are the questions all Greek companies keep asking themselves. These last years, everything has been running breathless, and the only motivation to keep going has been the personal ambition of each individual. Lucky are those who have kept the remains of some undergoing puberty madness. There is no institutional framework to support anything anymore. Aristides Baltas, philosopher of science and Greek minister of culture © Left.grIt's a well known fact that Giorgos Loukos was thrown out of the festival against his will; through a plot that had been prepared behind his back for political reasons and in the interest of some colleagues and former collaborators of his. That led to the Athens Festival suddenly being "headless" and ungoverned in the beginning of 2016, a date when it should already have had a program. The minister of culture had just been subject of a big "revolution" against him from all fields of art. Thus, he could not possibly put a Greek in the position of Loukos, especially not one of the friends of Loukos who had supported the scheme. So, probably some advisor of his team suggested the name of Jan Fabre. A famous name, an established artist, a world-known European personality whose appointment would keep all these revolting artists quiet. So it happened. And when Jan Fabre first arrived, he made kind of an incognito visit; there was a press conference, but no artists were invited and no announcement was made. Belgian art-training for the left-behind Greeks Normally, for every edition of the yearly festival, artists officially deposit their proposals, and the artistic director reads them with his team and decides which will be done. In his exclusive press conference, Jan Fabre already announced a program – thus, without having considered any Greek proposal. It was obvious from his announcement that he was totally uninformed and had no idea about any Greek artist (he even admitted this himself). His program included only himself and Belgium – for the first year. "Mount Olympus" by Jan Fabre... © Wonge Bergmann He announced that he would come up with a four-year-schedule which from the second year on would include 1/3 Greek artists. Still, all the four years would above all be dedicated to Belgium and himself. He announced he would train us in Belgian Art and especially his own, f.e. by employing Greek actors to read his texts. He said that he would bring Belgian pop-concerts to Greece, and he explained to us the importance of Belgium in the contemporary arts (I agree and know of course that Belgium produces really important art today in culture, in dance and theatre and would really be interested in watching all these good Belgian artists. I also believe that you cannot criticize a program before the realization of it!). ... and the "real" Mount Olympus in Greece © R Thiele, Eigenes Werk, CC BY SA 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.orgwindex.phpcurid14980546 Of course, his announcement was considered arrogant and humiliating in a country that had honored him by inviting him to be the leader of the one and only theatre festival – that, by the way, had also been the last remaining source of income for Greek artists (this is the biggest problem for me: That the whole Greek theatre society has to be begging for a place in the festival, whereas a place in the festival program should be reserved for the most interesting and crazy artists, and the festival should be a field for new artistic movements instead of repeating the winter productions and inviting the ever same people). The artists' revolution On the other hand, Jan Fabre was just being himself, as he has always been during his career, causing scandals, being provocative with his artistic actions. The minister of culture of a country should first of all know whom they appoint, his history in such positions and his background. But what our minister told Jan Fabre was: "Take all the money and do whatever you like." And that's what the guy did. He is not to blame. To cut a long story short, the theatre world came together in Sfendoni-theatre in Athens to discuss how to revolt against this "Fabre-situation". The two proposals that came out of the meeting were the following: We ask Jan Fabre to quit. We ask Mr. Baltas (the minister of culture) to quit. Jan Fabre (2008) © Deborah Hustic Following this statement, Fabre was hunted and humiliated by the media. We heard that the only thing that Belgium has ever produced is the comic Tin-Tin (Tim und Struppi). Small videos with parts of Fabre's work, penises or naked figures were posted all over the internet. All the nationalist stupidity there is in Greece collaborated with the revolution of the artists, and everything was put in the same sack. Suddenly, the Greeks felt insulted by the "foreigner", they wanted him out of the country. What a narrow minded attitude! Very very sad picture of Greece. The Greek attitude: "I want it all and I want it now" Why hasn't anyone resisted in such a way, when for years and years our own governments have been stealing from us, insulting us and lying to us day after day? Isn't that a thousands times more provocative than Jan Fabre, who at least has a big and interesting work in his back, is a cosmopolitan and might have expanded the mind of the festival? We would at least have seen some important Belgian artists, instead of seeing our bored and boring faces again and again, as it is going to happen. Impossible in this country. Impossible to have patience, or to build something for some kind of future. The attitude is "I want it all and I want it now". Immature, but understandable as well, for such a suffering society. Every new government that is elected here in Greece does the same thing: They take out people from leading positions, even if they are good in their jobs, just to put "their" people there. That means that all the time programming is stopping until the new guy comes with his new program. So, all the work of the previous directors of any institution goes into the garbage. Even if it's the best and the most effective. This cannot make a country work, and it doesn't even spend a slight hope for some kind of future. Where is the revolution when it is needed? © George Ampartzidis/flickr.com Back to the festival story now: In my opinion, the most generous and straight attitude among all the people involved was that of Jan Fabre. Again: He was invited by a country's minister to do what he wanted to do and that's what he did. The next day, the artists asked him to quit, and that's what he did. Jan Fabre taught us civilization. Name me one Greek that has ever quit his position. NOONE! In one night, Jan Fabre showed to us our mirror. This was an action. He just left. He remained honest to himself and to his belief. He didn't change his mind, he didn't try to please anyone, to take back things that he said. Other than our government – that reacted to the artists' congregation in Sfendoni-theatre with a letter saying they would reconsider some Greek proposals and put some Greek productions in the festival program. Every couple of hours that minister changed his mind. The earth was shaking under his feet. Instability. Fear. He invites someone one day, the next day he throws him out. Imaginary Ministry of Imaginary Culture Insecurity, lack of knowledge, lack of stability, lack of faith in anything. This is this "left" government. The government that went to Germany to negotiate for the debts, who asked their people to vote, to give a YES or a NO. People gave Tsipras the NO, and he went to Germany with a YES. This was also the attitude of the minister of culture Mr. Baltas in the festival situation. His "Yes" to Jan Fabre very easily became a "No". Very sad. Fabre showed a much more civilized attitude than any of these "left-oriented" Greek people that felt insulted by him. These people should be insulted by themselves. These people that are trying to hold on on their positions, these imaginary politicians, in an imaginary country and an imaginary ministry of imaginary culture. After all these incidents, Mr. Vangellis Theodoropoulos was placed in the position of artistic director of the festival. Nobody is talking now. This is how we know it. At least he is "our" guy. He will put all the Greeks in the festival, all artists will somehow be satisfied, there will be a small income for the summer. Where is the revolution now? Against the deeper problem, the inside enemy, against our own people, government, ministry of culture etc.? Because we can see right now what this big artistic resistance against Jan Fabre has brought. What changed, after the "big revolution" was succesfully fulfilled and the "bad" Jan Fabre had left? We are in the same situation we were in before he came. NOTHING. No future. No change. We now have the artistic director that the government probably wanted to install in the place of Giorgos Loukos from the beginning. All this through the vulgarity of the corruption, which is going on and on. So, what was all this about? Lena Kitsopoulou, born 1971 in Athens, is a studied actress and has been working as a writer and a director for several years now. She has been directing the last years in Athens for the National Theatre, the Athens Festival, the Onassis Foundation (Stegi Grammaton kai Technon) and the Arts Theatre. In 2013, she received the international dramatists' award of the Heidelberger Stückemarkt for her piece Athanasios Diakos - The return. Her theatre work has been invited in Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland and Germany. In February 2016, she gave her directorial debut in the German-speaking theatre world with Hedda Gabler at Theater Oberhausen. Für Horizonterweiterung Der Blick über den eigenen Tellerrand hinaus ist uns wichtig. Wir möchten auch in Zukunft über relevante Entwicklungen und Ereignisse in anderen Ländern schreiben. Unterstützen Sie unsere internationale Theaterberichterstattung. nachtkritikregional nachtkritikcharts TOP TEN DES THEATERS

'Ridiculous' Papenhuyzen onslaught stuns fans Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has put on an NRL masterclass, scoring four first-half tries in the space of 11 minutes against the Brisbane Broncos. Papenhuyzen, who missed last week's clash with the Panthers due to a neck injury, produced a total of 24 points in the first half following a slow start which saw Melbourne trail Brisbane early in the match. The 22-year-old scored tries in the 25th, 29th, 34th, and 36th minutes, all of which came off support play. He also converted on all four efforts off his own boot. The total of 24 points scored is the most by a single player in a half of football since 1980. Legendary Melbourne Storm fullback Billy Slater couldn't help but laud the first-half effort of the young gun, stating that he believes Papenhuyzen will captain the club at some point in his career. Ryan Papenhuyzen scores try No.4 in just the first-half "He's improved the balance of his game," Slater told Nine. "He was an out and out runner in his first season – he scored tries, created linebreaks. "But the last two seasons he's created more opportunities for the people around him. The passing game has improved and the understanding of manipulating defences has improved. "He's fast becoming one of the best fullbacks in the game. He's got a great attitude, he's a real mature young man. "He has leadership written all over him. I see him as a future captain of the Melbourne Storm." NRL Rd 4 – Storm v Broncos (Getty) A humble Papenhuyzen credited his teammates after the match for putting him in scoring positions. "I don't create the work there," he said. "The boys get the linebreaks and I've got to finish it off. A lot of credit to them. "When we're playing flat and it's up the middle, it's pretty dangerous." Fans on social media were quick to react to Papenhuyzen's performance, with many taking to Twitter to express their excitement at the Melbourne young gun's masterclass. Tedesco's crown within reach for Storm star Harrison's heartbreak as Tahs remain winless Payne eyes England Test call as he gears up for T20s "I definitely feel not having a left-armer in the squad is something England are missing… WSL: Sky Sports to show Arsenal vs Man Utd, Chelsea vs Arsenal in Feb Last season's WSL champions Chelsea will go head to head with league leaders Arsenal live… LIVE: Brit's hilarious response to Kyrgios antics Despite being down on the scoreboard, Liam Broady is also starting to have fun with…

This Language Trend Be Like, 'I'm Not Going Away'05:11 <iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/hereandnow/2015/02/12/be-like-quotative-language"></iframe> Instead of "she said" or "I said," it's common to hear "she was like" or "I was like." The quotative use of "like" makes parents cringe, but linguists say those who try to fight the pervasive trend are facing a losing battle, as the use has spread through the entire English-speaking world. Similarly, the phrasing "be like" - as in "girls be like" and "unicorns be like" (see one of the most popular Vines last year) is on the rise and a popular source of memes. Joining Here & Now's Robin Young to talk about the quotative like is Washington, D.C.-based writer Britt Peterson, whose column on the subject appeared in The Boston Globe. Peterson says "he said" is qualitatively different from "he was like." The latter represents a state of being, instead of just a verbal statement. Read Britt Peterson's column, "Linguists are like, 'Get used to it!'" See a comic strip based on Britt Peterson's column Britt Peterson, Ideas columnist for The Boston Globe. She tweets @brittkpeterson. This segment aired on February 12, 2015. Why We Mispronounce Words

Star Gazers June 2, 2014 by hipmonkey Zodiac – Manly P. Hall IT is difficult for this age to estimate correctly the profound effect produced upon the religions, philosophies, and sciences of antiquity by the study of the planets, luminaries, and constellations. Not without adequate reason were the Magi of Persia called the Star Gazers. The Egyptians were honored with a special appellation because of their proficiency in computing the power and motion of the heavenly bodies and their effect upon the destinies of nations and individuals. Ruins of primitive astronomical observatories have been discovered in all parts of the world, although in many cases modern archæologists are unaware of the true purpose for which these structures were erected. While the telescope was unknown to ancient astronomers, they made many remarkable calculations with instruments cut from blocks of granite or pounded from sheets of brass and cop per. In India such instruments are still in use, and they posses a high degree of accuracy. In Jaipur, Rajputana, India, an observatory consisting largely of immense stone sundials is still in operation. The famous Chinese observatory on the wall of Peking consists of immense bronze instruments, including a telescope in the form of a hollow tube without lenses. The pagans looked upon the stars as living things, capable of influencing the destinies of individuals, nations, and races. That the early Jewish patriarchs believed that the celestial bodies participated in the affairs of men is evident to any student of Biblical literature, as, for example, in the Book of Judges: "They fought from heaven, even the stars in their courses fought against Sisera." The Chaldeans, Phœnicians, Egyptians, Persians, Hindus, and Chinese all had zodiacs that were much alike in general character, and different authorities have credited each of these nations with being the cradle of astrology and astronomy. The Central and North American Indians also had an understanding of the zodiac. The Greeks, and later other peoples influenced by their culture, divided the band of the zodiac into twelve sections, each being sixteen degrees in width and thirty degrees in length. These divisions were called the Houses of the Zodiac. The sun during its annual pilgrimage passed through each of these in turn, Imaginary creatures were traced in the Star groups bounded by these rectangles; and because most of them were animal–or part animal–in form, they later became known as the Constellations, or Signs, of the Zodiac. There is a popular theory concerning the origin of the zodiacal creatures to the effect that they were products of the imagination of shepherds, who, watching their flocks at night, occupied their minds by tracing the forms of animals and birds in the heavens. This theory is untenable, unless the "shepherds" be regarded as the shepherd priests of antiquity. It is unlikely that the zodiacal signs were derived from the star groups which they now represent. It is far more probable that the creatures assigned to the twelve houses are symbolic of the qualities and intensity of the sun's power while it occupies different parts of the zodiacal belt. Among the ancients the sun was always symbolized by the figure and nature of the constellation through which it passed at the vernal equinox. For nearly the past 2,000 years the sun has crossed the equator at the vernal equinox in the constellation of Pisces (the Two Fishes). For the 2,160 years before that it crossed through the constellation of Aries (the Ram). Prior to that the vernal equinox was in the sign of Taurus (the Bull). It is probable that the form of the bull and the bull's proclivities were assigned to this constellation because the bull was used by the ancients to plow the fields, and the season set aside for plowing and furrowing corresponded to the time at which the sun reached the segment of the heavens named Taurus. Albert Pike describes the reverence which the Persians felt for this sign and the method of astrological symbolism in vogue among them, thus: "In Zoroaster's cave of initiation, the Sun and Planets were represented, overhead, in gems and gold, as was also the Zodiac. The Sun appeared, emerging from the back of Taurus. " In the constellation of the Bull are also to be found the "Seven Sisters"–the sacred Pleiades–famous to Freemasonry as the Seven Stars at the upper end of the Sacred Ladder. Nearly every religion of the world shows traces of astrological influence. The Old Testament of the Jews, its writings overshadowed by Egyptian culture, is a mass of astrological and astronomical allegories. Nearly all the mythology of Greece and Rome may be traced in star groups. Some writers are of the opinion that the original twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet were derived from groups of stars, and that the starry handwriting on the wall of the heavens referred to words spelt out, with fixed stars for consonants, and the planets, or luminaries, for vowels. These, coming into ever-different combinations, spelt words which, when properly read, foretold future events. Via: Hall, Manly P. – The Secret Teachings of All Ages Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ancients, animals, astrology, astrotheology, Chinese, constellation, constellations, Egyptians, Greeks, Hindus, Jews, Manly P Hall, pagans, Persians, Phenicians, power, religions, Star Gazers, Sun, words, zodiac, Zoo | 5 Comments

Thesmophoria Garnering Mesh - 350 gr 1100 x 900 cm Scroll down - Scroll down - Share these artworks with your friends Thesmophoria Garnering is a temporary public installation in the city of Bruges, Belgium. The artwork hides the historic building of 1568 that was used as inspiration by taking the size of the building itself. Forming a new facade and bringing the building's digital infinite existence in front of its limited physical reality. The artwork forms an anchorpoint between limited physical reality and unlimited digital infinity. A visual shared plane has been made that melts the characteristics of both contexts onto a newly to be experienced whole. The historic building as it stands and is, with its cumulated wealth of time, now carries its own infinity. Read more on this project The artwork Thesmophoria Garnering resides in a fascination and respect for the existing context of the heritage, which creates the historically valuable frameworks within which we can live and linger, and the infinity and eternity within a digital context. Existing frameworks are impermanent due to their physical materiality, and only with the right necessary care can they obtain a continuity in their existence for future generations. This is partly because only one reality can exist in the same point. In a brick, no other brick can achieve its reality. This is simply physically impossible. The time that an existing brick carries and the material properties from a past cannot simply be simulated and recovered in the present. The brick that existed and exists is unique, completely defined by the given of the time and its place. This is of course the gigantic value of heritage that is formed. Once gone, gone forever. A digital context on the other hand brings more possibilities. An exact copy can be made of a brick, with all its parameters that define the brick to brick. You can even place another brick with completely different parameters inside the previous brick. From this and because of this there is an infinity in the digital context. This infinity is formed by being able to let go of the physical definitions of, for example, time, but also place, materiality, identity, hierarchy, and a shared language. After all, if this definition were to exist, we obtain an exact replica of the existing context, with all its historical layers, and we obtain, as it were, history placed on its own within the infinity that it possesses. The digital context, in turn, can be felt just as transient because of its speed and endlessness. But its impermanence stems mainly from the fact that it exists as a parallel within the existing physical context. After all, without a medium and carrier such as a computer or a smartphone, their parallel existence cannot be part of the sensation. Infinity simply ceases to exist. Lodge of Akrasia © Copyright - Ommery De Zutter Li.

General Synod Resolution Hydraulic fracturing – community and environmental safety The following resolution was filed with Chevron after a November 2012 dialog that brought little identifiable improvement in hydraulic operations after several years of investor dialog with the company. UCF has been a longstanding member of this dialog. Quantitative Risk Management Reporting for Shale Energy Operations Chevron 2013 Whereas, Extracting oil and gas from shale formations, enabled by the use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology, has become a highly controversial public policy issue. Leaks, spills, explosions and adverse community impacts have led to bans and moratoria in the United States and around the globe. These include New YorkState, the DelawareRiver Basin, the Province of Quebec (Canada), and France. Bulgaria's ban has cost Chevron its permit to conduct fracturing operations there. The Department of Energy secretary's shale advisory panel recommended in 2011 that companies "adopt a more visible commitment to using quantitative measures as a means of achieving best practice and demonstrating to the public that there is continuous improvement in reducing the environmental impact of shale gas production." (emphasis in original) Investors require specific, detailed, and comparable information about how companies are managing the risks and rewards from shale energy operations. The 2011 report, "Extracting the Facts: An Investor Guide to Disclosing Risks from Hydraulic Fracturing Operations" outlines a set of 12 core management goals, best management practices, and key performance indicators. Publicly supported by investors on three continents and various companies and environmental organizations, the guide stresses the importance of companies reporting quantitatively on key performance indicators. Talisman Energy has published "Shale Operating Principles", stating "We will measure our progress by setting quantitative performance metrics [and] we will disclose …progress…via publicly available reporting" Chevron's "Operational Excellence Management System" provides a general framework for all company operations but contains no language specific to shale energy operations. Chevron is one of 11 companies which signed onto "Recommended Standards and Practices for Exploration and Production of Natural Gas and Oil From Appalachian Shales." By their own language, these standards describe what companies "should do" rather than what companies currently do or commit to doing. Therefore be it resolved, Shareholders request that the Board of Directors report to shareholders by October 30, 2013, via quantitative indicators, the results of company policies, procedures and practices above and beyond regulatory requirements, to minimize the adverse environmental and community impacts from the company's shale energy operations. Such a report would be prepared at reasonable cost and omitting confidential information such as proprietary or legally prejudicial data. Proponents suggest the report include specific data on emission reduction measures taken such as the number or percentage of "green completions" and other low-cost emission reduction measures; systems to track and manage naturally occurring radioactive materials; the extent to which closed-loop systems for management of drilling residuals are used; the numbers of community complaints or grievances and portion open or closed; and quantifying the amounts of water used and the source for shale energy operations by region. Categorized: Fossil Fuels News, Uncategorized | Tags: engagement, fossil fuels, fracking UCF is pleased to link to our partners but assumes no responsibility for the content of other sites.

Rains rescue reservoirs; bail out small grainsRains rescue reservoirs; bail out small grains Practically the entire state got at least 1 inch of rain during the last week of September to Oct. 1.Some areas received up to 9 inches of rain.At least 80 percent of the state got at least 1 inch of rain. <p> Rain clouds moving over Texas pastures.</p> Practically the entire state got at least 1 inch of rain during the last week of September to Oct. 1, with many regions getting as much as 9 inches, according to the National Weather Service. At least 80 percent of the state got at least 1 inch of rain, according to Dr. Travis Miller, associate department head and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program leader in the Texas A&M University soil and crop sciences department. "The downside, somewhat, was that it was too late to benefit some cotton in the field, and if it was ready to harvest, we may have some quality issues," he said. "But overall, it was a major 'upside.' We had almost none of our wheat crop up, though there was quite a bit dusted-in (planted on dry ground), and this will get it up." Getting winter wheat emerged was a major benefit not just for those who will harvest it for grain, but for those who graze cattle on it and harvest it for hay, Miller said. The Far West, West Central and South Plains regions were the greatest beneficiaries, he said. Because of the drought, the area had very little, if any hay stocks going into the winter, and the prospect of winter grazing will mean they will likely be able to carry remaining cattle through the winter. "It didn't (rain) much in the El Paso area, but the Midland, Odessa area and over to Abilene and south to San Angelo got a tremendous rain, up to 10 inches or more," Miller said. This means a lot of other cool-season forages will be planted as well. And it's even a benefit for those cotton growers who disastered-out their cotton earlier. Insurance policies allow them to plant another crop, usually wheat, after the cotton crop is destroyed; the moisture will now make a good crop possible. Current prices for wheat make it an attractive prospect, even if the cotton farmer doesn't have cattle to feed. The rains were also good news for many small towns and rural communities as reservoirs they relied upon for drinking water were at historically low levels because of the drought. For example, Twin Buttes reservoir, that serves San Angelo, gained 8 feet soon after the rains, according to Steve Byrns, AgriLife Extension communications specialist, San Angelo. O.C. Fisher, another reservoir at San Angelo, was completely dry before the rains, but gained 6.5 feet, Byrns said. Water levels of other reservoirs in the region rose just as dramatically. "The O.H. Ivie Reservoir reportedly gained 16 feet, and the E.V. Spence, which has gotten so much press in the last year, rose 22 feet — this was a shocker!" Byrns said. The water levels of all reservoirs could be further raised by continued run-off. More information on the current Texas drought and wildfire alerts can be found on the AgriLife Extension Agricultural Drought Task Force website at http://agrilife.tamu.edu/drought/.

Suspect in BTV homeless camp death to change plea Elizabeth Murray Free Press Staff Writer One of five suspects accused in the death of a Milton man at a Burlington homeless site will settle her case early next week, according to court documents. Allison Gee, 26, will plead guilty to a lowered charge of aggravated assault during a change-of-plea hearing on Monday, according to a plea agreement filed Thursday. She had originally been charged, like the four other defendants, with second-degree murder. The plea agreement calls for a total sentence of 5 to 15 years, of which Gee will serve five years in prison. Once she is released from prison, she will be on probation until further court order. If Gee violates her probation, she could go back to prison for the remaining 10 years. If the agreement is accepted by a judge, Gee will be required to cooperate in the cases against her co-defendants and will be prohibited from discussing the case and the plea agreement with the other suspects. "The agreement was reached after many detailed and lengthy conversations between the state, the defense, the victim's family and the Department of Corrections," said Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George in a text message to the Burlington Free Press. "The state took into account the Defendant's lack of criminal history, her age and her specific involvement in the murder of Amos Beede to come to this resolution." An attempt to reach Gee's lawyer Dan Sedon was unsuccessful on Thursday. Beede's sister Ina McKinney said she was reserving comment until the hearing Monday. Gee is the first of the five suspects to settle her case in the death of Amos Beede, 38. Police say Beede was attacked and beaten in a Burlington homeless encampment last May. He later died of blunt force trauma to his head and hemorrhaging resulting from head and brain injuries. The other suspects in the case are Vermont residents Erik Averill, 22; Myia Barber, 24; Amber Dennis, 30; and Jordan Paul, 22. Each has denied charges. Gee will also be prohibited from having contact with any other defendants in the case, except for incidental contact, per the plea agreement. She is being jailed at the same facility as Barber and Dennis. Community, family remember slaying victim 5th person accused in Amos Beede killing Police: Homeless camp tensions led to killing Police have said the assault on Beede was the result of an ongoing feud between two homeless camps located off Pine Street near the Barge Canal. The attack was retaliation after Beede poured bottles of urine in Averill's and Barber's tent, according to court papers. Agreed-upon facts filed in Gee's case and signed by her lawyer and the prosecutor say that during the brawl among Beede and the suspects, Gee was initially watching when she was kicked in her pubic bone by Beede. Gee "became angry at getting kicked," so she punched Beede in the head two to three times and kicked him in his torso three to four times while Beede was on the ground, the facts state. All suspects except Dennis were apprehended in California after fleeing Vermont. Each of those four suspects admitted to California police that they played some role in the assault, court papers show. Details, such as who did what during the assault and how big of a role each suspect had, were in conflict from one interview to the next. Court papers show Dennis was implicated by the other four suspects. She was confronted with that information and statements of her own that police said were conflicting, but she has maintained her innocence. All suspects have been jailed without bail while their cases pend. Gee, Dennis and Barber remain at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington. Paul is being jailed at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield and Averill is at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans Town. If convicted, each suspect faces a possible prison sentence of 20 years to life. Contact Elizabeth Murray at 651-4835 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @LizMurrayBFP.

Supporting Our Youth AGM Notice 2019 MOU SJPBC & Wallacia Panthers 2018 MOU SJPBC & Balmain Bowling Club 2019 Amalgamation Notice Balmain Bowling Club WGEA Report 2018 - 2019 Notice of Proposed Amalgamation Important Information for Club Members AGM & Election Information Proposed Amalgation Twenty One on Parkes Amore Pizza Tuncurry Holiday Units Tuncurry Beach Motel Courtesy Bus St Johns Park Bowling Club Bowls Updates Wallacia Country Club Tuncurry Bowling Club was founded on 28 September 1955 at a meeting of some 50 keen bowlers at the Bellevue Hill Hotel. These men wanted to create a bowling club in their own community as, without a bridge across the entrance to Wallis Lake, it was difficult for them to get to Forster Bowling Club. They enthusiastically invested their savings to ensure their club became a reality and many local people donated their time and resources to help build the first green and clubhouse. From the time of the opening of the first green in 1957 the popularity of Tuncurry Bowling Club grew steadily. Over the years the club experienced a regular increase in members and visitors and became a successful and profitable club, able to provide a range of amenities and social activities for its members. As its finances were secured by the growth in income, the committee confidently embarked on a number of improvements and extensions to the club. Since its formation, the primary purpose of the Tuncurry Bowling Club was to promote the game of bowls. From the beginning the members took their sport very seriously and set out to be competitive with other clubs in the area, regularly entering and winning Pennants in the district. Over the years the club achieved many local honours and had a number of champion bowlers in its ranks. Tuncurry Bowling Club now has over 8,000 social and bowling members, a large modern club house and three greens. It is amalgamated with Sydney-based St Johns Park Bowling Club which has increased investment in the club and improved the range of services and benefits for members and visitors. The club was founded at a meeting at the Bellevue Hotel The first Annual General Meeting of the club was held The club was officially opened The first Associate members were approved The official opening of the clubhouse took place The bridge to Forster opened The second green was officially opened First major extension to the clubhouse and the third green were officially opened At the AGM, the members voted to change the unincorporated Tuncurry Bowling Club to a limited liability company Further extensions were opened Major renovations and an extension to the club were officially opened The income of the club reached $1 million A further renovation project was undertaken The club amalgamated with St Johns Park Bowling Club Ltd 21 Parkes St Tuncurry NSW 2428 Copyright © 2018 Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club.

San Francisco Bay herring running at Mission Bay by Dan Rademacher The herring are running again in San Francisco, and it's quite a show. Commercial fishing boats cast their nets in China Basin, at the mouth of Mission Creek, in the shadow of the Giants ballpark, and dozens of anglers threw small nets from piers and wharves all along the waterfront in Mission Bay. Birding expert and fisherman Josiah Clark showed up to watch birds, though he'd put away 200 pounds of fish the day before. He said the fish will likely keep spawning—and the show will go on right offshore–through tomorrow, January 10. (Many more herring will soon be spawning in Richardson Bay and off Crissy Field, likely later this month.) It was a bit of a feeding frenzy: people fishing, gulls diving, sea lions working the schools. "Half of these guys are already full," said Clark. "They're just waiting to digest. The seals get this look where they're so full, huge, and fat. Even though there's all this food below them, they just float there. That's the strategy of the herring: if there's enough, some get through." There seemed to be enough today. "This is the thickest I've seen it in 20 years," said Nick Hayden, who's lived in the area for decades. He was watching the action at Agua Vista Park, where anglers worked off the pier pulling in the wriggling six-inch fish, two commercial boats were hauling in purse seine nets, and sea lions, gulls, and pelicans worked the water just offshore. [slideshow] But Hayden was somewhat worried at the same time: "The bad news is that once these folks find out the fish are back, they might do it all over again. But I think Fish and Game [now fish and Wildlife] has a quota." They do indeed, and the rules governing the herring fishery were much on the mind of Anna Weinstein, Audubon California's seabird conservation coordinator, who came out to watch the fish, birds, and other wildlife. "There's been a recovery of biomass from the lows of eight years ago," she said. That's been due partly to excellent ocean conditions but also to a conservative quota set by state fishing regulators. That dictates that five percent of the estimated herring biomass can be caught by the fleet. The people fishing from shore need a license, but they aren't subject to catch limits. "These guys are catching a fraction of what the boats are doing," Weinstein said. But the apparently healthy run this season doesn't mean there's no cause for concern. The fish hauled in are getting younger and younger — truncated age classes, in fish management parlance. Weinstein pointed out that the fish caught today are almost all two and three years old. According to a commentary Audubon and others submitted to the state last fall, fishing data from the last 30 years show that eight-year-old fish dropped out in 1983, seven-year-olds in 1999, and six-year-olds in 2011. Four-year-olds were at historic lows starting in 2008. State regulators "can't explain it, and they're worried about it," said Weinstein. "And they should be. It's not healthy to have that truncation." Why it's happening is no simple matter. "It's a mystery," said Weinstein. "Where are these older fish going? The fishermen are saying they're not taking them, they're not appearing in survey catches, and the fishermen are only taking 5 percent or less of the total." Weinstein has spoken to a number of local marine ecosystem experts who have a theory that rebounding populations of seals, sea lions, and humpback whales are simply eating the older fish. There's not much to be done about that (except maybe celebrate), but the herring might benefit if we locals started eating more of them as well. At one time, most herring were caught for their roe, considered a delicacy in Japan and elsewhere. At the peak in the late 1980s, the fish went for thousands of dollars a ton. Today, it's more like $300 a ton, and many of the fish are going into fish meal for pet food or other industrial products. And good luck finding San Francisco Bay herring in the market. "Normal people can help by asking for it and being willing to try it and ordering it when it appears on menus," said Weinstein. "Think about wild salmon: One reason there are still wild salmon is because fishermen are demanding it. We don't want all our fish to come from Indonesia. We have a great productive system, so we should use it if we can use it responsibly. What's less cool is how the fish are being used." Wildlife know what to do with them: They're eaten not just by seals and sea lions, but also by seven or eight kinds of gulls, surf scoters and other ducks, salmon and other fish. So don't miss the show: Head to Agua Vista Park on January 10, 2013, or keep an eye out in Richardson Bay and off Crissy Field. The herring are in! Here's a video from Audubon: Dan Rademacher Dan was editor of Bay Nature from 2004 until 2013, when he left to work for SF-based Stamen Design. He is now executive director of GreenInfo Network, a nonprofit mapmaking organization. A onetime professional cabinetmaker, he considers himself a lifelong maker of things and teller of stories. Dan has been working at the intersection of journalism and technology since, at age 16, he began learning reporting, page layout, and database design. His enduring interest in environmental issues crystallized into a career path in 1998 when he assisted former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Hass in a cross-disciplinary nature writing and ecology course at UC Berkeley, from which Dan received a Masters in English literature. In 1999, he became Associate Editor of Terrain, the erstwhile quarterly magazine of Berkeley's Ecology Center. In addition to editing and art-directing Bay Nature magazine, he was also Bay Nature's chief technology strategist, fixer of broken things, and designer of databases and fancy spreadsheets. And he was even known to leave the office and actually hike outdoors. After 2022's Fatal Algal Bloom, Scientists Fear the Bay's Sturgeon Could Go Extinct How a 'Sturgeon Surgeon' Tracks the Bay's Giant, Stealthy Living Fossils Can We Have More Whales and Fewer Whale Strikes? Life Beneath the Bay Surface

What Is Palate? Updated on September 16, 2022Grammar Palate can refer to three different things: the roof of your mouth, your sense of taste, or your aesthetic preference. Don't confuse palate with palette (a combination of colors or a board for mixing colored paint) or pallet (a straw-filled mattress). Proverbs, sayings, and phrases that advise people to respect the tastes of others can be found in many languages. In English, we have "to each his own," "every man to his taste," "one man's meat is another man's poison." Besides advising us that tastes vary from one person to another, these proverbs also remind us of the futility of discussing something that's simply a matter of taste. But that's not what we've set out to do here, discuss taste. We will, however, discuss a word that can, in some senses, be used as a synonym for taste—palate. What is the definition of palate? Before we get to the tastier meaning of the word, let's talk about another palate, which all mammals have—the one in our mouths. Our mouths have roofs—the hard bony thing that separates our oral cavities from our nasal cavities. That's called the hard palate. We also have a soft palate, further down toward our throats. So whether it's the hard one or the soft one, a palate is the roof of your mouth. Palatum, the Latin word from which palate is derived, had the exact same meaning. But the Latin palatum also meant taste, and so does palate. Once upon a time, people believed that the sense of taste was located in the roof of the mouth. Today we know that our sense of taste is far more complex and has to do with the taste buds on the tongue and in the nasal cavity, but that didn't stop the word palate from becoming synonymous with the word taste. Palate as the synonym for taste can be used for both the physical sense of taste and the intellectual or aesthetic liking of something. Palate vs. palette vs. pallet There are two words that look very similar to palate. In fact, these two words are pronounced the same—[pal-it]. That makes them homophones, and homophones can sometimes lead to confusion. One of the homophones in question is palette, which is a thin board painters use to create and mix colors when painting. The other word is pallet, which is the wooden platform upon which goods are placed for storage or moving. So remember—the word that refers to the roof of your mouth has no double consonants. One P, one L, and one T. Examples of the word palate Two snaggle-toothed dogs have beaten the odds to become viral internet stars after showing off their cleft palates. An NHS accountant has suggested on Twitter that he is in favour of closing cleftpalate surgery at NHS Lothian. Yet, the freshness of the ingredients, the bursts of masala—the medley of chilli, cardamom and cumin- and slow-cooked stews will linger, always linger in the palate. The Indian palate is now dominated by food flavours and taste enhancers, according to latest market reports. GrammarSingle vs. Double Quotation Marks GrammarWhere vs. In Which vs. Wherein GrammarHow Many Spaces Go After a Period, One or Two? GrammarWhen to Use Quotation Marks for Titles GrammarVerb Tenses Explained, With Examples GrammarAntecedents: Definition and Examples

Headteachers in trouble with parents over fees Tamale, Oct. 26, GNA - Some parents of the Nyohini Presbyterian Junior Secondary School in Tamale are threatening to send the school authorities to court for charging 60,000 cedis as registration fee for the Basic Education Certificate (BECE) from their children instead of the stipulated 30,000 cedis. A spokesman for the parents, Mr James Owusu, said they did not understand why the teachers were refunding only 10,000 cedis to them instead of 30,000 cedis when it came to light that the registration fee for the BECE was 30,000 cedis. He said some of the parents could not raise the 60,000 cedis by themselves and had to borrow from friends and relatives to enable their wards to register for the examination. When the GNA contacted Madam Juliana Osei and Madam Charlotte V. Seidu, in charge of the JSS "B" and JSS "A", respectively confirmed the story and showed records of the refund of the 10,000 cedis to some of the students. Students who registered for the BECE in JSS "B" class were 155 while 165 registered in JSS "A" class. The Heads explained that at first they did not know how much to collect from the students since there had not been any official communication from the Ghana Education Service to them on the fees. They said part of the money was spent on pencils, erasers, glue, and candidates' photographs. Part of the amount was also used to defray secretarial charges, bringing total expenditure to 50,000 cedis out of the 60,000 cedis that the each parent paid. They held that the issue over the refund had posed some problem and that at a meeting with the Regional Director of Education last week, it was agreed that they refund 10,000 cedis to the students. They also explained that not all the students paid the 60,000 cedis because some of them paid for their passport size pictures.

An Interpretation of the Picture-meaning Stories in the Blue and White Porcelain culture • August 15, 2019 11:44 am • 阅读 70 Ancient Chinese blue-and-white porcelain painting decoration elegant, porcelain bottom of the text, patterns of a variety of people, there are landscape characters, dragon and phoenix flowers and birds, fish and insects, animals, poetry, bogu, and so on.The design and style of each period have distinct characteristics of the times.Here are a few blue-and-white ware and porcelain plates to interpret the meaning of blue-and-white porcelain. Peach and Li Garden for Spring Night Feast One of Kangxi's blue and white pens (Figure 1, Figure 2) and one of Kangxi's blue and white mallet bottles (Figure 3, Figure 4) draw the same theme: Peach and Li Garden for Spring Night Feast.This is the painting meaning of the famous prose "Taoliyuan Preface of Spring and Night Feast". The author is Li Bai, a great poet. The preface is about 21 years after Kaiyuan (734 AD), located in Zhaoshan Peach Flower Rock, Anlu City, Hubei Province.The content describes the author and his cousins gathered in his hometown in the peach garden to drink poetry, to chat about the joy of heaven and earth.The theme narrates the life is short, when does the pleasure in time, expresses one kind of open-minded feelings.Both pieces of porcelain have written the full text of "Peach Li Garden Preface for Spring and Night Feast". The Preface of Peach and Li Garden in Spring Night Feast The man of heaven and earth, the man of all things, the man of time, the traveller of hundreds of generations.And floating like a dream, for happy geometry?The ancients could not hold a candle to the night travel, well-thought, the Yangchun called me to smoke the scenery, the block fake my article.Peach plum garden, preface to the happy things.All of them are well-connected.We sing songs and enjoy ourselves alone.The reward is not there, but the talk is clear.To open the Qiong banquet to sit flowers, flying feathers and drunk moon."If there is no good work, how is it given to you?"If a poem fails, it shall be punished according to the number of golden grains of wine. The main idea of this article is: Heaven and earth are the guest houses of all things, and time is the passer-by of hundreds of generations.Life is floating like a dream, how many happy days can there be?The ancients took the candle, in the night play, is indeed for a reason, not to mention this warm spring with beautiful scenery to attract us, writing is a large piece of beautiful articles.The party is now in the fragrant garden of peach and plum, talking about the joys of brotherhood.Every brother is clever, and he has the talent of Xie Huilian.Everyone sings poetry, but I can't be ashamed to compare it with Xie Kang.Quietly enjoying the spring night scenery is not finished, and then turn to quiet talk and elegant.Set out a luxurious banquet, sitting in the middle of the flowers, wine glasses frequent, drunk in the moonlight.Without good poetry, how can you express your elegant feelings?If a poem is not made, according to the precedent of Jingu Garden, three drinks. Jingu Garden is located in the northwest of Luoyang, Henan Province. It is the villa of the rich Shi Chong in the Western Jin Dynasty.There must have been a rule in the gathering of literati that they could not write poetry and punish wine.Xie Huilian was a writer in the Southern Song Dynasty. He was able to write at the age of 10, and was a brilliant writer.Xie Kangle was also a poet in Song Dynasty of the Southern Dynasty. He was the forefather of the landscape poetry, and his landscape poetry achieved the highest achievement.Li Bai in the preface with praise of the tone mentioned two thanks, is actually self-abasement speech. Both of these porcelain paintings are wonderful, and the composition of the pen-holder and the mallet-bottle, though roughly the same, is of interest to each other.There were five people sitting on the desk, one of whom should be Li Bai. He held out three fingers and said, "No poetry, no wine!" There were pens, ink, ink, ink and ink on the table. One of them, probably unable to write a poem, turned to pick up the boy and pour the wine, The other several people all "the candle has the heart to also cherish the farewell, to shed tears for others to the dawn". Zhaojun's thought of hometown This is the Beijing Yuan porcelain collector Mr. Zhang Qingyu's collection of a Yuan Qinghua remnant (Figure 5), a heart-to-heart painting of a woman playing musical instruments.Mr. Qingyu said that this woman is Wang Zhaojun, Wang Zhaojun in the moonless night lit candles playing the music of homesickness.The name of this picture should be called "Zhaojun homesickness map". Wang Zhaojun was born in 52 B. C. in Baoping Village, Zigui County, South County (now Xingshan County, Hubei Province).Zhaojun natural beauty, wisdom and unusual, Qin Qi calligraphy and painting, everything, "Emei can not find the world, can make flowers shy in the forest."Zhaojun's unique talent and appearance spread to the capital.In 36 B. C., Emperor of the Han Dynasty chose the world's beauties, and Wang Zhaojun was chosen to attend the imperial court in the palace.The beautiful woman who is elected into the palace wants the emperor's favorite, has bribed the painter Mao Yanshou, asks him to paint his own beautiful some, Wang Zhaojun self-conceited talent and looks are not willing to bribe, Mao then made hands and feet in her portrait, ZhaoJun therefore did not be selected, derogated into the cold palace without the face of the king.In 33 B. C., the leader of the northern Xiongnu (Mongolia plateau area) called Han evil only on his own initiative to come to the Han Dynasty, to the Han court, and asked for peace and kinship, in order to make permanent good.Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty summoned the imperial concubines, Wang Zhaojun stepped forward, generous response.At the meeting of Hu Han Xie's speech, Emperor Yuan first saw Wang Zhaojun, and saw that Zhaojun looks like a fairy can not help but great surprise, did not expect that there is such a beautiful person, want to stay, but it is difficult to break trust, only to reward the release, and personally sent out more than ten miles of Chang 'an. After the attack, Zhaojun was given the title of "Ninghu Xuan Shi" (Wang's wife), the unity and harmony of the Han and Hun ethnic groups, the peace of the State and the people, "the border city Yan closed, Niu Ma Bu Ye, the third no barking police, Li Shu forgot the battle of Gan Ge", such a scene of peace lasted 50 years. Language is not clear, living habits are different, Zhaojun homesickness is human nature.The picture shows Zhaojun's homesickness perfectly with a flower, a stool, a piano and a candle.Some of the details in the picture are worth repeating: a lotus flower adorned on the railing, not a water lotus, but a terracotta plant growing on the Mongolian steppe, which points to the presence of Wang Zhaojun, who plays the main picture, in the Huns;Look at the chair that Wang Zhaojun sits again and the musical instrument that plays is a bit special, the chair that sits is called "Ma Zha", namely the "Hu bed" of the Huns, nomadic people use this kind of foldable hand-over chair, carry convenient.In the picture, Wang Zhaojun is sitting on the back of the Mazar, may be used by the aristocracy;The instrument played is not like the pipa, but also similar to the pipa, this instrument called the mongolian "fire do not think".Legend has it that in Zhaojun out of the road, once played immediately the pipa, pipa rapid melody, caused Hu's curiosity, then Wang Zhaojun's pipa played bad, Hu people on the imitation of it made a "pipa", but did not like and rough, since then there is" nothing like "the name.Yu Yan in Song Dynasty wrote that "Wang Zhaojun's lute is bad and remade by Hu people, and his shape is small, Zhaojun said with a smile: 'Hun is not like' (completely unlike the meaning), and now it is' He Bisi '.This is now the "fire do not think". In addition, the ancients painted the month, most of the place acacia, and this picture no month only painted the flickering candle, I think this is not a poem: you do not see the ancients have to use candles to send love of the poem, Li Shangyin's" silk to the end of the spring, wax torch into tears dry ", Luo Ye's" can hate Lantang away from night, like beads before the drop of tears", especially Du Mu's" candles have the heart to farewell, shed tears for people to the day ", it is Wang Zhaojun at this time miss the true portrayal of his hometown.The candlelight in the painting deviates to one side, and Zhaojun's hand "fire does not think" still has what meaning mystery machine, has to be further discussed. Source: Universal Collection 2. Some key points of the identification of the authenticity of ancient porcelain from glaze Glaze is a kind of vitreous layer on the surface of ceramics.The function of glaze layer is to make the ceramic surface clean and beautiful, small water absorption, easy to wash and keep clean.Because the chemical property of glaze is stable and the hardness of glaze is large, the porcelain is durable and resistant to acid, alkali and salt erosion.In addition, the color glaze can also play the role of decoration, making the porcelain beautiful.There are many kinds of ceramic glaze in ancient China, and there are different classification methods according to different standards.According to the composition of glaze, can be divided into lime glaze, feldspar glaze, and so on;According to the firing temperature, can be divided into high-temperature glaze and low-temperature glaze;According to the characteristics of the surface after firing, it can be divided into transparent glaze, opacity glaze, color glaze, lustrous glaze, matt glaze, crystal glaze, glass glaze, open-sheet glaze, kiln-changed glaze and so on.In addition, there are also a variety of glazing methods, such as dipping glaze, dipping glaze, pouring glaze, spraying glaze, hanging glaze, rolling glaze, brushing glaze and so on. identification of glaze and ware kilns Ancient ceramic production, the source of glaze materials, the same as the tire soil, is generally in-situ material.Due to the different composition of glaze, as well as the differences in firing temperature, atmosphere in kiln, glazing method and technology, the ceramic products of each region and kiln entrance often form certain characteristics and have distinct characteristics in glaze.If Tang Dynasty Shouzhou kiln porcelain to produce yellow glaze-based, there are also black glaze, tea-leaf glaze and kiln glaze change.Yellow glaze color is different in depth. The glaze shows yellow, wax yellow, eel yellow, yellow green, yellow brown, etc.Adopt dip glaze method to apply glazing, general application glazes less than bottom, the bottom of most utensils and circle foot does not have glaze, often flow glaze phenomenon, appear wax kind mark in the abdomen below the artifact.The glaze layer thickness is uneven, the glaze color is different, the glass texture is strong.Fetal glazes are sometimes not combined closely, and there is a phenomenon of stripping and natural opening. Ancient porcelain kilns, although some of the production at the same time a variety of glaze-colored products, but generally one or several glaze-colored products are known.Such as Xing kiln, Ding kiln white glaze, Shouzhou kiln yellow glaze, Ru kiln, Southern Song Guan kiln, Yao Zhou kiln, Yue kiln, Longquan kiln blue glaze, building kiln black glaze, Jun kiln sky blue glaze, moon white glaze, rose purple glaze and so on.Some of the glaze characteristics of the kiln mouth, sometimes even more obvious than the characteristics of the tire.Experienced connoisseurs of ancient ceramics sometimes need only take a look at the glaze of the object, and that is, they can generally determine the kiln mouth.Such as earthworms in Jun kiln, wax tear marks and bamboo wire brush marks in Ding kiln, curcuma-colored glaze at the bottom of Yao Zhou kiln in Song Dynasty, these are the key points to identify the porcelain kiln mouth, even the true and false. Source: Shandong Collection Network 3. It's not plain. Plain three-color, for porcelain glaze name, refers to the unglazed on the natural tire, applied green, yellow, tomato purple and firing.First appeared in the Ming Dynasty.In addition, the ceramic world also has a "plain three color porcelain" definition: plain three color porcelain is one of the ceramic glaze color varieties, is based on yellow, green, purple three colors, when often not limited to these three colors, but not red, It is made by using colored glaze to fill the cut pattern in the high-temperature fired plain porcelain tyre and burning it at low temperature. The "element" of "plain three colors" is not limited to the surface meaning, one means that the device is made of" plain tyres".In other words, there is the ancient saying that red is the meat color and non-red is the plain color, and the color glaze used by the instrument is mainly "plain color", which is named after it. Although plain three colors as one of China's porcelain varieties, divided by yellow, green, purple-based color, color does not need to be red in this point to be recognized, in the production process, variety and other aspects, ceramic world has not made a clear definition of it. The three-color porcelain made by Jingdezhen in the Ming Dynasty began in the Chenghua period and flourished in the Zhengde period.The method of making is to first carve the pattern pattern on the porcelain billet of the ware, but after no glaze and high temperature firing of the porcelain, then fill with some kind of colored glaze, then pick out the part of the pattern, fill with all kinds of colors needed, and finally after the second firing at low temperature. In the period of Kangxi, plain three colors were also popular. On the basis of inheriting the medium-term technology of Ming Dynasty, they were innovated. Besides yellow, green and purple, they also added blue on glaze, and the process was more diversified.Collections have a "plain three colors, a bottle of value and ten thousand gold."Kangxi three colors, white dark flowers plain three more delicate, precious utensils including dark dragon fruit plates, plates, bowls, including the plain three-color bottle, the most valuable three colors.Plain three-color bottle black, yellow, green, purple four, many four painted flowers and birds.Among the later imitations, the three colors are also the most common.Kangxi period of the three-color modelling of the old, heavy, simple, fine porcelain soil, porcelain solid density, there is" glutinous rice juice "," jade-like "reputation, and the picture meaning relaxed and lively. 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The History of the Royal Thai Survey Department In the reign of His Majesty King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn), it was the beginning of wide country development to avoid the potential threat against Siam's independence from colonialism. After the royal visit of the Malay Peninsula, Java and India in 1873, the King hired Mr.Henry Alabaster, former British Ambassador to Thailand, as his private advisor. Mr. Henry Alabaster suggested the King to improve the country by using many branches of modern knowledge, including beneficial mapping and survey. Therefore, King Rama V initiated that the Mapping Division should be established in 1875 and appointed Mr. Alabaster as its leader, together with Captain Loftus as his assistant. Both cooperated with four Thai officials, including Mom Rajawongse Daeng Tewathiraj , Mr. thad Sirisamphant, Mr. Sud and Mom Rajawongse Chalerm ,and started mapping survey in Bangkok for constructing Chareonkrung Road and other roads. Later, they produced not only the map for laying telegraph cables from Bangkok to Phratabong, the Republic of Khmer, but also the charts in the area of the Siamese Gulf for the benefits of marine navigation and to be used as a guideline to protect coastal areas, for fear of the threats from other countries. In 1880, the British government asked for the permission from Thai government for allowing the Mapping Division, the Survey Department of India, to enter Thailand. The group's leader is Captain H.Hill, along with Mr. James F. McCarthy, the assistant, came to Thailand with the purpose of the extension of the triangulation network from Burma to the Chao Phraya River. Moreover, they even asked for marking two control points at Phukhao Thong and Phra Pathom Chedi to check the accuracy. At that time, those kinds of activities worried the Thai government officials, as colonial empires often used explorations as an excuse to enter a country, and colonize it at every opportunity. King Rama V had carefully considered these problems and agreed with Mr.Alabaster, his private advisor, that he should assent to the request of British government. In addition, taking Mr.Alabaster's advice, the King asked the British surveyors to help establish the Survey Division in Thailand. Ultimately, Mr.James F. McCarty agreed to join the Thai governmental service in October 1st, 1881, under the command of Defense Chief, whose main duty was to control the provinces and soldiers in the Southern Area. Nonetheless, his direct commanding officer was Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, the commander of the Royal Guard Regiment. At first, the missions of Mr. James McCarthy included producing thematical maps, as requested by government officials such as the telegraphic map covering the area from Rahaeng to Malamaeng, the map displaying the disputing area between Raman Pattani district and Perak river under British rule, and the map of Maetin river in Tak province connecting with Chiang Mai. Some of those maps were used for the purpose of collecting taxes. Initially, officers of Royal Guard Regiment were working as Survey Department's officials. Since the demands for maps were rapidly increasing, the Survey Division couldn't accomplish all missions alone due to the lack of skilled officers. Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, therefore, was commanded to counsel and collaborate with Mr. McCarthy to establish the Survey School for Thai people in late 1882. Thirty of King's lifeguards were enrolled as the first group of students. Mr. McCarthy and Mr.Henry were appointed as the principal and the assistant principal respectively. They taught about cartographic theory at the Royal Guard Regiment, which was situated beside the Bhiman Chaisi Gate of the Grand Palace, and brought students outside to do the field cartographic trainings in Bangkok and other provinces. The Survey School had been operated for 3 years, producing a number of graduates, which were enough to establish its own institution. Therefore, it was announced under His Majesty's command that the graduate surveyors should be separated from King's Guard Regiment, and the Survey Department be established on September 3, 1885. Mr. McCarthy, who was entitled as Captain Pra Wiparg Puwadol, and appointed as the Director of the Survey Department, worked under His Majesty's auspices and was commanded by Prince Damrong Rajanubhab. At first, the Survey Department was settled in the area of the Survey School. King Rama Vgreatly changed the bureaucratic system in 1892, dividing it into 12 ministries. The Royal Thai Survey Department which, at that time, was under the authorization of the Ministry of Finance, was being transferred to work under the Ministry of Agriculture. Therefore, in this period, the Royal Thai Survey Department focused on creating deed location maps and land maps in provinces for benefits of governing the country, taxing and trials concerning lands. Mr. R.W. Giblin, the second Director of Royal Thai Survey Department, played an important role in creating the patterns of deed maps to prevent the map counterfeit by using Torren land registering system, and having the maps printed only at the Royal Thai Survey Department. In 1893, the Royal Thai Survey Department's headquarters was relocated to Cavalry King's Guard, and one year later was moved to Saunsunanhalai at Pak Krong Market and was settled there until 1931. The Survey School was moved from the Grand Palace, and was located at the Srapathum Palace's building, which was counted as a branch of the Royal Thai Survey Department. Moreover, the School expanded its branches to provinces such as Phitsanulok, Prachin Buri and Ayutthaya and et cetera (during 1899-1904) that were used as Regional Mapping Centers. The Survey Department was under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture until December 1, 1909, and was transferred to work under the Directorate of Staff, Ministry of Defense ,by order of the Prince of Bhitsanulok, who was serving as Chief of the General Staff ,Royal Thai Army. Later, the Directorate of Staff's structural administration was adjusted, making Survey Department as one of Royal Thai Army's Departments for 54 years. The Department was renamed many times. Meanwhile, internal administrative division was being constantly improved, in the response of the increasing levels of work complexity. During 1909-1963, mapping activities were rapidly expanded, to which the Survey Department's performance contributed. Although many national mapping agencies, such as the Cadastral Survey Department (1910) and the Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy (1921), were later established, the Survey Department, still had to carry out its mapping missions to respond with the increasing demand. In the early days, the method of map production relied on Plane Table Survey, yet this method was not efficient enough to produce the maps in the number that met users' demands. Therefore, in 1925, under the command of Major General Praya Saiwithanited, Director of Survey Department, aerial mapping was first experimented. This technique was not familiar until 1950 when the Aerial Mapping Organization was established. One year later, the above mentioned organization elevated to the department level, with the cooperation of the United States of America, bound by the Mapping and Cooperative Agreement. Then, the Aerial Mapping Organization was incorporated into the Survey Department on May 12, 1954, and the Department was responsible for photogrammetric mapping since then. After that, the Ministry of Defense greatly adjusted its internal administrative structure in 1963. The Survey Department was transferred to be the Department under the Supreme Command Headquarters and its name was changed to the Royal Thai Survey Department, which has been used until the present. Royal Thai Survey Department, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters

"The Fat Man" by Fats Domino Welcome to episode eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Fats Domino and "The Fat Man". Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Wynonie Harris and "Good Rockin' Tonight" Welcome to episode seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Wynonie Harris and "Good Rockin' Tonight" The Ink Spots — "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" Welcome to episode six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at the Ink Spots and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" Rosetta Tharpe and "This Train" Welcome to episode five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Sister Rosetta Tharpe and "This Train"

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"Off the Rails," "Hersch" to debut at Full Frame Adam Irving's Off the Rails (pictured) and Charlotte Lagarde and Carrie Lozano's The Ballad of Fred Hersch are among the films selected to screen at the 19th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Adam Irving's Off the Rails (pictured) and Charlotte Lagarde and Carrie Lozano's The Ballad of Fred Hersch are among the films receiving their world premieres at the 19th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. The Durham, North Carolina-based event – which runs from April 7 to 10 – has revealed titles from its New Docs Program and Invited Program. All films in the former program are eligible for the Full Frame Audience Award and are shortlisted for a variety of juried prizes, while the latter features 21 films screening out of competition. Selected from more than 1,800 submissions, the New Docs program will screen 32 feature-length films and 17 shorts, including Irving's Off the Rails, about a man who's been imprisoned 32 times for commandeering public transit in New York City; and Lagarde and Lozano's The Ballad of Fred Hersch, a portrait of the acclaimed jazz pianist and AIDS survivor. Both films receive their world premieres at the festival alongside Daniel Koehler's A House Without Snakes, following two Botswanan men facing the choice of ancestral tradition or modern opportunities; and Tyler J. Kelley and Araby Williams' Following Seas, on a sailing family taking 20 ocean voyages over 20 years. Films receiving their North American premieres in New Docs include Andreas Koefoed's At Home in the World (Et hjem i verden), in which a Danish schoolteacher helps refugee children adapt to a new country; Gina Abatemarco's Kivalina, on the impact of rising sea levels for an Alaskan coastal community; and Mike Plunkett's Salero, following a Bolivian salt-gather whose livelihood is threatened by the discovery of a vast lithium reserve. God Knows Where I Am from Oscar nominated and Emmy-awarded filmmakers Todd and Jedd Wider, which looks at the mysterious death of a woman found in a vacant New Hampshire farmhouse, will also screen at the festival. Meanwhile, the Invited program will see the world premieres of Sam Pollard's Two Trains Runnin', in search of two forgotten blues singers during the civil rights movement; and Margaret Byrne's Raising Bertie, featuring three men in rural North Carolina enduring poverty, discrimination and unemployment. "We strive for a line-up that embraces diverse approaches to documentary filmmaking and makes space for both established filmmakers and new voices," said director of programming Sadie Tillery in a statement. For a complete list of world and North American premieres in the New Docs program, please click here. A House Without Snakes, Aaron Irving, Andreas Koefoed, Araby Williams, At Home in the World, Carrie Lozano, Charlotte Lagarde, Daniel Koehler, Following Seas, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Gina Abatemarco, God Knows Where I Am, Jedd Wider, Kivalina, Life Animated, Margaret Byrne, Mike Plunkett, Off the Rails, Raising Bertie, Roger Ross Williams, Salero, Sam Pollard, The Ballad of Fred Hersch, Todd Wider, Two Trains Runnin', Tyler J. Kelley Realscreen opens call for MIPTV Picks submissions By Realscreen Staff SXSW unveils 2020 documentary lineup TCA: HBO orders Ronan Farrow doc, reveals doc slate for first half of 2020 "Honeyland", "For Sama" among 2020 Oscar doc noms Website // Author Page Full Frame '16: Eight highlights from the Durham doc fest "Life, Animated," "Starless" take Full Frame doc prizes Bond/360 picks up "God Knows Where I Am" "Weiner," "Norman Lear" to book-end Full Frame

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Fit or Miss: Premier League Injury Tracker - Week 20 This article is part of our Fit or Miss series. The condensed holiday schedule is almost over, which means we're close to getting some clarity back in the Premier League. It's clear that there are plenty of players that could use a rest (*cough* Olivier Giroud *cough*), while others are almost back from injuries. With another quick turnaround before New Year's Day matches, here's the injury list we're looking at for matchweek 20: Swansea City vs. Manchester City Out:David Silva will miss out after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season last weekend. Sergio Aguero (calf) may be able to return by the end of January. Micah Richards (hamstring) will try to return before February. Michu (ankle) is out until at least February. Michel Vorm will be out for awhile after having knee surgery earlier this month. Nathan Dyer (ankle) is out until February. Garry Monk remains sidelined with his knee injury. Unlikely to be Fit:Stevan Jovetic is now battling a hamstring injury. Martin Demichelis has a hamstring injury of his own. Sunderland vs. Aston Villa Out:Chris Herd is expected to miss the next two weeks with a hamstring injury. Ciaran Clark is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card last weekend. Joseph Bennett continues to sit with a back injury. Jores Okore (knee) may be able to return before the end of the season. Charles N'Zogbia (Achilles) could miss the rest of the season. Carlos Cuellar (hip) is looking at another month or two on the sidelines. Keiren Westwood is out for awhile after having shoulder surgery. Wes Brown is out again due to his red card. Unlikely to be Fit:Adam Johnson missed last weekend's match with an illness. Fabio Borini had to be taken to the hospital due to his illness last weekend. Late Fitness Test:Christian Benteke (knee), Ron Vlaar (calf), John O'Shea (shoulder) Stoke City vs. Everton Out:Phil Jagielka is expected to miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury. Gerard Deulofeu is out for a few weeks himself with a hamstring injury. Arouna Kone and Darron Gibson are both out for awhile with knee injuries. Asmir Begovic is out for another five or six weeks with a broken finger. Unlikely to be Fit:Andy Wilkinson suffered a heel injury last weekend. Late Fitness Test:Robert Huth (knee) Crystal Palace vs. Norwich City Out:Jerome Thomas continues to sit with a calf injury. Adlene Guedioura (lung/rib) could return in mid-January. Jack Hunt remains out with an ankle injury. Patrick McCarthy (groin) doesn't have a specific timetable for a return. Glenn Murray has begun running and may be able to start training next month. Alexander Tettey (ankle) is out until February. Elliott Bennett is likely out until March. Unlikely to be Fit:Cameron Jerome left last Saturday's match against Manchester City with a knee injury after colliding with goalkeeper Joe Hart. Anthony Pilkington (hamstring) is likely a week-and-a-half away. Expected to be Fit:Jonathan Howson is likely to return from his back injury. Late Fitness Test:Stuart O'Keefe (thigh) and Kagisho Dikgacoi (hamstring) both failed fitness tests this past weekend. Southampton vs. Chelsea Out:Frank Lampard is likely to miss a few matches with a muscular injury. David Luiz sits after getting his fifth yellow card of the season last weekend against Liverpool. Marco van Ginkel (knee) could miss the entire season. Ryan Bertrand continues to sit after suffering a knock. Unlikely to be Fit:Branislav Ivanovic was forced off during last weekend's match against Liverpool due to a knee injury. Pablo Osvaldo is still battling with a leg injury. Victor Wanyama (leg) and Artur Boruc (hand) could return for the next match week. Guly do Prado (knee) could return soon. Fulham vs. West Ham Out:Stewart Downing (Achilles) is likely out for another month. Winston Reid (ankle) may be able to return before February. Ricardo Vaz Te continues to sit after suffering a dislocated shoulder back in October. Andy Carroll (foot) is expected to return within the next few weeks. Brede Hangeland (back) may return sometime in January. Matthew Briggs (hernia) doesn't have a clear return date. Unlikely to be Fit:James Tomkins left last Saturday's match against West Brom after only 10 minutes due to a groin injury. James Collins continues to battle a calf injury. Maarten Stekelenburg (ankle) is likely to keep sitting out. Philippe Senderos (groin) doesn't seem quite ready to return. Expected to be Fit:Ravel Morrison (groin) is likely to make his return. Late Fitness Test:Dimitar Berbatov (groin) Liverpool vs. Hull City Out:Joe Allen is likely to miss a few weeks after re-aggravating his hip injury last weekend against Chelsea. Jon Flanagan is expected to miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury. Jose Enrique (knee) is a few weeks away. Sebastian Coates (knee) remains a long-term injury. Joe Dudgeon (knee) has started light training and could return within a month or two. Sone Aluko (Achilles) could return before the end of January. Unlikely to be Fit:Mamadou Sakho had to be subbed off during the Chelsea match due to a hamstring injury. Expected to be Fit:Jordan Henderson took a knock in the Chelsea game but manager Brendan Rodgers said he "should be fit." Daniel Sturridge (ankle) is getting closer to a return. Stephen Quinn (hamstring) could make a return. Late Fitness Test:Steven Gerrard (hamstring), Robert Brady (groin) West Brom vs. Newcastle Out:Ryan Taylor remains out for the long-term with a knee injury. Unlikely to be Fit:Jonas Gutierrez (calf) was supposed to be ready last weekend to face Arsenal but he wasn't deemed fit. Expected to be Fit:Shane Long (calf) failed a late fitness test ahead of last weekend's match against West Ham. Victor Anichebe wasn't able to play last week against West Ham due to a groin injury but is expected to return. Arsenal vs. Cardiff City Out:Tuesday update: Olivier Giroud has been ruled out with an ankle injury.Mesut Ozil is sidelined for a few weeks with a shoulder injury. Aaron Ramsey is dealing with a thigh strain. Yaya Sanogo (back) could return in mid-January. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee) is expected to return for Arsenal's FA Cup match against Tottenham on January 4. Abou Diaby (knee) could return in March. Craig Bellamy (knee) continues to sit out. Unlikely to be Fit:Kieran Gibbs is suffering from a hamstring injury. Andrew Taylor (calf) deemed himself fit ahead of last weekend's match against West Brom, but he was not made available. Expected to be Fit:Nacho Monreal and Thomas Vermaelen missed last weekend's match against Newcastle due to illness. Tuesday update: Theo Walcott (shoulder), Jack Wilshere (ankle), and Tomas Rosicky (calf) all face late fitness tests. Manchester United vs. Tottenham Out:Paulinho could miss a month after suffering ligament damage in his ankle during last weekend's match against Stoke City. Andros Townsend (hamstring) is still a few weeks away. Jan Vertonghen (ankle) is still a few weeks away from returning. Harry Kane is out with a back injury. Phil Jones is likely out for another week due to his knee injury. Rafael's groin injury continues to hamper him. Nani is probably another week or two away. Marouane Fellaini (wrist) could miss two months. Unlikely to be Fit:Sandro remains sidelined with a calf injury. Younes Kaboul is battling a quad injury himself but could return soon enough. Ryan Giggs left last weekend's match with a hamstring injury. Expected to be Fit:Jermain Defoe (hamstring) could be suiting up for the last time in the Premier League. Wayne Rooney is expected to return from his groin injury. Tuesday update: Rooney did not train Tuesday and will be given a late fitness test.Antonio Valencia returns from his one-match suspension for picking up two yellow cards on Boxing Day. Late Fitness Test:Robin van Persie (thigh) Tuesday update: manager David Moyes said Tuesday that van Persie isn't ready to play yet. FanDuel Fantasy Soccer: EPL Targets for Saturday, Jan. 21 DraftKings DFS Soccer: Saturday EPL Picks for Jan. 21

US Opens Arthur Ashe Kids Day to be Spectacular It's going to be a good one. Arthur Ashe Kid's Day, held on Saturday August 27 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center immediately before the US Open, will feature reigning US Open Champions Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters, world number one ranked Novak Djokovic, former US Open Champion Andy Roddick and the 2010 US Open Wheelchair Champion David Wagner, teaming up with actor Bradley Cooper, New York Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony,and pop star Cody Simpson. Hosted by TV personalities/actors La La Anthony and Quddus, the show will feature more musical guests and tennis stars set to be announced in coming weeks. The popular full-day tennis and music festival for children and adults alike will include interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis activities and also feature performances from up-and-coming stars including Girls Nite Out, Action Item, Jacob Latimore and Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band. It kicks off early, as usual, from 9:30 until 12:30 kids and their families can experience an exciting schedule of free tennis games, live music and attractions taking place throughout the grounds. Then, inside Arthur Ashe Stadium from 1- 3, the live tennis and music show will feature fun exhibition matches and skills competitions with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Kim Clijsters, Andy Roddick, David Wagner and other top players and celebrities with musical performances by Cody Simpson and more.

Home Blog Upcoming Releases New Releases Authors Titles Genres Trailers A Montana Women Novella Annie and the Outlaw by Nancy Pirri Recently released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, Cane Smith returns to Bozeman to claim the son he's never met, only to discover the boy's mother is dead and the boy has been adopted by a rancher and is being raised by his twenty-year-old daughter, Annie. When Annie refuses to part with the boy, Cane makes her an offer: Miss Annie will have to marry him if she wants to keep the boy in her life. Annie will do anything to keep her little boy with her—but can she live with the hard, rough Cane Smith? Kindle ♥ Smashwords ♥ Nook ♥ iBooks ♥ Kobo ♥ Google Play ♥ PRINT Genre: Historical | Western Christmas Day, 1887 Huntsville, Texas Prison Cane Smith had a son. A son. The letter from Mae Franklin, dated a year ago, had found its way to him. During the six and a half years he'd spent in prison, he'd never received a single letter until now. There was a note tucked inside the envelope with Mae's from Judge Simon Hopkins, the man who'd sentenced him to prison. Mae had written the letter but had never sent it. In Bozeman, Montana, U.S. Marshal James Freeman, had found the letter addressed to Cane after Mae had been found dead in her home. She hadn't included an address but Freeman had recognized Cane's name from his trial and passed the note on to the judge. Cane learned that a boy being raised in Bozeman by the Callahan family resembled Cane. The boy's mother, Giselle Hanks, had been a prostitute. She'd spent nights in the arms of many men, including Cane. On her deathbed, Giselle confessed to her friend Mae how she was certain Cane was her baby's father. Mae had asked her how she knew for certain, after being with so many men. Giselle's last murmured words convinced Mae. Only with Cane had she left herself unprotected, for she loved him and believed he loved her. Tears welled in his eyes at the same time hope filled his heart. He had a son, a reason to live when he'd wanted to die. After spending almost seven Christmases in prison, he had a purpose in finding a way out of this hellhole. He folded the letter and stuffed it into his shirt pocket. He lay back on his lumpy cot and imagined being a father—imagined what his life would be like with a son. His happiness fled quickly at the thought of his life up to this point. How would he take care of the boy, even if he were released? He'd been a wandering cowboy for years before going to jail. He was twenty-eight years old and had accomplished nothing good in his life. Nothing except for fathering a child. Cane thought back to the day he'd been sentenced to twenty years in prison—for a train robbery he hadn't committed. Without proof, he never had a hope in hell of clearing himself. The few folks on the train who'd witnessed the robbery had accused him. Was there a chance of turning it around now? He had to find a way. Sitting up with renewed determination, he decided he'd find a way out of prison and claim the boy. He came to his feet. "Hey! Jailer!" The only reply he received was from the inmate in the cell to his right. "You prick! You woke me up." Old Warren Strom was no threat. Truth be told, he was Cane's only friend in this godforsaken place. "Sorry, Strom, I need to see a guard." "I need to write a letter and don't have any paper or pencil." A hand holding a scrap of paper, a yellowed envelope and a broken stub of a pencil appeared out of the bars at the front. Cane reached over and grabbed them. "Thanks. I owe you." Strom muttered gruffly, "Now shut the hell up and let a man get some sleep." Settling down on his bunk again, Cane wrote back to the judge. When he finished, his heart felt weighed down in grief as he thought about sweet Giselle who'd died, strangled by some drunken cowboy passing through Bozeman shortly after the birth of their son. The poor woman hadn't had any chance in life, having been born of a prostitute, the only home she'd known a brothel. He'd been no better than any other man who'd swaggered through her boudoir door. After living on the plains for weeks at a time, spending a night with a prostitute was one of the few joys in life a cowboy had to look forward to when he came to town. A few visits to Giselle, and he knew he'd fallen in love. The last time he'd seen her he promised he'd return once he saved enough money. Then he'd marry her and take her away with him. He thought of her tear-filled eyes and the longing in them as she'd nodded. It was only after he left town that he realized she hadn't believed him for an instant. He guessed she'd received similar offers from other cowboys who hadn't kept their promises. He'd meant to keep his and would have if he hadn't gone to jail. Sadness filled him then as he thought of Giselle dying before he could show her he meant his declaration of love. Cane hadn't been able to save the woman he loved, but, by God, he would find a way out of prison and find his son. He thought about Judge Hopkins, the man who'd deliberated over his trial. He'd come to know the judge a bit the few times he'd come to Bozeman before being accused of the train robbery. Had sat and drank a beer with him and played a few hands of cards. From that little interaction, he knew the judge was a good, honest man. Before Cane went to prison, after his trial, the judge had taken him aside and said he believed in his innocence. Unfortunately, the jury hadn't. Then the judge had told him to keep his ears and eyes open while in prison. Prisoners came and went—none of them shedding any new information—until a month ago, when two new prisoners had arrived. Prisoners were allowed out of their cells only a few hours a day. Cane was watchful, planting himself near these men to hear more talk whenever he could. The longer he listened to them, and the more he watched them, he began to recognize them. They'd been two of several cowboys working a cattle run with him before he was arrested. One of the men bore a striking resemblance to Cane. In the letter he'd just written, Cane asked Judge Hopkins to open his case once more, based on what he'd heard. Meanwhile, he would keep his ears open for more information. He'd befriend the two men, hoping they'd take him into their confidence. ↑ Return to Top ↑

Home Author Charly Morales Valido Mientras los demás niños querían ser cosmonautas, médicos o peloteros, Charly soñaba con ser periodista. Ahora de "grande" quiere ser de todo menos eso, pero sospecho que es el maldito periodista que lleva en vena, que quiere saber de todo para de todo escribir… Se cree más honesto que objetivo: no cree en la objetividad, porque la objetividad tampoco cree en él. Speaking of Jazz…and Other Ravings by Charly Morales Valido Cuban through and through, Chucho Valdés also knew how to pay homage to one of our most sacred institutions: unpunctuality. It had been a while since the time previewed to begin his press conference,1 and the only "chucho" (swearing) being lavished in the Salón de los Embajadores of the Habana Libre Hotel was that of us journalists, impatient and with no coffee…. At last he appeared, gigantic and smiling, donning his perennial Bolshevik cap, a psychedelic shirt, and that placid face that only those who are above good and evil can have. He gave us, affable, a "thank you for being here," which should have been "thank you for waiting," or "thank you for not leaving." As if he needed to apologize…. If it had been someone else perhaps no, but we forgave Chucho. And we did it not just because we recognized the great man who propped Cuba up in the map of the world of contemporary jazz, but because we sensed that each second we had waited would be worthwhile, that we were about to get a master lecture about music, but also about life. By his side, two aces of the genre, Christian McBride and Terence Blanchard,... Rock, absent from Cuban Drum Festival on its own will Everything is ready for the Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam Percussion Festival, a drum party in which the rock is absent by choice. That said its main organizer, Giraldo Piloto, when presenting the 14th edition of the event that worships the backbone of Cuban music: percussion. Piloto, drummer and leader of the group Klimax, denied that the program marginalize some genres in detriment of the rumba, jazz and manifestations of Iberian and African folklore. In particular, he noted that the Fiesta del Tambor (Drum Party) tried to set a bridge with the Cuban Rock Agency, and were rejected, although bands like Synthesis participated in this event. "We are not spiteful, we prefer to join forces: the rock has been and probably will be in the Fiesta" said Pilot, who recalled the performance here last year of Swiss Jojo Mayer. Regarding Danzon, national dance of Cuba, Piloto praised it as musical treasure of the country, although it does not seem effective to capture the attention of new generations, one of its objectives. In fact, he announced an all-star concert with groups of salsa and timba that prevailed during the "boom" of the 1990s, in an attempt to rescue more indigenous dance rhythms.... Havana, proudly unique It is impossible to be indifferent to Havana; the former gateway to the New World still has the almost mystical enchantment of being the window on a whole new universe of humanity and its heritage, seducing those who are looking for more than sun and sand. For those of us who come from "the provinces," or other corners of the world, entering the Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana (the Cuban capital's colonial name) is like docking at a port where everyday marvels leap to our view, or lie in wait to be discovered during an urban excursion or in the frank speech of its people. People say, and rightly so, that Havana is the mecca of magical realism. Strolling down its streets, you discover a city of multiple colors, nuances and history, autos that should be in a museum and not on the road at all hours, and architecture that stands purely on the basis of columns and imagination. For foreigners, Havana is an ideal starting point to learn about the country. One reason is that in the "capital of all Cubans," as it is known, Havana natives live side by side with people from the provinces who... Mom left in peace, says son of Celina González This morning the top floor of the Calzada and K funeral parlor seemed too empty to the importance of the deceased: when I learnt that they will hold a vigil for Celina González in the hall reserved to important dead, I assumed there would be no room for a soul, between intimate mourners, artists, reporters and fans of the Queen of Punto Cubano ... But it was not like that, or at least at the time I was there, just were three journalists, and about thirty people, including relatives and friends. I assumed that their brothers in faith had already met the funeral rituals of their religion, or maybe then more people came. In his chapel, a picture of Celina and Reutilio Domínguez crowned the imposing coffin, between respective floral crowns sent by Fidel and Raul Castro. I spoke with Barbaro Reutilio Dominguez Gonzalez, son of one of the most popular couples in Cuba arts, and he shared with OnCuba some considerations about his famous mother, whose death last February 4, at 85 years of age, shocked those of us that knew her music and enjoyed her singing. "It is an irreparable pain, but we were expecting it for a... Long live Celina! The bad news found the bulk of the Cuban cultural press, that interesting wildlife that we are in a press conference for the coming Book Fair. There we were, copying more numbers than a bookkeeper, getting smoke in the vapors of a nearby grill when a friend told me softly, "Celina died. This morning. It will be announced shortly ". I confess that the news surprised me: I hadn't heard of her in a long time and sometimes I suspected she had already left, and perhaps I was the confused one. It has happened to me with others, the Indio Naborí, for example. But after the surprise wore off, I felt sincere regret ... For her death, and generations from now, for whom this will be another death that says nothing, it does not affect them; they do not feel it... I, everybody knows it, was born in Santa Clara, and although through the Vidal Park not oxen´drawn carriage goes or guateques (peasants parties) are assembled in the square, I am half-peasant. I grew up in that era when Cepero Brito was the host at Palmas y Cañas program, Justo Vega and Adolfo Alfonso engaged in memorable fights using only... The return of Cuban cyclists to the Gran Piedra Those who had the privilege of covering the Tour of Cuba, the ascent to the Gran Piedra (Big Rock) seemed somewhat scary, heroic, longed and prohibitive: the iconic stretch of the Cuban classic cycling race until 1989, the demanding ascension was never done again, as it was feared that the event would run out of cyclists in the second or third stage. Therefore, given the announcement that the Big Rock would host again a competition, the lovers of road cycling feel a mixture of surprise, joy and hope; surprise because nobody believes that now the bikes to be better; joy because the race becomes more rigorous now; and hope because if the Big Rock already came back, we can dream that sooner or later the Cuban Tour will return. The good news was reported Joel Garcia, chronicler and historian of the Cuban Tour. As reported in at Trabajadores newspaper, the second stage of Guantánamo-Havana Cycling Tour, scheduled from February 11 to 22, will consist in ascending this A category mountain pass, once one of the most demanding in the world. Veterans told me that in some sections the ascent is almost vertical, that not just experienced riders dismounted, that the... The Borrás Hospital in its final hour The ruins of the ancient Pedro Borras pediatric hospital, in Vedado neighborhood, have their hours counted. After years and years of decay, abandonment, illegal occupation and eviction, the former emblematic Havana Art Deco building is coming down to become parking -and park- of the health centers that surround it. For several days the heavy machinery gradually demolishes the famous brick towers of this entity, the first children's hospital of Havana, built in 1933 with capacity for 500 beds. Its architects were Felix Cabarrocas Ayala and Evelio Govantes Fuertes, who also bequeathed another jewels to Havana's architecture, such as the Capitol, Palace of Fine Arts, the now House of Friendship, the Freyre Andrade hospital and the Civic Plaza, current Revolution Square. That hospital was renamed Pedro Borrás Astorga in 1961 in honor of a medicine student who died at the Bay of Pigs. In the early 1980s, while continuing to provide service, the facility underwent preventive maintenance. In 1988, major repairs began that, if anything, worsened the constructive state of the work. When I landed in Havana in 1998, the Borrás already seemed irretrievably doomed. It is said that at the beginning of this decade, the construction of popular tunnels and... Brouwer speaks of Brouwer "Now, out of this turmoil that is a new experience in my life, I return to my manuscripts, my personal work, like a convalescent that comes out of disease unscathed, but who has been out of himself for over 40 days¨ That was written by Alejo Carpentier on the December 28, 1954 in his personal blog that he had for years in Caracas referring to the First Latin American Music Festival, an old dream that became a reality in November that year, a forerunner enterprise, very successful but that left him truly exhausted. As his described it in his personal diary, well-kept by his widow Lilia, there was a time when he felt his mind and body were yelling at him: ¨enough¨ Only when the festival was over could the prolific writer return to his literary work. When I read that confession on the book published last year by the Alejo Carpentier Foundation, I understood a little better why Maestro Leo Brouwer decided to end the festival that bears his name and that for the last 6 years brought true legends of universal music to Cuba. Thanks to the Leo Brouwer Chamber Music Festival, Cubans could enjoy live true stars... Technologies of Communication and Media Chronicles of Los Van Van When Juan Formell died, Cuba no doubt lost the greatest musical narrator of everyday life on this island in the last 45 years, a chronicler through-and-through with a unique sensibility. In fact, one of the great merits of his band, Los Van Van, was to make people dance by singing stories that the news media touched on timidly, if at all. Moreover, the vast discography of the so-called "Cuban Music Train" included notably graphic chronicles marked by local customs, characters, and phrases that are part of this country's cultural legacy. With their lyrics, the band addressed everything from the migration phenomenon ("La Habana no aguanta más") to the loss of values ("Se muere de sed la tía") and the craze for building "barbacoas," or lofts within apartments. Behind it all was the vision and desire to do something different of Formell, the illustrious son of Havana's folkloric Cayo Hueso neighborhood, and the creator of rhythms like the changüí-shake and the songo. From their first album, Los Van Van amazed people with their conceptual irreverence: it was an unclassifiable groove that clearly had airs of charanga, but also of funk, filin, pop rock and ballad. All of it a blessed heresy….... Cuba's Fábrica de Arte, a symbol of these new times Six months after its opening, La Fábrica de Arte Cubano (in English: "Cuban Art Factory"), is a reality, a symbol of these new times, and perhaps the closest thing to the idea of real culture also being profitable. However, it's not easy; if it were…what would be the fun? Easy to spot from a distance with its enormous brick chimney, this former cooking oil factory, known simply as La Fábrica, is different. That's part of its appeal for habitués. It costs more than a museum, but less than the cover at a reggaeton or salsa club, for example. Concerts, art exhibitions, video screenings, plays, fashion shows, and more—there's a place for all of it in La Fábrica's spacious galleries, where art of all kinds can be found in every nook and cranny: from conceptual to figurative, winks at pop art, and even a self-service bar where you can dish up the ideology of your choice, from Gramsci to Marley, for example. Another incentive for going to La Fábrica will be its internal Wi-Fi, an "intranet" with a database of Cuban artists, from which you will be able to download music, cultural listings, and related information, according to X Alfonso, who emphasized... Diana Fuentes will release her latest album Planeta Planetario Diana Fuentes took some time from her busy life as a mother and a singer to answer OnCuba's questionnaire as a scoop of the presentation of her album Planeta Planetario (Sony Music) that will take place next august 29 at the National Hotel in Havana. Simple and sweet –I never sensed a drop of bitterness in her—Diana explained some of her reasons for going back to the recording studios, as well as her motivations and musical preferences, her husband's creative mark and her expectations on the reunion with her Cubanaudience. Planeta Planetario will be released for sale on September 9 and will be available in every format. It comprises 12 tracks, including her successful single Sera sol and La ultima vez, which is already playing on the Puerto Rican radio stations. How did you come up with this album? Planeta Planetario results from the need of a second album. Amargo pero dulce (2009) brought about many good things and I have special love for it because it is my first one, but in 2012 I realized –and I think my fans did too—that we needed some new music. When I moved to Puerto Rico I started writing a few songs... Bachelet presents Cuban poet with the Neruda Prize The Cuban writer Reina María Rodríguez received from the president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, the coveted Latin American poetry prize Pablo Neruda, who for the second year is won by a Cuban. Last year José Kózer, who is a member of the jury this time, won it. The Mont Varas hall in the historic Palacio de la Moneda hosted the ceremony during which Bachelet, back as a president after a while in front of the UN- Woman, recognized the "articulator of voices" talent of the author of Para un cordero blanco and La foto del invernadero, Casa de las Américas awards winners. A few months ago, after learning of her triumph, Reina María had said she dedicated the award to the writers of her generation, who had to leave Cuba, and now said that Cuban literature is primarily of poets, and defined her writing as the act of deploying in every verse "the miracle of the living."... In turn, Bachelet said she was a privileged witness "of talent, the depth with which it is written in our America, the beauty that remains, nonetheless, singing its song to be heard by men and women in the future. " Established in 2004,... Cuba … a stronghold of heavy metal? Who would say that Cuba, a country renowned for clichés such as tropical land of sun, salsa and mulatto, could become a stronghold of heavy metal? Well, French David Chapet not only says it, but argues it... According to the French music promoter, guilt seems to be for the Brutal Fest, the festival created four years ago with the support of the Cuban Rock Agency, to shake the baffles with the music of the hardest metal bands. And it was so much acceptance that the organizers have had to make a winter and a summer edition. With the summer release almost around the corner, Chapet OnCuba spoke about the peculiar taste of Cubans for the most raucous rock trends. Worth clarifying here there is also a festival dedicated to extreme rock, and many "provincial" groups bet on the death and black, with unintelligible vocals. In the early 1990s groups that embraced alternative rock, with influences even from the country proliferated. Some made progressive rock, but most performed and shook manes in places like the patio de Maria or the Ganuza camping site, which hosted the first festival Metal City, back in 1990. The twenty-first century began with much nu-metal, especially... Daranas announces a radical change Ernesto Daranas has shown in his first two feature films a face unknown to many, everyday for others, of a Havana that is more Sordid than Old. So, it is strange that his next film is a comedy set a century ago in... Viñales. He made the announcement in Ecuador, while presenting his film Conducta in the Cuban Film Sample in that country. He did not advance many details, only that he was determined to make the effort of filming away from home, away from his neighborhood, away from Havana... "I'm working on a new film, which I prefer not to talk much about. I'll just say that it is very different from the previous, is a comedy set in the 1920s in a rural setting, " Daranas told the press in Quito. Speaking of the successful (and wrenching) story of Carmela and Chala, which also triumphed in New York and Malaga, the filmmaker celebrated the luck he has had at the festivals where it's been. For the director who tackled pimping in Broken Gods, Conducta is an urgent call to retrieve things that are lost, such as ethics and dedication of the teachers. In fact, he said the final... First Putin, now the circus… Still not a month has gone by from Vladimir Putin´s visit, and now the greatest circus of Russia and the world is here, the famous Rosgoscirk, which, by the end of next August will fulfill 95 years of existence. They didn't bring lions or bears, but their presence is seen here with great expectation by those who once enjoyed the monumental Soviet circus... "Nothing is impossible. Difficult yes, but not impossible, " director of the Russian State Circus Company, Vadim Gagloev, told OnCuba when asked what are the chances that he brings the entire show, with animals and all. "The main issue would be transport, ensure that the animals do not suffer and to conform to the Atlantic crossing. It would be something that would take a survey, but I hate to give up too soon, "said Gagloev, who said he was proud to be a jury member at the international festival Circuba-2014 on his first visit to Cuba. He didn't rule out either the eventual hiring of Cuban artists in Rosgoscirk, which respects the circus tradition of drinking from multiple cultural sources; put together a show from numbers learned through exchange with "trouppés" in different countries. For example, the... Cuban traditions Johnny Ventura… in Cuba? In addition to all the heat and late nights, the past Caribbean Festival announced that its next edition could be attended by a Dominican merengue singer that was a total success during the 80's: Johnny Ventura…Johnny who?! Juan de Dios Ventura, better known among merengue dancers as the Caballo Mayor (Big Horse), is the interpreter of hits Cubans my age will hardly forget such as "Patacón Pisao" or "Capullo y Sorullo". His possible performance in Cuban stages by the former major of Santo Domingo would be a part of the cultural group La Gallera, a band devoted to rescuing Dominican music, specially the work by accordionist Tatico Henríquez. According to Jochy Sánchez, musical producer of La Gallera, this project also includes Maridalia Hernández, former member of 440, who already performed in Havana last November, and interprets songs by Fefita la Grande. However, the highlight of next year's event would be the attendance of Jhonny Ventura, who at the age of 74 is a strong defender of this musical genre declared Cultural heritage of the Nation, which is enjoyed in Cuba ever since it was much more than a catchy and commercial proposal by Juan Luis Guerra. Back then the Cuban... Roi Casalto to be presented an International Cubadisco award When Roi Casal ended a concert in Buenos Aires, which he described as "tremendous", his representative in Cuba announced him that he would not only perform in Havana but he would also be presented an International Cubadisco award, which is not a Grammy, but is also a recognition and this Spanish harpist knows that. Roi Casal is an obstinate sponsor of that ancient music, who is determined to preserve it by adding contemporary elements and making it shine, by taking it to the youth not in conservatoriesbut in night clubs. "Through music I can learn about the way of thinking, walking, living, eating, and feeling of a people. It is the sum of many cultures that were caught up in Galicia, between the Atlantic and the mountains, filtered by means of a osmosis barrier that allows other elements to enter but not to get out, generating a mixture that makes up Galician music", explained Casal to OnCuba, a few moments before his concert. He was born in 1980 in the small town of Catoira, but he came out in the world at the age of 19 as a member of the mythical Spanish band Milladoiro. As teacher he had legendary... Chambao to interpret Varela's songs In one of Cubadisco 2014 most awaited performances, the Spanish band Chambao will interpret two songs by Carlos Varela and the mythical Gnome will sing two songs by the famous group from Malaga. María del Mar Rodríguez, better known as La Mari, is ashamed of saying Varela will perform with Chambao, because sharing the stage with this urban poet is an honor for her band. So far, she stated she will interpret Varela's Habaname and Bendita lluvia, a song that she described as "joyful", though it is hard to relate that word with the work by the author of Guillermo Tell. In addition, Chambao will be accompanied by the legendary Cuban tres player Pancho Amat, which is a pleasure and a surprise for La Mari, who loves this instrument thanks to Cuban Oliver Sierra. MusicianOliver Sierra usually takes part in her album; he played the tres in the track Roe por la escalera, in the album Pokito a poko (2005), which pays homage to Spanish band Tobleton. La Mari told OnCuba that the tres has the leading role in that song, and an Argentinean musician imitates the Cuban way of speaking, something that came up during the recording of the... Gonzalito Rubalcaba, Cubadisco Special Award -2014 Cuban pianist Rubalcaba Gonzalito will receive one of the six special awards of the coming CUBADISCO - 2014 for the musical excellence of his album Volcan ( 5Passion Productions) , in which he gives us his art with virtuosos like Puerto Rican percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo , drummer Cuban Horacio " el negro Hernández" and Havana's bassist Jose Armando Gola. With this award , the organizers of the largest Cuban disc trade fair wanted to highlight what they described as " an enviable trajectory from the Diaspora " and a product of first level, which as Special Prize is excluded from the rest of the official competition of the event , with 46 categories. It is expected that even Gonzalito also comes to Cubadisco , dedicated this year to percussion , with tributes to Tata Guines and Arsenio Rodríguez , and Trinidad and Tobago as a guest country of honor. The event will meet from May 17 through the 25, with concerts and theoretical panels , exhibitions and trade show. Besides Volcan, the jury decided to award the Prize to productions like Encuentro. El tres y el cuatro (Pancho Amat and Cabildo del Son), Colección 30 Años (Liuba María Hevia), the... Learning how to be a dad The first time that I saw my son smile, I broke into tears. He was 51 days old, and he was looking at me with his big curious eyes from the bassinet in the hospital where he had just undergone surgery, as if to say to me, "Easy, Dad, I'm your little champ…." My baby had an inguinal hernia, a common condition that is easily cured with a simple operation. But nothing is simple when you've just come to this world and you're already on your way to an operating room under general anesthesia. That night I learned about fear, but also about a father's love, which is not just any love, as they say…. Paternity has completely changed me, even though I'm basically still the same, with more bags under my eyes and somewhat unshaven. All of a sudden, I've become someone with a one track-mind. I used to argue about baseball, journalism and food, but now everything comes back to the baby. And when people ask how he's doing, I tell them that he's "out of this world," even though he's barely arrived…. Now that my son is here, I've discovered that there is nothing more painful and... Pablo Neruda Award presented to Reina Maria Rodriguez For the second year in a row, a Cuban writer wins the Pablo Neruda Ibero-American poetry award, which is even best paid than the coveted Queen Sofia award. We are talking about Reina Maria Rodriguez, whose work was recognized with the 2013 National Literature Award in Cuba. The Chilean Minister of Culture, Claudia Barattini, made the announcement from the museum La Chascona, Neruda's home, where a jury gathered to make the verdict. The jury was made up of the last winner of the award, Cuban Jose Kozer; Argentinean Graciela Aráoz, Peruvian Julio Ortega and Chileans Pablo Brodsky and Malú Urriola. Chile instituted this award in 2004 for recognizing great Spanish Americanpoets. Rodriguez is considered to be one of the most important voices of Cuban poetry from the 20th century, with more than 20 books translated into several languages. This award is granted by the National Culture and Arts Council along with the Pablo Neruda Foundation, offers 60 thousand dollars –two thousand dollars more than the Queen Sofia Ibero-American Poetry award--, plus a certificate and a medal. Cuban Fina García-Marruz won it in 2007. Some of the most famous winners of this recognition are: Mexican José Emilio Pacheco, Argentinean Juan Gelman,... The ICAIC is obsolete: Alfredo Guevara If anyone doubted it, there is documentary evidence that Alfredo Guevara died convinced of ICAIC's obsolescence. He said it, weeks before he died, and did it with the moral authority that gave the founding of the institution whose reform they demand today vehemently and although may be uncomfortable , many good people of Cuban cinema. Above the right and wrong, Guevara revealed his position in an interview filmed by Xavier D' Arthuys and Ariel Felipe Wood last year. The editor Miriam Talavera took several fragments and put them together a audiovisual exhibited on Monday in the Festival House, where they presented the book "Homage to Alfredo Guevara ". The text included the transcription of these fragments, which are breathtaking just a week after a heated discussion in the Congress of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) with regard to a long longed Film Law. Proponents of the legislation considered it urgent, while the government estimated that the country has other legislative priorities. Anyway, Guevara argues that technological revolution, especially the digital revolution resolved wonderful many of the most complex film production problems, and requires a new structure, a new design of the role of the state in... Silvina Fabars from Realengo 18 to glory Silvina Fabars just received the Dance National Award. A teacher urbi et orbi , she learned the news in Camaguey , where she teaches with the same fervor and love for a discipline that has put her in charge of classrooms in half the world, from England and Japan to Iraq ... The choreographer Iván Tenorio headed the jury that awarded the first figure of the National Folkloric Ensemble of Cuba , ahead of the prestigious dancers Maria Elena Llorente ( National Ballet of Cuba ) , Marianela Boan ( Contemporary Dance ) , Marisel Godoy ( Codanza ) and Clara Luz Rodriguez. Upon learning of her election, in the event Rumbatéate , Silvina started to sweat more than if she were teaching classes , or embodying a Yoruba deity in her frenzied dancing ... No irreverently of her skills as a dancer, Tenorio emphasized that this award recognizes mainly the great teacher , always willing to share her knowledge . In fact, she currently trains both professional dancers of the Maraguán group in Camagüey, and children of the local House of Culture. She takes on that perhaps with that militant faith of the ideals she grew with in her... 15 guitarists will compete for a ticket to Europe "We are a little tight," Master Jesus Ortega said to 12 performers that surrounded him guitar in hand, almost thrusting their headstock into the noses of their neighbors ... But it is actually worse riding in buses and Ortega students started with astonishing synchronicity, involving the ALBA House in Havana with the Cuban Serenade by Ignacio Cervantes, having cords do their talking... Thus began the presentation of the Festival and International Guitar Competition in Havana: 15 young talents will fight over a one-year fellowship at the German Robert Schumann University of Music. Some of them were among the musicians of Ortega, who led them with soft gestures, indicating quibbling entrances away from the caricature scruffy orchestral director of epileptic gestures. Ortega chairs this event since 4 years ago that his student Joaquin Clerch rescued him from the ostracism he had plunged in for a decade. It is the continuation of an event dating back to 1978, at a meeting of Latin American and Caribbean guitarists organized by Casa de las Américas. Through it pass the monsters of the six strings, like Paco de Lucia, Leo Brouwer, Vicente Amigo, Manolo Sanlúcar and many more. Until it could be not more... "Keep... Low-Budget Film Festival: "Continuing is already encouraging…" The Low-Budget Film Festival returns next week to Gibara, the White Village, famous in days gone by for its stained-glass windows, its Portuguese consulate, it fishing environment, and now for this eventfounded by late filmmaker Humberto Solás, who almost took the festival with him but fortunately he didn't… In fact, in the presentation of the Festival's 11th edition, producer Lester Hamlet pointed out that continuing with the Festival is encouraging news, that makes him proud and happy and eager to work harder for enhancing Humberto's legacy. The Fresa y Chocolate Cultural Center hosted the official presentation of this year's event, which will screen 47 pieces out of the 208 submitted, plus 11 short films shot during the previous edition, an exercise that will continue this year. The irreverent Jorge Molina is among the usual participants. The director of a film that could be catalogued as underground like Molina's Feroz, and a film many people consider educated given his approach of a different country life commented to Oncuba he is thinking about shooting a "prequel"of Molina's Borealis, a 27-minute long film he shot last year at the White Village. "I go back with my actors to invading spaces in a city...

Support for U.S. Fades, Survey Says HARRY DUNPHY The war in Iraq has sent support for the United States to new lows in Muslim countries and significantly damaged the standing of the United Nations in those nations and elsewhere, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Pew Global Attitudes Project poll also found al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden still gets favorable marks in some Muslim countries, while British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan instill more confidence than President Bush in non-Muslim countries. Even in the United States, Blair comes out ahead of Bush. Asked about their confidence in world leaders to do the right thing, Palestinians ranked bin Laden first. He came in second in Jordan, Morocco and Pakistan. Blair was the top-rated world leader in the United States with 83 percent saying they have "a lot" or "some" confidence in him to do the right thing, though U.N. Secretary General Annan came in first among the British with 72 percent. Canadians and Australians also ranked Blair at the top of world leaders, while Annan finished first in Italy and Spain. In many countries with generally favorable attitudes about the United States such as Brazil, Russia, Spain, France and Germany only modest percentages have confidence in Bush. A majority expresses confidence in Bush in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. Bush led in Israel, with 83 percent expressing confidence in him. The poll was conducted April 28 to May 15 in 20 countries and among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Some 16,000 interviews in 31 languages were conducted. Margins of error ranged from plus or minus 3 to 4 percentage points. U.S. foreign policy got generally unfavorable ratings. Majorities in seven of the eight Muslim countries surveyed said they think their nation will be attacked by the United States. In Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan, more than 70 percent of those questioned had this concern. Even in Kuwait, where people have a generally favorable view of the United States, 53 percent voice at least some concern that the United States could someday pose a threat, the survey found. In a previous Pew survey, negative feelings about the United States were confined to the Middle East and Pakistan but now they have expanded to Africa and Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation. There, 83 percent had an unfavorable view of America, compared to 36 percent a year ago. "Dislike of the United States has really deepened and spread throughout the Muslim world," said Andrew Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center that oversaw polling. In another significant finding, the survey said that public confidence in the United Nations is a major victim of the war in Iraq. The idea that the United Nations is less relevant is shared by people in the United States and Britain as well as in nations that opposed the war, such as France and Germany. U.S.-French relations are another war casualty. Only 29 percent of Americans surveyed said they have very or somewhat favorable views of France, while twice as many feel negatively. French opinion on Americans ranged from 58 percent very or somewhat favorable to 42 percent somewhat unfavorable to very unfavorable. There also is widespread disappointment among Muslims that Iraq did not put up more of a fight against the United States and its allies. Overwhelming majorities in Morocco (93 percent), Jordan (91 percent) and Lebanon (82 percent) say they expected more resistance from the Iraqis. The poll was released together with a broader survey of 44 nations conducted in 2002 which covers attitudes on globalization, democratization and the role of Islam in governance and society. Kohut said the anti-globalization forces that have protested in America and overseas don't seem to be making inroads. He said the survey found there is "great acceptance of a connected world with most people saying trade and growing business ties are good for them and their countries." Among other findings: Muslims favor a prominent _ in many cases expanded _ role for Islam and religious leaders in the political life of their countries. Yet that opinion does not diminish Muslim support for the same civil liberties and political rights enjoyed by democracies. "In fact, in a number of countries," according to the survey analysis, "Muslims who support a greater role for Islam in politics place the highest regard on freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the importance of free and contested elections." Some key findings in the Pew Global Attitudes Survey released Tuesday: __The bottom has fallen out of support for America in most of the Muslim world, spreading from the Middle East and Pakistan to Indonesia and some African nations. __Public confidence in the United Nations is a major victim of the conflict in Iraq. Positive rates for the world body have tumbled in nearly every country for which benchmarks are available. __In Western Europe, favorable opinions of the United States have slipped in every country for which trend measures are available. There is strong belief that the United States pursues a unilateralist foreign policy. __Solid majorities among Palestinians, Indonesians and Jordanians _ and nearly half of Moroccans and Pakistanis _ say they have confidence in Osama bin Laden to "do the right thing regarding world affairs" __In most countries friendly to the United States, only modest percentages have confidence that President Bush will do the right thing in international affairs. People in most countries rate British Prime Minister Tony Blair, French President Jacques Chirac, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Russian President Vladimir Putin more highly than Bush. __In countries opposed to the Iraq war, there is a widespread belief the coalition did not try hard enough to avoid civilian casualties. By contrast, solid majorities in the coalition countries, as well as Israel, believe the United States and its allies did make a serious attempt to spare civilians. __Americans generally believe the allies are taking the needs of the Iraqi people into account. But there is less support for that point elsewhere, even in Britain, Australia and Israel. Muslim publics generally believe the United States and its allies are doing a fair or poor job in addressing the needs of the Iraqi people. __There is also widespread disappointment among Muslims that Iraq did not put up more of a fight against the United States and its allies. The Pew survey, Views of a Changing World 2003, is based on polling of people in 20 countries around the world and among Palestinians. Interviews were conducted April 28-May 15. A total of 16,000 interviews were conducted in 31 languages, almost all of them face-to-face, except in Europe and the United States. Predominantly or exclusively urban samples were used in Brazil, Indonesia, Morocco, Nigeria and Pakistan because of difficulties in getting into other parts of these countries, said Andrew Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center. In countries where the total sample is 1,000 or more, the error margin is plus or minus 3 percentage points. Those countries are the United States, Brazil, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey. Among Palestinians, where the sample size is 800, the margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points. In countries where the sample size is approximately 500 _ Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea and Spain _ the margin of error is plus or minus 4 percentage points. Pew Research Center: www.people-press.org

UK authorities investigate Qatar-owned bank over money laundering controls Probe into Al Rayan by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was launched last year Al Rayan, headquartered in Birmingham in central England, is the UK's largest and oldest Islamic bank LONDON: A British bank owned by Qatar and linked to Islamist organizations is under investigation over its money laundering controls. The probe into Al Rayan by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was launched last year and earlier this year the bank has been restricted on who it can open deposit accounts for. The details of the investigation have surfaced weeks after it was reported the bank was providing financial services to numerous organizations linked to Islamist groups. Among its account holders are groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, a charity banned in the US as a terrorist entity, groups that promote hard-line preachers, and a mosque whose trustee is a Hamas leader. The bank's annual report filed in May said Al Rayan's "anti-money laundering (AML) processes and controls have been placed under formal review by the Financial Conduct Authority, which has led to ongoing investment in enhanced AML processes." The FCA restrictions mean the bank must not accept or process any new deposit account applications from a "person categorized as high risk for the purposes of financial crime risk" and "politically exposed persons" or their families and close associates. Al Rayan, headquartered in Birmingham in central England, is the UK's largest and oldest Islamic bank. It is 70 percent by Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan and 30 percent by Qatar Holding. The FCA says banks are required to "apply risk-based customer due diligence" to prevent their services "being used for money laundering or terrorist financing." Pressure on the Al Rayan comes as Qatar continues to be accused of supporting Islamist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood. Doha's alleged funding of extremists in the Middle East was central to the decision by Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries to launch a boycott of the tiny emirate in 2017. A spokesperson for Al Rayan said it "voluntarily agreed to place a temporary restriction on new deposit accounts for individuals classified as 'high risk' or 'politically exposed'," following discussions with the FCA. The bank "is committed to ensuring that our risk management policies and practices remain appropriate for a bank of our size and complexity." Source: http://www.arabnews.com/node/1543976/middle-east Vancouver, BC. Blast of Arctic air set for much of B.C. after blowing snow brings travel chaos Sudden, blowing snowfall that pummelled much of British Columbia with a side of freezing wind on Sunday, knocking out power to thousands and wreaking havoc on city roads, isn't expected to return in similar fashion Monday — the province will instead see its "coldest air so far this winter," forecasters say. An Arctic front that pushed onto […] MEZOPOTAMYANIN IŞIĞINI SÖNDÜRDÜNÜZ, IŞIĞINIZ SÖNSÜN By ZEYNEP TOZDUMAN Mardin /Nusaybin'e bağlı Mor Yakup kilisesi Rahibi Sefer (Resamet ismi Aho) Bileçen ve Üçköy (Arkah) 'ın yeni seçilen muhtarı Joseph Yar ve Musa Taştekin isimli Süryani ile birlikte toplamda 10 kişi, 9 Ocak 2020 günü ev baskınlarıyla Nusaybin'de önce gözaltına alındı. Ardından da dosyaya gizlilik kararı getirilmişti. 10 Ocak 2020 günü Mardin […]

The World Turns Brighter This year is set to see a new chapter open in Africa's debt story and, for once, it looks like a positive story—as the region begins to access the international capital market in ways that could fund development and poverty reduction. Today 20 African countries have a sovereign credit rating (compared to only one in 1997) and many can now borrow commercially at interest rates less than half of those of the past. And they have access to the international capital market on a scale unimaginable just a few years ago. In March Nigeria redeemed most of the debt owed to its commercial creditors (the London Club) in a deal that Nenadi Usman, the Finance Minister, said would 'free Nigeria from its historic debt overhang' (which in the late 1990s amounted to US$35 billion; equivalent to 60 per cent of GDP). The last US$500 million has been bought back, and there are high hopes that Nigeria's sovereign bonds can now achieve an investment grade rating. Although a politically unpopular decision at home (much of the debt was incurred by Nigeria's feckless military rulers with little thought to the future), the debt buy-backs over the last two years will lower the country's risk premium and make it easier to finance the budget—including much needed spending on basic health services, primary education, and pro-poor infrastructure (all of which are needed to haul Nigeria out of deep poverty). Likewise, Ghana is expected to raise up to US$750 million this year from the international capital market, and overall the prospects for the region's poorer borrowers have improved significantly after completion of relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI)—the latter being announced at the 2005 Gleneagles summit of the G8. While eight African countries continue to languish at pre-decision point status under the HIPC Initiative (Central African Republic and Sudan, for example) debt relief is unlikely to do much to resolve their urgent political problems (the genocide in Sudan's Darfur region, especially). A new rush to borrow Having just eliminated their HIPC debt (largely the legacy of past concessional aid loans to fund structural adjustment), why are countries in a hurry to borrow commercially? One reason is that aid is still an uncertain way to fund the public budget, and many of the donors have not lived up to the promises made at Gleneagles; far from rising to meet the Millennium Declaration's target, total aid to sub-Saharan Africa from OECDDAC donors was constant in 2006, once debt relief to Nigeria is taken out. Aid from Italy, Japan, and the United States is actually down (Germany, Sweden, and the UK have substantially increased their aid in the last few years). New donors, in particular China— which has returned to Africa with a vigour not seen since the 1970s—but also Brazil and India have entered the arena. China could use its enormous reserves to contribute to the next replenishment of the International Development Association (it gave nothing to the last IDA replenishment in 2005) thereby dispelling some of the accusations that it is following the well-trodden path of western donors in using its aid largely for commercial and diplomatic gain. In summary, aid is proving to be a fickle friend (yet again). And so Africa countries are turning to commercial borrowing, taking advantage of a world that is, at least for the moment, abundant in capital looking for a return. The yield on emerging market debt is at historical lows (despite a wobble in early 2007) and the compression in spreads over US treasuries looks set to continue into 2008. This provides an excellent opportunity to finance Africa's enormous investment backlog not only in 'hard' infrastructure but also in human capital. With the mid-point of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) fast approaching (June 2007) borrowing to improve education and health is all too necessary given the broken promises of the aid 'community'. The worlds of finance and environmental change also increasingly intersect; this year saw the first debt-for-carbon swap when the United States agreed to exchange US$12.6 million of Costa Rica's US$93 million debt for carbon certificates (covering some 10 per cent of the country's debt to the US). This looks promising for a future in which more capital flows to poor countries as rich countries seek to offset their carbon footprints by investing in sustainable forestry and alternative energy. Africa could benefit from this given its great tropical forests with their rich biodiversity—a global public good to be preserved for all of humanity's benefit. ​ 'That '70s show' again But before we get too carried away with optimism, we must note some dark clouds that linger. There are dangers ahead which require careful navigation, not least rerunning 'that '70s show' in which countries borrowed recklessly on the 1970s commodity boom—only to see themselves saddled with enormous foreign debts. These had to be serviced on the back of meagre export earnings when commodity prices collapsed back again in the recession of the 1980s. Source : The World Bank, 2006, Global Development Finance (accessed online 26 April 2007) So it is imperative that this time round the borrowed funds be used to fund infrastructure to diversify economies away from their traditional dependence on commodity-exports. Getting the right infrastructure in place is no easy task, and one priority must be transport and communications infrastructure that facilitates more intra-Africa trade; the transport costs that countries face in trading with each other remain absurdly high, a problem that has been repeatedly emphasized for decades but one for which there has been too little finance available. ​ At least today's financial markets offer more tools for hedging commodity-price and exchange rate risks, and governments would be well-advised to use these because the bonanza of cheap world capital cannot last forever. At some point in the next five years global inflation will rise (perhaps as a result of China's seemingly insatiable demand for steel, copper, and oil), requiring the major central banks to tighten interest rates: easy credit will then come to an end, risk premiums will jump (including those on emerging market debt), and countries that have not used their borrowing productively will be exposed to the chill winds of expensive credit again. It is therefore worrying that despite all the chatter about a 'new international financial architecture' over the last few years, we are no closer to its realization. There is still no institutional mechanism to manage private debt default since the IMF's proposal for a sovereign debt restructuring mechanism fell by the wayside in 2003. And there are some very good ideas—such as GDP-indexed bonds and linking debt-service to commodity prices— that remain on the drawing board. It is in good times like now, when credit is easy and commodity prices are high, that we should be building a financial architecture that is robust for the bad times that inevitably come around. ​ After years of a dismal debt story, the future looks somewhat brighter— but to stay this way, Africa and the rest of the poor world needs to use its borrowing power wisely and the rich world's donors need to live up to their pledges. Only then will the billions of people who live in chronic poverty start to see a better future for themselves and their children. Debt Relief for Poor Countries Edited by Tony Addison, Henrik Hansen and Finn Tarp (hardback) 9781403934826 (paperback) 9781403934956 2004, Studies in Development Economics and Policy Palgrave Macmillan Tony Addison is Executive Director of the Brooks World Poverty Institute (www.bwpi.manchester. ac.uk) Associate Director of the Chronic Poverty Research Centre (www. chronicpoverty.org), and Professor of Development Studies, University of Manchester. He was previously Deputy Director of WIDER. Debt relief Debts, Public Economic development Loans, Foreign Poverty Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can be Done About it

RESEARCH ARTICLE| 01 July 2002 Midkine, a heparin-binding growth factor, promotes growth and glycosaminoglycan synthesis of endothelial cells through its action on smooth muscle cells in an artificial blood vessel model Yukio Sumi, Yukio Sumi 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital,2-9 Myoken-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8650, Japan 2Department of Biochemistry, Nagoya University School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya University School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan Hisako Muramatsu, Hisako Muramatsu Yoshifumi Takei, Yoshifumi Takei Ken-Ichiro Hata, Ken-Ichiro Hata 3Department of Tissue Engineering Nagoya University School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan Minoru Ueda, Minoru Ueda Takashi Muramatsu Takashi Muramatsu * *Author for correspondence (e-mail: [email protected]) Accepted: 26 Apr 2002 J Cell Sci (2002) 115 (13): 2659–2667. https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.115.13.2659 Yukio Sumi, Hisako Muramatsu, Yoshifumi Takei, Ken-Ichiro Hata, Minoru Ueda, Takashi Muramatsu; Midkine, a heparin-binding growth factor, promotes growth and glycosaminoglycan synthesis of endothelial cells through its action on smooth muscle cells in an artificial blood vessel model. J Cell Sci 1 July 2002; 115 (13): 2659–2667. doi: https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.115.13.2659 To study the interactions between smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells in vitro, we developed an artificial blood vessel model, which consisted of collagen gel containing human aortic smooth muscle cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells grown on the gel. The blood vessel model was utilized to investigate the role of midkine, a heparin-binding growth factor, in the intercellular interactions that are important in angiogenesis. In the blood vessel model, midkine induced stratification of the endothelial cells and increased their proliferation and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. However,midkine had no effect on the smooth muscle cells or endothelial cells when they were cultured separately. Increased proliferation of the endothelial cells was also attained by coculturing them with smooth muscle cells in the presence of midkine or culturing endothelial cells with the conditioned medium of the smooth muscle cells, which had been treated with midkine. These experiments indicate that the target of midkine was smooth muscle cells, which secreted factor(s) acting on the endothelial cells. We identified interleukin-8 as one such factor; the synthesis of interleukin-8 by the smooth muscle cells was increased by exposure to midkine, and anti-interleukin-8 inhibited the midkine action. Furthermore, interleukin-8 caused stratification of the endothelial cells in the blood vessel model. These results provided evidence that midkine is one of the factors involved in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions. Midkine, Collagen gel, Endothelial cell, Interleukin-8, Smooth muscle cell Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions play fundamental roles in organogenesis and oncogenesis (Arias, 2001). Although several growth factors, such as fibroblast growth factors and bone morphogenic proteins, have been revealed as key regulators of epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, the factors so far identified are limited in number (Arias, 2001). Angiogenesis is one example of epithelial-mesencymal interactions, in which endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells interact with each other. L'Heureux et al. reported that they made an artificial blood vessel equivalent constructed with human vascular smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts (L'Heureux et al.,1993). Their tissue-like structure was obtained by the contraction of a tubular collagen gel by vascular smooth muscle cells, generating a media-like structure, and endothelium was established within the tubular structure after intraluminal cell seeding. We modified their artificial blood vessel equivalent, and developed an artificial blood vessel model (BVM), which is described in this paper. Our BVM was made up of collagen gel populated with human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMC) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC), seeded on the gel. This model enables simple construction of a blood vessel-like structure, and may be used to examine the activities of exogenously added factors in tissue interactions. Here, we utilized the BVM to analyze the role of midkine (MK), a heparin-binding growth factor (Kadomatsu et al., 1988; Tomomura et al.,1990), in interactions between HASMC and HUVEC. MK promotes angiogenesis (Choudhuri et al.,1997), neurite outgrowth(Muramatsu et al., 1993),survival of neurons (Owada et al.,1999), cell growth (Muramatsu and Muramatsu, 1991), fibrinolysis(Kojima et al., 1995) and cell migration (Takada et al.,1997; Maeda et al.,1999; Horiba et al.,2000). MK has been suggested to have roles in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in two systems. First, anti-MK antibody inhibited development of tooth germ in vitro(Mitsiadis et al., 1995a). Second, during branching morphogenesis of embryonic lung in vitro, MK added to the medium enhanced mesenchymal development (Toriyama et al., 1996). However,whether MK is involved in inter-tissue interactions remains to be clarified. Human MK produced by yeast Pichia pasrotis(Ikematsu et al., 2000) was a gift from S. Sakuma, Meiji Milk Co. (Kanagawa, Japan). Human interleukin-8(IL-8), anti-human IL-8 antibody, ELISA kits for human hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were obtained from R&D systems Inc(Minneapolis, MN). Anti-human protein tyrosine phosphatase ζ (PTPζ)antibody was obtained from BD Transduction Laboratories (Lexington, KY). Antimouse LDL-receptor-related protein antibody was prepared as follows. cDNA encoding the N-terminal portion of mouse LRP (879 bp, nucleotide number 505-1383, GenBank accession number X67469) was ligated into the expression vector pGEX-5x-1(Pharmacia Biotech AB). LRP-GST (glutathione-S-transferase)fusion protein was purified by glutathione-Sepharose column chromatography and SDS-PAGE followed by electroelution as described previously(Salama et al., 2001). The LRP-GST fusion protein was produced by immunizing a New Zealand white rabbit,and the antibody was affinity purified on a 2 ml Sepharose 4B column coupled with 10 mg of the fusion protein. Anti-human MK antibody was prepared as described previously (Muramatsu et al.,1996). Chondroitin 4-sulfate, chondroitin sulfate E, dermatan sulfate, heparin, chondroitinase ABC and heparitinase I and II were purchased from Seikagaku Kogyo Co. (Tokyo, Japan). Culture of HASMC and HUVEC HASMC and HUVEC were purchased from Kurabo (Tokyo, Japan). HASMC were maintained in HuMedia-SG (Kurabo) supplemented with 5% fetal calf serum (FCS;Hyclone, Logan, UT), 1 ng/ml amphotericin B, 1 ng/ml gentamycin, 1 ng/ml human recombinant epidermal growth factor (EGF), 2 ng/ml bFGF and 5 μg insulin. HUVEC were maintained in HuMedia-KG (Kurabo), supplemented with 2.5% FCS, 1 ng/ml amphotericin B, 1 ng/ml gentamycin, 10 ng/ml EGF, 5 μg/ml bFGF, 1 ng/ml hydrocortisone and 10 μg/ml heparin. They were grown at 37°C in an atmosphere of 5% CO2/95% air. Cells were used for experiments between the third and fourth passage. Preparation of BVM Collagen gels containing HASMC were prepared according to the procedure described previously (Sumi et al.,2000). Briefly, medium with 0.2% collagen was prepared by mixing 0.3% pepsin-processed type I atelocollagen solution (Koken Co. Ltd., Tokyo,Japan), six-fold concentrated minimal essential medium (MEM) (Gibco BRL Life Technologies Inc., Rockville, MD) and FCS at a ratio of 4:1:1 (V/V/V). HASMC were dispersed with 0.05% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA (Gibco) in Dulbecco's phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Cells were suspended at a density of 1.0×105 cells/ml in the medium with 0.2% collagen solution and dispensed at 3.0 ml/dish into six-well tissue culture plates (Falcon,Becton Dickinson Labware, Franklin Lakes, NJ). After incubation at 37°C in 5% CO2/95% air for 2 hours, cultures were carefully washed twice with Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) (Gibco) and then with 1 ml of DMEM supplemented with 10% FCS. HUVEC were dispersed with 0.05% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA in PBS(-), and the cell density was adjusted to 1.0×106 cells/ml with DMEM supplemented with 5% FCS (DMEM-FCS), then seeded on HASMC gels, which were cultured for 7 days with DMEM-FCS at 1 ml/gel (1.0×106cells). This complex was used as the BVM and was cultured at the air-liquid interface. The BVM was cultured with DMEM-FCS supplemented with MK (0, 10, 50,100 and 200 ng/ml). The model was also cultured in DMEM supplemented with MK(100 ng/ml) or IL-8 (100, 500, 1000 ng/ml). HUVEC and HASMC were maintained in the respective specific medium containing no supplemental factors except FCS. HASMC were seeded onto 96-well plates at a density of 0.5×104 cells per well, and HUVEC were seeded onto 96-well plates at a density of 1.0×104 cells per well. To examine whether HASMC-derived soluble factors affect HUVEC proliferation, we employed a co-culture system with polycarbonate membrane(pore size, 0.4 μm) (Transwell 24-well culture plate, Corning Inc. NY). HASMC were seeded onto culture plates at a density of 5.0×104cells per well and cultured for 24 hours with DMEM supplemented with 5% FCS. Then, HUVEC were seeded onto culture inserts at a density of 1.0×105 cells per well and cultured with DMEM supplemented with 5% FCS. Cell numbers were assessed using a WST-1 cell counting kit (Wako Chemical Co., Tokyo, Japan), which is based on conversion of the tetrazolium compound to the formazan product by the cells, and numbers were determined at the indicated time points. Preparation of HASMC-conditioned medium Confluent HASMC in 10 cm dishes were incubated with 6 ml of DMEM for 48 hours at 37°C. The HASMC-conditioned medium was collected, centrifuged to remove dead cells and stored at -80°C. Morphological observations BVMs were cultured for 24 and 72 hours in DMEM supplemented with 5% FCS with or without MK (100 ng/ml). Then they were cultured for 24, 48 or 72 hours in serum-free DMEM with MK (0, 100 ng/ml) or IL-8 (0, 100, 500, 1,000 ng/ml)and fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde in PBS, pH 7.4. The BVMs were embedded in paraffin and cut into sections 5 μm thick vertically. Serial sections were mounted on slides, dried overnight and stored in an airtight box. Sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin (H-E) or with a kit to detect proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) (DAKO, Kyoto, Japan). Determination of sulfated glycosaminoglycan synthesis Synthesis of sulfated glycosaminoglycans by BVMs was measured by[35S] incorporation as described previously(Ohta et al., 1999). Briefly,we measured glycosaminoglycan synthesis at 24-48 hours and 48-72 hours after the start of culture. For the measurement of glycosaminoglycan synthesis at 24-48 hours, BVMs were cultured for 24 hours with DMEM supplemented with 5%dialyzed FCS and then incubated in medium supplemented with 0.5% dialyzed FCS containing 45 mCi/ml of [35S] sulfate (Dupont NEN Research Products, Boston, MA) for 24 hours. In the measurement of glycosaminoglycan synthesis at 48-72 hours, BVMs were cultured for 24 hours with DMEM supplemented with 5% dialyzed FCS and incubated in medium supplemented with 0.5% dialyzed FCS for 24 hours. Then, these were incubated in medium supplemented with 0.5% dialyzed FCS containing 45 mCi/ml of [35S]sulfate for 24 hours. After removal of the medium and washing with PBS five times, BVMs were incubated with 0.5 ml of 0.25% trypsin and 0.1% collagenase at 37°C for 30 minutes, and the resultant cell suspension was collected. The dishes were washed with 0.5 ml of PBS. The cell suspension and the washing solution were combined, and the cells were removed by centrifugation. Aliquots of 0.4 ml of supernatant from each BVM were digested with 1 mg of pronase(Wako Chemical Co.) for 3 hours at 37°C. The digests were mixed with 0.1 ml of 0.2 M NaCl containing 2 mg of chondroitin 4-sulfate as a carrier and 0.5 ml of 1.0% cetylpyridinium chloride (Wako Chemical Co.). Radioactivity in the precipitated cetylpyridinium-glycosaminoglycan complex was measured by liquid scintillation counting as described previously(Ohta et al., 1999). To determine incorporation into chondroitin sulfates or heparan sulfate, the pronase digests were boiled for 10 minutes and digested with 0.35 units of chondroitinase ABC or a mixture of 30 milliunits each of heparitinase I and II. The reduced radioactivity recovered in the cetylpyridinium-glycosaminoglycan complex owing to enzymatic digestion was assigned to be in the glycosaminoglycan. Estimation of MK receptors and PG-M/versican by western blotting analysis or by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction HUVEC or HASMC were plated at a density of 1.0×106 cells in a 10 cm diameter dishes with each growth medium. On the following day,these were incubated with serum-free DMEM with or without MK (100 ng/ml) for 24 hours at 37°C. Cells were washed twice with PBS and were collected by scraping. BVMs cultured for 3 days with or without MK was also used as samples. Proteins were separated by 7% SDS-PAGE, and PTPζ and LRP were detected by western blotting as described previously(Muramatsu et al., 1993) with anti-human PTPζ antibody or antimouse LRP antibody. The immunoreactive bands were revealed by an enhanced chemiluminescence kit (Amersham Life Science, Buchinghamshire, England). For quantitative estimation, bands were scanned by Chemi Doc (Bio-Rad, Tokyo, Japan). Semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)of PG-M/versican was performed by using the one step RT-PCR kit (QIAGEN Gmbh.,Hilden, Germany). For these reactions, 1.0×105 cells were used. The oligonucleotides used for amplification of human PG-M/versican cDNA fragment (nucleotide number 5377-6061, GenBank accession number X15998) were as follows: forward, CATCCCTGCCAATTCCTC, and reverse, TCTGTGGGAGAAGCTTCC. They were heated at 37°C for 30 minutes and at 94°C for 3 minutes, and then subjected to 35 cycles of denaturation (94°C for 30 seconds), annealing(55°C for 30 seconds) and extension (72°C for 30 seconds). Amplification products were subjected to electrophoresis in 1.5% agarose gel and stained with ethidium bromide. For quantitative estimation, bands were scanned by Chemi Doc. The amounts of IL-8, HGF, bFGF and VEGF were determined by ELISA with commercial kits according to the manufacturer's instructions, whereas that of MK was determined as described previously(Muramatsu et al., 1996). The values are expressed as means±s.d. Group means were compared using the two-tailed Student's t-test. Differences were analyzed statistically by ANOVA. Values with P<0.05 were considered significant. Effects of MK on BVMs When human MK was added to BVMs at a dose of 100 ng/ml, HUVEC became stratified and also appeared to secrete large amounts of extracellular matrices (Fig. 1D). MK at 200 ng/ml showed similar effects, whereas MK was less effective at 10 ng/ml or 50 ng/ml (data not shown). Although MK is a basic protein, poly-L-lysine at the concentration of 100 ng/ml showed no effects (data not shown). Affinity-purified anti-MK antibody inhibited the action of MK(Fig. 1F). The number of HUVEC in BVMs increased by 1.8-fold 3 days after the addition of 100 ng/ml MK as compared with BVMs cultured without MK(Table 1). To determine whether the increase in the number of HUVEC in BVMs by MK was caused by an increased cell proliferatin, we stained the BVM sections with anti-PCNA antibody, which stains the nuclei of dividing cells. On Day 1, the numbers of intensely stained HUVEC were much higher in BVMs treated with MK as compared with control BVMs (Fig. 2). On Day 3, numbers of proliferating HUVEC decreased both in control BVMs and in BVMs treated with MK. In relation to secretion of extracellular matrix, we assayed glycosaminoglycan synthesis by determining incorporation of[35S]O4 into glycosaminoglycans. When MK was added to HASMC gel and HUVEC cultured separately, we observed no enhancement of glycosaminoglycan synthesis. In BVMs, MK enhanced glycosaminoglycan synthesis by 1.68-fold at the dose of 50 ng/ml and 2.52-fold at 100 ng/ml, but was less effective at 10 ng/ml (Fig. 3). The ratio of radioactive sulfate incorporation into chondroitin sulfate and heparan sulfate in BVMs was 1: 0.6, and the value was not changed after MK treatment; MK stimulated the synthesis of both chondroitin sulfate and heparan sulfate. To examine the effects of increased synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, we also added chondroitin-4 sulfate, chondroitin sulfate E, dermatan sulfate and heparin at the concentration of 10 μg/ml to the culture of BVMs together with 100 ng/ml of MK. However, the action of MK was not significantly affected(data not shown). Role of HASMC in the MK-dependent increase in proliferation of HUVEC When MK (100 ng/ml) was added to HUVEC or HASMC cultured separately, no increase in cell proliferation was observed(Fig. 4A). However, when HUVEC were co-cultured with HASMC at a ration of 1:10, respectively, MK significantly increased the cell proliferation(Fig. 4A). Poly-L-lysine showed no effects. When conditioned medium of HASMC cultured with 100 ng/ml MK was added, proliferation of HUVEC was increased; conditioned medium of HASMC cultured without MK was slightly active on Day 1, but was not active on Day 2(Fig. 4B). Thus, co-operation with HASMC is required for stimulation of HUVEC proliferation by MK. Identification of IL-8 as a factor secreted by HASMC The effectiveness of HASMC-conditioned medium suggested that a factor secreted by HASMC in the presence of MK promoted proliferation of HUVEC. To identify such a factor in the conditioned medium of HASMC, we performed an ELISA for three human growth factors, that is, VEGF, HGF and bFGF, as wells as the cytokine IL-8. The level of IL-8 was significantly altered by treatment with MK for 24 hours; 10 ng/ml of MK caused a 2.39-fold increase of IL-8 level in the conditioned medium (Table 2). The levels of other factors were not significantly altered by MK. To determine whether IL-8 is a mediator of the actions of MK, we added anti-IL-8 antibody to the culture of BVMs and found that the effect of MK was suppressed on Day 3 (Fig. 1H,Table 1). Various concentrations of IL-8 were also added to BVMs. In this experiment, BVMs were observed only on day 1 and day 2, since culture in DMEM without serum was required to examine the effects of IL-8, and this caused damage to BVMs on day 3. On day 2, IL-8 at 1000 ng/ml induced stratification of endothelial cells to a degree similar to that induced by 100 ng/ml MK. Lower concentrations of IL-8 were less effective (Fig. 5). In the serum-free system, anti-IL-8 antibody also inhibited MK action(Fig. 5). Expression of MK and MK receptors in HUVEC and HASMC To understand the basis of MK-dependent interactions between HUVEC and HASMC, we investigated whether MK and MK receptors are expressed in these cells. ELISA revealed that the HUVEC-conditioned medium, which was collected 20 hours after initiation of culture, had 0.9 ng/ml of MK, whereas no MK (less than 0.05 ng/ml) was detected in the conditioned medium of HASMC. Previous studies have indicated that the MK receptor is a molecular complex containing LRP (Muramatsu et al.,2000) and proteoglycans such as PTPζ(Maeda et al., 1999). PTPζ was detected both in HUVEC and HASMC, and its amount increased in both cells and also in BVMs after MK treatment(Fig. 6A). The amount of LRP was below detection in cells before MK treatment, whereas it became detectable after MK treatment in HASMC but not in HUVEC(Fig. 6A). The level of expression of PG-M/versican, which is a pericellular chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan and binds to MK (Zou et al.,2000), was increased less significantly after treatment with MK(Fig. 6B). The result with the induction of LRP in HASMC is consistent with the view that HASMC are the target of MK. We devised an artificial BVM, in which interaction of the endothelial cell layer and smooth muscle cells takes place as in blood vessels. When MK was added to the BVM, stratification of HUVEC occurred and proliferation of HUVEC and production of extracellular matrix synthesis increased. These activities of MK were not observed when it was applied to cultures of HUVEC. Although endothelial cells form a monolayer in blood vessels, HUVEC in the BVM formed a multi-cell-layer upon MK stimulation. This may have been because of the lack of liquid flow force, which may force proliferating endothelial cells to form a thin layer in blood vessels in vivo. MK was identified as an angiogenic factor, on the basis of its in vivo angiogenic activity of cells transfected with MK cDNA(Choundhuri et al., 1997). However, our repeated attempts to demonstrate in vitro angiogenic activity of MK failed (Y.S., H.M., Y.T., K.-I.H. et al., unpublished). Proliferation of endothelial cells is an important step in angiogenesis. The present results provided in vitro evidence for the reported in vivo angiogenic activity of MK for the first time. Furthermore, the requirement of the presence of smooth muscle cells for the effect of MK on HUVEC explains the failure to observe direct MK activity on endothelial cells. MK is overexpressed in a number of human carcinomas, namely, gastric, colon and hepatocellular carcinomas(Tsutsui et al., 1993;Aridome et al., 1995;Ye et al., 1999), breast carcinoma (Garver et al.,1994), lung carcinoma (Garver et al., 1993), urinary bladder carcinoma(O'Brien et al., 1996) and neuroblastoma (Nakagawara et al.,1995). This enhanced expression of MK implies that it is beneficial to tumor growth. MK enhances cell growth(Muramatsu and Muramatsu,1991) and cell migration (Takada et al., 1996;Maeda et al., 1999;Horiba et al., 2000;Qi et al., 2001) and suppresses apoptosis (Owada et al.,1999; Qi et al.,2000). Together with the above-mentioned activities, which will help tumor growth and spread, the angiogenic activity of MK will significantly contribute to tumor progression. Means to suppress MK expression or MK activity in tumor tissue should be explored with the aim of development of new treatment methods for malignancy. Although proteoglycans play essential roles in MK signaling(Kaneda et al., 1996;Ahkter et al., 1998;Maeda et al., 1999;Ueoka et al., 2000),glycosaminoglycans including heparin did not inhibit MK activity to BVMs. Previously, we observed that heparin did not inhibit MK action on bovine aortic endothelial cells to enhance fibrinolytic activity, instead heparitinase digestion of these target cells abolished the MK activity(Ahkter et al., 1998). Most probably, endothelial cells have high-affinity binding sites for glycosaminoglycans and prevent the action of glycosaminoglycans to inhibit MK activity. In enhancing HUVEC proliferation, the direct target of MK was identified as HASMC, which secreted factor(s) acting on HUVEC. Furthermore, LRP, a component of the MK receptor (Muramatsu et al.,2000) was upregulated in HASMC. We also noticed that HUVEC produced MK, whereas HASMC did not. These findings place MK as a factor involved in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, as has been suggested by earlier studies (Kadomatsu et al.,1990; Mitsiadis et al.,1995a; Mitsiadis et al.,1995b; Toriyama et al., 1996). In tissues undergoing epithelial-mesenshymal interactions, MK is generally expressed more strongly in epithelial cells (Kadomatsu et al.,1990; Mitsiadis et al.,1995b). However, MK often acts on mesenchyme-derived cells; it enhances growth of NIH3T3 cells (Muramatsu and Muramatsu, 1991), synthesis of extracellular matrix molecules by dermal fibroblasts (Yamada et al.,1997) and fibroblast-mediated collagen gel contraction(Sumi et al., 2000). HASMC studied here are also cells derived from the mesenchyme. Therefore, MK might play a significant role in the complex interplay of the epithelial and mesenchymal cell layers. We found that MK increased IL-8 production by HASMC. IL-8 belongs to a family of small, structurally related cytokines similar to platelet factor 4(Clark-Lewis et al., 1993). It is produced by phagocytes and mesenchymal cells exposed to inflammatory stimuli (interleukin-1 or tumor necrosis factor) and activates neutrophils,inducing chemotaxis and exocytosis. IL-8 promotes HUVEC growth and migration,which is similar to bFGF, and induces corneal neovascularization(Strieter et al., 1992). Thus,IL-8 was expected to be a mediator of the action of MK on endothelial cells. Indeed, anti-IL-8 antibody inhibited the action of MK on BVMs. Furthermore,addition of 1000 ng/ml IL-8 to BVMs resulted in stratification of HUVEC to the same degree as observed upon addition of 100 ng/ml MK. We noticed that the level of IL-8 in culture medium of MK-treated HASMC was only around 20 ng/ml. IL-8, which was added to the medium of BVMs at the level of 100 ng/ml, showed little effect. In BVMs treated with MK, IL-8 is delivered from the basal layer facing the collagen gel, and this difference in delivery may partly explain the ineffectiveness of exogenously added IL-8 at 100 ng/ml. However, the difference may be better explained by the presence of other factors that enhance the action of IL-8. It is even possible that upregulation of such a factor is another critical event. Recently, we found that MK increases expression of MIP-2 in proximal tubular epithelial cells (Sato et al.,2001). MIP-2 is probably the mouse counterpart of IL-8. The increased MIP-2 level and the direct chemotactic activity of MK on neutrophils explain MK-dependent recruitment of neutrophils to injured renal tubules(Sato et al., 2001). The increased expression of IL-8/MIP-2 by MK in two entirely different systems suggested that IL-8/MIP-2 is an important mediator of MK action at the tissue level. We thank H. Inoue, T. Adachi and T. Katoh for secretarial assistance. 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Platelet factor 4 binds to interleukin 8 receptors and activates neutrophils when its N terminus is modified with Glu-Leu-Arg. Garver, R. I., Chan, C. S. and Milner, P. G.( ). Reciprocal expression of pleiotrophin and midkine in normal versus malignant lung tissues. Am. J. Respir. Cell Mol. Biol. Garver, R. I. Jr, Redford, D. M., Donis-Keller, H., Wick, M. R. and Milner, P. G. ( ). Midkine and pleiotrophin expression in normal and malignant breast tissue. Horiba, M., Kadomatsu, K., Nakamura, E., Muramatsu, H.,Ikematsu, S., Sakuma, S., Hayashi, K., Yuzawa, Y., Matsuo, S., Kuzuya, M. et al. ( ). Neointima formation in a restenosis model is suppressed in midkine-deficient mice. J. Clin. Invest. Ikematsu, S., Yano, A., Aridome, K., Kikuchi, M., Kumai, H.,Nagano, H., Okamoto, K., Oda, M., Sakuma, S., Aikou, T., Muramatsu, H.,Kadomatsu, K. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Serum midkine levels are increased in patients with various types of carcinomas. Brit. J. Cancer Kadomatsu, K., Tomomura, M. and Muramatsu, T.( ). cDNA cloning and sequencing of a new gene intensely expressed in early differentiation stages of embryonal carcinoma cells and in mid-gestation period of mouse embryogenesis. Kadomatsu, K., Huang, R. P., Suganuma, T., Murata, F. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). A retinoic acid responsive gene MK found in the teratocarcinoma system is expressed in spatially and temporally controlled manner during mouse embryogenesis. J. Cell Biol. Kaneda, N., Talukder, A. H., Ishihara, M., Hara, S., Yoshida, K. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Structural characteristics of heparin-like domain required for interaction of midkine with embryonic neurons. Kojima, S., Muramatsu, H., Amanuma, H. and Muramatsu, T.( ). Midkine enhances fibrinolytic activity of bovine endothelial cells. J. Biol. Chem. L'Heureux, N., Germain, L., Labbe, R. and Auger, F. A.( ). In vitro construction of a human blood vessel from cultured vascular cells: a morphologic study. J. Vasc. Surg. Maeda, N., Ichihara-Tanaka, K., Kimura, T., Kadomatsu, K.,Muramatsu, T. and Noda, M. ( ). A receptor-like protein-tyrosine phosphatase PTP/RPTP binds a heparin- binding growth factor midkine. Involvement of arginine 78 of midkine in the high affinity binding to PTP. -12479. Mitsiadis, T. M., Muramatsu, T., Muramatsu, H. and Thesleff,I. ( ). Midkine (MK), a heparin-binding growth/differentiation factor, is regulated by retinoic acid and epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in the developing mouse tooth, and affects cell proliferation and morphogenesis. ). Expression of the heparin-binding cytokines,midkine (MK) and HB-GAM (pleiotrophin) is associated with epithelial-mesenchymal interactions during fetal development and organogenesis. Muramatsu, H. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Purification of recombinant midkine and examination of its biological activities: functional comparison of new heparin binding factors. Muramatsu, H., Shirahama, H., Yonezawa, S., Maruta, H. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Midkine (MK), a retinoic acid-inducible growth/differentiation factor: Immunochemical evidence for the function and distribution. Dev. Biol. Muramatsu, H., Song, X., Koide, N., Hada, H., Tsuji, T.,Kadomatsu, K., Inui, T., Kimura, T., Sakakibara, S. and Muramatsu, T.( ). Enzymelinked immunoassay for midkine and its application to evaluation of midkine levels in developing mouse brain and in sera from patients with hepatocellular carcinomas. Muramatsu, H., Zou, K., Sakaguchi, N., Ikematsu, S., Sakuma, S. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). LDL-receptor related protein as a component of the midkine receptor. Nakagawara, A., Milbrandt, J., Muramatsu, T., Deuel, T. F.,Zhao, H., Cnaan, A. and Broder, G. M. ( ). Differential expression of pleiotrophin and midkine in advanced neuroblastomas. O'Brien, T., Cranston, D., Fuggle, S., Bicknell, R. and Harris,A. L. ( ). The angiogenic factor midkine is expressed in bladder cancer, and overexpression correlates with a poor outcome in patients with invasive cancers. Ohta, S., Muramatsu, H., Senda, T., Zou, K., Iwata, H. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Midkine is expressed during repair of bone fracture and promotes chondrogenesis. J. Bone Miner. Res. Owada, K., Sanjo, N., Kobayashi, T., Mizusawa, H., Muramatsu,H., Muramatsu, T. and Michikawa, M. ( ). Midkine inhibits caspase-dependent apoptosis via the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase and phosphatidyl-inositol 3-kinase in cultured neurons. J. Neurochem. Qi, M., Ikematus, S., Ichihara-Tanaka, K., Sakuma, S.,Muramatsu, T. and Kadomatsu, K. ( ). Midkine rescues Wilms' tumor cells from cisplatin-induced apoptpsis: regulation of Bcl-2 expression by midkine. Qi, M., Ikematsu, S., Maeda, N., Ichihara-Tanaka, K., Sakuma,S., Noda, M., Muramatsu, T. and Kadomatsu, K. ( ). Haptotactic migration induced by midkine: Involvement of protein-tyrosine phosphatase, mitogen-activated protein kinase and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Salama, R. H. M., Muramatsu, H., Zou, K., Inui, T., Kimura, T. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Midkine binds to 37-kDa laminin protein precursor, leading to nuclear transport of the complex. Sato, W., Kadomatsu, K., Yuzawa, Y., Muramatsu, H., Hotta, N.,Matsuo, S. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Midkine is involved in neutrophil infiltration into the tubulointerstitium in ischemic renal injury. J. Immunol. Strieter, R. M., Kunkel, S. L., Elner, V. M., Martonyi, C. L.,Koch, A. E., Polverini, P. J. and Elner, S. G. ( ). Interleukin-8: A corneal factor that induces neovascularization. Am. J. Pathol. Sumi, Y., Muramatsu, H., Hata, K. I., Ueda, M. and Muramatsu,T. ( ). Midkine enhances early stages of collagen gel contraction. Takada, T., Toriyama, K., Muramatsu, H., Song, X.-J., Torii, S. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Midkine, a retinoic acid-inducible heparin-binding cytokine in inflammatory responses: chemotactic activity to neutrophils and association with inflammatory synovitis. Tomomura, M., Kadomatsu, K., Matsubara, S. and Muramatsu, T.( ). A retinoic acid-responsive gene, MK, found in the teratocarcinoma system. Heterogeneity of the transcript and the nature of the translation product. Toriyama, K., Muramatsu, H., Hoshino, T., Torii, S. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Evaluation of heparin-binding growth factors in rescueing morphogenesis of heparitinase-treated mouse embryonic lung explants. Tsutsui, J., Kadomatsu, K., Matsubara, S., Nakagawara, A.,Hamanoue, M., Takao, S., Shimazu, H., Ohi, Y. and Muramatsu, T.( ). A new family of heparin-binding growth differentiation factors: increased midkine expression in Wilms' tumor and other human carcinomas. Ueoka, C., Kaneda, N., Okazaki, I., Nadanaka, S., Muramatsu, T. and Sugahara, K. ( ). Neuronal cell adhesion mediated by the heparin-binding neuroregulatory factor, midkine, is specifically inhibited by chondroitin sulfate E. Structural and functional implication of the oversulfated chondroitin sulfate. Yamada, H., Inazumi, T., Tajima, S., Muramatsu, H. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). Stimulation of collagen expression and glycosaminoglycan synthesis by midkine in human skin fibroblasts. Arch. Dermatol. Res. Ye, C., Fan, Q.-W., Akiyama, S., Kasai, Y., Matsuyama, M.,Muramatsu, T. and Kadomatsu, K. ( ). Expression of midkine in the early stage of carcinogenesis in human colorectal cancer. Br. J. Cancer. Zou, K., Muramatsu, H., Ikematsu, S., Sakuma, S., Salama, R. H.,Shinomura, T., Kimata, K. and Muramatsu, T. ( ). A heparin-binding growth factor, midkine, binds to a chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan, PG-M/versican. Eur. J. Biochem. supplementaryinformation Morphologies of BVMs cultured with or without MK. BVMs were cultured in DMEM-FCS for 1 day (24 hours) (A,C,E,G) or 3 days (72 hours) (B,D,F,H) with(C-H) or without (A,B) 100 ng/ml of MK. For antibody inhibition studies,anti-MK antibody (90 μg/ml) (E,F) or anti-IL-8 antibody (30 μg/ml) (G,H)was added. Then, BVMs were embedded in paraffin, cut into 5 μm sections and stained with hematoxylin-eosin. (A,C) HUVECs were attached and formed a monolayer on the HASMC-populated collagen gel on Day 1. (B) HUVECs were attached and formed a monolayer and secreted extracellular matrix on the HASMC-populated collagen gel on Day 3. (D) HUVECs were stratificated on the HASMC-populated collagen gel on Day 3. The extracellular matrix was secreted in large quantities. Bar, 100 μm. Anti-PCNA immunostaining of BVMs. (A,B,E,F) Control staining without the first antibody on Day 1 (A,E) and on Day 3 (B,F). (C,D,G,H) Anti-PCNA immunostaining on Day 1 (C,G) and Day 3 (D,H). BVMS were either untreated(A,B,C,D) or cultured with 100 ng/ml of MK (E,F,G,H) as inFig. 1. [35S]-labeled glycosaminoglycan synthesis by HUVEC treated with or without MK. Measurement of glycosaminoglycan synthesis was performed 24-48 hours and 48-72 hours after the start of culture. The number of samples in each experiment was six. *P<0.05; **P<0.01. HUVEC proliferation assay. (A) HUVEC proliferation assay in the co-culture system (Transwell 24-well culture plate). (B) HUVEC proliferation assay with HASMC-conditioned medium treated with or without MK. The number of samples in both A and B was five, and the experiments were repeated twice with reproducible results. *P<0.05; **P<0.001. Morphologies of BVMs cultured in DMEM with or without IL-8 and MK. BVMs were cultured for 1 or 2 days, with IL-8 (100, 500, 1000 ng/ml), MK (100 ng/ml) or without factors (Control). For antibody inhibition, 30 μg/ml of anti-IL-8 antibody was added. Bar, 100 μm. Effects of treatment with 100 ng/ml MK for 24 hours on expression of PTPζ, LRP and PG-M/versican. (A) Proteins were separated by SDS-PAGE, and PTPζ and LRP were detected by western blotting with the respective antibody. The intensity of bands was normalized to that of actin, and each band was shown as the ratio of the value in the treated cells to that in the non-treated cells. (B) Expression of versican revealed by RT-PCR. The intensity of bands was normalized to that of GAPDH and was shown as the ratio of the value in the treated cells to that in the non-treated cells. Effects of MK on the number of HUVEC in BVMs Effects of MK on IL-8 production by BVMs MK (ng/ml) 0 1 10 100 IL-8 (ng/ml) 8.59 10.97 14.62 20.57 HUVEC were cultured in the presence or absence of MK for 24 hours, and the amount of IL-8 in the medium was assayed by ELISA. The number of samples was four.

Could Microsoft Be Working On Its Own Phone Too? There's a good chance Microsoft is following Apple and Google's lead by offering its own branded Windows Phone 8 smartphone in 2013, if not sooner. Unnamed sources have informed consultant group Nomura that Microsoft may be working with a contract manufacturer to develop its own Windows 8 smartphone. Currently it's unknown if the device will simply be a reference platform, or an actual Microsoft-branded smartphone it plans to bring to market. "We would not be surprised if Microsoft were to decide to bring their own handset to market next year given that Microsoft has decided to bring to market their own Windows 8 'Surface' tablet/PC products," Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund said. There's speculation that Microsoft's biggest Windows Phone partner, Nokia, is on the cusp of collapse. If that is the case, then Microsoft will need a Plan B. The company may also merely want to make more money by directly selling phones like Apple, as it won't make much revenue through Windows Phone licenses. The move may also be based on Microsoft's current track record with Windows Phone. Despite Nokia's success with the Lumia line, Microsoft may simply not have enough faith in its partners to successfully launch the Windows Phone 8 platform. Given the operating system's overhaul, this is a "make it or break it" scenario for Microsoft. As it stands now, not a single Windows Phone 7 device will be compatible with the new OS. Coincidence? No. That said, Microsoft may follow the same pattern used with its Surface tablet and reveal a branded Windows Phone 8 device at the last minute, keeping partners in the dark. The Surface move earlier this week ruffled the feathers of some of its partners including Acer which said the Surface tablet was nothing more than a ploy to boost the adoption of Windows 8. Sure thing, pal. But note that both Google and Apple sell their own branded smartphones and tablets, so it seems eventual that Microsoft will follow suit. It's undoubtedly nothing personal to partners: all three have a certain product they want to sell, and if it means doing it themselves, then so be it.

Call us today, St. Austell 01726 67576 or Plymouth 01752 331607 • [email protected] Van & Truck Hire Driver hire Tachograph Calibration & Repair Heavy goods MOT Testing Caravan & boat storage Motorhome storage Transport Training Driver CPC Operator CPC Percy Thrower: Our Favourite Gardener Home » Blog » News » Percy Thrower: Our Favourite Gardener Celebrity gardener Percy Thrower always saw himself as a gardener first and a television presenter second. Even when he achieved superstar status as host of the long-running BBC show, Gardeners' World, he admitted nothing could ever compare with the joy he felt when gardening. He was described as "bringing passion to the potting shed" as a result of his infectious enthusiasm for his trade, which he began learning when he was only 14 years old. After successfully honing his green-fingered skills in a number of horticultural jobs, he spent around four decades as a radio and TV presenter. After a career in the spotlight, he retired to quietly run a garden centre, where he sat happily behind the counter, giving customers gardening tips, until his death, aged 75, on 18th March 1988. © EwaStudio / Adobe Stock It was almost inevitable that Percy would become a gardener – his father, Harry, was head gardener at the country retreat of the wealthy Denny family, Horwood House, in Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire. Harry and his wife, Beatrice, lived at the estate, which had a large apple orchard. Percy was born there on 30th January 1913 and grew up watching his father tending the extensive grounds. In 1927, when he was 14, Percy was taken on as apprentice gardener. Trained by Harry, the youth was a quick learner and soon proved he was green-fingered. At age 18, he successfully applied for the position of gardener at Windsor Castle. In 1935, he took a gardening job with the City of Leeds Parks Department, studying for his Royal Horticultural Society general examination at college at the same time. He was a supporter of the Dig For Victory campaign during the second world war, leading the local effort. After the war, in 1945, he took a new job as parks superintendent in Shrewsbury, where he looked after Quarry Park, which had fallen into a state of disrepair before his time. He restored it to pristine condition, turning a neglected area called The Dingle into a beautiful public garden. Broadcasting career In 1947, a visitor arrived at Quarry Lodge, at the entrance to the park, asking who had been maintaining The Dingle. Percy introduced himself to the visitor, who turned out to be the radio show host, Godfrey Baseley. He presented a programme, called Beyond the Back Door, every Sunday afternoon. Percy was offered a weekly ten-minute slot on the show to chat about gardening. It became apparent he had a natural aptitude for radio work and his role in the programme grew. Once a month, he would visit someone's garden and chat about it live on air. As a result, the show was renamed In Your Garden and became hugely popular, running until 1951, when it was superseded by television. Gardening on TV Percy's successful radio show led to the launch of his career as the first celebrity gardener. He made his TV debut on the BBC show, Picture Page, in 1951 – a documentary about how he had been commissioned to design a garden in Berlin, Germany. His natural and down-to-earth manner endeared him to viewers, as he didn't talk down to people and chatted as if he was speaking to friends. His best-remembered show is Gardeners' World, the BBC series which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. Percy was the presenter between 1969 and 1976. He created his now legendary image of smoking his pipe, while wearing his trademark waistcoat and tie and chatting about gardening. Percy was also a regular on the children's television programme, Blue Peter, from 1974 to 1987. He created the famous Blue Peter Garden and invited other celebrities to cultivate it with him every week at the BBC television centre. The small sunken garden had a fishpond and was adorned with ornaments that viewers had sent in. Modern celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh said he was inspired to start gardening after watching Percy on TV. Percy remained a key figure in the local community, despite his broadcasting career, as he was horticultural adviser of Shrewsbury Flower Show for 40 years and later became chairman. He also wrote 21 gardening books, all of which were best-sellers. He made his writing debut with Percy Thrower's Encyclopedia of Gardening in 1962 and his final book was Gardening Month by Month in 1980. They still sell many copies online today. After retiring as a TV gardener, Percy continued to write horticultural books, while branching out into a new venture by launching his own garden centre, on Thrower Road, Shrewsbury. He liked nothing better than to sit behind the counter chatting with customers, giving them gardening advice. He always remained approachable and never let fame go to his head. In an interview on Radio Shropshire, he said he believed this was why he was so successful. Percy won many Royal Horticultural Society awards. In 1984, he received an MBE. He inspired generations of people to take up gardening and has left a huge legacy, not only with his television programmes and the gardens he has created, but also in the shape of modern-day gardeners, such as Alan Titchmarsh. Now that spring is here, it's time to start completing seasonal jobs around the garden, to ensure that it's blooming beautiful by the summer! The major jobs for spring include sowing the seeds of plants such as begonias, antirrhinums and geraniums and vegetables such as aubergines and peppers, starting them off in a heated propagator if the weather is a little chilly. Your lawn is likely to be looking a bit tired after winter, so plant new seeds over any dead patches and also add a high-nitrogen fertiliser. Start your lawn-mowing with a high cut of dry grass. During April, your mowing frequency should increase as the weather gets warmer and the grass grows faster. Spring is the time to deadhead your flowers, tidy up evergreen perennials and treat any diseases or pest infestations. Do the weeding and cut back any plants or bushes that are looking tatty in general and still have last year's dead leaves attached. Start your compost heap, providing a place to put organic waste, which will soon create a rich compost for your plants. 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If Bernie Madoff had a hobby... an exploration of D.O.D. accounting practices In the news: Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction says that 96% of the money from the Development Fund for Iraq cannot be accounted for. This is very different, and probably worse, than saying those funds were ineffective. Based on press releases, the Department of Defense just hasn't a clue where the money went. To further illustrate the situation, see the attached pie chart. No one has ever accused the military of being efficient, but even with the infamous $640 toilet seat we at least knew where the money went. If there's one thing a giant bureaucracy like the D.O.D. should be good at, it's keeping paperwork. Those times seem to have changed since the Bush presidency and Iraq invasion. So where did those 8.7 billion dollars go? As a personal guess, we'll probably find Jimmy Hoffa before those funds are fully accounted for. However, based on the record so far, it's likely that money was eaten up by the fraud, bribery and theft which has plagued reconstruction efforts from the start. How did this problem begin? This isn't the first scandal involving misappropriation of funds in Iraq. Back in 2005, when the Development Fund for Iraq was still young, they had almost exactly the same problem involving another $8.8 billion. Money was spent wildly with little or no record keeping. Large sums of the missing money had gone to private contractors, military and otherwise, and other undisclosed expenses. Fraud and other malfeasance cost the reconstruction at least $13 billion more in 2008 as well. What makes the recent DFI scandal so egregious is that it's not even our money that's being wasted. The Development Fund was built by diverting profits from Iraq's oil and natural gas industry. While the "no blood for oil" slogan is still silly, it doesn't help America's case in world opinion when we make crowds of chanting hippies sound prescient. The money missing from Iraq doesn't mean our military is full of crooks; far from it. Instead, these scandals are a lesson in incentives under government bureaucracy. A business interacts directly with customers or investors who provide operating capital, and it must perform to their satisfaction or go out of business. In government, incentives are less clear. The taxpayers will foot the bill no matter what, so the average bureaucrat (or soldier) is accountable only to their superiors. When it comes to the DFI, misuse of funds becomes even more likely because there is another party involved-- the Iraqi people. As another group taking the costs without much say in how development money is spent, it's no surprise that they got the short end of the deal. Private military contractors earn up to ten times an equivalent rank's salary in the U.S. military. Viewed from the ground, the difference between private industry and government must be stark and demoralizing. With soldiers taking the same risks for less pay, the message is loud and clear -- the government is underpaying for your services. The opportunity for rent-seeking becomes too much to ignore. Even high-ranking members of the military were unable to resist the allure of easy cash. It's time for the D.O.D. to make up its mind: either increase military salaries until enough people enlist, or hire an exclusively private military and let the market decide what it's worth to put your life on the line. Labels: army, bribery, department of defense, economics, fraud, iraq, occupation, politics, private military, reconstruction fund, recruitment, salaries, scandal, theft, troop morale Retrospective on ShortTask vs. Predictify. Only th... If Bernie Madoff had a hobby... an exploration of ... "Mayhem is Coming" -- the new Allstate ads are hil... Krugman on "Greed and Cowardice" in the climate de... Kitchen Nightmares -- restaurant makeover or yelli... Big money selling free computer games Blast From the Past -- Moonshine You Only Live 22 Times -- Death of the James Bond ... Are minimum wage hikes the answer to recession?

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Most of what we know about attitudes toward Islam in the medieval and early modern West has been based on polemical treatises against Islam written by Christian scholars preoccupied with defending their own faith and attacking the doctrines of others. Christian readings of the Qur'an have in consequence typically been depicted as tedious and one-dimensional exercises in anti-Islamic hostility. In Reading the Qur'an in Latin Christendom, 1140-1560, Thomas E. Burman looks instead to a different set of sources: the Latin translations of the Qur'an made by European scholars and the manuscripts and early printed books in which these translations circulated. Using these largely unexplored materials, Burman argues that the reading of the Qur'an in Western Europe was much more complex. While their reading efforts were certainly often focused on attacking Islam, scholars of the period turned out to be equally... 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What is philosophy Our mind Drawings from the bottom of the drawer. screengrabs Restoration of Brottsjø Almost 10 Years ago I worked for the Nordnorsk Fartøyvernsenter og Båtmuseum in Gratangen Norway as a wooden boat builder. There are three of these "fartøyvernsenter", (boat preservation center) in Norway, two are specialized in restoring wooden boats and one is specialized in steel or iron boats. I started working in Gratangen in 2006 as a boat builder and in 2010 I was responsible as project manager for the Restoration of Brottsjø together with the help of the other experienced boat builders. Because my Norwegian writing skills were not good enough I started a blog where I wrote in English and kept a relative detailed rapport on what I was doing on a weekly basis. I started to convert the blog into a book for myself and thought it might be interesting for the people that are interested in old wooden boats and Restoration projects to follow me. I will try to work on it everyday. http://www.nnfa.no/ Brottsjø was built by Stensen og Sønner in Hemnesberget in 1936 for Trygve Nilsen. The boat was in use with its 1-cylinder semi-diesel, 42 hp Finnøy, until 1988. Trygve Nilsen died just before Christmas in 1988 and Brottsjø was taken over by Gratangen Båtsamling in June 1989, exactly at the midnight sun, Brottsjø left the harbor, laden with fishing gear and equipment that had belonged to the boat for the more than 50 years of fishing in all the fishing grounds in northern Norway as far as Bjønøya. Crew Picture from approx. 1955 on board the MK Brottsjø, T19K with owner and skipper Trygve Nilsen Skorøy from the wheelhouse. Trygve Peder Nilsen was born August 25, 1914 at Skorøy, and died 21.desember 1988. He was married to Helene Sigrun ft. Jeremiassen from Slettnes, born 19 December 1924, and she died April 30th 1962. The parents of Trygve were Nils Peder Nilsen and wife Rikarda, both from Skorøy. Trygve and Helen had five children; Øyvind, Bjorn, Inger, Sonja and Trygve Richard, and the oldest and youngest of his sons followed in his father's footsteps and had the sea as a workplace. In 1947 the family moved to Valan, where they built a large and spacious house. Eventually, they also build a storage houses on the site, and Brottsjøhad also a good place to stay. Picture from Valan on Vannøy around 1960. The big white house and the pier in the foreground belongs to Trygve Nilsen who moved here from Skorøy a decade earlier.Today, much of this area of Valan is now wooded. MK Brottsjø is usually used to be moored at the pier, but here we must assume that it and Trygve Nilsen is out on the fishing field. Brottsjø has fished as far as Bjørnøya Island, impressive for such a small boat. Bjørnøya Island is a Norwegian island in the Barents Sea 178 km ² (74 ° 18 'N 19 ° 06' E), a bit south of Spitsbergen. The island is part of the Svalbard archipelago. The island was discovered by the Dutch explorer Willem Barents of 1596. On the way into the country met his people, a swimming polar bear, and hence gave the island the name Bjørn. For Trygve there was no other career choice than the to become a fishermen, he was with his father on fishing before he was 16 in 1929. As a youth Trygve traveled with his father's boat until he got his own boat; "Brottsjø" in 1936. He experienced the 1930s financial crisis in the fisheries and the fishermen had problems with the turnover of fish, and it affected him also. Trygve was a strong advocate for fishermen and their organizations. Among other things he experienced during the autumn fishing outside Vardo in 1937 was a strike among fishermen to get up the prices. Seasons were divided into parts, they could go fishing off the coast of Finnmark in January-February and then it was time to go to the Lofoten Islands, and in the spring and summer, it was Jigging fishing at Bjørnøya. During the war, it's was mostly fishing in the vicinity until the times were more normal. Like several other boats, "Brottsjø" did what was called "halingsfiske" with forty tubs of line (a rope with hooks attached with bait on them), and a crew of five or six. In addition, there was bayworkers who was responsible for putting on the bait. It was hired both men and women, and the boats fished with what was called "double haling", which means that when the boat came in from a haling, there was fresh baited tubs with line ready. As soon as the fish was delivered, the line was taken on board, and "Brottsjø" headed back out to sea. The crew was resting mostly when the boat was going in and out. Once the line had been set, the crew could rest for a few hours while one of them, usually the cook had guard. He had to maneuver the boat so that it always remained close to the lines flotation, and not let it out of sight. After the line was drawn it was full speed back to the bay for delivering the fish – and fetching baited line for a new tour. When pulling the line, the fish also butchered and preserved the best way for delivery ashore. Such a round trip lasted, depending on the weather, about a day. Once, under such a "halingsfiske", "Brottsjø"s engine ran fifteen days without being stopped! On this short video you see the process of putting Brottsjø on the "slip". The first week After we put up the scaffolding and cleaned the boat we started our work. After taking pictures, labeling and taking the necessary measurements we started taking away all the parts that are bolted or nailed to the deck and the guard rail At the same time I started measuring the boat and put fixed points and lines on the boat that we can use to measure from so we can put everything back at the right place when we start rebuilding. Here you can see a line going through the length of the boat and one across. Here technician Kazimierz is carefully lifting part of the hatch with a hydraulic jack, we try not to break parts if we disassemble them so for this project we use these hydraulic tools wherever possible instead of the old chainsaw and crowbar. Part of the job now is assessing the costs of restoring the rusted and damaged parts of the boat. The same with the electrical system on board. Is it from the thirties, fifties or sixties? ., Boat building boat, Boat building, Brottsjø, carpenter, History, norway, restoring, woodenboat, woodwork Day 1041, The bridge. Day 1042, primal fear. 7 thoughts on "Restoration of Brottsjø" There is definitely an art to what you do. Christiaan van Gaal says: Yeah, computers and robots won't take over my job anytime soon… Pingback: Restoration of Brottsjø 6 – Nochrisis Day 1535, reach out. Day 1526, empty space. Day 1340, around. Day 1603, patterns. Day 1528, fog. Day 1511, circumstances. Day 1598, broken. Day 1605, home. Day 1552, light. 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STORY about Indigenous posted on June 4, 2018 by Kerry Coast SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN Genocide, Indigenous Nations and the Canadian State New book batters Canadian denial, launches in Vancouver this week by Kerry Coast Also posted by Kerry Coast: Also in Indigenous: GroundWire | Housing in the Budget, Fontaine Boushie Protest Camp, International Women's Day GroundWire | Feb 27 SEPTEMBER 26 | Special report: Resistance to pipelines rising at the Sacred Stone Camp GroundWire | September 12, 2016 Tent City Vancouver, #JusticeforAbdiRahman, CRTC dismissal of Commissioner Shoan Lack of Government Response Imperils Life of Site C Dam Hunger Striker The Petronas Project and the LNG Pipe Dream Land Defenders Press on Despite BC Supreme Court Loss Anti-pipeline pressure greets NEB Hearings Why Activists Must Continue to Block Flow of Tar Sands Bitumen Through Line 9B Suffer the Little Children – Genocide, Indigenous Nations and the Canadian State By Tamara Starblanket Clarity Press, 2018 Foreword by Ward Churchill Afterword by Sharon H. Venne Official launch this Thursday, June 7, 6pm at the Vancouver Native Education Center. This much-anticipated book places Canada's Indian Residential School programme among the world's leading crimes against humanity: genocide. From the Introduction: This book is meant to serve as a battering ram to hammer through the wall of denial. Advance remarks on this book by Noam Chomsky, Steven Newcomb and Irene Watson indicate its importance to leading thinkers today. The Foreword by Ward Churchill and Afterword by Sharon Venne, an international legal expert on the rights of INdigenous Peoples, lend even more credibility to the work. It's a subject of pivotal importance in Canada, and yet few have had the fortitude to approach it. Far fewer have had the endurance to complete such a painful analysis. One of the most important things about this book is its refusal to allow Canada to be considered a "post-colonial" state. The evidence against Canada's genocidal "forcible removal of children" during the Indian Residential School era is connected to the present-day foster care system, which targets young Aboriginal families in particular: still forcibly removing children from the genocidally-targeted group and placing them with members of another group. With the colonizing group: be they white, yellow, beige, or brown families. And still removing those Indigenous children with the same genocidal objective of "bringing about the destruction of the group, in whole or in part," in order to continue colonizing and absorbing the yet-unceded Indigenous homelands. Starblanket's thesis, on which the book is based, was argued successfully for a Master of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan. ​ Another of the book's most important accomplishments is Starblanket's assessment of Canada's official federal treatment of the Indian Residential School fallout as having only to do with individuals. Individual survivors were compensated under the 2006 Indian Residential Schools Survivors' Settlement Agreement. In fact, the intended and effective result of the "schools" was a series of national crises among the Indigenous Nations whose lands Canada tries to claim. With their children gone, and their languages and systems of culture and governance uncertain, the crime was against nations – not individuals. Starblanket breaks down the very different legal implications. ​ The crime of removing the children was against nations and peoples with the right to self-determination, land, language, history and future: individuals do not have such rights. ​ But it is Canada's special reservation to deny the nationhood and national characters of some fifty nations. This is in keeping with Canada's posture that the state has the ability to absorb various Indigenous "minorities" within its stolen borders, and award them various "Aboriginal rights" in place of their internationally-recognized rights as nations and peoples. Canada's assault on these nations is justiciable – for all the reasons Starblanket puts forward - under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969; under the Geneva Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, 1948; and, in some ways, under more recent international norms, such as the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights. These latter two are equipped by the United Nations with Treaty Bodies – with Committees which have repeatedly reviewed and severely criticized Canada for its denial of the self-determination of Indigenous Peoples. Starblanket concludes that self-determination is the answer. Not "reconciliation," which she debunks as a public relations scam. ​ Information does not make change, however. There is no Committee to receive reports on, or review violations of the Geneva or the Vienna Conventions. Only states can take other states to the International Court of Justice for that. And, so far, no other state has been willing to intervene in what is known as the "domestic judicial complicity in genocide," such as it is within Canada. This book may help with that. If there must be a shortcoming in Suffer the Little Children, it is the absence of international legal prescriptions for justice. Genocide is not a crime which a state can be allowed to rule on domestically when its own government is one of the parties to the crime. There is an important precedent. In 2007, Menchu v. Montt was heard by the Constitutional Court of Spain. That case concerned Guatemala's genocide against the Mayan people, and it found General Rios Montt guilty of genocide. Unfortunately, the presiding Spanish judge, Justice Garçon, died suddenly and unexpectedly shortly thereafter. And the ruling was reversed. ​ The importance of this book is that it makes available, to the people of Canada and to the people of the world, the trial of Canada – if not the actual court room. These things take time, and this book keeps the clock ticking. ​ If the empires and invading nations cannot be relied on to deliver justice, even when their Constitutional Courts decide a fairly obvious matter, perhaps the people of the world can do better. If not the colonizing people of Canada, who have a vested interest in the displacement, denial and dispossession of the original nations; then perhaps the people of the world – as the overthrow of apartheid in South Africa was achieved, in part, by outside groups. ​ And if the example of Menchu v. Montt could be brought to bear in the case of Canada, might we get the next chapter of this story? Something like Starblanket v. The Director of Child and Family Services? The case has certainly been laid out: the Ministry has been advised, time and again, over decades, of the effects its actions are having – and it keeps doing them. The book will be officially launched this Thursday, June 7, at the Vancouver Native Education Center. Event starts at 6pm. Follow this link to the Book: Suffer the Little Children Quotes from the book: "While other aspects of Canada's "Indian policies" can be seen to fit the definition of genocide, specifically at issue in this book is its century-long program of forcibly removing indigenous children from their families, communities, societies—in sum, from their Nations—and placing them for sustained periods in "residential schools" where the stated goal was to strip them of their cultural identities and "remake" them into "end products" deemed useful to Canada's colonizing and ever-growing settler population." "I am the sole member of my birth family still alive. My grandparents, maternal and paternal, as well as my late mother and her siblings, were all forced to spend their formative years in the schools, an experience from which none of them would ever recover." About TamaraStarblanket: Tamara Starblanket is Spider Woman, a Nehiyaw iskwew (Cree Woman) from Ahtahkakoop First Nation in Treaty Six Territory. Tamara holds an LLM (Master of Laws) from the University of Saskatchewan, and an LLB from the University of British Columbia. She is the Co-Chair of the North American Indigenous Peoples' Caucus (NAIPC) at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. She presently coordinates and teaches in the criminology program at Native Education College in Vancouver, BC. Early Reviews: "Settler-colonialism reveals the brutal face of imperialism in some of its most vicious forms. This carefully researched and penetrating study focuses on one of its ugliest manifestations, the forcible transferring of indigenous children, and makes a strong case for Canadian complicity in a form of 'cultural genocide' – with implications that reach to the Anglosphere generally, and to some of the worst crimes of the 'civilized world' in the modern era." "Tamara Starblanket's work is confident, clear and succinct; her work is ground-breaking and provides us with new ways of looking at how the states treatment of First Nations Peoples has gone unrecognised for its genocidal affect. This work provides an excellent critique on the exclusion of cultural genocide from how genocide is defined in international law." Professor Irene Watson, Research Professor of Law, University of South Australia "Tamara Starblanket's book provides a much needed examination and critique of the 'residential school' system that forcibly transferred Indigenous children from their families, communities, and nations into institutions run by the colonizer state—in this case, Canada. Despite the fact that the United Nations 1948 Convention on Genocide explicitly includes 'forcibly transferring children of the group to another group' in its definition of 'genocide,' there are those who deny that the colonial 'civilizing' project amounted to genocide. Starblanket demonstrates that the residential schools in fact aimed at destroying the most intimate level of Indigenous life—the child- parent relation—employing brutal beatings, solitary confinement and other horrible punishments, often resulting in children's deaths. The goal of the schools was to prevent Indigenous societies from perpetuating themselves. Though officially repudiated, the residential schools produced a continuing social and institutional legacy. Starblanket's work brings this history and its legacy effects to our awareness and shows that 'the road home' requires an emphasis on Indigenous self-determination." Peter d'Errico, Professor of Law, University of Massachusetts "Tamara Starblanket has skillfully taken on one of the most difficult and contentious issues, genocide. With intellectual courage and determination, she has approached the issue from the perspective of a Cree woman, scholar, and attorney who has first-hand knowledge of the deadly and destructive intergenerational impacts of Canada's domination and dehumanization of Original Nations and Peoples." Steven T. Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape), author, Pagans in the Promised Land Decoding the Christian Doctrine of Discovery "This is heavy stuff, about which much more should be said, and Starblanket is unsparing in saying it...I am proud to call her sister, and to thank her." from the Preface by Ward Churchill, author, A Little Matter of Genocide Catch the news as it breaks: follow the VMC on Twitter.

College Students Are Facing Increased Homelessness and Food Insecurity Since the Coronavirus Closed Campuses By Charlotte West https://money.com/coronavirus-college-students-food-housing-insecurity/ Sacramento State/Hrach Avetisyan The high cost of housing in California was a challenge for Roshelle Czar even before the coronavirus hit the state. The 26-year-old Sacramento State University student had spent months looking for a job. Almost as soon as she was hired to scoop ice cream at Haagen-Dazs in downtown Sacramento, she was laid off due to the pandemic. Family friends helped cover the rent for the off-campus apartment she shared with other students. After Sac State suspended in-person classes in March, Czar struggled to focus on her online courses while her roommates decided to party. She asked her landlord to move to a new apartment but was told it wasn't possible due to the pandemic. So she turned to couch surfing. "I would have people telling me I can come stay with them, and they would cancel on me after I would finish up all my packing," Czar says. "It has been hard to call friends randomly and ask to crash at their place because I feel like I am interrupting their private and personal lives." A new report from the HOPE Center for College, Community and Justice at Temple University on the impact of COVID-19 on food and housing insecurity indicates that Czar's unstable living situation is all too common among college students. Nearly 3 in 5 students experienced some kind of basic needs insecurity during the pandemic, according to the report. Forty-four percent of students at two-year colleges and 38% of students at four-year institutions reported food insecurity, while 36% and 41%, respectively, reported housing insecurity. Eleven percent of two-year students and 15% of four-year students experienced homelessness — the equivalent of 4,000 students without a place to live while trying to pursue an education. When grants fall short, consider applying for a student loan to help you cover your college expenses. Student loans can provide the financial aid you need to cover expenses like tuition, food, books and other materials, so you can focus on getting that diploma. Click your state to find out more! In addition, the survey found significant racial disparities. While about half of white students experienced at least one kind of basic needs insecurity during the pandemic, those challenges impacted 71% of black students and 65% of Latino students. Students dealing with food insecurity don't have reliable access to or can't afford to buy nutritious food, while housing insecurity ranges from homelessness to an inability to pay rent and utilities. Those rates are troubling because of the correlation between basic needs security and degree completion. Many studies now show that students dealing with basic needs insecurity are less likely to remain enrolled, says Sara Goldrick-Rab, the founding director of the HOPE Center and the report's lead author of the report. These numbers "strongly suggests that if the pandemic disproportionately hurts black students, in terms of making them more likely to deal with basic needs insecurity, that it correspondingly reduces the chances that they graduate," she says. College students have been hit especially hard by the pandemic as colleges and universities shut down, cutting them off from vital support services and on-campus employment. Dependent students under the age of 24 were also ineligible for the $1,200 stimulus check, and emergency aid to students through CARES funding distributed to colleges and universities has been uneven and confusing. While many students struggled with basic needs insecurity prior to the pandemic, the researchers behind the study say the coronavirus has exacerbated both food and housing insecurity. The HOPE Center has administered the nation's largest annual assessment of basic needs insecurity among college students for the last five years. The most recent national survey, conducted in fall 2019, was released in February. The more recent pandemic-focused survey was completed by about 38,600 students attending 39 two-year colleges and 15 four-year colleges and universities between April 20 and May 15. The majority of the institutions participating in the survey were community colleges, regional public universities or private institutions that serve large numbers of low-income students. The questions focused on students' experiences in the 30 days prior to completing the survey, which would capture basic needs insecurities during the pandemic. The survey had a response rate of 6.7%, which is lower than the HOPE Center has seen on other national surveys, but Goldrick-Rab says the researchers were satisfied given the circumstances. Since the survey was administered online and many students lacked reliable internet access, she says the results might even be conservative. The email sent to students inviting them to take the survey did not mention basic needs insecurity to avoid biased results. Goldrick-Rab says her team normally administers surveys in the fall because many students experiencing basic needs insecurity end up dropping out later in the academic year. As a result, the prevalence of food and housing insecurity in the spring semester should be lower because many vulnerable students have been removed from the survey pool. But now basic needs insecurities are slightly higher, indicating that COVID-19 has worsened these issues among college students. While the data isn't directly comparable to the fall survey due to the different measures used, housing insecurity and homelessness rates in particular are significantly higher among four-year students than has previously been reported. In previous surveys, community college students have had a higher prevalence of unstable living situations than their peers attending four-year institutions. "What's clear is that there were a bunch of on-campus students who were hurt by the move off-campus," Goldrick-Rab says. Students who lived in on-campus housing and relied on meal plans suddenly found themselves without access to shelter or food. But students living off campus also struggled to pay rent due to job loss. Goldrick-Rab says that college students most often experience "sheltered homelessness," meaning that like Czar, they move around from place to place. "It is awfully hard to actually focus on school when you're not sure where you're gonna stay next," Goldrick-Rab says. "The stress and the instability, that's the problem. It's not really about whether you have a roof over your head." The survey also asked about mental health and employment for the first time. One-third of students reported losing a job due to the pandemic, and another third experienced cuts to pay or hours. Not surprisingly, food and housing insecurity was higher among students who experienced jobs loss and cuts to pay or hours. Need extra funds? A student loan can help! Student loans can help you cover tuition and other college-related costs when grants and other forms of financial aid are not enough. Click below to explore your options. More than half of students surveyed exhibited at least moderate anxiety and said that they could not concentrate on schooling during the pandemic. One in five students reported they did not have access to a laptop or did not have reliable internet connectivity. That's something Czar dealt with, too — she said she's had severe anxiety and panic attacks. "But the hardest part was constantly dealing with wifi issues which impacted my ability to do well in my online courses," she says. Goldrick-Rab says that her biggest concern for upcoming fall semester is the high rates of housing insecurity and homelessness — if students come back to college at all. "I think [colleges] would be making a huge mistake if they put more time into discussions about plexiglass than into food and housing," she says. "I'm not saying the COVID precautions don't matter, but how are we really talking about on-campus instruction? Let's start by talking about where are our students living." College Students Are Being Misled About the Costs of Income Share Agreements, Consumer Groups Say How the CARES Act Neglects Some of America's Most Vulnerable College Students The Job Market Is a Mess Because of the Coronavirus. Here's What Recent Graduates Can Expect

Travel The World With Kids: Manila In the 'Travel The World With Kids' series, we talk to mums from across the globe who are interested in exploring the world with their kids! Hop over to Manila! In the Women's Web 'Travel The World With Kids' series, we talk to mums from all over the globe who are interested in exploring their backyard attractions with their tiny tots! We hope you find them useful, if someday you choose to visit their part of the world. Presented in Q&A format, this one is with Toni from Manila, who writes about home and living at Wifely Steps. The unassuming capital of Philippines, Manila is often overlooked by many and left unexplored. Toni gives us an insider's perspective of kid-friendly things to do in Manila. Hi Toni! Tell us a little about yourself I'm a work-at-home mom based in Manila, Philippines. Freelance writing and business consulting keeps me busy, but it's my two-year-old son who keeps me on my toes the most. When not meeting deadlines or finishing projects, I enjoy blogging, watching Toy Story over and over with my toddler, and taking walks in the park with my family. What are your suggestions for parents visiting with young kids to do in Manila? What have been some of your favourite outings with your kids? My family and I enjoy visiting Manila Ocean Park (in pic). It is a marine-themed park, and we like the Oceanarium part of the park best. Not only does it have over 5000 varieties of underwater creatures, but we love walking through the underwater viewing tunnel and seeing fish and manta ray swim over our heads. Another fun place to visit is Ark Avilon Zoo, an interactive zoo where we can pet and feed the animals. My family and I had fun interacting with animals such as carp, turtles, sheep, rabbits and lots more. Kids' indoor playgrounds are big in malls, and if your kids are into this check out Cosmic Kidz at the SM Mall of Asia. The play area is best suited for kids 4-6, but a play space specifically for toddlers is being built right across it. Museo Pambata is another favourite of ours. It's a hands-on discovery museum for kids, and you can catch shadow plays and storytelling during weekends. For tourists visiting your city for the first time, do you have any particular tips? Sure! First, make sure you bring light and loose clothing. The Philippines has a tropical climate and is generally warm around the year. Typhoons hit the country during the middle part of the year, so it may be best to visit from December to mid-May. It can get incredibly hot during the summer months of April and May, but you can always escape Manila and head on to nearby beaches to cool off! Second, travel light. You can get a lot of supplies upon arriving in Manila, as convenience stores, drug stores and malls are heavily present. If you're bringing camera and cell phone chargers, the standard voltage of electricity used in the country is 220 volts AC, 60 cycles. Getting around Manila can be easy because of the Manila Metro Rail Transit System (MRT) and an abundance of taxi cabs and jeepneys. Be prepared for traffic though, especially during morning and evening rush hours, as roads can get very congested. Are there any particular restaurants in Manila that you think kids will enjoy? Our family's favourite restaurant is Italianni's. The staff is consistently warm and friendly, and the kids can create their own pizza! Some branches have a "kids eat for free" promo during weekends, where kids 10 years old and below can get one dish from the kids menu for free. Their Chicken Popcorn and Pasta (with white sauce) is my son's all-time favourite. Check out Pancake House and let your kids go gaga over the many pancake choices and delicious fruit shakes. I recommend their Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Chocolate Chip Pancakes served with Peanut Butter and Orange Freeze shake. Clawdaddy's is known for its crab dishes, but kids would enjoy their Chicken Fingers as it is served in a red, paper car. It makes for a great remembrance too! One particular kind of restaurant the whole family can enjoy is called "dampa". Families can enjoy the day's freshest catch, choose from a variety of fresh seafood and have them cooked just the way they like it. There are many restaurants in Manila that offer this kind of eating experience. Check out Farmer's Market in Cubao and Dampa in Libis. The best would be Seaside along Macapagal Boulevard as it's near Manila Bay, rates well on cleanliness and its open air experience makes for the perfect ambience to enjoy your freshly cooked seafood. Are there any particular shopping areas in Manila that you think kids will like? Manila malls can whet the shopping appetite not only of Dad and Mom, but the children as well. Major establishments have huge toy stores such as Toys R Us and Toy Kingdom. Malls would probably be the best option for families travelling with younger kids as there would be more options food-wise and shop-wise. A lot of malls in Manila have a kids' wing, where kid-centric boutiques, shops and play areas can be found. We can save bargain shopping at bazaars and flea markets for the grown-ups! Any kid-friendly day trips out from Manila? Tagaytay is a wonderful choice if your family wants to escape the busyness of the city, even for just one day. It is about 90 minutes away from Manila and once you get there, you'll revel in cool breeze and pine tree-dotted mountainscapes. Families can have picnics at Picnic Grove, walk around parks, go horseback riding, delight in the colourful Flower Farm. Stop by Ilog Maria as well, one of the best bee farms in the country and pick up some health and beauty products such as homemade soaps and lotions, lip balm and of course, honey! Our favourite Tagaytay restaurants are Sonya's Garden and Bag of Beans. Enjoy the fresh pineapples from street side vendors, buco tarts and blueberry cheesecake tarts from Rowena's and ube jam from the Pink Sisters convent. Apart from Manila, what other places in Philippines would kids enjoy? If you have the whole weekend to explore, why not check out Baguio? It is approximately a 5-hour drive away from Manila and your family might love the cool and crisp weather of this mountain city. It is known for its fresh strawberries and has a lot of activities for families. Camp John Hay, for example, has a Butterfly Sanctuary and parks where families can hike and picnic. Burnham Park offers a lake in the middle of the city where parents can take their children boating. There is also a skating rink, vast picnic areas, eateries and a lot of shopping stalls. Kids can ride ponies at Wright Park, and there are hundreds of ponies to choose from. Kids can go strawberry picking and enjoy strawberry taho (a popular soy-based drink) at the Strawberry Farm, or take up art lessons at the Tam-awan Village or Botanical Gardens. A trip to the Philippines is not complete without a visit to the beach, and Boracay may be one of the best of them all. It's a great spot for honeymooners, but it offers plenty of fun options for families with young kids too. Many of the larger hotels have family-friendly facilities such as private pools and playgrounds. For family adventures, explore the Bat Cave with the older kids. A tour guide can help you check out the fruit bats in their natural habitat and navigate you around the cave. Watch out for steep trails! Island hopping is always fun. Families can rent a motor boat and have the guide take them around the whole island in just one day. The best entertainment would be the beach itself. The long stretch of white sand can make for hours of relaxing strolls and tumble-filled play. All you and your kids will need is imagination, a sense of fun and maybe a bucket and a spade to start on that sandcastle. In your opinion, how kid-friendly is Philippines? The Philippines has a strong culture of family. We harbour close family ties and place a premium on family values. That may be one reason why there is a multitude of family-friendly spots around the city and around the country. We enjoy spending time together, especially on Sundays which a lot of us regard as Family Days. The Philippines is very kid-friendly. There is always something to amuse and entertain both parents and children, whether in or out of Manila. So come on over and have fun in the Philippines! Thanks for welcoming us Toni! 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Middle School Advisory Programs Middle School Advisory Programs Persuasive Essay by write123 This paper looks at the effectiveness of advisory groups and programs in middle schools. # 105884 | 3,348 words | 12 sources | APA | 2008 | Published on Jul 21, 2008 in Education (Education Psychology) , Education (Teaching Methods) , Education (Theory) , Education (Jr High/High School) In this article, the writer notes that middle school is a time of great transition for students, who are simultaneously dealing with physical and social changes, as well as more rigorous academics. To help students manage the transition, many middle schools have begun offering advisory groups. The writer points out that advisory groups may consist of staff and students, meeting regularly to engage in activities designed to benefit students academically and socially. One of the main goals of advisory groups is for each student to have at least one caring adult at the school who knows the student personally. Schools have used advisory groups to help students increase self-esteem, build better relationships with peers and adults, improve academically, and play a positive role in their communities. The writer maintains that advisory groups can be critical to student success, but before one condemns middle schools for often providing ineffective programs, one must first provide a clearer picture of how to develop more useful alternatives. The writer concludes that by building on current research and conducting new inquiries into the scope of the problem and possible solutions, one can move toward a better understanding of best practices. Promise and Problems Working Toward Best Practices Understanding Future Challenges "However, advisory groups often have been riddled with problems. A distinct lack of guidance on best practices, as well as inadequate program focus and staff training, has led many advisory programs to be little more than glorified study halls or quiet times. Some schools are looking to change this, through structured activities that include character education, community service, and working with younger students. While schools begin to understand how to structure effective advisory programs, research shows that these programs are likely to face new roles and challenges. For example, researchers believe that advisory groups could help students make better health choices and develop more sophisticated notions of gender identity. However, before advisory groups can reach their full potential at the middle-school level, more research is needed to help schools better understand best practices and how tenets of good advisory programs can be practically implemented." Sample of Sources Used: Atkins, M. and DeBoard, M. (2003). Prime time advisory: Youth advocacy and involvement. Middle Ground, 6(4). Brown, K. and Anfara, V. (2001). Competing perspectives on advisory programs: Mingling or meddling in middle schools? Research in Middle Level Education Annual, 24. Retrieved Oct. 11, 2007 from http://www.nmsa.org/portals/0/pdf/publications/On_Target/advisory/advisory_6.p df. Deitte, D. (2002). Character education provides focus for advisory. Middle School Journal, 24(1). September. Retrieved Oct. 11, 2007 from http://www.nmsa.org/portals/0/pdf/publications/On_Target/advisory/advisory_4.p df. Johnston, H. (1997). From advisory programs to restructured adult-student relationships: Restoring purpose to the guidance function of the middle level school. Schools in the Middle, March. Retrieved Oct. 13, 2007 from http://www.middleweb.com/johnston.html. MacIver, D. and Epstein, J. (1993). Middle grades research: Not yet mature, but no longer a child. The Elementary School Journal. Cite this Persuasive Essay: Middle School Advisory Programs (2008, July 21) Retrieved January 18, 2020, from https://www.academon.com/persuasive-essay/middle-school-advisory-programs-105884/ "Middle School Advisory Programs" 21 July 2008. Web. 18 January. 2020. <https://www.academon.com/persuasive-essay/middle-school-advisory-programs-105884/> Reflection on School Administration Program The paper is a personal reflection on a Masters of School Administration program. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for the Middle School Student A discussion of the use of cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of depression in middle school students. 12 sources | 2002 Gender Specific Learning Experiences for Middle School Students A synopsis of literature related to gender specific learning experiences in middle school students, with focus on the challenges associated with middle school education and the overall achievement of students.

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Israeli democracy in peril Daniel Levy writes: Israeli democracy has come under a twin assault—the culmination of two long-term trends that appear to have reached a tipping point. And now, at the start of 2012, it is sadly unclear whether the democratic system in Israel will be robust enough to face down the threat (especially if Palestine remains under Israel's nondemocratic tutelage). The first part of that challenge to Israeli democracy relates to the ongoing friction between state and religion—the Jewish part of being a Jewish democratic state. Though never a majority in Israel, the orthodox and ultra-orthodox Haredim were granted a monopoly on all issues relating to personal status (marriage, divorce, burial, etc.); received exemptions from military service; and collected state funding for a separate school system and adult religious learning seminaries (such yeshivas further excused the Haredim from participation in the labor force). Over the years, high birthrates and communal cohesiveness increased Haredi clout, along with the group's political appetite for legislating benefits for themselves and restrictions for others. The quid pro quo has seen an increasing strain placed on non-Haredi Israel, one that has too frequently spilled over into the politics of hate against the ultra-orthodox. The Haredim still account for only about 10 percent of Israelis, but that belies the rapidly changing social demographics of the country: 25 percent of first-graders are Haredi and that ratio is increasing by 1 percent each year. There are new neighborhoods and towns (including the two fastest-growing settlements over the Green Line, Modin Illit and Beitar Illit) dedicated to Haredim. There is an assertive self-confidence, and occasional extremism, from elements of the Haredi community across a range of issues—from transportation on Sabbath to gender segregation on buses and streets in Haredi neighborhoods. The intercommunal clashes in the part-Haredi town of Bet Shemesh have dominated the headlines in Israel in recent days. This is not the place to fully explore what is a complex issue, but suffice to say that the potential Haredi challenge to Israel democracy has no easy answer. It can, however, potentially be weathered. For the Haredim, the bottom line is more about preserving a communal way of life than about imposing a nondemocratic vision across all aspects of Israeli society. Which brings us to the second avenue of assault on Israeli democracy—again, not of new vintage but recently turbo-charged. That is all about reconciling the democratic part of the Jewish democratic state equation. With their tradition of liberal politics and struggles for equality, most American Jews may think the seamless merging of Jewish and democratic sounds like a no-brainer. Seen in the Israeli context, however, it is a far less obvious communion. Twenty percent of Israelis are non-Jewish Palestinian Arab, an indigenous community decimated by the dispossession and displacement that accompanied the coming into being of the Jewish state. They're often treated by officialdom as potential fifth columnists, and they face ongoing institutionalized discrimination. For many years it seemed that the formal structures of Israeli democracy (universal suffrage, an open media, a robust court system) combined with sufficiently pragmatic leadership would block an ethnocratic or theocratic manifestation of Jewish statehood from swallowing people's key universal rights. But something else has also been going on: Israel's maintenance of an illegal occupation and thoroughly undemocratic system beyond the Green Line (only partially mitigated by the creation of a Palestinian Authority lacking in sovereign powers). Under any circumstances, it would be difficult for a democratic entity to run a democratic system in one space and an undemocratic one in another over a prolonged period of time. This has been the Israeli reality for 44 years and counting. The shortcuts taken by a nondemocracy in depriving people of rights (how Israel manages the Palestinians in the territories) have started to seep back over the Green Line into "Israel proper." The inevitable moral corrosion that accompanies the maintenance of an illegal foreign occupation has blunted Israeli moral sensibilities at home. These are long-term trends. This entry was posted in democracy, Israel on January 6, 2012 by News Sources. ← U.S. legacy in Iraq: catastrophic levels of birth defects in Fallujah's newborns U.S. government threatens free speech with calls for Twitter censorship →

Home > About Us > Press Room > Press Releases > May 7, 2019 Oregon Symphony announces 2019/20 Special Concerts featuring artists spanning the entertainment spectrum from Nas and Guster to Itzhak Perlman to Portland's own favorites: Storm Large, Chris Botti, and guest dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre. PLUS! Single tickets are now on sale for Popcorn Package concerts. Oregon Symphony continues to expand its popular Oregon Symphony Presents (OSP) concerts, attracting diverse audiences with a passion for spectacular entertainment. The 2019/20 Season is no exception, featuring collaborations with guest artists that stand apart from the Symphony's core subscription programming from Grammy Award-winning hip hop guitarist Wyclef Jean to Boston alt-rock band Guster and performances with local favorites and international stars Storm Large and Chris Botti. OSP has served as an incubator for launching a number of innovative Symphony concerts that have now become traditions. This season will include the return of the wildly popular Popcorn Package, at which the Oregon Symphony performs the soundtracks to blockbuster movies projected in HD on a huge screen, as well as Gospel Christmas and the annual holiday Comfort and Joy concert. OSP begins the 2019/20 Season with its latest tradition, a classical concert at the Oregon Zoo on September 7. Tickets to these concerts can be purchased: Online at any time from orsymphony.org By phone at 503-228-1353 or 800-228-7343 (M–F, 10 am–6 pm) In person at the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office, 909 SW Washington St., in downtown Portland (M–Fri, 10 am–6 pm). More concerts to be added throughout the year: The Oregon Symphony anticipates adding a number of other concerts to this schedule as the season progresses. Subscribers to the Classical, Pops, Kids, and Popcorn series always receive news of these additions first and enjoy a limited-time pre-sale period during which they may purchase tickets ahead of the public with special discounts to most concerts. Oregon Symphony Presents 2019/20 Special Concerts Schedule Oregon Symphony at the Zoo Saturday, September 7, 2019, 7 pm Carlos Kalmar, conductor The Oregon Symphony returns to the Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts series with a delightful program of classical favorites. Bring family and friends, and join us in this gorgeous natural setting as the sun goes down and music fills the night sky. For tickets, visit zooconcerts.com. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert Friday, September 13, 2019, 7:30 pm Saturday, September 14, 2019, 7:30 pm Sunday, September 15, 2019, 2 pm With the help of his new teacher, Yoda, Luke Skywalker grows stronger with the Force, and the Rebel Alliance continues to battle the evil Empire. John Williams' Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated score soars, as the Oregon Symphony performs live with the projected film. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music. © 2019 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Guster with the Oregon Symphony Norman Hyunh, conductor Boston alt-rock band Guster joins forces with the Oregon Symphony to bring their winsome melodies, soaring hooks, and tight, immaculate songcraft to the concert hall with a career-spanning set featuring tracks from their latest album Look Alive as well as other fan favorites. A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop Featuring Wyclef Jean Sunday, September 22, 2019, 7:30 pm Throughout his career multi-Grammy Award-winning producer, actor, author, and hip hop guitarist Wyclef Jean has skillfully blended hip hop with a variety of musical styles. Now the former Fugees band member creates an entirely new music experience, weaving hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Gone till November" with a full orchestra for a perfect blend of classical and hip hop. Batman in Concert Friday, October 4, 2019, 7:30 pm Saturday, October 5, 2019, 7:30 pm Sunday, October 6, 2019, 2 pm Tim Burton's enduring superhero film pits Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson against each other as Batman and his nemesis, the Joker. Composer Danny Elfman, whose score was nominated for multiple awards, snagged a Grammy for his Batman Theme in 1990. Batsuits encouraged! Copland v. Bon Iver Steve Hackman, conductor Experience a new frontier in music as the Oregon Symphony combines Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring with the songs of Grammy Award-winning indie band Bon Iver. Together the two genres form a beautiful, contemplative, and simply gorgeous evening of music. Bon Iver does not perform Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:30 pm Steven Mercurio, conductor Chick Corea's career as one of the most creative minds in jazz spans more than five decades. We can't wait to hear what he'll do with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, the piece that introduced jazz into the classical repertoire. Seu Jorge Presents The Life Aquatic – A Tribute to David Bowie Monday, November 11, 2019, 7:30 pm Norman Huynh, conductor Inspired by his role in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Brazilian singer/songwriter Seu Jorge joins the Oregon Symphony to celebrate the music of David Bowie with poignant covers of "Ziggy Stardust," "Suffragette City," "Space Oddity," and more. The Tenors Christmas Monday, December 2, 2019, 7:30 pm The three magnetic singers of The Tenors return to showcase the powerful crossover sound that has earned them international acclaim. Their soaring voices are sure to get your holiday season off to an electrifying start. Kenny G – Celebrating 25 Years of Miracles: The Holiday Album Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 7:30 pm Take a joyous ride through the smooth sounds of jazz with the one-and-only Kenny G this holiday season. This festive evening features music from his first Christmas album, Miracles: The Holiday Album, which ranks among the bestselling yuletide albums ever made. The Oregon Symphony does not perform Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Friday, December 6, 2019, 7:30 pm Experience the magic of the season with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis returns with a show featuring the group's beloved Christmas music along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Gospel Christmas Friday, December 13, 2019, 7:30 pm Saturday, December 14, 2019, 7:30 pm Sunday, December 15, 2019, 4 pm Charles Floyd, conductor What could make the most wonderful time of the year even better? Celebrate the joy of the season at our 21st Gospel Christmas! Clap your hands and stomp your feet along with the region's premier gospel singers and the Oregon Symphony at this beloved annual concert. The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the infamous and fabulous Storm Large Holiday Ordeal? Now in its 13th year and first time with the Oregon Symphony, Storm's Ordeal will delight you and leave you begging for more of her wicked charm and stunning vocals. Your holidays will never be the same! Comfort & Joy: A Classical Christmas Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 7:30 pm Join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of good cheer with seasonal classics, a very merry sing-along, and a jubilant celebration sure to put you and yours in the holiday spirit. Cirque Nutcracker Saturday, December 21, 2019, 2 pm and 7:30 pm The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo join forces with the Oregon Symphony, bringing their unique hybrid of cirque, dance and acrobatic art to Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker. This concert is sure to be a delightful treat for the entire family. A Viennese New Year with guests from Oregon Ballet Theatre Monday, December 30, 2019, 7:30 pm Come away to the glittering palaces of Austria as we celebrate the golden age of Viennese music with operatic melodies and Strauss waltzes, while dancers from Portland's own Oregon Ballet Theatre bring romance to the stage in breathtaking vignettes. Itzhak Perlman Plays Beethoven Thursday, January 16, 2020, 7:30 pm The reigning virtuoso of the violin returns to share Beethoven's exquisite Violin Concerto. A night to remember! Ghostbusters in Concert Sunday, January 19, 2020, 2 pm and 7:30 pm Peter Bernstein, conductor Buckle up for this comedy classic! The Ghostbusting team must take up their proton packs and save the world from a paranormal crisis. Elmer Bernstein's Grammy-nominated score is one of the most recognizable of the 80s. Kick back and enjoy the fun. Saturday, February 1, 2020, 7:30 pm Featuring concert premieres from 14 blockbuster video games, including World of Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, Bioshock, Overwatch, and more, Game ON! combines unrivaled, world-class symphonic arrangements with stunning in-game HD videos and never-before-seen concept art. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert Friday, February 28, 2020, 7:30 pm Saturday, February 29, 2020, 7:30 pm Sunday, March 1, 2020, 2 pm Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while the Oregon Symphony performs Patrick Doyle's unforgettable score. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19) Nas: Illmatic – 25th Anniversary Thursday, March 19, 2020, 7:30 pm Hip hop icon Nas teams up with the Oregon Symphony to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his critically acclaimed debut album, Illmatic. Experience one of the defining records of 90s hip hop showcasing the rapper's meticulous rhymes and cutting social commentary in this unforgettable symphonic rendition. Chris Botti Saturday, May 4, 2020, 7:30 pm There's nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He's the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter, a brilliant bandleader, and a born showman whose joy at being on stage is infectious. Now he returns to dazzle hometown fans with the unparalleled crystalline and poetic sounds that have made him one of the most successful performers of all time. The multi-Grammy-nominated Oregon Symphony ranks as one of America's major orchestras. Led by Music Director Carlos Kalmar, it serves over 300,000 people annually through more than 110 performances and award-winning education and community engagement programs. Now in its 123rd year, the Oregon Symphony is the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi. The Symphony's ground-breaking 2017/18 Season set box office and fundraising records and was marked by an initiative to connect more deeply with the Portland community. The organization embarked on the year-long Sounds of Home series, which revolutionized the role of the arts in addressing three of the most critical social issues of the day: immigration, the environment, and homelessness. This series made a powerful impact in the community through innovative art, cross-sector partnerships with 37 organizations, and civic leadership. Sounds of Home community concerts hosted in venues across the city reached nearly 3,000 attendees and were viewed by thousands more through live streaming on social media. The Symphony reached over 15 million radio broadcast listeners in the 2017/18 Season via All Classical Portland as well as American Public Media's SymphonyCast and Performance Today. The season additionally featured three world premieres, including the first-ever play commissioned by an American orchestra. Photos for media use are available at orsymphony.org/newsroom.

HIV viral load testing: "If we could test more often, we would" by Laura Mundy Effective HIV care depends on patients being on the right treatment. And HIV viral load testing is the best way for doctors to know if the treatment they prescribe is effective. However, multiple barriers prevent viral load testing technology from reaching people in countries where the HIV epidemic remains a serious health threat. Our volume guarantee for Hologic's viral load testing platform helps to address that. Inequalities in healthcare access New HIV infections around the world remained stubbornly high at 1.5 million in 2020, three times the UNAIDS 2020 Fast-Track target of 500,000. And COVID-19 threatens to further derail progress on curbing the HIV epidemic. It is more important than ever to ensure every person living with HIV receives regular viral load tests to monitor their health. Our partnership with Hologic and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) increases access to viral load testing for people living in underserved communities through Hologic's Panther platform. If the world is to end AIDS, we need to end inequalities in healthcare such as in access to viral load testing. "It's like walking around in the dark with a pair of scissors" Dr. N Kumarasamy is an infectious diseases doctor with 25 years' experience running the largest HIV programme in Chennai, India. He has worked on numerous HIV-related clinical trials and the validation process for many diagnostic and health management tools. Dr Kumarasamy explains why it is so important that doctors know a patient's viral load. "Not knowing a patient's viral load is like walking around in the dark with a pair of scissors. You don't know who you will cut. Without knowing the viral load, you don't know if the drugs are working. And if you don't know if the drugs are working, the patient may be unknowingly transmitting HIV to others." In India, 2.3 million people live with HIV. Current guidelines recommend all people diagnosed with HIV to be provided with treatment, regardless of their CD4 count, and that treatment should be initiated within a week of diagnosis. So, prevention programmes in India focus on treatment as prevention (TasP), which involves adherence counselling to ensure that patients take their HIV treatment and reach an undetectable viral load. If achieved, they will be unable to pass HIV to another person. This has significantly helped the HIV response across India by curbing onwards transmission. "Knowing the viral load allows us to quickly change the antiretroviral therapy if it is not working, or to implement measures such as adherence counselling," Dr. Kumarasamy explains. But around the world, access to viral load testing varies widely. Barriers to viral load testing In resource-limited communities, healthcare workers face multiple barriers to performing viral load tests for every person living with HIV. Dr. Kumarasamy shared some of the key issues affecting widespread viral load testing. Equipment and maintenance costs People need to have their viral load tested regularly. However, the equipment required is often expensive. The machines perform complex tests and therefore are technologically advanced. In addition to the machines, the tests, the maintenance, and the human resource need budgeting for. Results delays Dr. Kumarasamy describes reports of viral load test results not being available for four days, a week, or even 10 days in some clinics. The patients may then have to wait until their next six-monthly appointment to receive the results and discuss with the doctor whether they are on the correct treatment. This causes a backlog in testing capacity. People need to be tested regularly To know whether treatment is working, viral load testing needs to be conducted regularly, as Dr Kumarasamy explains: "We currently test a patient's viral load at treatment initiation, six months later, and then annually. If we could test patients' viral loads every other month, at three months, and at six months, we would, as this would give the best indication of a patient's health." How Hologic's Global Access Initiative is expanding access to viral load testing Hologic's Panther machines enable laboratory technicians to constantly feed in samples, so there is no need to either wait for a full load of tests or while a half load processes. As a result, they can process many more viral load tests than they could before with older machines, delivering results much more quickly. Our volume guarantee for Hologic enabled the company to provide the world's first multi-country all-inclusive pricing offer through its Global Access Initiative. This simplified the purchasing process, and provided greater price clarity and transparency, encompassing critical aspects such as the platform itself, reagents, chemicals, repairs, and staff training. The beauty of the Hologic agreement is that the price is 'all in', a move that others have since followed. This is not only a reduction but also gives countries greater visibility on the costs. Since the launch of the guarantee, 11 countries in Africa have increased access to viral load testing thanks to installations of the Panther platform. There were 12 more platforms installed in 2020. In total, 445,000 people have experienced improved clinical outcomes as a result of having their viral load tested on a Panther machine. And $18 million was saved by purchasers of the machines, thanks to the price reduction. The role of viral load testing in reaching global goals World leaders have signed up to the ambitious 95-95-95 targets to get back on track to ending the HIV epidemic. Dr. Kumarasamy is clear about what needs to be done: "We need to perform lots of testing. And we need the medication supply to enable us to put everyone on treatment and prevent onwards transmission to others." About our partnership with Hologic In July 2018, we launched a partnership with Hologic and CHAI to reduce the price of viral load testing for HIV and viral hepatitis, and diagnostic testing for human papillomavirus (HPV), improve patient access to high-quality tests, and shift the market towards all-inclusive procurement. Implementation of the volume guarantee began in 2019. News – 25 Jul '18 MedAccess support for viral load testing announced The Hologic Global Access Initiative was launched at the International AIDS Society Conference in July 2018, setting a new standard for affordable and transparent pricing. News – 13 Nov '18 Importance of HIV tests in global AIDS fight The importance of making routine HIV tests more accessible as part of the effort to reach the U.N.'s ambitious goal to eliminate HIV transmission by the year 2030. Insight – 30 Nov '20 Viral load testing: the key to tackling the HIV epidemic Through the Global Access Initiative, we are helping to increase access viral load testing through the Panther platform. Ahead of World AIDS Day 2020, two laboratory technicians in Kenya and Zambia told us how Panther is helping them to better serve patients.

ACHS Membership Info Archives Research Ordering Information License Fee Schedule Hines Photo Collection Historic Photos Slideshow History of Adams County National Register of Historic Places in Adams County Map of Adams County Adams County Cemeteries Preservation Information Design by Za studio This project is funded in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Frahm-Brooke Drugstore In 1884, the Frahm Brothers, Claus and George, erected this building to house their apothecary shop. It continuously housed drug stores for nearly one hundred years. The outstanding feature of this 22 x 60 ft Victorian building, designed by Hastings architect C. C. Rittenhouse, is its metal cornice. Claus Frahm closed his drug store in 1899 and later became executive director of the Beatrice Creamery Co. He and his brother Thomas, contributed to many Hastings charitable causes and donated many acres of farm land to the Mary Lanning Hospital Trust. A.H. Brooke opened his pharmacy here in 1905. His wife, Alice, an optometrist, maintained an office in the building, as well as serving in many civic organizations, Alice Brooke was the first woman to serve on the Hastings city council. Like many other drug stores of the day, Brooke's contained a marble topped soda fountain. In 1920 the firm became Brooke and Son when Donovan A. Brooke joined the firm. His son, Robert became a partner in 1947. The business was sold to Dwight Redfield in 1967 and Redfield Pharmacy operated at this location until 1977. © 2015 Adams County Nebraska Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. Site design by Infuze Creative

Users Online:269 Is bilateral erector spinae plane block a safe alternative to a difficult epidural? Lovepriya Sharma1, Rashmi Syal2, Rakesh Kumar1, Manoj Kamal1 1 Department of Anesthesiology andCritical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India 2 Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Dr S.N Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Date of Web Publication 29-Dec-2021 Dr. Rakesh Kumar Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur - 342 005, Rajasthan DOI: 10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_77_21 Sharma L, Syal R, Kumar R, Kamal M. Is bilateral erector spinae plane block a safe alternative to a difficult epidural?. Indian J Pain 2021;35:256-7 Sharma L, Syal R, Kumar R, Kamal M. Is bilateral erector spinae plane block a safe alternative to a difficult epidural?. Indian J Pain [serial online] 2021 [cited 2022 Jan 21];35:256-7. Available from: https://www.indianjpain.org/text.asp?2021/35/3/256/334106 Regional anesthesia is an integral component of perioperative pain management in frail geriatric patients. By reducing the central nervous system input of nociception from a surgical site, they not only decrease dose of systemically administered analgesic drugs but also their side effects that lead to enhance recovery. We hereby, describe our experience with a single shot bilateral erector spinae plane (ESP) block for acute postoperative pain in a geriatric patient posted for thoracic surgery. An 80-year-old female patient, with an ulceroproliferative growth (8 cm × 7 cm) over a sternal area with an enlarged bilateral lymph node was scheduled for wide local excision and rotational flap reconstruction for anterior chest wall squamous cell carcinoma. She was a known case of hypertension, and coronary artery disease. She was very apprehensive and did not give consent for epidural insertion (Thoracic epidural analgesia [TEA]) in the awake state. In the operation theater, general anesthesia was given. The TE was attempted twice in the lateral position at the T4 level but was not successful. Then, we planned for ultrasound-guided bilateral single shot ESP block at T4 level [Figure 1]. A total of 15 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine and 2 mg dexamethasone was injected on each side. The intraoperative hemodynamics remained stable without any additional opioid requirement. Postoperatively, sensory assessment was done with the pinprick which revealed reduced sensation from C7 to T6 dermatome on left side and T1-T7 on the other side. Injection paracetamol 15 mg/kg, 8 hourly was advised for postoperative analgesia. Her visual analog score remained in the range of 1–2/10 on rest and 2–3/10 on movement. Figure 1: Image of US guided erector spinae plane block: (a) Sagittal view T3T4 transverse process, and erector spinae muscle (b) needle placed just above the transverse process TEA is recommended as the gold standard regional anesthetic technique in acute postoperative pain management for surgery in the thoracic region. TEA can be technically challenging, especially in the upper thoracic level.[1] Anatomical irregularities in the elderly patients such as curvature or rotation of the spine, degenerative disc and joint changes, distortion, and compression of the epidural space increase this challenge many folds. With the advent of ultrasound in regional anesthesia armamentarium, trends are shifting from central neuraxial block to the fascial plane blocks. ESP block is the most popular amongst these blocks, first described by Forero et al. The transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae and the erector spinae muscles are the main target points in ESP block. LA injected in this plane diffuses anteriorly to ventral and dorsal rami of spinal nerves, as well as to the paravertebral and epidural space. While Sundararajan and Srinivasan[2] describe the role of ESP block as a sole anesthetic technique in poor cardiopulmonary reserve female. The bilateral ESP block has successfully been used in the cardiac,[3] and major open lower abdominal surgeries[4] as a promising alternative to TEA. Our patient being a geriatric patient with multiple comorbidities was better suited for erector spinae plane block as it offers better hemodynamic stability,[4] and safety profile. To summarize we believe ESP block can be a successful alternative to TEA due to its simplicity, ease of performance, and safety profile. Romero A, Garcia JE, Joshi GP. The state of the art in preventing post-thoracotomy pain. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;25:116-24. Sundararajan M, Srinivasan P. Erector spinae plane block as a sole anaesthetic technique for simple mastectomy in a cardiorespiratory crippled female. Indian J Anaesth 2020;64:77-9. Nagaraja PS, Ragavendran S, Singh NG, Asai O, Bhavya G, Manjunath N, et al. Comparison of continuous thoracic epidural analgesia with bilateral erector spinae plane block for perioperative pain management in cardiac surgery. Ann Card Anaesth 2018;21:323-7. Restrepo-Garces CE, Chin KJ, Suarez P, Diaz A. Bilateral continuous erector spinae plane block contributes to effective postoperative analgesia after major open abdominal surgery: A case report. A A Case Rep 2017;9:319-21. Sharma L Syal R Kumar R Kamal M © Indian Journal of Pain | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Online since 31 May, 2013

The Heart of Heritage Leadership, Faculty & Staff Requirements & Process FACTS Login PTF Heritage Students Discover Through Exploration and Multi-facted Learning A look inside Social Studies and Visual Arts at Heritage Christian Academy As we wrap up the first quarter of instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, we would like to share some of the interactive learning that has taken place in some classrooms. In Mrs. Sigler's 7th grade Civics Class, students learned about different types of governments including monarchy, oligarchy, direct democracy, representative democracy, dictatorship, theocracy and totalitarian. To make these topics more engaging and tangible, students used gummy bears to create a visual representation of how these forms of government work. In groups, they began by defining each government type and then used different colored gummy bears to demonstrate the structure of each branch of that government. After completing their gummy bear government creations, students enjoyed eating the gummy bears as a sweet reward. Our elementary school students participated in a cross-curricular lesson in celebration of International Dot Day. This engaging lesson included art history, literature, science, and visual arts. Students began by reading the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds before learning about the famous abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky. Mrs. Knott made the art history lesson very memorable by using repetition and silly voices to teach the students about the 3 elements of art – Line, Shape, and Color – that would be the foundation of their Dot Artworks. Lower grades also enjoyed a little science experiment by watching the shapes and lines drawn with markers begin to move, spread, and blend once water was introduced. These classrooms and others at Heritage are sure to demonstrate more activities and units that give students the chance to learn in new and interesting ways through the remainder of the year. Heritage Christian Academy is an independent community Christian school located in McCalla, Alabama serving grades K3-12 that assists Christian parents in providing a quality Christian education for their children. If you would like more information about Heritage Christian Academy, please call the office at 205-978-6001, or email [email protected]. Heritage Christian Academy 6200 Lou George Loop [email protected] © 2021 Heritage Christian Academy.

Lithium batteries central to Boeing's 787 woes FAA takes action after Japanese safety inspection of newest jetliner By WND News Services Published January 18, 2013 at 12:36am (Associated Press) Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged less than a week ago. The Federal Aviation Administration late Wednesday grounded Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced jetliner until the risk of battery fires is resolved. The order applies only to the six Dreamliners operated by United Airlines, the lone U.S. carrier with 787s. But other airlines and civil aviation authorities in other countries will be under pressure to follow suit or face possible accusations of taking unnecessary risks with public safety. Read the full story › WND News Services These reports are produced by another news agency, and the editors of WND believe you'll find it of interest. Kamala Harris advisers look for reset after difficult year for vice president House Democrat says Twitter, Facebook should not have censored Hunter Biden story Abby Liebing, The Western Journal January 13, 2022 at 7:03pm Queen Elizabeth strips Prince Andrew of royal, military titles Patrice Lewis January 14, 2022 at 7:31pm The eternal lust for power Olivier Melnick January 13, 2022 at 7:16pm The United Nations' spiritual war against Israel Man of DaMentia Jack Davis, The Western Journal January 12, 2022 at 9:19pm Iconic singer of 'Be My Baby' dead at 78 Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal January 14, 2022 at 9:03pm ABC North Coast / Facebook screen shot David Harsanyi January 13, 2022 at 7:20pm Biden's Big Lie on election integrity

Echo Media Group Announces Expanded Leadership Team Erin Stone Joins Growing Orange County Agency as Senior Vice President April 07, 2016 11:38 ET | Source: Echo Media Group Echo Media Group TUSTIN, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 7, 2016) - Echo Media Group, a progressive PR agency that integrates public relations, social media and search marketing with reporting and analytics, today announced that Erin Stone has joined the firm as senior vice president. Stone will be a lead strategist and direct campaigns for multiple agency clients as well as help drive agency marketing initiatives to support the firm's growing portfolio of services. "Strategic thinking drives the integrated communications approach we embrace at Echo Media Group," said Kim Sherman, president and CEO of Echo Media Group. "We are thrilled to have Erin join our leadership team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our agency. We believe our clients will benefit from her counsel, drive and determination." Stone brings a blend of corporate communications expertise and agency know-how from her 16 years of industry experience, having performed key roles in public relations, corporate communications and marketing for international midmarket enterprises and Southern California small businesses. As analyst relations manager for Epicor Software Corporation, she conceived and implemented the company's strategy for helping raise the standard for analyst relations and increase the company's mindshare among key influencers. She served also as an integral part of Epicor's marketing department, driving public relations activities and collaborating on corporate communications initiatives across all marketing channels. As a sought after freelance consultant, Erin supported clients across a diversity of industries -- from tech and telecom to hospitality and non-profit -- to establish a clear and consistent voice in their public relations, web, social media and marketing initiatives. A dedicated community volunteer and leader, Stone served on the board of directors for the Junior League of Orange County, California for four years, including as communications director, when she orchestrated and implemented a complete rebranding initiative for the organization, and as president, when she guided the revision of the Junior League's five-year strategic plan and advanced the organization's milestone partnership with The Samueli Academy in Santa Ana. Stone resides in Ladera Ranch with her husband, John, and their two children. About Echo Media Group For more than two decades, Echo Media Group has helped companies define and deliver messages that resonate with clarity and consistency to ensure business objectives are met and exceeded. Through strategic planning and pinpoint execution, our team enjoys a proven history of showcasing people, products, companies and causes. Echo Media Group's in-house teams cross-collaborate to maximize public relations, social media, multimedia and search marketing that deliver powerful results. Each of the projects or campaigns we take on is bolstered by detailed reporting and analytics to prove success and demonstrate ROI. For more information, please visit www.echomediapr.com or call 714-573-0899. Vivian Slater [email protected]

A LOVEBUGS LIFE Family, Travel, Food, Entertainment and Events in Utah and beyond. You are here: Home / Entertainment / Creed II now available to own Creed II now available to own March 5, 2019 By // by Coralie Leave a Comment We received a copy for review from Warner Bros. All opinions are my own. If you loved the first CREED movie, you are going to love the second one! Packed with just as much action and heart with a great storyline that reminds us no matter where you go, you can't escape your history! Michael B. Jordan (Adonis) and Tessa Thompson (Bianca) are phenomenal together. Add in Sylvester Stallone (Rocky) and Phylicia Rashad (Mary Anne) and you will love the on-screen chemistry. The story weaves itself around you, wrapping you in a cacoon that bursts open at the end and lets you soar with the butterflies. The storyline is unpredictable and will keep you guessing as to what will happen next. I loved the throwbacks and references to the old Rocky movies as well. I also loved seeing some old characters from the original Rocky movies like Dolph Lundgren who now has a son in this movie played by Florian Munteanu. The trials of up and down, knowing your strength and understanding why you are doing what you are doing all come to a point in this epic second installment of CREED! CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY of CREED II FROM AMAZON Creed II Trailer This is one you will want to add to your collection! Fight for legacy, destiny and family when "Creed II" arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. From Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM), Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema, "Creed II" stars Michael B. Jordan ("Black Panther," "Creed") and Sylvester Stallone (the "Rocky" films, the "Rambo" movies), reprising their roles as Adonis Creed and Rocky Balboa. Also returning are Tessa Thompson ("Thor: Ragnarok"), Phylicia Rashad ("Steel Magnolias"), Wood Harris ("Remember the Titans"), Andre Ward, Florian Munteanu ("Bogat"), Russell Hornsby ("The Hate U Give") and Dolph Lundgren ("The Expendables" movies), returning to the franchise as Ivan Drago. RELATED Oz The Great and Powerful Twitter Sweepstakes - Win a Trip to the "Emerald City"! Steven Caple Jr. directed "Creed II" from an original screenplay co-written by Juel Taylor and Stallone, story by Sascha Penn and Cheo Hodari Coker, based on characters created by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Kevin King-Templeton, and Stallone. Ryan Coogler, Jordan and Guy Riedel served as executive producers. Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. "Creed II" is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can't escape your history. RELATED *NEW* Disney Maleficent Products you will love! - #MaleficentEvent 4K, BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS "Creed II" 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Combo Packs contain the following special features: From Father to Son, Blood Runs Hot Finding the Authentic The Women of "Creed II" The Rocky Legacy "Creed II" Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features: More information about: Own The LEGO Ninjago Movie now We received a copy for review. All opinions are my own. One of my kids'… Smallfoot now available to own We received a copy for review. All opinions are my own. Smallfoot is a fun family… Warner Bros. Pictures The LEGO Batman Movie This post is brought to you in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. My kids have… Disney's Christopher Robin now available to own Avengers: Infinity War now available to own POKÉMON Detective Pikachu now available to own Ocean's 8 now available to own Breakthrough now available to own Arrow Season 7 now available to own The Flash Season 5 now available to own Filed Under: Entertainment, Movie Reviews, Other, Warner Bros. Tagged With: Adonis Creed, Creed, Creed II, Dolph Lundgren, Florian Munteanu, Michael B. Jordan, Phylicia Rashad, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson Previous Post: « Marvel's Captain Marvel Review Next Post: Dumbo Cupcakes » About Clint & Coralie My name is Coralie (Cor-a-lee). I am a God-loving mom of four sweet and sassy kids, computer junky, smoothie addict, and lover of peanut butter and chocolate. My husband Clint is a daddy by day and a super-hero by night. READ MORE HERE You can connect with us through email at lovebugsandpostcards @ gmail.com Search Lovebugs and Postcards Copyright© 2021 · Lovebugs & Postcards | Coralie Seright | Privacy Policy | Contact Us

Love, Simon – A Groundbreaking gay Movie "Love, Simon" is a film of important milestones. Namely, it's the first mainstream studio romantic comedy told from the perspective of a gay teen. But perhaps the most extraordinary thing about the Fox release is that it's so ordinary. It's a classic high school tale set in the kind of anywhere suburbia that most viewers will instantly recognize. "Moviegoers want to see their stories represented onscreen," said Nick Robinson, who plays the title character. He is portraying a well-liked teenager who is hiding the fact that he's gay. "Hopefully, this is not the last. Hopefully, this is the first of many films that show a broader section of life." LILLY SINGH : FIRST BISEXUAL-COLOURED WOMAN LATE NIGHT SHOW HOST Comparison with other LGBT movies There's a precedent for stories about gay teens coming into themselves. At the movies, films with lofty aspirations, from Oscar winner Moonlight to Cannes favorite Blue Is the Warmest Color, have made stirring and provocative art out of growing up–both what it's like to discover your sexuality and how to reconcile it with the rest of yourself as you becomes an adult. In 2018, Call Me by Your Name, a delicately made film about a teenage boy who learns valuable lessons after having an affair with his father's assistant, was effectively welcomed into the canon when it was nominated for four Oscars. Image courtesy – foxstarstudios.com But those films are all squarely aimed at adults. Sure, there might be some teens seeking out Call Me by Your Name, but they're hardly the traditional target for art-house cinema. The movie Love, Simon represents something new. A look at what it's like to be a gay teen that's as slick and mainstream as can be, like any other YA romantic comedy. In the film, Simon (Nick Robinson), a high school senior, enters into an anonymous online romance with a classmate. But neither he nor his email pen pal are out. And both struggle to articulate what seems to Simon–in spite of endless social advantages and a nurturing, liberal-minded family–impossible to say out loud. RUPAUL GETTING HIS OWN TALK SHOW They portrayal of the emotions of a gay teen struggling to come out and pursue his romance is mesmerizing. It is a must watch for everyone irrespective of their sexuality. Source – time.com, variety.com Tagged: gay movielgbt movielove simon It's been around 10 months since the Supreme Court of India decriminalize Cartoons have been an integral part of our childhoods, regardless of the ge 5 Queer Festivals Held Across India While the Supreme Court recently decriminalised homosexuality and queer sex Indian LGBTQ+ Influencers: Make India Better! Indians belonging to the LGBT+ community face discriminations, inequality, 10 Films You Should Watch From KASHISH 2019 KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is an annual LGBTQ+ event. A Gay Mayor Running For U.S Presidential Election Banned Lesbian Film Won Award In Africa's Largest Film Festival

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Total Degrees​ declining 2.76% Median In-State​ Public Tuition growing 2.71% Median Out-of-State​ People in Workforce growing 0.694% The locations with the highest concentration of Physical Education Teaching & Coaching degree recipients are University, FL, Baton Rouge, LA, and Tuscaloosa, AL. The locations with a relatively high number of Physical Education Teaching & Coaching degree recipients are Ferrum, VA, Daphne, AL, and Cleveland, MS. The most common degree awarded to students studying Physical Education Teaching & Coaching is a bachelors degree. EducationTeacher Education for Specific Subject Areas Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching and the types of students that study this field. University of Central Florida awards the most degrees in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching in the US, but Selma University and Ferrum College have the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching. Tuition costs for Physical Education Teaching & Coaching majors are, on average, $7,057 for in-state public colleges, and $28,962 for out of state private colleges. The most common sector, by number of institutions, that offers Physical Education Teaching & Coaching programs are Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above institutions (288 total). The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded, is Public, 4-year or above (6,867 completions). Institution with the Most Degrees Awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, is Public, 4-year or above (6,867 completions). The following chart shows the share of universities that offer Physical Education Teaching & Coaching programs, by the total number of completions, colored and grouped by their sector. Tuition Costs for Common Institutions State TuitionOut Of State TuitionTotal Graduates Median In-State Public Median Out of State Private University of Central Florida has the most Physical Education Teaching & Coaching degree recipients, with 470 degrees awarded in 2019. The following bar chart shows the state tuition for the top 5 institutions with the most degrees awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching. Specialized Colleges Highest Concentration Institution Selma University United States Sports Academy Out of all institutions that offer Physical Education Teaching & Coaching programs and have at least 5 graduates in those programs, Selma University has the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, with 18.9%. Degrees Awarded by County Counties with the Most Degrees Awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Orange County, FL East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Tuscaloosa County, AL This map shows the counties in the United States colored by the highest number of degrees awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching by year. Growth in Awarded Degrees Counties with the Fastest Growing Number of Degrees Awarded Laramie County, WY Genesee County, NY Kankakee County, IL This map shows the counties in the United States colored by the highest growth in degrees awarded for Physical Education Teaching & Coaching. Information on the businesses and industries that employ Education graduates and on wages and locations for those in the field. The average salary for Education majors is $55,844 and the most common occupations are Elementary & middle school teachers, Secondary school teachers, and Education administrators. The industry that employs the most Education majors is Elementary & secondary schools, though the highest paying industry, by average wage, is Water transportation. Yearly Income for Common Jobs The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Physical Education Teaching & Coaching is from the 2 Digit Course Education. Average Wage in Workforce This chart shows the average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Education majors. Highest Paying Locations Philadelphia City (North) PUMA, PA Houston City (North)I-45, Between Beltway TX-8 & FM-1960 PUMA, TX Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States colored by the average salary of Education majors. Note that the census collects information tied to where people live, not where they work. It is possible that Education majors live and work in the same place, but it is also possible that they live and work in two different places. The most common occupations Education majors, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers, Secondary school teachers, and Education administrators. Compared to other majors, there are an unusually high number of Education majors working as Elementary & middle school teachers, Special education teachers, and Secondary school teachers. The highest paid occupations by median income for Education majors are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Actuaries, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians. 2019 Workforce ± 54,398 ± 1.5% The number of Education graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 1.11%, from 5.02M in 2018 to 5.08M in 2019. The largest single share of Education graduates go on to work as Elementary & middle school teachers (31.2%). This chart shows the various jobs filled by those with a major in Education by share of the total number of graduates. The most common industries that employ Education majors, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools, Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges, and Child day care services. The highest paying industries of Education majors, by average wage, are Water transportation, Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing, and Oil & gas extraction. Industries by Share The industry which employs the most Education graduates by share is Elementary & secondary schools, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges. This visualization shows the industries that hire those who major in Education. Specialty Locations PUMAS with a relatively high number of Education majors Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States where there are a relatively high population of Education majors. Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Education in the United States. The average age of a person in the workforce with a degree in Education is 46.5. The most common degree type these workers hold is a Bachelors Degree. Male employees are more likely to hold Education degrees, and White students are the most common race/ethnicty group awarded degrees in Education (5,489 students). Workforce Age ± 0.149 Years This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Education. The most common ages of employees with this major are 48 and 47 years old, which represent 2.67% and 2.6% of the population, respectively. Degrees Awarded The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate. Workforce Degrees The most common degree types held by the working population in Education are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Professional degree. Gender Imbalance for Common Institutions Male (57%) Most Common Gender with a Degree in this Field This chart shows the granted degrees by gender at the 5 institutions that graduate the most students in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching. Race & Ethnicity by Degrees Awarded 5,489 degrees awarded 943 degrees awarded This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching for each race & ethnicity. White students earned the largest share of the degrees with this major. < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate1 to 2 Year Postsecondary CertificateAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreePostbaccalaureate CertificateMasters DegreePost-Masters CertificateResearch DoctorateProfessional Doctorate Most Common Race/Ethnicity and Gender Combination Black or African American Male This chart illustrates the differences by gender for each race & ethnicity of Bachelors Degree recipients in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching. White Male students, who earn most of the degrees in this field, are the most common combination of race/ethnicity and gender. People in WorkforcePeople in Workforce (RCA) Most Common Countries of Origin 53,862 degree recipients High Relative Number of Students 4.65 times more than expected 3.6 times more than expected There are a relatively high number of people that were born in Algeria that hold Education degrees (4.65 times more than expected), and the most common country of origin by total numbers for non-US students earning a degree in this field is Mexico (53,862 degree recipients). Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Physical Education Teaching & Coaching field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching majors need many skills, but most especially Instructing. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Physical Education Teaching & Coaching majors need more than the average amount of Management of Material Resources, Management of Financial Resources, and Technology Design. These two visualizations, one a radial chart and one a bar chart, show the same information, a rating of how necessary the following skills are for Physical Education Teaching & Coaching majors. Toggle between "value" and "RCA" to see the absolute rating of that skill (value) and the revealed comparative advantage (RCA), or how much greater or lesser that skill's rating is than the average. The longer the bar or the closer the line comes to the circumference of the circle, the more important that skill is. The importance of Management of Material Resources is very distinctive for majors, but the Instructing, Speaking, and Reading Comprehension are the three most important skills for people in the field. Radar Distribution ValueRCA CIP2 Teacher Education for Specific Subject Areas Medical Administrative Assistant General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science Health Information & Medical Records Technology

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HomeMarket Analysis[Mad man says trend]Short-term bad landing, is expected to hit 40,000 in the evening [Mad man says trend]Short-term bad landing, is expected to hit 40,000 in the evening May 5, 2022 Madman Market Analysis Madman says… The Fed will raise interest rates by 50 basis points, which is in line with expectations, and excludes the possibility of raising interest rates by 75 basis points in the next few times (exceeding expectations). Powell said that there will be a good soft landing method, and the follow-up inflation target is still 2% , the neutral interest rate will be 2-3%, the current distance is still far away, and the balance sheet will be reduced from June, reducing 60 billion U.S. Treasury bonds and 35 billion mortgage-backed securities every month, which is a relatively dovish signal and belongs to the super market. part of the expectation. In addition to announcing a 50-basis-point rate hike, the Fed also released a relatively dovish signal, causing U.S. stocks, crude oil, and crypto markets to rise to varying degrees overnight. This is the art of the Fed. Another interesting thing yesterday is that Musk changed his Twitter avatar to a BAYC avatar. There are 107 monkeys auctioned by Sotheby's in the avatar. Then the person in charge of Sotheby's expressed his hope that Musk would delete himself as Sotheby's. The avatar map produced by the auction, and then Musk said, seems to be a bit homogenous. Musk's semi-sarcastic response suggested that the avatar NFT has no value, and anyone can change it to an avatar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The token APE therefore took a roller coaster ride, and a group of investors yelled. Cryptocurrencies like overnight bitcoin have more use cases: The famous Gucci will accept cryptocurrency payments in some stores in the United States at the end of this month. 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Lima Company Marines return to cheering family, friends Mar 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM Apr 1, 2011 at 4:04 AM The members of Lima Company arrived home in 2005 to hundreds of people cheering through tears, scared something would go wrong until the Marines actually stepped off the bus. There was some of that today, of course. But more than anything, the return of Columbus' best-known military unit felt like a carnival. A crowd of about 1,000 friends and family members gathered at the U.S. Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center near Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. They held bunches of red, white and blue balloons. Any number of little children screeched their hearts out. "I'm too happy to even talk," said Edna Sumo, 37, of Groveport, waiting for Lance Cpl. Yeke Sumo, 34, her husband. She went a little weak in the knees to make her point. "I'm so excited. I'm so nervous. More excited than nervous," said Tiffany Staley, 23, of Dublin, waiting for her boyfriend, Cpl. Nicholas Robinson, 22, of Marysville. She had their 18-month-old son, Broden, with her, and he was wearing a little corporal's uniform. The 2005 incarnation of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines lost 23 men during its deployment to Iraq. The group that left last May for Afghanistan went on more than 900 patrols, found 18 roadside bombs, flew eight insurgent interdiction missions and completed four village medical outreach projects. Most of the Marines were based at Camp Leatherneck in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, as well as at remote camps elsewhere in the country. This Lima Company had three men wounded. But no one died. "This is a much better way to come home," said Robert Hoffman of Delaware, whose son was killed during that 2005 deployment. He was at Rickenbacker today to welcome the Marines back. The plane was scheduled to touch down about 4:30p.m. Rumors circulated for the better part of an hour that the plane was early or late. Finally, at about 4:40 p.m., an announcement came over a loudspeaker that the Marines had landed and would be at the Reserve Center in 10 minutes. Sure enough, three buses pulled in a short time later. The 140-plus Marines filed out and stood in formation as the crowd went wild. Maj. William Brubaker, the company commander, addressed everyone. "We had two goals," he said. "One was to conduct our mission with honor. We did that. The second was to bring everyone home. And we did that." He dismissed his men, and the crowd collapsed on them. Husbands lifted wives off their feet. Fathers nuzzled their babies. Cpl. Robinson saw his little boy in his own corporal's uniform. The last time Robinson was with his son, Broden was taking his first steps. He's running now. And here, amid the carnival, was a hint of what these Marines had gone through. Broden didn't recognize his father. Robinson had expected that. And then he was asked, how is it to be home? "It feels different," Robinson said. He was a machine-gunner. He couldn't count the number of patrols he had been on. "Everyone else seems pretty much the same," he said of his family members who had come to see him. "I might be different." He was looking forward, though, to spending some time with his son. "See if we can get to know each other," he said. [email protected]

VistaJet Partners with Ferrari for the 2019 F1 Season Gulf Elite Magazine The 2019 FIA Formula 1 World Championship will soon start and it looks set to be another incredible year of exhilarating F1 action. The championship will be competed over a whopping 21 Grand Prixs which is a joint record for the number of races in a season. It will kick off on the 17th of March with the Australian Grand Prix and finishes on December 1st with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. A Busy Year Ahead With so many Grand Prix races to squeeze into less than a year, it means that it is a very busy schedule this season and often there are just days between events. It is for this very reason why VistaJet, the worlds only global business aviation company, have teamed up with Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow team as their supplier of private jet for the season. VistaJet Team with Ferrari VistaJet founder and chairman, Thomas Flohr, is a huge fan of F1 and even has racing experience with the iconic brand himself as an official driver in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Thomas achieved 2nd place at the 24h Le Mans 2018 in his Ferrari 488 GTE so he certainly knows his stuff when it comes to the demands and pressure of racing at a high level. Gulf Races There will be two races in the Gulf this year to keep a close eye on and could be pivotal events in the busy calendar. The first is the Bahrain Grand Prix on the 31st of March which will be just the second race and also the first night race which will only add to the drama. It is the 5th time that there has been a floodlit race in the Sakhir desert and will certainly be a unique event with the famous Arabian hospitality making sure that there is as much excitement off the track as there is on. As mentioned, the second race it the final one of the season at Abu Dhabi on December 1st. Needless to say, this could be pivotal and the highlight of the F1 season with everything to play for. This is the perfect destination for the conclusion to the 2019 F1 Championships as it has quickly become a favourite amongst fans thanks to the anti-clockwise direction, underground pit lane and twists and turns against the impressive backdrop. It certainly looks to be an incredible year ahead for F1 fans with the season soon getting underway. It will also be a hectic schedule which is just one reason why Ferrari has chosen VistaJet as their official supplier of private jets for the season to optimise travel and transfer times. It will be intriguing to see how the season unfolds with two huge races taking place in the Gulf which could have a big impact on the outcome. Ferrari, VistaJet

Ethics of Disclosure to Clients Who Pay With Plastic or Online Transfers by Roy Huggins | Mar 1, 2015 | Digital Ethics of Money, Clinician Resources | 8 comments Mobile payment apps like Square and online payment services like PayPal make it surpassingly easy for therapists in private practice — or even for small agencies — to accept credit card payments without much upfront investment. Do we need client consent to use these services, however? What kind of information is needed for informed consent? We have already published extensively about how HIPAA interacts with banks and financial institutions, and whether or not mobile credit card swiper apps like Square play well with our practices: Banks and HIPAA Square and HIPAA We've also covered the question of how to (or whether or not to) go about holding client credit cards on file. That topic contains a lot of informed consent issues: Holding Client Credit Cards on File What has still been left hanging is the issue of informing clients about the parts of this process that put their confidentiality at risk or could otherwise cause harm. Over time, these popular payment providers add new features and blend payment with the worlds of social media and instant, automatic communication. This is a part of the modern world and an exciting one, but one that is difficult for us to reconcile with the need to maintain client privacy. For example, when you use Square to run a credit card using your smartphone or tablet computer, Square may automatically send an email or text message receipt to your client. Square will do this if the client has previously requested a receipt from another merchant using Square. To explain more concretely, Joe Client buys a coffee at Mug Shots using his credit card through their Square payment terminal. He decides to ask for a coffee receipt to be emailed to him. Then he goes to his therapy session at Roy's (kitty corner to Mug Shots) and pays for the session with his credit card through the Square app on Roy's iPhone. This time, Square sends Joe an email with a receipt for Roy's counseling session without even asking first. It's for convenience, and you can ask Square to turn that feature off. Until you do, however, clients may receive unexpected email receipts for therapy sessions. PayPal also sends receipts for payment by email automatically, and does not give the client a chance to refuse them. Venmo is a very popular (with the kids) service that can be used to transfer funds easily and quickly between Venmo accounts. The catch: Venmo is a social media app that also displays those payments on your Venmo "wall," Facebook-style (to be fair: Venmo only displays whatever the payer tells it to display, so clients would have a fair amount of control over what is revealed by Venmo.) We've discussed in other articles the potential HIPAA Business Associate issues that arise with these unrequested disclosures. In this article, however, I'd like to focus on the ethical issues that arise around confidentiality. Our duty of confidentiality means we must uphold clients' privacy decisions and privacy rights. Clients do have the autonomy to make those privacy decisions themselves, but we must ensure that they are properly informed of all related risks before making their decisions. As such, before using one of these electronic payment services with clients, it is likely wise to inform them about those emails or text messages that the service may send them. Our free, informative articles are brought to you by Hushmail, who is offering our readers 15% off for life! Wondering why this is here? See our sponsorship policy for details. Roy says: Hushmail is one of several secure email options that serves health care practitioners like us. Hushmail is highly trusted, affordable, includes secure forms for your web page, and has earned a recommendation from us for use by mental health professionals. Learn more about Hushmail for Healthcare and get 15% off for life. (Disclosure: Roy now does a small amount of consulting for Hushmail to make their product better for mental health professionals.) Our emails and text messages can end up in all kinds of places. For many clients, the others who can access their email accounts or read their texts are trusted people and often loved ones. For those folks, there is little risk posed by emailed receipts. Imagine, however, a client with an abusive partner or parent who often spies on the client's phone or even reads the client's emails without permission. What if they see an email with a receipt from a therapist? One more: imagine a client who uses her work email address when she buys that coffee at Mug Shots. The email that is automatically sent to her after a session with Roy goes to her work's email servers, where her employers have the legal right to read those emails. Given the number of scenarios where real risks can arise from the transmission of electronic receipts, it seems wise to at least bring up this issue with clients. Is It Ethically Required That I Inform Clients About These Risks? We think so. See these quotes from major ethics codes on professional responsibility to inform clients of the risks that arise in use of digital technology for communications and other purposes: marriage and family therapists…inform clients or supervisees of the potential risks and benefits associated with technologically-assisted services… AAMFT Code of Ethics, 2015, 6.1.b Counselors… inform clients that individuals might have authorized or unauthorized access to… records or transmissions (e.g., colleagues, supervisors, employees, information technologists). ACA Code of Ethics, 2014, H.2.b Psychologists who offer services, products, or information via electronic transmission inform clients/patients of the risks to privacy and limits of confidentiality. Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, 2010, 4.02.c Social workers who use technology to provide social work services should obtain informed consent from the individuals using these services during the initial screening or interview and prior to initiating services. NASW Code of Ethics, 2017, 1.03.f …NCCs shall advise clients about the potential risks of sending messages through digital technology and social media sources. NBCC Code of Ethics, 2012, 20 Note: To assist in providing language for that disclosure, subscribers to our free newsletter have access to our Electronic Payment Communications Disclosure form, and the form is also included with some Person Centered Tech CE courses. Subscribe to our newsletter here to get access to this and other useful forms. Providing such disclosures will make me HIPAA compliant? A Large Animal The purpose of informing clients about these electronic receipts is to meet your ethical duties around confidentiality when you wish to accept credit cards and other electronic payments from clients. As we discuss in our article, Banks and HIPAA: Checks & Credit Cards vs Receipts & Invoices, simple money transfers and credit card charges are largely uncovered by HIPAA. So here we're almost solely concerned with ethical confidentiality concerns. Monica on March 5, 2015 at 11:07 AM Your articles have helped me so much to travel the information highway that often boggles this not tech mind. Thank you again. Roy Huggins, LPC NCC on March 6, 2015 at 8:47 AM You're very welcome. :) Rachael Scott on April 13, 2016 at 1:37 PM Incorrect information in this article. Square receipts do not automatically get sent to the client. The email or phone number pre-fills but the client can still select "no thanks" or change the delivery method for each transaction. Liathana Dalton on April 13, 2016 at 4:53 PM Thanks for your comment Rachael. While Square does have a "no thanks" option, it is not presented for each transaction. If you have selected to have a receipt sent to you via email or text on a previous transaction with any merchant, it will do the same thing via the same method on future transactions with any merchants without asking first. So, even if you don't input your email address/phone number or select to have a receipt sent, one will be sent. The only time it gives the "no thanks" option is on the first transaction, or until you don't select "no thanks" and have, therefore, essentially opted in. Please see the "For example…" and "To explain more concretely…" paragraph in https://personcenteredtech.com/2015/03/01/ethics-of-disclosure-to-clients-who-pay-with-plastic-or-online-transfers/ for further illustration. The exception to this is if Square is connected to a printer; in that instance, Square will give the option to select "no thanks" to an emailed or texted receipt — even if an email/text receipt has previously been selected. Rachael Scott on April 13, 2016 at 11:08 PM I literally use Square every working day. And every transaction it asks if a receipt is wanted by text, email or "no thanks." The situation you're describing has never happened to me or anyone in our office. As a small-business supporter I frequently encounter Square readers and have the same experience as a consumer. Perhaps there is an explanation for this and other people have other experiences. Even so, I suspect that auto-delivery of receipts is not a major ethical or legal issue right now, though occasionally it could potentially present problems for a client. Roy Huggins, LPC NCC on April 13, 2016 at 11:18 PM I do, as well. The situation described has come up for me on several occasions. It has also come up for several of the many colleagues I confer with. Thus it's presence in this article and thus the recommendation to address it with clients so that they may make appropriate risk management decisions for themselves. G on March 1, 2018 at 9:52 PM So if Venmo settings make the feeds private, would that be HIPAA-friendly? Liathana Dalton on March 2, 2018 at 12:44 PM Hi Gina! Good question. The devil is definitely in the details on this one and answering your question requires knowing the specifics of how Venmo handles information and what information is being handled — there are also probably legal judgement calls required in making a determination on this as well. 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Business - Marketing & Advertising - Voices.com Release Date: September 19, 2005 Derek Partridge, British Voice-Over Talent, Brings Distinctive Quality To Voiceovers By Voices.com Derek Partridge, winner of two Emmys and two Tellys, has recently renewed his relationship with InteractiveVoices.com, the voice over marketplace. Derek's specialties include narration and language recordings in English, French, German, Italian, and Castilian Spanish. PR9.NET September 19, 2005 - TORONTO, InteractiveVoices, (http://www.interactivevoices.com), the voice over marketplace, is honored to announce their renewed relationship with Derek Partridge, a US-based British voice talent whose vocal warmth, integrity, and polyglot capabilities have garnered him international recognition and a variety of world-class voice-over clients. Derek Partridge, whose voice embodies elegance, experience, and character, speaks clearly and artistically, gently caressing each word in the Queen's English. True to his business slogan "Distinctive credibility for quality productions", Derek Partridge's voice is very recognizable. Many listeners have heard his sophisticated oratory on television, radio, educational training CDs, films, and documentaries. Audiences were privileged to watch Derek as news anchor at both RBC TV and Financial News Network (FNN), now CNBC, a position he held for ten years. His work ranges from commercial to long form narration for documentaries, nature films and more, reading each script effortlessly with conviction and grace. Derek also has extensive experience with medical and technical terminology. Seldom are there voice talents that can perform these feats in five languages, an arena of which he is a master. Although Derek has worked for prominent companies such as the BBC, Intel, Walt Disney, the Red Cross, and a collection of other high profile corporations, he is still accessible and affordable, eager to work with small businesses, non-profit organizations and charities, meeting budgetary constraints and delivering a voice-over performance that will meet their advertising, developmental, and internal needs. For organizations that have modest budgets and a worthy cause, Derek is prepared to voice their projects for a reduced fee, often for less than initially expected. VP of Marketing Stephanie Ciccarelli says, "Derek continues to be a bright light and cornerstone among the talents that we serve at InteractiveVoices.com. He is thorough, extremely talented, and a delight to work for. We value our relationship with Derek very much." Derek has a personal web page at the InteractiveVoices.com site, http://derekpartridge.interactivevoices.com, in addition to his professional business website, http://www.derekpartridge.com. For more information about Derek Partridge and his professional voice-over services, visit and contact him directly online at Interactive Voices here: http://derekpartridge.interactivevoices.com Contact Information of Voices.com Website http://www.voices.com Address Voices.com 130-100 Collip Circle London, ON N6G 4X8 About Derek Partridge Based in Las Vegas, USA, Derek Partridge provides authentic British voice-over services for international clients. A partial list of clientele includes BBC TV News, Intel, Walt Disney, American Red Cross, Microsoft, Jaguar, Bank of America, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Callaway Golf, British Aerospace, and Quizzard the Wizard Dog for Fisher Price Toys. More information: http://derekpartridge.interactivevoices.com About Voices.com Based in Ontario, Canada, Voices.com provides an online marketplace, facilitating transactions between business clients and voice-over professionals employing a comprehensive suite of web-based services. Clients that have worked at Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader's Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, US Army, the US Government and more. PRONTO ERP with Analytics Prove Competitive Advantage Rubber Stamp Artist Prefers Tattoos to Teddy Bears UAE to screen out fake job applicants Olga Brunner Takes on Lost Employee Productivity Leading Manufacturing Journalist Thomas R. Cutler Discusses Size of Lean Market including e-kanban Encompix ERP Software Helps AXH to Chill Out The Manufacturer Magazine Explores the Impact of ERP Upgrades Marketing & Advertising - page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5, page 6, page 7, page 8, page 9, page 10, page 11, page 12, page 13, page 14, page 15, page 16, page 17, page 18, page 19, page 20, page 21, page 22, page 23, page 24, page 25, page 26, page 27, page 28, page 29, page 30

One team "clearly in the driver's seat" to land likely soon-to-be free agent QB Tony Romo Controversial Colin Kaepernick has made a decision on his NFL future Raj Prashad, March 1, 2017 10:09 am Watch as NFL Players Hilariously Try to "Guess Frank's Fish" John Duffley, July 17, 2019 4:43 pm I Rode the World's Only NFL-Themed Roller Coaster, And Yeah, It's Incredible Steelers RB Reveals 'I Had a Week to Live' Before Cancer Diagnosis John Duffley, July 16, 2019 11:35 am Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Colin Kaepernick #7 and Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest during the national anthem prior to playing the Los Angeles Rams in their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Colin Kaepernick will hit the open market when negotiations start for free agents on March 7-9. #49ers QB Colin Kaepernick's new agents, Jeff Nalley & Sean Kiernan, informed 32 teams yesterday that they rep him and he will be opting out — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2017 Kaepernick will be a fascinating free agent as a former Super Bowl quarterback who looked on the cusp of becoming one of the top young players in the NFL. He became a vegan, injured his shoulder, lost a ton of weight and made plenty of political statements by kneeling during the national anthem. After a frustrating 2015 campaign where the 49ers only won two games and Kaepernick regressed, throwing for just 1,600 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions, the quarterback bounced back in 2016 despite his team actually getting worse. Kaepernick threw for 2,241 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. But that wasn't the story of his 2016 campaign and it won't be the narrative moving forward. There will certainly be teams interested, but whether they are willing to take his off-field distractions (primarily kneeling and political statements) remains to be seen. About the author: Raj Prashad, Senior Content Editor Prashad is the Senior Content Editor for Cox Media Group's FanBuzz.com. He considers Muhammad Ali, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce some of the all-time greats. Boston is TitleTown, in case you were wondering. San Francisco 49'ers

Select or search a country Africa and Indian Ocean Congo (Democratic Republic of) Congo (Republic of) Asia, Central Asia, Middle East/Gulf and Pacific Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Български Hrvatski Čeština Dansk Nederlands English Eesti Suomi Français Deutsch Ελληνικά Magyar Italiano Latviešu Lietuvių Malti Polski Portuguese, International Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Español Svenska Situated in the Caribbean region, the Dominican Republic has the largest economy of both Central America and the Caribbean. The country has maintained steady economic growth for nearly 3 decades and a stable democracy. Progress towards the Millennium Development Goals has also been made, with decreases in extreme poverty. Still, the Dominican Republic faces significant government challenges when it comes to efficiency, accountability and transparency, as well as persistent corruption. Additionally, the country's general poverty rate remains close to 40%. The Dominican Republic is a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA), the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM), and the Association of Caribbean States. The country is actively engaged in finding regional solutions to regional challenges. As part of the Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, the Dominican Republic is a signatory of the Cotonou Agreement. In 2007, the EU signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the 15 member countries of the CARIFORUM, liberalising most trade between the 2 regions. Our support in the Dominican Republic is framed by the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) for 2014-2020. Our cooperation with the Dominican Republic centres on our shared strategic objectives, the local political and socio-economic context, and the priorities set out in the national development strategy. The aims of the financial support for the country build on: inclusive, productive and qualitative employment reforms of government institutions and public administration We coordinate our efforts through regular meetings with EU Member States, as well as general donor coordination meetings organised by the World Bank. We also have ongoing contribution agreements with the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. 1,300 families benefitted from 13 new renewable energy systems, generating 188 kilowatts per month Over 2,500 Haitian migrants or persons of Haitian descent (677 women and 604 men) concluded professional training courses aimed at integrating them in formal sectors of the Dominican economy 11,000 Haitian migrants (4,100 women and 6,900 men) proceeded with the adjustment of their legal status in the framework of the National Regularisation Plan for Foreigners 3,700 Haitian migrants (800 women and 2,900 men) were accompanied in legal proceedings to defend their rights 19 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) improved and implemented quality management systems and obtained quality certifications The 11th EDF National Indicative Programme's (NIP) 2 focus sectors in the Dominican Republic have been motivated by various factors. The rationale to support inclusive productive development and capacity building for quality employmentis based on the reorientation of the Dominican economic model towards stronger poverty reduction and social inclusion. The Dominican government has additionally declared employment and social inclusion as its priorities. Promoting institutional consolidation and reforms of public administration is motivated by the goal to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable growth. This requires increasing the efficiency of the Dominican administration, by addressing many structural deficiencies in key areas. These include the professionalisation of civil service, streamlining of structures and processes, and strengthening transparency, accountability and the rule of law. Regional and sub-regional cooperation Between 2014-2020 the Dominican Republic will benefit from the EU sub-regional programme for Central America (€120 million). The programme responds to the emerging needs of the region, namely security and impunity, climate change and private sector development as a vehicle for generating employment opportunities. The Dominican Republic-Haiti Binational Cooperation Programme spanning between 2018-2023 reinforces mutually beneficial and sustainable development processes in both countries. It fosters improved relations and integration processes in key areas. The Dominican Republic benefits from EU-CARIFORUM Regional Cooperation in: • risk management of natural disasters • public security, mainly oriented to drug trafficking • the implementation of the EPA in tax reforms, statistics, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, services, and institutional capacities Inclusive Cities - Fostering communities of solidarity for Venezuelan migrants COVID-19: Team Europe working with the Dominican Republic and Haiti to keep vulnerable people safe Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 for Dominican Republic – annex English ( 1.31 MB - PDF) Download(1.31 MB - PDF) NIP Dominican Republic 2014-2020 English ( 924.3 KB - PDF) Download(924.3 KB - PDF) CARIFORUM EU trade with Central America EU trade with the Caribbean Association of Caribbean States The World Bank in the Dominican Republic Digital Guidelines

Feisty Females: Sarah Jane Ames by Sharon Hall | Feb 12, 2016 | Feisty Females | 0 comments When she died in 1926 Sarah Jane Ames was hailed as one of Boone County, Illinois's "most virile, energetic, and withal most interesting citizens".1 She was born Sarah Jane Hannah in Montreal, Canada on December 4, 1843, and in 1854 migrated to Belvidere, Illinois with her parents (Thomas and Jane) and two brothers. Save for a few years she spent pioneering in South Dakota, Sarah remained in Boone County the remainder of her life. Sarah married Albert T. Ames in December of 1865. The couple adopted a son, Earl Theodore, and her obituary mentions a woman, Mrs. Esther Hickey (née Peterson), a Swedish immigrant who lived as a daughter in their home for several years. While Albert engaged in various pursuits such as farming, auctioneering, cattle buying, "groceries, crockery, tin and stoves",2 Sarah was an entrepreneur, a milliner. Sarah was a well-known horsewoman who regularly took the top prize in local competitions. During a competition held in Chicago she rode the horse belonging to General Phillip Sheridan, winning the first prize of a gold medal encircled by diamonds. In 1868 she was recognized at the county fair for her "taste and skill". As an astute businesswoman she regularly made buying trips to New York and Chicago to stock her shop with the latest styles. She actively participated in various civic affairs in Belvidere as a member of the Ladies Union, Universalist Society and the First Baptist Church. Neither did she shy away from politics, "an enthusiastic Republican always",3 this despite the fact women weren't allowed to vote until the nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1920. In 1878 Albert ran for (and won) the office of sheriff, having previously served as a constable. The following year Sarah competed in a prestigious Chicago equestrian contest, taking home the top prize – a gold medal valued at $100. At the end of his first two-year term as Sheriff, Albert ran successfully for re-election, serving the maximum number of terms allowed until 1886. It was noted in the local newspaper in late 1886 that Albert has discharged the duties of his office efficiently, possessing an "uncommon ability as a detective officer, while his wife has kept the court house and jail always neat and tidy, and has been complimented many times, both officially and privately, upon her good management."4 So popular was Albert, had the law permitted his re-election he would have won hands-down. They planned to move to their farm just south of Belvidere; by this time it appears Sarah had closed her millinery shop. The couple took in a local insane pauper, a woman by the name of Mary Ralston, under their care. In late August of 1887 Mary slipped away while the family was having their home moved from the farm into town. Sarah rushed by buggy to search for Mary, finding her just after a couple of men had rescued her from the path of an oncoming train. After relocating their home to Belvidere, they continued to expand and improve it and Sarah decided to open another shop. By 1890 Albert decided to run for sheriff once again on his record of "nabbing lawbreakers",5 having executed a good piece of police work early in his career by capturing the notorious Dr. Cream, a Canadian serial killer once thought to have been the infamous "Jack the Ripper". By the end of 1894, however, Albert was considered only the nominal sheriff of Boone County as Sarah had essentially taken over his duties, serving alongside him (in addition to running her business and participating in civic affairs and presumably the continued care of Mary Ralston). Her exploits as Albert's "deputy" were well-noted in newspapers around the country between 1892 and 1894: Boone County, Ill., has a woman sheriff, Mrs. Ames, who discharges her duties, it is said, in a perfectly satisfactory manner, being both self possessed and determined.6 Milwaukee, Wis., March 22. – The interesting spectacle of a woman sheriff with male prisoner in tow was beheld here when Mrs. T.A.[sic] Ames, wife of the sheriff of Boone county, Ill., departed for Belvidere with Benjamin Hilt, a man charged with robbery. Hilt agreed to accompany Mrs. Ames without requisition papers, and to make sure of him the lady sheriff quietly clapped a pair of handcuffs on him before leaving the city jail.7 At the end of Albert's term, despite pleas for her to run for the office in 1894, Sarah hung up her handcuffs, ceased carrying a gun and handed the jail keys over to the newly elected sheriff. She had just as faithfully carried out the duties of sheriff as had her husband done for many years. In the mining town of Leadville, Colorado they called her "Valiant Sarah Jane",8 noting she had executed more arrests than any man ever connected to the sheriff's office ever had, arresting several criminals at the point of a pistol, tracking fleeing criminals into adjacent counties and states, unraveling the mysteries of several crimes and arranging for the execution of one condemned felon. The governor, however, had commuted the sentence and saved the felon from death. Advertisements had continued to appear in the local newspaper, so presumably she continued to run her business while packing heat and faithfully executing the duties of sheriff – oh, and she organized a ladies' cavalry club and her home was said to have been a model to the housewives of the neighborhood. What a gal! In January 1896 Godey's Lady's Book published an article extolling her exploits, or rather allowed her to "toot her own horn". In response to a question – "How can women administer such offices?" – Sarah replied with a letter: I will give you a couple of instances where combat might have been expected, and no strength was required. Once a very large darkey broke jail in the afternoon, during a severe thunder-storm. I was alone at the jail when it occurred. He was a few rods ahead of me when I discovered him. I had no time to arm myself, or even put on my hat, as he was making for a large cornfield and I knew it would make us an all-night hunt did he succeed in reaching it. We both ran our liveliest. I being much lighter, gained on him, and when I finally reached him I wondered if he would turn, and with one blow from his big strong arm, knock me over. He looked at me with murder in his eye. I said, "Aleck, is this the way you treat a woman who is trying to help your case? Now, get back into jail with you as soon as you can, and I will try and not let the public get hold of this to injure your case." He went without a word, and gave me the tools he effected his escape with. His run (he being very fleshy) made him severely ill, and when my husband came hurriedly home, having just heard of the escape, he found me busy trying to ease the poor fellow's pain. Albert disagreed with her treatment of the man, admonishing his wife to let him suffer, undeserving was he of her kindness. Still she decided to make the man think of her as his friend and eventually secured a jail sentence (versus a prison sentence). She knew as a member of the colored race he could not expect mercy. Another incident occurred on a Sunday morning in Albert's absence. Someone rushed up to her room and announced that a jailed murderer was killing another man. Having no time to fully dress, she put a skirt on over her night robe and with revolver in hand, rushed to the jail. As she came upon him his back was toward the jail door. Unaware of her presence, he was choking the other man whose face had already turned black. Sarah expected a struggle and an attempt to disarm her. She thought later she should have shot him while she had the chance. Instead, she grabbed him by the shirt collar and jerked him off the victim. Immediately, his face turned ghost-white. Having not known of her presence and in such a violent state himself, the sight of a woman in disheveled hair and wearing a white waist, he later told a fellow prisoner he believed he was seeing a ghost. Upon her order he returned to his cell and a potentially violent incident turned out to be a "tame affair". Sarah Jane Ames was definitely not the shy and retiring type. She was also actively involved in the Farmers' Institute, establishing a domestic science department. Near the end of her life she worked to make sure her cherished dream of a home for the aged was fulfilled, not surprising given her benevolent care of insane pauper Mary Ralston. Inexplicably, Albert was enumerated as a boarder in 1910 with the Hanson family – no sign of Sarah. However, in 1920 the couple was residing in Indian Creek, South Dakota with their boarder/daughter Esther Peterson, aged twenty-eight. It appears Albert and Sarah had traveled back and forth to South Dakota for some time before moving there. In July of 1903 she had returned from South Dakota, "brim full of enthusiasm over the country and its prospects".9 In September the couple decided to move to Mitchell, South Dakota and take up permanent residence. After closing out their affairs in Belvidere they were looking forward to striking out with new prospects in their new home. Something must have occurred to change their plans because Sarah decided to build a two-story brick building in downtown Belvidere and reopened her millinery in early 1904. The store would occupy the first floor and living quarters the second. Albert continued to work as an auctioneer, struggled with his health, yet continued to travel back and forth to South Dakota to look after his interests there. Sarah was as busy as ever. When they finally made the move to South Dakota, Sarah again worked alongside her husband, yet continuing to keep an eye on her business interests back in Illinois. At the age of seventy-two she was still a feisty, hard-working and fearless woman, evidenced by two sets of rattles attached to the back of a photograph mailed to the folks back home in Illinois. While assisting Albert in the hayfield she had deftly killed two rattlesnakes with a pitchfork. Even though their South Dakota farm had been doing well enough, Albert's health continued to decline and they returned to Belvidere in early April of 1920. Albert was an invalid, nearly blind and they would again reside in the flat above the store. Tragedy struck on November 25, 1920 when he took a tumble down the outside stairs of their residence. Sarah found him at the bottom of the stairs, severely injured. Near the end of the year Albert's health was gradually ebbing away, by then unable to recognize anyone. He died on January 26, 1921. Meanwhile, Sarah's brother Robert had passed away two days later in San Diego. Would Sarah, then seventy-seven, finally slow down and live out the rest of her life as a grieving widow? Not hardly, for after all there were still crusades to be fought and won. Seven months after her husband's death she penned an editorial entitled "Am I My Brother's Keeper?". In the last year three people had lost their lives in auto-train accidents. She called on her fellow citizens, at whose feet she placed the blame for allowing the dangerous intersections to remain unprotected, to rise up and demand signals be placed at said dangerous intersections forthwith. Later, in honor of her two brothers Robert and John who served in the Civil War, she served one term as president of a regimental association of veterans of the Ninety-Fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, perhaps the one and only woman to ever serve a male-only organization. Following the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote, she worked even more tirelessly in support of the Republican Party, undertaking the job of organizing the county's National Republican league. It's no wonder she was eulogized as a "Woman of Many Strong Traits of Character" following her death on May 8, 1926 – "Ever a Forceful Character in Circles Where Her Lot Was Cast".10 Belvidere Daily Republican, 22 May 1926, p. 2 Find-A-Grave Belvidere Standard, 15 Dec 1886, p. 8 Belvidere Standard, 02 Aug 1890, p.1 The St. Johns Herald, 30 Jun 1892, p. 2 Davenport Daily Republican, 23 Mar 1892, p. 2 Herald Democrat, 24 Jan 1895, p. 5 Boone County Republican, 20 Jul 1903, p. 4

WTT's Washington Kastles Find New Home on Union Market's Rooftop You are here: Home / News / WTT's Washington Kastles Find New Home on Union Market's Rooftop WASHINGTON, April 12, 2019 --The Washington Kastles today announced they will play the 2019 World TeamTennis season in a new stadium specially constructed by EDENS on the existing roof of Union Market. Kastles Stadium at Union Market aims to reimagine tennis with the sky-breaking rooftop stadium offering sweeping views of the District and a new and unparalleled game-day experience for Kastles fans including extraordinary culinary options. Union Market District has been one of DC's most iconic destinations for generations. Since the Market's re-opening in 2012, over 5 million people annually visit the District. "As a Washingtonian who loves this city, I am dedicated to bringing our community together and showcasing DC as a world-class destination through the power of sports," said team owner Mark Ein. "From its roots as Centre Market, a fresh food venue established more than 100 years ago, Union Market has become a great unifier for our community. Kastles Stadium at Union Market will be the perfect home court for our franchise and will connect people from all walks of life throughout the region. We look forward to making memories here for many seasons to come, and are grateful to partner with a visionary like Jodie McLean and the EDENS team to provide fans with an unmatched sports and entertainment experience." The distinctive rooftop court will be home to some of the top players in the world this summer, including Kastles' stars Venus Williams, Nick Kyrgios, and Maryland native Frances Tiafoe. Washington opens the season on their new home court on July 15 when the Kastles, led by Tiafoe, host the Las Vegas Rollers. EDENS, the owner and developer of Union Market, has proposed plans in front of Zoning Commission to activate the existing rooftop of the Union Market building – with the iconic Union Market sign as a backdrop – to create an 8,000 square foot park and entertainment venue with food and beverage offerings and a wide-array of community programming. "EDENS is committed to creative thinking and bold actions that we hope contribute to the evolution of DC as a world-class city. Bringing elite athletes to an innovative pop-up stadium and working with city thought leaders like Mark Ein, Councilmember McDuffie and Mayor Bowser is a privilege," said EDENS CEO Jodie McLean. "We are honored to play our part in creating a community that reaches not only our immediate neighbors, but much further providing connections and experiences that enrich those who spend time here. Our financial and emotional investments in the Union Market District are aimed at building a community of creativity, innovation and inclusion for all." For the past 11 years, the Kastles have played across Washington, D.C., in locations that became some of the Capital's most iconic neighborhood destinations. The team began a historic winning reign in 2008 on the site that would later become CityCenterDC. In 2011 the franchise moved to The Wharf, which overlooks the Southwest Waterfront, and the Kastles have called George Washington University home for the past four seasons. While at George Washington University, the team created an incredible indoor tennis environment where the best players from all over the world came to compete. With the new move, Ein is bringing his team back outside, establishing Kastles Stadium at Union Market as the most unique setting for professional tennis competition in the country and making it the most exciting venue for the Kastles to date. The arrival of Kastles Stadium will be a marquee moment for the Union Market District and will be the first event to happen on this truly unique rooftop location. "As Councilmember for Ward 5, I am excited to welcome the Washington Kastles to their new stadium atop Union Market," said Councilmember of Ward 5 Kenyan McDuffie. "The fans who attend games in this stunning new venue will experience the extensive and growing assortment of offerings in the Union Market District, and those residents who live nearby will enjoy the addition of this unique outdoor recreation and entertainment space." The Kastles have continued to keep community at the center of their mission and vision throughout their 11-year history and are dedicated to investing in the people and places where they practice and play. The franchise has donated over $1.4 million in cash and in-kind contributions to over 150 community, charitable and military support organizations serving the greater DC region. Additionally, the franchise continues to host 4-5 youth clinics every year with Kastles players, area teaching pros and some of the biggest stars in the sport including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, the Bryan Brothers, Frances Tiafoe, Martina Hingis, Sam Querrey, Nick Kyrgios and others. Kastles fans can anticipate an "elevated" atmosphere in every sense of the word; the very intimate 700-seat rooftop stadium will reimagine the spectator experience. The new Kastles Stadium will continue to feature a combination of unique premium-seating options including VIP Dinner Tables with food offerings by Union Market District restaurants, Premier Courtside Boxes, Baseline Experience and Sideline Experience seats, along with more affordable options so that everyone can enjoy the Kastles experience. A sponsor reception area will be available just off of the court for private events and meet-and-greets with players. VIP ticket holders will also enjoy direct access to Dock 5 for exclusive pre-match hospitality offerings. "The new Kastles Stadium will place fans in the center of the action making them a part of the Union Market community while showcasing the beauty of the D.C. skyline, making it one of the most spectacular and iconic sporting venues the city has ever seen," said Ein. "Coming off our previous stadiums that often hosted sold-out crowds with capacities ranging from 2,200 to 3,500 seats, Kastles matches in our new 700-seat venue will undoubtedly be the hottest ticket of the 2019 summer." While their new Union Market home highlights the Kastles' embrace of off-court innovations and best-in-class fan experiences, the commitment to on-court excellence is unwavering. Washington's 2019 team lineup is a star-studded one, featuring 23-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, Australian phenom and former world No. 13 Nick Kyrgios, and College Park prodigy and 2019 Australian Open quarterfinalist Frances Tiafoe. The team roster is completed by an extraordinary lineup of rising stars and established champions from around the world, including top 10 doubles standout Bruno Soares of Brazil, rising Japanese star Yoshihito Nishioka, and two Ukrainians, 2017 US Open Junior Champion Marta Kostyuk and doubles standout Lyudmyla Kichenok. The Kastles are recognized as the most dominant franchise in World TeamTennis' 44-season history, capturing a league record six championships, including five consecutive titles from 2011-15. Washington also set the mark in 2013 for the longest winning streak in major professional sports history at 34 matches (2011-13). With the redesigned and smaller Kastles Stadium at Union Market, team officials expect every match to sell out quickly. Season tickets are currently available for the Kastles home matches, which will include Venus Williams on July 25, Kyrgios on July 27 and Tiafoe on July 15, 16 and 17. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.washingtonkastles.com or call 202-4TENNIS (483-6647). For exclusive Kastles news, ticket information and player updates, follow the Kastles on Facebook and on Twitter.

Fire still blazes in Lukoil's Komi oil field The fire in Lukoil's oil field in Shchelyabozh, near the Komi town of Usinsk, started 10th April and has since created a column of black smoke visible for tens of kilometers away. A representative of the company now says to 7×7-journal that new efforts are taken to extinguish the fire and the local population has been informed about «upcoming noise in the area». There are two wells burning, the both belong to the Alabushina field. On site are personnel and equipment from Lukoil and the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. The uncontrolled fire poses a serious threat to the nearby Pechora River and its adjacent wetlands and lakes, regional environmental organisation Save Pechora says. And it harmful to the wellbeing and health of the local population. The pollution of oil in the area is not the first. In a letter addressed to the environmental organization, a local inhabitant in the village of Shchelyabozh says their children «are ill all through the year», and that she fears that the whole village ultimately will have to be resettled.

The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors. Wakefield Prison (Employment Of Convict Labour) Motion For A Select Committee COLONEL BERESFORD rose to call the attention of the House to the unfair and ruinous competition to which the mat and matting makers are subjected by the extensive employment of Convict Labour in that trade, by the application of steam power in Wakefield Prison to that manufacture, and to the prices at which the product of Convict Labour is sold by the Prison authorities, to the great prejudice of the mat and matting makers in the free labour market; and to move for a Select Committee to inves- tigate and report upon the subject. The hon. Gentleman said that the manufacture of mats and matting formed an industry which had been in existence in the metropolis, in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, and in a very minor degree in many other towns and villages in the country for 50 years, and it employed 3,000 men, whose wages were from 16s. to 18s. per week, and 2,000 women and children, who received respectively half and a quarter of that remuneration. About 30 years ago convict labour was diverted in some of our prisons from the manufacture of woollen hearthrugs to the manufacture of coire mats and matting, and 10 years ago steam power was introduced into the Wakefield Prison, and applied to that manufacture. The product of prison labour was sold at a rate below its real value, and therefore an unfair competition was created with free labour, which had resulted in the reduction of the wages of honest operatives by at least one-third of the former earnings, whilst at the same time the decreased demand for free labour had deprived the bulk of the operatives of full employ. It was neither intended nor wished by those on whose behalf he was speaking, nor by himself, to deprecate remunerative labour in the prisons. He had read several opinions on the subject of prison labour lately, and they differed very widely. Some high authorities, gentlemen well versed in the question, were decidedly in favour of prisoners being confined to hard labour of the 1st class—that is, to the tread-wheel, the crank, shot drill, and the like. They dissented altogether from that view of the matter. They were of opinion that such labour tended to brutalize the prisoner, and they looked upon the introduction of industrial pursuits in the prisons of this country as a great step in the right direction. But they contended, at the same time, that the employment of their convicts in remunerative labour should not be concentrated on one trade, and especially on one of so limited a character as the mat trade, but that it should be fairly apportioned amongst many, and especially distributed amongst those greatly more productive, in reduction of the gaol rate, than confined to the comparatively unproductive trade of mat-making. The unfair competition was not only unjust in itself but had so deteriorated the free labour market that discharged convicts could not, even if qualified, find employment after their discharge from prison, the market being overstocked with unconvicted labourers, at little more than half wages. Again, the gaol supply of mats and matting is in surplus of the legitimate demand for those articles, and being sold in the market under value was inevitably driving the free labourer towards the workhouse. The gaol manufacturers enjoyed a virtual monopoly. Honest labour was placed at a ruinous discount in this hopeless competition in the field of industry, and it must succumb to its unmerited fate, unless by the intervention of the Legislature the gaol market be restricted to Government supply, and the work of the convicts be equally distributed over a number of industrial employments. From the Prison Reports he gathered that in Manchester Prison, out of 491 prisoners 110 were chiefly employed in the mat trade; in Leeds Borough Gaol, the mat-makers were more numerous than those engaged in five other trades, 110 out of 297 being engaged in that trade; and in Wakefield, 800 prisoners out of 1,187, or eight-twelfths of the whole, were put to mat-making, and realized £6,373. Many of the prison authorities gave no detail of the occupation of the prisoners, but stated only the results. One of the reasons against making the return particularly was the alleged expense; but everyone knew that, if the accounts of the gaols were properly kept, making the return would involve no expense at all. The Wakefield authorities had evidently evaded the obligation to make returns. A correspondent informed him that the Wakefield authorities justified their course by saying they were the first to introduce cocoanut fibre matting into England; but his correspondent also assured him this was not the fact. In the year 1870 Wakefield Prison presented a thorough commercial organization—was, in fact, just like a large warehouse. The Governor of the prison used to go to Liverpool to buy the raw material for the mats; but his continued absence was found inconvenient, and he discontinued the practice. Now, however, Wakefield Prison had its buyers, its commercial travellers, and its salesmen—and while he did not complain of the gaol authorities embarking in such a trade, he did complain of their selling the goods produced at less than their real value; and he complained of the introduction of steam power to aid them in the process. He did not deny that the prison price list was the same as that in London and other places; but mats of far superior quality were sold at the same price as inferior mats outside. At this prison they had one of the cleverest machinists in the country, and a great portion of the money made in the course of the year was devoted to the improvement of the machinery, so that they obtained machinery of a very superior character, and such as no manufacturer could venture to purchase with the hope of profit. He now wished to show that that this question was not limited to England. This subject had occupied the attention of the State of New York, and the Commissioners on Prison Labour had condemned the system of supplying contractors at a low price with shoes and other articles made by prisoners; but the witnesses whom they examined did not object to prison labour if the prices were the same as those outside. In Denmark 15 or 20 trades were imparted in the prisons, and in prisons in France 62 trades were carried on. Those whom he represented had no desire to interfere with industrial labour in prisons, and he might state that there was no more orderly or peaceful body of men in this country than the mat-makers. In the course of 50 years not one of them had been brought up at any police-court; and on behalf of those men he must express a hope that the right hon. Gentleman the Secretary of State for the Home Department would grant the Committee for which he moved. MR. LOCKE seconded the Motion. Motion made, and Question proposed, "That a Select Committee be appointed to investigate and report upon the alleged unfair competition by the employment of Convict Labour in Prisons, and the prices at which the product of such Labour is sold, especially with reference to Wakefield Prison."—(Colonel Beresford.) MR. KENNAWAY , in moving, as an Amendment— "That the Committee have power to inquire also into the character of the labour now enforced in the county, borough, and convict prisons of Great Britain, and the extent in which such labour is productive as well as reformatory," said, the question which had just been raised was one which had been foreseen some years ago by one of the greatest advocates of industrial labour in prisons, Mr. Perry, who, in his evidence before the Committee of the House of Lords in 1863, had said that if county or borough funds were to be used as capital to undersell the trader, a great clamour would be raised against labour in prisons. He (Mr. Kennaway) believed there was a growing feeling in the country in favour of industrial labour in prisons. It was felt that rogues should not live at the expense of honest men without being required to contribute towards the cost of their maintenance; and, further, that the influence of industrial labour had a very good reformatory effect. It was, therefore, desirable that the whole question should be inquired into, in order that the working classes might learn that it was to their interest that profitable labour should be carried on in prisons. Such an inquiry could not be confined to the operation of the system in a single prison, and with regard to one trade; but it would be necessary to ascertain the conditions under which there were confined in the 187 gaols of Great Britain an average number of 20,000 men, maintained at a cost, falling chiefly on the ratepayers, of £667,000. The present system, he thought it right to state, had been in vogue about eight years. Committees of that House had been appointed to investigate the subject in 1835 and 1850, and in 1863 Lord Carnarvon moved in the House of Lords for another Committee on the ground of the great anxiety which was felt as to the number of ticket-of-leave men then about the country, and more especially because the system of transportation had lately come to an end, and there was a strong desire to know what should be done with our criminal population. That Committee reported, and two years afterwards a Bill was brought in by the right hon. Baronet the Member for Morpeth (Sir George Grey), who was at the time Home Secretary, which was the Act by which our gaols were now regulated. Its principles were strict supervision, accompanied by penal labour at the beginning of the imprisonment; then permission to engage in industrial labour; and, lastly, promotion of deserving prisoners to employment in the services of the prison as a reward. What had been the results of that Act? There were various opinions on the subject. There were some men of great experience who did not hesitate to denounce it; but it was regarded by Sir Walter Crofton as a step in advance, and as needing only further development to become a great success. In the five years from 1860 to 1865 the average commitments were 138,441; for the first five years after the passing of the Act they were 156,330. The fact that there had been an increase must not be too much relied on as a guide in this matter. The number of commitments did not depend altogether upon prison discipline, but very much upon the state of the labour market, upon the activity of the police, emigration, and other circumstances. He feared he was putting the figures too low if he said that at least 75 per cent of the crime of the country went undetected and unpunished. It was not satisfactory to find that 35 per cent of the males and more than 45 per cent of the females had been committed more than once, and that no fewer than 5,649 had been committed 10 times and upwards. We had, therefore, no great reason to congratulate ourselves or suppose that our system was perfect. The value of the prisoners' labour was estimated at £41,271, half of which was cash, half work useful in the prisons. That amounted to about 1½ d. a-day for each prisoner. But 45 per cent of the committals was for short periods of 14 days. When we considered that fact, and also how unskilled the labour was, and how unwillingly it was rendered, we could hardly wonder that the results had been so small. But what he wanted to know was whether the Act was intelligently carried out—carried out not merely in the letter, but in the spirit of the instructions sent out from the Home Office in 1865. Were the prisoners carefully classified, as recommended by the Committee of 1863, was a good mark system in force, and was the intelligent co-operation of the prisoner sought, whereby he might raise himself, diminish his discomforts, and so advance in the path of reformation? In the opinion of many persons there was a great want of uniformity in our present mode of proceeding. One gaol was all that could be desired. There the prisoners commenced with penal labour, proceeded to industrial labour, and their condition became gradually improved. In another the system of penal labour was enforced throughout the whole term of a man's sentence, while that of industrial labour was neglected, and the prisoner had no encouragement. If we compared the Reports of the present year with those of five or six years ago a lamentable falling-off was apparent, and the reason was that the Home Office had not appointed additional Inspectors. The two Inspectors could just manage to go round the prisons once in 18 months, perhaps; but, when called upon to visit them once a-year, it was impossible to do so in a satisfactory manner. Accordingly, instead of personal inspection, we found in the Reports that it was "stated" there were appliances for hard labour; and in some the hours for hard labour were given, in others not. It was a waste of money to employ Inspectors who did no more than was done at present; but it was not the fault of Parliament, because by 4 & 5 Will. IV. there was power to appoint five Inspectors; and if that was necessary some time ago it was still more necessary now. Now, was it desirable to extend the system of industrial labour as far as we could, and was the amount of penal labour, as represented by the treadwheel, which was enforced by the Prisons Act of 1865, really necessary? It was true the Committee of the House of Lords reported in its favour, on the ground that penal discipline was the most deterrent of all, and that industrial labour, however continuously enforced, could never amount to hard labour. To carry out that view the county ratepayers had been put to great expense in putting up tread wheels, and tread wheel labour for three months was exacted at the beginning of each sentence. But that Report was against the evidence of two men who might be supposed to know more about the matter than almost any others, and whose testimony was to the effect that the punishment of the tread wheel was most unequal, and that while the tramp and the sailor could bear it without suffering much, it pressed very severely on those who had been accustomed to sedentary pursuits. He did not want to abolish the wheel; but he thought less restriction should be placed in the way of engaging the men in industrial labour. Sir Joshua Jebb and Sir Walter Crofton recommended the labour of the treadwheel or something similar, but to a limited extent. Sir Joshua Jebb was in favour of a system of encouragement, and of early selection and promotion from the third class of labour to the first or second; and Sir Walter Crofton after one month would allow a man "to work himself off" the treadwheel by industry at other occupations. It was clearly the opinion of the House and the country that productive labour in our prisons should be maintained; but we were very much at sea as to what kind the labour should be. At present a very large proportion of prison labour was employed in matting, and an inquiry was wanted to see how a more advantageous distribution might be effected. At Munich there was a self-supporting prison, where the whole of that blue cloth which was so well known in the uniforms of the Bavarian officers was made. Such an inquiry as he recommended was wanted for the convict prisons too, for we had the directors constantly suggesting new public works because they could not find satisfactory industrial employment for the men in the prisons. With the co-operation of the Government new branches of industrial employment might be easily opened. In Durham Prison articles were manufactured by the dozen; but everything depended on the heads of the prisons, and if they did not give encouragement the labour did not come to much. They were, however, working in the dark at present, for they did not find anything suggested from head-quarters, and they took up mat-making in despair. Some prisons were reported to be in a totally inefficient state as regarded the provisions of the Act; and it was necessary to adopt means for enforcing those provisions. The Prisons Act of 1865 had a schedule of condemned prisons which had since ceased to exist. It was found that the average number of prisoners at Oakham Prison was 5; Barnstaple and Tiverton, 7½; Lancaster, 16; Stamford, 5; and Appleby, 9. It was doubtful whether such places should be any longer maintained. One of the recommendations of the Committee appointed in 1850, on the Motion of Mr. Charles Pearson, was that there should be some central supervision over the local authorities. The local authorities were not encouraged or instructed as they ought to be from head-quarters. In Ireland 81 per cent was contributed by the Imperial Government for the repression of crime, and he could not understand why only 31 per cent should be contributed for a similar purpose in this country. He thought the question was one which ought to be further ventilated. Another point that deserved consideration was the sentences inflicted. One great prison authority was of opinion that we ought to look rather to the sentences imposed than to the treatment in prison for a repression of crime. The Liverpool magistrates took the same view, and had memorialized the Government on the subject. They suggested that the inflicting of cumulative punishment should be extended to secondary offences in the cases of persons who had been frequently committed. The Prisons Act had been in operation for seven years. That was a great step in advance, but we must not suppose that it was a perfect measure, and that we had nothing to learn on that matter. He trusted it had been shown that there was cause for inquiry, and a necessity for fuller inspection, and the time had come for some decision on the subject. They ought to put an end to the uneasiness that existed in the minds of the working classes, who deemed that they were being unfairly dealt with. It was for the Home Secretary to decide the time when the inquiry should be made. He was ready to adopt the sentiment of the philanthropic Howard, that "If you wish a man to be honest you must make him industrious." He had no desire to press unduly for productive labour, or to ignore the fact that deterrent influences had a wider effect than reformatory; but it was because he believed steady, active, honourable labour to be the basis of all reformatory discipline, that he sought for a more extended recognition of its principle. The hon. Gentleman concluded by moving the Amendment of which he had given Notice. Amendment proposed, To add, at the end of the Question, the words "and that the Committee have power to inquire also into the character of the labour now enforced in the county, borough, and convict prisons of Great Britain, and the extent in which such labour is productive as well as reformatory."—(Mr. Kennaway.) Question proposed, "That those words be there added." MAJOR WATERHOUSE said, that his hon. and gallant Friend who had introduced this Motion had cast some severe reflections on the visiting justices of the Wakefield House of Correction, and it was needful that these should be refuted. Wakefield Prison had ceased to be a convict prison for the last five years; but of 1,096 prisoners, only 584 were employed in mat-making. Others were employed as shoemakers, tailors, joiners, masons, &c. The time during which a large portion of the prisoners were thus employed was too short to teach them any sort of remunerative labour but mat-making, and he trusted the Legislature would not interfere with this. The hon. and gallant Gentleman had stated that the authorities of Wakefield Prison undersold other manufacturers with regard to mats. Such was not the case, for there were two firms in Wakefield at present who were driving a good trade in the same branch of industry. Another allegation was, that the prison authorities resorted to questionable means for the purpose of forcing their wares on the public. So far from that being the case, only one traveller was employed to conduct the whole of the business connected with the prison of Wakefield. They had no agent in London, or in any of the large towns. The competition was so great that it was no easy matter for the authorities of Wakefield Prison to deal with it, and the result was that more than half the product of the prison was exported to America and other countries. As to the machinery employed in the prison, this had not been provided out of the rates, but out of the prisoners' hard earnings, and it was only so employed in the manufacture of one particular kind of mat, which required two persons, while the prison rules precluded two men from being placed in one cell. Steam power was accordingly resorted to. The magistrates had no wish to "evade" inquiry, a rather discourteous term for his hon. and gallant Friend to use. Indeed, he himself invited him to inspect the prison, offering him the hospitality which distinguished the North of England; but his hon. and gallant Friend had not accepted the invitation, for reasons best known to himself, probably fearing that what he would then see would open his eyes too much to justify the Motion he had pressed upon the attention of the House. He thought that if similar regulations were adopted by this part of the country they would all get on much more harmoniously. It was high time this alleged grievance should be set at rest, and he could assure his hon. and gallant Friend that the magistrates were doing nothing to injure his constituents. contended that in the mat manufacture free labour was being undersold by prison labour. In the course of a discussion which occurred when he headed a deputation to the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the subject, it was shown that the prison authorities charged only half the price charged by other manufacturers, the effect of which system was to drive the honest artizan, not into prison—for he would not commit crime—but into the workhouse. Many, indeed, had been obliged to abandon the manufacture, and to emigrate, or go where they could. He did not object to the more extended inquiry proposed by the hon. Gentleman (Mr. Kennaway); but attention must not be diverted from the question whether the labour of criminals, fed and housed at the public expense, prejudiced honest artizans. The hon. and gallant Member (Major Waterhouse) had not stated the prices charged at Wakefield. explained, that price lists were constantly exchanged between the Wakefield Prison authorities and other large manufacturers. had not been aware of that, but the House was still in the dark as to what the prices were, and even if the manufacturers were not injured it was obvious that the artizans were, their wages having to be reduced in order to meet prison competition. A statement was made at the interview with the Secretary of State for the Home Department to show that the price charged—he believed at Pentonville—did not interfere with free labour, but that statement, he afterwards learnt, was quite inaccurate. So far from the price charged by the Pentonville Prison being on a par with that charged by the manufacturer, it was not above half that amount. It was absolutely necessary that an inquiry into this question should be instituted when the 3,000 mat-makers in London were scarcely able to drag out a miserable existence, owing to the' competition they met with from the prisons. MR. COLLINS said, he hoped the Government would not assent to the appointment of the Committee asked for. In the first place, he wished to know what such a Committee was to do when it was appointed? Was it supposed that the House would be willing to revert to the old principle that prisons were not to be made self-supporting, and were prisoners to be set to work at the crank instead of being employed in useful labour? Every shilling in the manufacture of mats at Wakefield was a saving to the country. It would next be suggested that the casual tramp was not to be required to break a certain quantity of stones in return for the food and shelter he had received, because his doing so would interfere with the trade of the professional stonebreaker. It was bad enough that the country should be put to any cost in keeping such people, and if the cost could be reduced from £20 a head to £15 a head, that was a benefit to the country. As regarded the Wakefield House of Correction, they had a price-list from the other large manufacturers of mats, and no attempt was made to sell mats below the average prices of the ordinary manufacturers. All that the manufacture of mats in prison did was to tend to keep down a monopoly. Great danger was to be apprehended from a reckless appointment of Committees in these days. In most cases the Government assented to the appointment of Committees to inquire into questions which had been brought forward by their supporters, not because they really believed that it was necessary that such inquiries should be made, but because they did not like to be rude and harsh towards hon. Members sitting on their side of the House. The consequence was that hon. Members whose opinions were of weight in the House declined to serve on such Committees, whose labours, they were aware, would lead to no practical result; and when those Committees had made their inquiries their Reports were "pooh-poohed" by everybody. He was of opinion that the great object of our penal system was to reform our criminal classes and to imbue them with habits of industry; and on that ground he should oppose the appointment of the Committee which had been asked for by the hon. and gallant Member. MR. WHITWELL opposed the appointment of a Committee. He adduced, as a proof that the course adopted at the Wakefield House of Correction was not likely to interfere with the general mat trade, the fact that the late Governor of that prison had become so convinced of the pecuniary advantages to be derived from entering into that trade that he had on quitting his appointment set up a mat manufactory on his own account. It was quite possible that mats might be sold to the wholesale dealer; but he did not think that mats came into the retail trade at a lower than the retail price. If the gaol honestly carried on the trade by legitimately and advantageously employing its convict inmates, it would be for the benefit of the country. But a gaol with fewer than 50 or 60 inmates at the least could not be supposed to keep its inmates at a reasonable rate. The question of punishment for short periods was one that could not be too seriously considered. If a person had been convicted eight or ten times the State should consider that such person was incapable of taking care of himself, and should look after him for two or three years at least. MR. AKROYD also opposed the appointment of a Committee, and said, there was an Industrial Home in Wakefield for discharged male prisoners, in which mat-making formed part of the work done, but the private mat-makers in Wakefield did not complain of the competition either of the prison or the Industrial Home in that town. The other day he presided at a meeting held for the purpose of establishing an Industrial Home for discharged female prisoners at Wakefield. The object was to render the labour of prisoners, as far as possible, both remunerative and also reformatory. That female Industrial Home was intended to teach the inmates to do laundry work, and in doing that they would to some extent inevitably compete with free labour of the same kind; but so eager were the Yorkshire ladies to carry out the principle that not less than £6,000 was invested in support of that Industrial Home. If, therefore, the mat-making carried on in prisons competed to some limited degree with the trade carried on by the people of Southwark, it should be remembered that idleness was one of the most fruitful sources of crime, and that if every prisoner sent to gaol was compelled as far as possible to work while in confinement at some remunerative and deterrent employment, he would be less likely than would otherwise be the case to find his way there again after his liberation. MR. LIDDELL pointed out that there was another class of institution where that trade was carried on very largely, and, he hoped, remuneratively—namely, industrial and reformatory schools. With regard to the principles of political economy, he asked whether these principles were not favourable to the keeping down of the rates by making prisoners work, and thus checking crime. He was not aware that any complaint had been made about the work done in reformatory schools. He was opposed to the granting of a Committee of that kind, as it might tend to discourage the exertions of those benevolent institutions. MR. MORLEY said, he would not have obtruded himself upon the attention of the House had he not been anxious to bring to its recollection the fact that this Motion had been made at the instance of 3,000 working men and women, who were in a state of semi-starvation at the present moment, from a cause which they said they could prove before a Committee—namely, that the article they manufactured was sold at a price scarcely above the value of the material used in the process. If that were true, he, as a manufacturer, said it ought not to be so. At any rate, the subject was one fit for investigation. He was not about to press for an immediate acceptance of the Motion by the Home Secretary; but he hoped his right hon. Friend would be able to give the House some assurance that either now or next Session there would be some general investigation of the nature suggested by the hon. Member for East Devon (Mr. Kennaway) with reference to labour in prisons. He (Mr. Morley) was a decided advocate of labour in prisons, and that productive labour. He believed that it was bad moral economy to keep prisoners unemployed, and bad political economy to make their labour unremunerative. To make their prisons self-supporting, if that were possible, was worth any attention that could be given to the subject by those who were interested in the condition of the prisons of the country. He was satisfied that the employment of prisoners in honest labour had a reformatory tendency; but he contended, upon every principle of political economy, that they had a right to demand, on behalf of the working classes of this country, that the labour of the criminal class should not be forced into the market at prices utterly ruinous to them in the form of competition. A large body of persons, to whose condition he could personally testify, were at this moment suffering very deeply in the City of London and elsewhere, from mats, made not only in the Wakefield gaol, but in the London prisons, being sold at the prices he had indicated. MR. J. G. TALBOT said, he thought that if this had been a local grievance, affecting Southwark only, it might have been met by a deputation to the Home Office rather than by a Motion for a Select Committee. But mat-making by prisoners was not confined to Wakefield, nor was that kind of competition confined to Southwark alone. Mats were made in many large prisons, and in Kent, with which he was connected, that was certainly the case. The House was much indebted to the hon. Member for East Devon (Mr. Kennaway) for showing that that question ought to be looked at from a larger and broader point of view. The administration of prisons was one of the most important subjects that could occupy the attention of the House, affecting as it did not only the criminal class, but the interests of the whole community, and being also intimately connected with the pressure of local taxation, at present so onerous and oppressive. He did not know there was any subject, looking at it from the reformatory point of view, the deterrent point of view, and every point of view, which demanded more serious attention from the Parliament and Government than prison discipline. At present there was an extraordinary diversity in the treatment of discharged prisoners in different counties. In some counties scarcely any assistance was given to them, in others they were very liberally assisted; and in Kent the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society systematically dealt with every case of a discharged prisoner who was worthy of assistance, and dealt with it in a most satisfactory manner. It was worth while having a Committee to consider whether, by helping such societies more than was done at present, they could not diminish crime. Industrial Schools hardly came within the terms of that Motion; but the whole penal system of this country required close looking into. With respect to recommittals, as a chairman of quarter sessions, if they must have prisoners, he would rather have old prisoners than a crop of new ones coming into their place. Judges and courts of quarter sessions might be armed with larger power to deal with cases of recommittal; but, if that were done, care ought also to be taken that those powers were acted upon, and that a minimum sentence in such cases was laid down by law. He had observed with amusement the sentences passed by some Judges of Assize; and he had heard a learned Judge sometimes say that chairmen of quarter sessions knew the habits and occupations of those who were brought before them better than they did, and were more likely to apportion their sentences to their crimes than the Judges themselves were. If the Amendment should be pressed to a division he should cordially support it, because he considered the whole subject of penal discipline well worthy of the attention of Parliament. MR. BRUCE said, he thought that the hon. Member for East Devon (Mr. Kennaway) had been most justly complimented for the interesting statement he had made to the House; but the hon. and gallant Member for Southwark (Colonel Beresford) had, perhaps, some reason to complain of it, for the larger subject had completely eclipsed the smaller one which the hon. and gallant Member introduced to the notice of the House. The discussion afterwards deviated into the general question of prison discipline, and whether the sentences to be inflicted by the Judges should or not be further regulated by Parliament; but he would endeavour to restrict his observations to the two subjects which had been first brought before the House. He agreed with the hon. and gallant Member for Southwark that when complaints were made by 3,000 working people to the effect that they were injuriously affected by the system pursued in gaols, the subject was not unworthy of the attention of the House; but he was at a loss to know on what grounds the complaints could be justified. Prisons were divided into two classes. There were, on the one hand, convict prisons under the superintendence of the Government, and, on the other hand, the county and borough prisons. Of the ten convict prisons, it was only in two that the making of matting was carried on, a great variety of trades being conducted in the remainder. The number of trades taught amounted to no less than 38, and of 89 convicts dismissed from one gaol, no less than 75 had acquired some degree of skill in trades, of which they had previously known nothing. In Pentonville and Milbank, no doubt, the trade of mat-making was, among others, followed; but generally the object had been to find a multiplicity of employments, in which prisoners might, after their discharge, earn an honest livelihood. It might be true, as had been said by the hon. and gallant Gentleman, that the matting trade had been overdone, and that the discharged prisoners were not likely to find employment in that trade; but the reason why the prisoners were trained to mat-making was because the majority of the prisoners in the country prisons were confined for a short time, and they could not, therefore, be trained to shoe-making or other trades, which it required some time to acquire. It must be recollected that the modern system of imprisonment was founded upon the separation of prisoners, and therefore it was necessary to find work that could be done by individuals separately. As to price, he had made inquiries, and found that the prison authorities got the best price that they could for their goods, and did not undersell the ordinary traders, though no doubt the very fact that they manufactured large quantities of articles would affect the interests of those engaged in the trade. As to Wakefield Prison, it had been remarkable as an extremely well-conducted prison, and he was informed that the application of cocoanut fibre for mat-making was first introduced there 30 years ago. He said this because it had been alleged that a manufacturer claimed to have introduced it 25 years ago. The steam engine was introduced in Wakefield in the year 1853, and it was employed for various purposes besides the making of matting. There was a difficulty found in disposing of the work unless the broader matting could be made, and as they could not employ two prisoners together to make broad matting, it became necessary to introduce the steam engine; but the prisoners working in the steam department only amounted in number to 61 out of upwards of 1,100, the rest being employed on mat-making generally. It was said that this matting was produced in such large quantities that the trade was undersold; but the answer to that statement was, that a great firm, the principal of which had been connected with Wakefield Prison, had set up at Wakefield a mat manufactory, which still existed, and employed people at good wages, and close to him there were two other similar manufactories. This was enough to demonstrate that mats were not sold by the prison authorities for less than the cost price. He did not think that the subject, as regarded Wakefield Prison, deserved the attention of a Select Committee. The hon. and gallant Member particularly objected to the employment of steam machinery; but it appeared that there was only one prison in all England where steam machinery was employed in mat-making. He therefore thought it was hardly worth while to appoint a Committee to inquire into that subject, and thereby increase the labours of the Members of that House, many of whom were already engaged on Select Committees. He was, however, inclined to question the policy of employing in Wakefield Prison so very large a proportion of the prisoners in one branch of industry. He found that in some other gaols—such, for instance, as Salford, where there were 800 or 900 prisoners—there were more trades taught, and yet the earnings were considerably larger, and the cost to the ratepayers of course proportionately small. At Wakefield the average cost of a prisoner was £17 or £18; at Salford and Preston, only £10 17s. 6d.; and at Durham, where there were more kinds of employment than anywhere else, the cost for each prisoner was £13. In 1869, the cost of the county and borough prisons was £498,000, whilst the labour of prisoners produced only £41,000. In prisons, however, where the prisoners were kept longer in confinement, the result was different, and therefore, while the cost of the convict prisoners in 1870 was £299,000, the value of their work amounted to £184,000, and at Portsmouth and Chatham the earnings of the prisoners actually exceeded the cost of their keep, though of course Woking and Dartmoor, which were invalid prisons, could not show so flourishing an account. That showed that very considerable results might be produced by the proper employment of prison labour, and it also showed the difficulty of applying that system generally. He would now advert to the Amendment of the hon. Member for East Devon (Mr. Kennaway), and it appeared to him that anyone who heard the speech of that hon. Member would come to the conclusion that the existing state of things was one of continually increasing crime, and that some new efforts were necessary to stop that increase of crime. About eight years ago this subject received the most earnest attention on the part of Government, transportation having ceased, and prison discipline having been shown to be very imperfect. In 1865 the Prisons Act was passed by his right hon. Friend the Member for Morpeth (Sir George Grey). Now, let him call the attention of the House for a moment to the facts with respect to the supposed increase of crime. The idea was that the number of committals showed an increase of crime; but it should be remembered that there was now a better and more vigilant police; the streets were better kept, and there was a greater number of committals than formerly. But he would test the figures as to the more important crimes. In 1840, when the population of England and Wales was 15,730,000, no fewer than 3,105 prisoners were transported. Coming down to the year before transportation on a large scale ceased—in 1852, when the population was 18,200,000—the number of prisoners sentenced to penal servitude was 2,896. The year before the Prisons Act was passed, the population being 20,900,000, the number of prisoners sentenced to penal servitude was 2,445. In 1870, when the population had increased to 22,100,000, the number of prisoners sentenced to penal servitude was only 1,788. So that with respect to the graver class of crimes the number of prisoners had decreased 50 per cent, while the population had increased 30 per cent. The number of committals had diminished nearly one-half, while the population had increased one-third. But it might be said that modern practice had diminished the severity of punishment, and various Acts had been passed which enabled magistrates to deal summarily with offences. In 1860, when the population was 19,900,000, the number of persons sentenced to imprisonment was 11,799; in 1870, the number of such sentences was 11,150, while the population was 22,100,000; so that, while there was an increase in the population of more than 2,000,000, there was a considerable decrease in the number of convictions. This was very cheering. There was an improved system of punishment, a better system of prison discipline, industrial schools were established, education and every other good influence told in diminishing the criminal population. It did not, however, follow that there might not be further improvement; and it had been suggested that there should be more uniformity of prisons and more inspection. With re- spect to uniformity, that subject had been most thoroughly considered by the House in 1865. Lord Carnarvon, who had earned the respect of the whole country by the ardour, zeal, and intelligence he had brought to bear on the question, was Chairman of the Committee of the other House which reported upon it, and he suggested that imprisonment during the first period of three months should be entirely penal, and limited to the treadwheel, cranks, and shot drill; that there should be no sort of remunerative labour, and that it should be made as disgusting and deterrent as possible. But Parliament did not accept that view. They drew the same distinction between penal and reformatory punishment. They laid down the principle that the earlier period of punishment should be penal, with the power of relaxing it; but they absolutely declined to lay down a new principle. Under the Act of 1865 a certain amount of unremunerative penal discipline was necessary. There must be in every prison a treadwheel or crank. There were a certain number of prisons at this moment where the treadwheel and crank were never used during the first three months of the sentence; but the 9th section of the Prisons Act defined the alternative in these words, "or such other description of hard bodily labour as may be appointed by the Justices in Sessions." The Justices had acted differently; some thinking it advantageous to have the treadwheel, while others dispensed with it altogether. The other point referred to by his hon. Friend was inspection; the present system, he said, was defective because the inspection was insufficient. The recommendation of the Committee was, that every prison should be inspected every year at least. That was done now, and the Inspector was enjoined to put himself in communication with the visiting justices, and call their attention to any defect he might observe in the discipline and management of prisons. He was assured by the Inspectors that they found every year greater interest exhibited by the justices in the, discipline and management of the prisons. No doubt, one or two blots had been hit; but they were mostly old and well known. There was the case of Cumberland, where, from a difference of opinion among the magistrates, there were two bad gaols instead of one good one. The attention of the Home Office had also been drawn to Portsmouth, and it was hoped that what had been complained of would not much longer continue. Was there any case made out for the larger inquiry suggested? He had shown that, instead of an increase, there had been a great diminution of crime—he had shown that on the part of the prison authorities the tendency was to enforce labour, and to do what the public interest demanded, to fit prisoners to return to an honest life by teaching them some industry, and he had also shown that the inspection was such as the Act of Parliament contemplated. The necessity for increased inspection was obviated by the fact that stringent rules had been laid down in 1865 by which the management of prisons in future was to be guided, and Schedules were constructed to introduce a certain amount of uniformity. No case had been made out for further inquiry. In conclusion, he asked the House to support him in resisting not only the original Motion, but also the Amendment. , in explanation, denied that he had ever charged the Wakefield Prison authorities with having appropriated the county rates to the purchase of steam machinery. He was satisfied with the ventilation the question had received, and would not press his Motion. Amendment and Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Golden Gate Ventures | Venture Capital for Southeast Asia Jojonomic secures US$1.5M to help Southeast Asia manage its finances Rất tiếc, mục này chỉ tồn tại ở Tiếng Anh (Mỹ). For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Indonesian fintech startup Jojonomic has raised US$1.5 million in a funding round led by Maloekoe Ventures, with participation from Golden Gate Ventures, Fenox VC, and East Ventures. The startup plans to use the funding to launch new features and expand to new markets. As per a Daily Social report in May this year, Jojonomic is also planning to enter the Southeast Asian region. "We believe in the future of B2B SaaS system in this country and region. We were also impressed by the Jojonomic team and what it has achieved," said Adrien Gheur, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Maloekoe Ventures. Jojonomic was founded in 2015 by former Groupon CEO Indrasto Budisantoso. It was started as a personal financial management app, and in October 2015 it launched Jojonomic Pro, a platform to help companies manage employees' reimbursement. The app amplifies the use of gamification to make the daunting task of tracking one's expenses more fun and enjoyable. The app is compatible with the Apple Watch. In January, it was chosen as one of the six Indonesian startups to participate in the first batch of Google Launchpad Accelerator's programme. Original article appeared on e27 Golden Gate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Singapore. We are an independent company incorporated in Singapore and are not affiliated to any other company outside of Singapore and the Cayman Islands. Our business takes us to various parts of the world, and there may be companies in those countries with a similar corporate name, but we are not in any way related to them. 73B Duxton Road Singapore [email protected] Golden Gate Ventures © 2021 All rights reserved

Wooof - TVC - Basic (VC24) Name: Wooof [Klaatu] Availability: November 2010 Hasbro sure loved making us wait to get the vintage Klaatu in the basic figure line. 27 years is a very long time to wait for an updated action figure and we can't figure out how this character missed Hasbro's radar all of these years. Actually, they originally (and incorrectly) announced that he was indeed part of the 2009 Legacy Collection basic figure line but quickly recounted it as they accidentally confused Giran for him. And it's almost moot bringing this up because Klaatu (now known as Wooof) has joyously entered the basic figure line in 2010 as part of an incredible wave of figures celebrating Return Of The Jedi. It is a figure that unequivocally equals the flawless design of Giran, yet perhaps more desired thanks to its membership in the original 1983 Return Of The Jedi vintage line. One of the most important goals for long term collectors (as well as Hasbro) is to complete all of the original vintage figures and we are getting closer than we ever have, especially in the last few years, thank to a new refocused mission by Hasbro. We couldn't be happier that so many of the vintage figures are either being updated or made for the first time since the line really picked up momentum in the articulation department where it started changing for the better in 2006. But even in the few recent years right before The Vintage Collection was born, figures have achieved a whole new improved level that is just wowing collectors in ways never before achieved. Action figure making is essentially where it needs to be now and it truly isn't a better time to be a Star Wars action figure collector! Still, there will be some who will find fault with anything. But if you find fault with Wooof, well, that would be a crime! Wooof is another collector's dream. It brings everything to the table that Giran did, yet goes maybe a step or two beyond. An all-new figure, (yes, even including an all-new head), Wooof offers collectors a new (but familiar) perspective on another green Nikto. Hasbro has not been shy with trying out new soft-goods formats and with Wooof, we get another "first time" fabric utilized for his skirt. Looking a little bit like cowhide, the extremely soft skirt has a beautiful and natural drape and is thick looking and fuzzy without being overbearing. Wooof is superbly sculpted as well. The leg wrappings look absolutely amazing and have been designed so well that the articulated knees remain hidden until you decide to pose them. He doesn't have some crazy widespread stance and he can be posed very naturally to make your Jabba's palace dioramas better than they've ever been! The same is true for his elbow joints. A lot like Giran, Wooof has a lot more articulation than is immediately seen with the eye. It will require you to play with this figure just to appreciate how much thought went into making this action figure as great as he is. Like so many of the other recent figures in the line, Giran also has a separately sculpted bandolier that fits ever so perfectly around his torso. And the paint job he received, while a little clean and bright, it truly gorgeous. In our own assessment, we think Wooof's skin color is a little too bright green for our liking. We would have preferred to see a skin color more similar to Giran's used instead. But there just aren't enough reference materials available to us to confirm if Hasbro nailed the correct shade of green on him or just "guesstimated". Wooof has a loose fitting head covering/helmet on his head. It doesn 't fit like a glove, but you'll have little to worry about to get it to stay in place. It seems as if Hasbro wanted collectors to have some extra flexibility for display purposes perhaps, but it's quite impressive how well it stays even though it appears like it isn't at all. Hasbro has designed an all-new force pike for Wooof that is not only incredibly detailed and well made, but Hasbro has utilized a very strong plastic that will ensure this accessory keeps its shape! (Thank the Maker!) The same is true for Wooof's skiff guard blaster . Interestingly, both accessories are colored bronze and have silver details. It's slightly startling to see this color used for these weapons, but upon further research, we see why Hasbro decided to take this bold direction with them. The long and short of it is that this figure shines from head to toe and is accessorized perfectly. And it knocks another "vintage" figure off of our wish lists! What more could you possibly want? Wooof is another highlight in The Vintage Collection. We are crossing our fingers that Hasbro continues to delve in the various Jabba's palace scenes in Return Of The Jedi and continue to deliver more of this vile retinue. We do understand Hasbro's reluctance to call this figure Klaatu, but we have to admit that we were ever so slightly saddened by this choice. If Hasbro decides to rerelease Yak Face or when Walrus Man is due to come next in the line, will they be called Saelt Marae and Ponda Boba respectively on their card backs? We just think this may be the case. And we're torn about it. But as long as we get them, that's all that really matters for us! Status: Wooof is an all-new figure. Articulation Details: ball-socket head (1), ball-jointed left shoulder (2), ball-jointed right shoulder (2), ball-jointed left elbow (2), ball-jointed right elbow (2), swivel left wrist (1), swivel right wrist (1), swivel waist (1), swivel left hip (1), swivel right hip (1), ball-jointed left knee (2), ball-jointed right knee (2), ball-jointed left ankle (2), ball-jointed right ankle (2) Accessory Details: removable helmet, removable bandolier, blaster, electro staff Luke Skywalker (Endor Capture [Jedi Knight Outfit]) (VC23)

Corporate products Corporate products Media Release October 12, 2022 Deutsche Bank and Fiserv launch Vert, Germany's newest payments company Vert offers full-service payment acceptance solutions for merchants via mobile devices, apps and at the checkout Vert continues to invest to meet the emerging needs of today's merchants Deutsche Bank and Fiserv, a global leader in payments and financial services technology, have launched Vert, a comprehensive payment acceptance and banking services provider to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Vert is the only German provider to combine payment acceptance and processing and traditional banking solutions, meeting market demand for an integrated offering and streamlining access to innovative products for merchants of all sizes. Vert also provides next-banking-day pay-outs, providing merchants with faster access to their funds. Merchants are seeking user-friendly, integrated solutions that enable them to accept payments and move and manage money. Vert clients benefit from an offering that includes faster payments, modern technology, acceptance of common payment types and an online dashboard providing transaction data and other business reports. "By combining the strength of Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank, with Fiserv, the world's largest merchant acquirer, we can provide our Vert members with a secure, fast and technologically advanced payment acceptance solution," said Thorsten Woelfel, Managing Director Sales & Product at Vert. "Our mission is to help our members grow and get the best out of their business," added Gert Vido, Managing Director Shared Services at Vert. Initially, Vert offers three solutions, suitable for a wide range of businesses, from mobile food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants to retailers and medical offices. Clover Flex is a mobile-optimised, full-featured and portable payment device that makes it possible for merchants to accept a broad range of payments and better manage their business. Clover Flex offers a tip function and apps that facilitate business management. The Go by Vert app allows a merchant to use their own Android smartphone or tablet as a contactless payment terminal. Merchants can receive contactless payments in seconds – anywhere, anytime. Vert also offers secure PIN entry, the sole such solution in the German market, meaning merchants can accept payments above contactless-only limits. The PAX A50 is a portable and robust card reader that enables merchants to accept card payments at the counter and at the table without having to carry around a heavy device. Vert plans to continuously expand its product range, with solutions for online payment acceptance and for currency conversion coming soon. "Vert brings together the expertise of two market leaders in cash management and payment acceptance technology. In co-operation with Vert, we can provide accounts, payment solutions and banking services to our SME customers," said Kilian Thalhammer, Head of Merchant Solutions at Deutsche Bank. "With a unique combination of payment and banking capabilities, Vert is already helping small and mid-sized enterprises in Germany do business more easily, with less complexity," said John Gibbons, Head of EMEA at Fiserv. "We look forward to helping thousands of merchants streamline their operations and continue to delight their customers." Features of Vert include: Payment on the next banking day, meaning faster access to money Future-facing Android operating system solutions Acceptance of the most common payment methods, meaning merchants can sell more A single merchant portal with a complete overview of all transactions, invoices and reports Exceptional customer service and telephone advice for business guidance Secure payments and data via partnership with Deutsche Bank No hidden fees, so no surprises Deutsche Bank, together with its Postbank and Fyrst brands, has around 800,000 SMEs who will be able to access the new solutions, with some merchants already live. Vert expects rapid growth within its existing customer base. Vert's services are also available to non-Deutsche Bank customers and the bank expects to attract new business clients in other areas as payment behavior is likely to continue to develop towards cashless payments in the future. According to a survey by Deutsche Bundesbank in 2017, 74% of respondents preferred to pay with cash. Since then, the proportion has fallen by 14 percentage points to 60% in 2021. Further information about Vert can be found on the vert website. Heinrich Froemsdorf T. +49 69 91047689 M. [email protected] Fiserv Markus Juhrs M. [email protected] Vert – Deutsche Bank Partner Vaniti A. Paul T. +49 69 7941 4013 M. [email protected] About Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank provides retail and private banking, corporate and transaction banking, lending, asset and wealth management products and services as well as focused investment banking to private individuals, small and medium-sized companies, corporations, governments and institutional investors. Deutsche Bank is the leading bank in Germany with strong European roots and a global network. About Fiserv Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) aspires to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and the Clover® cloud- based point-of-sale and business management platform. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index, the FORTUNE® 500, and has been recognized as one of FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies® for 11 of the past 14 years and named among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company for two consecutive years. Visit fiserv.com and follow on social media for more information and the latest company news. About Vert Vert ("FSDB Merchant Services GmbH") provides digital payment solutions and innovative financial and banking services for merchants and service providers in the German market. Vert aims to remove complexity, increase merchant productivity and drive innovation - so that Vert's customers ("Members") can focus on what's important: Their actual business. As a joint venture, Vert combines the expertise and technology of its parent companies Fiserv, a global leader in payment and financial services technology, and Deutsche Bank, the leading bank in Germany. Vert's regulated payment acquiring solutions will be provided through Fiserv affiliate First Data GmbH. How helpful was this article? 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WIN Leadership, LLC | Manager & Supervisor Leadership & Change Management Training & Education About WIN Leadership The WIN Leadership Model Decoding Leadership about bill novak Bill Novak is an experienced manufacturing leader, with a passion for developing leadership talents in others. Throughout his career, which includes multiple facility turnarounds, Bill has recognized the critical need for leadership development at the ground level. He has successfully trained, coached and mentored team leaders, supervisors, department heads, superintendents and plant managers across numerous operations. His passion, insight, experience and track record of success led to the formation of WIN Leadership, LLC and the development of the WIN Leadership Model (WLM), his process-based leadership development model. Education and Background Bill earned a Bachelors in Business from Western Illinois University ('81) and began his career on the plant floor, quickly moving up through the ranks with roles in scheduling/planning, shipping & warehouse management, department management and plant management. In 1994, Bill earned his Master of Business Administration from Ball State University and became General Manager of Jefferson Smurfit's Middletown, OH Folding Carton Plant. During his tenure in Middletown, he lead both a fiscal and operational turnaround of the facility. Of special highlight was leading the plant from an industry worst to first in safety, earning the Paperboard Packaging Council's 2002 Chairman's Safety Award, recognizing the Middletown facility as the safest plant in the industry. In 2008, after a merger with Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Bill managed the closure of the Middletown operation and spent the subsequent 18 months on GPI's Integration Team, as the on-site leader managing the closures of three additional facilities across the country. In 2010, Bill became Plant Manager of GPI's Norwood, OH Label Plant and successfully led the 2nd operational turnaround of his career. During his tenure in Norwood, safety, quality and productivity reached new heights, while he led a cultural turnaround that earned Norwood the highest, single-plant improvement rating (2010-2011) among all GPI facilities, as measured by the Dennison Cultural Survey. About WIN © Copyright 2014 WIN Leadership, LLC | Cincinnati, Ohio | All Rights Reserved

Neurology Consultation in Europe More about Neurology Consultation price? More about Neurology Consultation Neurology Consultation in Europe: Get help now General Vienna AKH The Vienna General Hospital generally known as AKH, is the general hospital located in the heart of Vienna City, Austria. It is the tallest... Read More The Vienna General Hospital generally known as AKH, is the general hospital located in the heart of Vienna City, Austria. It is the tallest hospital building throughout the world and is also the city's university hospital, and at the same time, its the site of the Medical University of Vienna. The Vienna General Hospital (AKH) is the biggest hospital which is made up of 5 clinical institutes, 26 hospitals, 42 specialized departments, 61 outpatient departments, 51 operating theaters, 7 postoperative wards, 21 ICU intensive care units, 2,200 beds and more than 8,800 members of staff working to satisfy patients from different parts of the world. 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The patient coordinator is the between the patient and the medical specialist and will try everything within his/her power to manage all the questions and issues before your visit to Estonia– nothing will remain unsolved. Medical operation carried out at Health Clinic includes: BARIATRIC SURGERY( Gastric Balloon, Gastric Band, Gastric Plication, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and Revisional Surgery) PLASTIC SURGERY (Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), Liposuction, Lipofilling (fat transfer), Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), Facelift, Eyelid Surgery, Breast Enlargement, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Gynecomastia, Intimate Surgery, and Upper Arm Lift. The Patient Coordinator will be the first person to welcome you upon your arrival to Tallinn and make sure that everything works as planned during your stay. All the logistics and transfers will be taken care of so you don't have to worry about any such matters. The Patient Coordinator will be at your service 24/7. The Health Clinic and our medical staff will also provide support after you return home, so that you will be attended to in case any issues arise. Close Dr: Merle Sellend Skopia General Clinic Skopia Medical Center was established to offer the utmost quality diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases, with particular focu... Read More Skopia Medical Center was established to offer the utmost quality diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases, with particular focused on colorectal cancer. With highly qualified employees and the most modern specialist equipment, Skopia Medical Center collaborates with many self-governing bodies, which transforms into continuous development in the quality of services provided. The effects of our research are used in the EU project, which the purpose to create new, revolutionary methods of diagnosing colon cancer. Skopia Medical Center participate in this project because it significantly leads to increased detection and thus the effectiveness of treatment of colon cancer. In order to guarantee the highest standards of healthcare services and techniques since July 2015, Skopia Medical Center implements the Integrated Management System in the areas of: ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2008, OHSAS 18001. Skopia Medical Center is in partnership with: •Skopia Estetic Clinic: Aesthetic medicine and cosmetology •DIAGNOSTYKA:Laboratory tests. •ONCompass(Cancer treatment strategies): Specialist research defining the possibilities of oncological therapy for a specific individual case. •VIAMED: Specialist oncological research. Information leaflet for the client. •Saltus health: A cooperation agreement under which clients / patients of Saltus Zdrowie can use CM SKOPIA cashless services. •Medical Center: A cooperation agreement under which CMP clients / patients can use CM SKOPIA cashless services. •Medica Assistance: Partner site within the Medica Assistanc medical network. •TU Health: Partner site within the medical network of TU Zdrowie Close Dr: Piotr Major Imed Hospital Benidorm, Alicante, Spain The group originated from the city of Benidorm. The Hospital de Levante presently IMED Levante was initiated in June 2004 and came to the re... Read More The group originated from the city of Benidorm. The Hospital de Levante presently IMED Levante was initiated in June 2004 and came to the rescue of people demanding for quality private health services in the Marina Baixa region. In 2009 the Hospital de Levante was renamed IMED Levante Hospital. IMED Levante is a private hospital located in Benidorm, providing multidisciplinary health care to the province of Alicante. This center has the best imaginable technological resources for medical professionals to develop their private sector work with the highest standards of quality in a completely harmless clinical atmosphere. Its facilities occupy a total surface area of 18,500 m2 with 106 rooms and 8 beds in the intensive care unit. IMED Hospital is a private health group that provides services in the peninsular east. Presently IMED Hospital has 3 general hospitals which are: (Benidorm, Elche and Valencia) and 2 polyclinics (Teulada and Torrevieja). There are 1,200 professionals human team at IMED Hospitals who work hard on a daily basis to provide the best service to each of visiting patients. Centers at IMED Hospital are well equipped with the most advanced technological means in order to offer health care based on the first level Innovation. Based on the philosophy, IMED Hospital has understood where private healthcare has advanced in recent years. People are increasingly active in the demand of quality health care, have more information and decision-making capacity. Treating disease is not the only way to care about health, but also taking care of prevention, life habits, quality of care and well-being. The satisfaction of the patients and the agility in the attention are some of the indicators that support the success of the model implanted by the IMED hospitals group. IMED Hospitals was one of the private hospital group's developers in the implementation of electronic medical records. The medical specialties are listed below. Allergology, Clinical Analysis, Clinical Analysis, Pathological anatomy, Pathological anatomy, Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Digestive system, Digestive system, Cardiology, and Heart surgery among others. The IMED Levante Hospital is committed to providing a high quality service that covers most of the medical specialties listed above. Close Dr: MARTA GARCÍA TOLEDO HOSPITAL Povisa Povisa Hospital began its operation at the end of the sixties, this was as a result of some prominent doctors from that city conceived the i... Read More Povisa Hospital began its operation at the end of the sixties, this was as a result of some prominent doctors from that city conceived the idea of bringing together their respective clinics. The hospital building on Calle Salamanca de Vigo was inaugurated in March 1973. The hospital is modernized and develops, and as time goes on, Povisa Hospital reaches an agreement with the Social Institute of the Navy and with the Insalud. In 1983, the latest major expansion of the building began which ended two years later and increase the number of Povisa beds to 700. Nosa Terra Group took control of the Hospital this happens at end of 1996, whose management was characterized presently, due to the constant technological renovation, the consolidation of the Concert with the Galego de Saúde Service and the endless development in the private market. Furthermore, Povisa presently belongs to the Association of Hospitals of Galicia (Ahosgal) , and obeys the Ethical and Good Practices Commitment promoted by the association and based on transparent management to ensure quality healthcare. Today in Spain, having over 40,000 m2, more than 500 beds installed and more than 1,500 workers, among them 273 doctors and 467 technicians and nurses. This makes Povisa the largest private hospital. Povisa is a general hospital which belongs to the Galician group Nosa Terra XXI, which in turn is part of the Nosa Terra holding, and majority of its activity focuses in providing care to the over 136,000 public health patients assigned to it. In the public sphere, Povisa Hospital is a reference for the South of Galicia in Complex Surgery of the Upper Limb, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Burns, Infant Plastic Surgery and Lithotripsy (the latter only for the Vigo area). There is also an emergency service that works for 24 hours with all specialties, and with the most modern systems of organization and diagnosis. Povisa is also the only private hospital in Galicia and one among other hospitals in Spain that has MIR training for specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Traumatology and Family and Community Medicine. Close Dr: León Mateos, Álvaro Ibiza Policlinica Del Rosario Ibiza, Illes Balears, Spain The Policlinica Nuestra Señora del Rosario was established in ibiza in the year 1969 and its founder was Dr. D. Julián Vilás Ferrer (1930-20... Read More The Policlinica Nuestra Señora del Rosario was established in ibiza in the year 1969 and its founder was Dr. D. Julián Vilás Ferrer (1930-2012). Policlínica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario is a top hospital in sanitary services administration starting from 1969. Policlínica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario is located in the center of Ibiza town, for any emergencies it is easily accessible from any point of the island, whether you go by bus, taxi or a particular vehicle. More than 40 years of experience offering services to Ibiza and Formentera inhabitants as well as visitors, during which the interest in continuous implementation of the latest technology together with a superb professional team and a close and personalized treatment to each patient has always prevailed. That is the reason why this clinic is a sanitary reference in the Balearic Islands. The technological apparatus at Policlínica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario is modern and efficient, thanks to innovation and continuous development, which is one of Policlínica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario best objectives. The rooms in the Clinic are fully-fortified in order to be contented for the patient and the visitors. Both single and double rooms have an individual bathroom adapted for the disabled, air conditioning, safe box, electrically assisted bed, television, radio and wifi area. Medical specialties are : Pneumology, Neurosurgery, Oftalmology, Oncology, Otolaryngology, Preparation for childbirth, Diagnostic/Radiology Service, Rehabilitation, and Rheumathology among others. Medical tourism & Discover the paradise of Ibiza Ibiza is one of the most highly recognized places where you can enjoy peaceful holidays. And for other good reasons as well! Located toward the east of the Iberian Peninsula, sideways of Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca, the archipelago of the Balearic Islands makes up a standout amongst the most appealing territories in Spain. It has an area of 572km². The longest distance on the island is 41 km from north to south and 15 km from east to west. This little Mediterranean island offers an expansive assortment of chances for various kinds of tourists: paradisiacal beaches, incredible sunsets, a great wealth of culture and gastronomy, night life and relaxed holidays in a village in the countryside, far from hustle and bustle and encompassed by nature. The island is brimming with contrasts because of the assortment of options you can appreciate while you are there. Close Dr: Dpa Aina Valdés Torres SNS Hospital CMIL (International Medical Clinic of Lisbon) was established by Dr. David Ernst, in 1994. the medical clinic offers a collective medical te... Read More CMIL (International Medical Clinic of Lisbon) was established by Dr. David Ernst, in 1994. the medical clinic offers a collective medical team with worldwide experience and the opportunity of numerous types of diagnostic tests. A staff fluent in English (and, in individual cases, in French and Spanish as well) and the quality of its services, contributed to its reputation, including amid Embassies and the international community. The expert team at the medical clinic comprises of General Practitioner (GP) / Internist, Gynecologist, Cardiologist, Lung specialist, Pediatrician, Neurologist, Dermatologist, Nutritionist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Allergic Diseases specialist, Vascular Surgeon, Orthopedist, Physiotherapist, Immunologist and Acupuncturist. The clinic specializes in Acupuncture, Cardiology, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Traveler's Medicine Appointment, Dermatology, Physiotherapy, Gynecology, Immunoallergology, Immunotherapy, General & Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Nursing Care. The International Medical Clinic of Lisbon (CMIL) works collaboratively with clinic in Lisbon of the Spine Center, Cirurgia da Coluna, located in Coimbra. This collaboration transpires as an enhanced method to provide solutions to the increasing demand, of innovative and avant-gardist medical treatments and care for the various pathologies of the spine, by the residents of the Greater Lisbon area. Spine Center – Cirurgia da Coluna is the biggest private surgical unit of the spinal column in Portugal, and the only certified by ISO 9001, for clinical diagnosis and treatment of the pathology of the spinal column. The most common pathologies diagnosed include: •Bulging Disc •Facetary Degeneration •Spondylolisthesis •Vertebral Canal Stenosis •Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration •Scoliosis •Kyphosis •Osteoporotic Fracture •Fracture of traumatic origin •Tumor Spinal Injury This means, patient can individually and accessibly consult with the doctors associated with Spine Center -Cirurgia da Coluna at CMIL in Lisbon. Traveler's consultation is available on a daily basis. Checkup medical examination, cardiac and gynecological tests, biopsies and blood tests are among the tests performed at CMIL. CMIL has a significance engagement agreement with IMI (Integrated Medical Images, which is 150 meters away) for X-rays, Ultra-sound, CT scan and MRI exams. CMIL is also in collaborations with numerous medical organization worldwide, such as International SOS, HTH worldwide, TripMedic, CIS oncology, INATEL. Close Dr: Albino Sousa Hospital Cuf CUF is extended across several communities, linked with over 70 years of experience and innovation in healthcare model based on medical staf... Read More CUF is extended across several communities, linked with over 70 years of experience and innovation in healthcare model based on medical staff quality, make available the state of the art medical technology for patients and the humanization of care. The CUF network has been progressing and has private hospital divisions and private clinics located in Lisbon, Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Mafra, Torres Vedras, Santarém, Matosinhos, Porto and Viseu. The divisions of the CUF network supplement to each other's offer of services, providing an extensive variety of medical healthcare in relation to the most challenging clinical criteria and comfort. All to provide support with high levels of excellence, to its patients. The CUF Academy is an establishment of the José de Mello Saúde group in charge for the training and scientific activity, for all health units CUF, Hospital de Braga, Hospital de Vila Franca de Xira and other external bodies that make do of it, in order to progress through qualified training in medical healthcare. Designed with the purpose of training its qualified personnel, it acts as an advocate for scientific knowledge and good medical health practices, preparing them for an improvement policy based on consistency and the highest quality standards. The CUF Academy advance further and also promotes diverse initiatives, exercise and scientific events directed at health experts external to the group. CUF AdvanceCare Centers: •CUF Almada Clinic •CUF Clinic Alvalade •CUF Belém Clinic •CUF Cascais Hospital •CUF Coimbra Hospital •CUF Discoveries Hospital •CUF Infante Santo Hospital •CUF Mafra Clinic •CUF Miraflores Clinic •CUF Porto Hospital •CUF Porto Institute •CUF S. Domingos Rana Clinic •CUF S. João da Madeira Clinic •CUF Santarém Hospital •CUF Sintra Clinic •CUF Torres Vedras Hospital •CUF Viseu Hospital Persistent with the strategic objective, transformed into the guarantee recognized establishment in the Policy on Quality, Environment and Safety of José de Mello Saúde, the hospitals and clinics of the organization have over the years been successfully realizing certifications and accreditations for their quality management structures. Accreditation of CUF units: •CUF Infante Santo hospital in 2007 •CUF Discoveries Hospital in 2007 •CUF Torres Vedras hospital in 2009 •CUF Cascais Clinic in 2009 •CUF Porto Hospital in 2012 •CUF Mafra clinic in 2014 •CUF Porto Institute in 2014 •CUF Sintra clinic in 2015 •CUF Miraflores clinic in 2015 •CUF S. Domingos de Rana clinic in 2016 •CUF Santarém hospital in 2017 •CUF Almada Clinic in 2017 •CUF Viseu hosipital in 2018 •CUF S. João da Madeira clinic in 2018. CUF units are certified by the NP EN ISO 9001 standard, in the comprehensive range of their medical healthcare services. The certification in the entire health unit was achieved, for the first time in Portugal, by CUF units. SGS Systems Certification, the certification body of CUF units is SGS ( Société Générale de Surveillance ) ICS - International Certification Services. Close Dr: André Gomes Unavailable Humanitas General Hospital Rozzano, Milan, Italy Humanitas Hospital is a well-known center of excellence for research and treatment of immune system-related disease, from cancer to cardiova... Read More Humanitas Hospital is a well-known center of excellence for research and treatment of immune system-related disease, from cancer to cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. It is a Highly specialized teaching and research hospital. It combines specialized centers for the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, neurological and orthopedic disorders, equally an Ophthalmology Centre and a Fertility Center. The hospital is also fortified with Emergency and Radiotherapy areas. Humanitas Hostpital accommodates 115 operation theatres, 70.350 annual surgeries, 1.882 physicians, 125.400 annual inpatient admissions, 7.000.000 annual outpatient visits. Over 300 researchers work at the Research and University Teaching Center, which is fully integrated with the hospital, taking advantage of front-line technology such as the lately acquired two-photon microscope. The research hospital functions in close teamwork of 650 medical practitioner of the hospital in order to facilitate translation, i.e. the direct application of the latest advances in healthcare through a systematic and ongoing process of innovation. Scientists and researchers from 16 countries, across 4 continents, implement innovative research in immunology and are involved in studies on high impact non-communicable diseases, e.g. cancer, myocardial infarction, stroke and autoimmune diseases. In 2015, Humanitas' scientific production continuously increases in value, attaining very high heights, as indicated by bibliometric indexes, more than 3,000 Impact Factor points in 2015 (ranking among the first Clinical Research Institutes (IRCCS) in scientific output), specifically focusing on the immune system. In 2005, in recognition of its excellence, Humanitas was accredited by the Italian Ministry of Health as a Clinical Research Institute (IRCCS). SCImago Research Group assesses the publications of over 5,000 research centers and publishes a statement which evaluates institutions around the world with meaningful scientific output annually. The assessment of 2014 Humanitas Scientific Production carried out by SCImago Research Group places Humanitas as one of the best centers globally. In the Excellence rank index, the IRCCS of Rozzano ranks among the best 10% worldwide (315 out of 4,849 institutes) and in West Europe (141 out of 1535 centers), while in Italy it ranks within the top 5% (8 out of 163). Presently, Humanitas is collaborated with international centers into the worldwide research scenery. Similarly, Humanitas also takes part to global cooperation networks, embarking on projects with other Countries in Europe, with the United States and with Far East countries. Humanitas was the first Italian general hospital and one of the few in Europe, to be accredited for quality by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in 2002, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015. Considered by Harvard University as one of the four most innovative hospitals in the world, Humanitas is a case study of the Harvard Business School for its organizational model, which combines economic, developmental and social responsibility. Close Dr: Alberto Albanese Saint-Luc General Hospital Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc is the biggest hospital in Brussels, with 5800 qualified staffs and accommodate over 900 beds. In additio... Read More Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc is the biggest hospital in Brussels, with 5800 qualified staffs and accommodate over 900 beds. In addition to offering excellent medical care, Saint-Luc is also associated with the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in research based activities, innovation, education and training. Saint-Luc carries out reference care and treat severe, uncommon, chronic or complex diseases of patients in Belgium and from far & wide. The hospital is organized into medical sections but also multidisciplinary hubs and healthcare systems have been completely improved to a healthier harmonize and manage patient care. In 2014, a Clinical Trial Center was established with the aim to professionalize the organization and the coordination of biomedical research across the institution. Saint-Luc University Hospital treats numerous illnesses reproducing occurrence between the general populace. In their capacity as teaching hospitals, Saint-Luc University Hospital also gives importance to patient's distress caused by most severe sicknesses, giving with thorough pathologies, or those needing specialized treatment. Saint-Luc is the first European hospital to be given a full international recognition for the excellence of its clinical research activities, given full accreditation by AAHRPP (Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs) in September 17, 2015. It means the best guaranty of protection for the patients participating to clinical trials. Saint-Luc University Hospital and its associates are entirely enthusiastic about making available to patients the best quality, reliable, easily accessible healthcare by means of the latest cutting-edge technology. The organization is a suitable place for treatment of certain complex illness not only in Belgium, but also the rest of the world. The hospital continuously yields positive outcomes in its responsibility as a teaching hospital center with the major undertakings of research, innovation, and teaching in collaboration with Université catholique de Louvain (UCL). The hospital facilities accommodate 24 operating theatres comprising of 4 fortified for cardiac surgery, 2 fortified for neurosurgery (1 providing direct link to MRI scanner), and 4 reserved for outpatient hospital surgeries. The hospital also has other examination and technical rooms which are listed below: •17 X-ray rooms (including 2 in emergency care) •10 endoscopy rooms (gastroenterology, pulmonology, etc.) •4 delivery rooms •3 cardiac catheterization laboratories (including one for pediatric care) •3 interventional radiology rooms (vascular and mammography) •1 in vitro fertilization implantation room. The hospital private rooms were recently rehabilitated to provide the comfort of, Bathroom with shower, television, personal refrigerator and Wi-Fi. A library, a video room and playrooms with different activities were also provided for young patients. At regular hours, meals are served (breakfast between 8 and 8:30 am, lunch at noon and dinner at 6pm). Your meal preference can be communicated with the teams working at the hospital immediately you arrive at your treatment department. Close Dr: Françoise KINO Isar General Klinikum München, Germany ISAR Klinikum was established by Dr. Eckhard Alt, in March 2008, in Sonnenstrasse, in the heart of Munich. ISAR Klinikum is a vision of Dr.... Read More ISAR Klinikum was established by Dr. Eckhard Alt, in March 2008, in Sonnenstrasse, in the heart of Munich. ISAR Klinikum is a vision of Dr. Eckhard Alt made reality with the support of his team, part of the historic complex is housed in the Bürklein listed building. Constructed in the 19th century, it is currently accommodating many medical workplaces and clinics. It symbolizes the amalgamation of tradition and modernity, and is an essential part of Munich's medical history. ISAR Klinikum is a present day leading-edge medical facility accommodating 240 beds. It comprises of the divisions of general, visceral and minimally invasive surgery, anesthesia, breast surgery, gastroenterology, vascular surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well radiology and urology. The wide-ranging variety of specialist divisions and their many excellent procedure, which enables it to provide numerous kinds of in-house medical care that goes far beyond conventional diagnosis and treatment. In ISAR Klinikum, outpatient and inpatient services are collectively provided in the hospital. ISAR Klinikum objective is to combine medical fineness and team spirit with excellent care in a comfy and convenient setting. To better serve client's health, the clinic organized collectively, the best and qualified medical professionals and surgical specialist under one roof. This enables the clinic to perform is services swiftly with a quick harmonization and enough time for patient care. Concentrating on individuals and have confidence that patients and their relatives will feel right at home. From the time when ISAR Klinikum was established, its doctors have carried out over 70,000 inpatient successful surgical operations with excellent results. The clinic is dedicated to its patients and to deliver exceptional services across the board, ISAR Klinikum rapidly succeeded to establish itself as one of Munich's chief clinic. ISAR whole employees are working very hard to advance and elevate the excellent status of ISAR Klinikum, to further benefits its patients. ISAR Klinikum has been recognized with numerous certificates and awards for its outstanding performance towards delivery healthcare services, high quality of medical treatment and care, and reliable when it comes to patient well-being. Departments at ISAR klinikum: •Anesthesia •Breast Surgery •Surgery •Gastroenterology •Vascular Surgery •Cardiology •Spine Surgery •Orthopedics •Plastic Surgery •Urology •Cooperating Surgeons Close Dr: Stefan Schmiedl Saint Lucas Klinik Lukas International comprises of three clinics of the Catholic St. Lukas Society, situated in the heart of the Ruhr region, Germany's larges... Read More Lukas International comprises of three clinics of the Catholic St. Lukas Society, situated in the heart of the Ruhr region, Germany's largest urban agglomeration. The three clinics provide a proficient ultramodern medical services, firmly centered on modern standards. The clinics are suitably located, which makes it accessible and promising to provide comprehensive medical services common to Germany, to patient from all around the globe. The Catholic St. Lukas Society is dedicated with delight to take on the challenging healthcare standards and to attain maximum potentials for quality in the medical services and preventive medical screening joined with the best conceivable wellbeing for each individual patient. Lukas international hires qualified professional doctors working sternly according to the guiding principle of expert medical societies, which comprises of the most recent and current improvements in prevention, diagnosis and therapy. Their nurses and other medical team are constantly trained and educated. High standards of hygiene and the state-of-the-art technical equipment are important to the clinics. Lukas International institutions go through a continuous quality supervision. All clinic's work is managed by self-governing organizations, licensed according to KTQ, ProCum Cert and the German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft). Collaboration, progressive teamwork and integration of proficiencies are guiding principle. The medical center at the St.-Josef's-Hospital is well designed to provide outpatient medical treatment. The medical organization Membership in the Darmzentrum-Ruhr establishes collaboration with the University and research sector. Their medical doctors on a regular basis organize interdisciplinary case conferences and enhance their collaboration in quality circles. Catholic St. Lukas Society in August 2004, unified in collaboration four hospitals (the Catholic Hospital Dortmund-West, the St. Rochus Hospital in Castrop-Rauxel, the St.-Josefs-Hospital in Dortmund-Hörde and the St. Lambertus Geriatric Centre in Castrop-Rauxel) under its roof. The linkage has successfully up professional competencies in the medical and nursing health care unit, technology and administration sections. Particularly requested services in Lukas International are: •Hip arthroplasty (hip joint prosthetics) •Prosthetic knee surgery •Tests for circulatory function •CT and NMR exams •Hernia surgery •Gallbladder function tests and removal •Urinary bladder exams and treatment •Removal of the prostatic gland •Intestinal cancer treatment •Laparoscopy and gastroscopy (intestinal exams) •Breast cancer surgery •Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) •Eye surgery for cataract Lukas International is ISO 9001:2008 registered company. Close Dr: Oliver Moormann Hospital Helios HELIOS, with well over 100,000 employees, HELIOS is Europe's top private hospital operator. The enterprise consists of HELIOS Kliniken in Ge... Read More HELIOS, with well over 100,000 employees, HELIOS is Europe's top private hospital operator. The enterprise consists of HELIOS Kliniken in Germany and Quirónsalud in Spain. HELIOS is part of the Fresenius healthcare group and is headquartered in Berlin. HELIOS runs 112 acute healthcare hospitals and post-acute care clinics across Germany, as well as maximum care hospitals in Berlin, Duisburg, Erfurt, Krefeld, Schwerin, Wiesbaden and Wuppertal, comprising of 78 outpatient clinics, four outpatient post-acute care centers, 18 prevention centers and 13 nursing homes. HELIO is one of Germany's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, offering first-class treatment with the full spectrum of care and attends to over 5.2 million patients per annum, amongst them is about 1.3 million inpatients. HELIOS has the capacity to currently accommodate more than 35,000 beds and more than 72,000 employees, HELIOS generated sales of approximately € 5.8 billion in 2016. HELIOS is associated with the "Wir für Gesundheit" hospital network. Quirónsalud in Spain, runs 43 hospitals, 39 outpatient centers and about 300 occupational risk prevention centers. It operates actively in every single metropolitan province of Spain. Quirónsalud currently has 35,000 employees and generated sales of approximately € 2.5 billion in 2016. HELIOS have an extensive network throughout Germany, being a company of Fresenius and is among the biggest hospital groups in Europe. The base and facilities offer to excellent patient care in prevention, acute care medicine and rehabilitation from a single source. With highly trained and qualified medical staff with an excellent status internationally, a combined team of doctors who are professionals in their respective fields, certifying the maximum level of healthcare treatment by sustaining close cooperation with associates and attending consistent continuing education courses. Their medical treatment is specifically designed to each individual patient. And due to its strong network of more than 100 hospitals, the wide-ranging, interdisciplinary interchange of knowledge between staff associates and the rapid implementation of innovations guarantee the finest potential healthcare services, even rare conditions can be treated without any complications. The hospitals take advantage of state-of-the-art medical technologies and equipment to ensure advanced and accurate treatment and diagnosis. The hospital is multilingual. Close Dr: Christian Lechner MHH Medical School Hannover The Hannover Medical School was established in 1965, is one of the world's foremost university medical centers. Hannover Medical School's re... Read More The Hannover Medical School was established in 1965, is one of the world's foremost university medical centers. Hannover Medical School's research and patient care set national and international standards. The medical school is also part of an excellent regional medical network. Hannover Medical School has recorded exceptional accomplishment in interdisciplinary collaboration both within the MHH and with extracurricular scientific organization, it is reflected in the fact that the MHH is the German medical university with the greatest volume of grant funding. Close Dr: R. Dengler Hygeia Hospital Marousi, Greece HYGEIA Hospital is a 17 floors building situated in Greece, occupying a total surface area of 30,000 square meters. It accommodates 440 beds... Read More HYGEIA Hospital is a 17 floors building situated in Greece, occupying a total surface area of 30,000 square meters. It accommodates 440 beds, around which 294 of them are active. It comprises of 18 operating rooms, 38 ICU & 2 Fluid Transplant Unit beds, 71 semi-private rooms, 73 private rooms, 18 junior suites, 3 large suites, 2 luxury suites and 1 VVIP suite. HYGEIA Hospital with over 40 years of experience continues its commitment with a central objective to deliver the best quality medical services and cultivate an integrated system of healthcare and medical services domestically and worldwide. With a steadfast significance is to continuously offer top-level healthcare services, in line with the maximum criteria globally, making HYGEIA Group an innovator in its field, the medical organization continue striving for the advancement its services both in terms of infrastructure and organization. Also ensuring the implementation of all the cutting-edge technology in medical discipline, making HYGEIA Group a center of excellence in Greece and Europe, and helping it in sustaining its place among the acknowledged leading institutions globally. HYGEIA Hospital activities are concentrated predominantly on patient's comprehensive healthcare and they are the purpose why the administrative, medical, nursing and supplementary staffs are always on ready to act. The hospital guarantees to provide a comfortable and reliable medical care capability to each individual patient. Beatific is a subsidiary of HYGEIA Group that focuses mainly on research, production and trading of medical cosmetics. Beatific began operations in December 2013, it revealed 13 different dermocosmetic products, based on scientific innovation and motivated by the necessities of modern-day women. Take advantage of on the scientific prominence and medical understanding of HYGEIA Group, Beatific offers non-invasive procedures to treat and prevent aging, while restoring skin radiance and youthfulness. Different variety of products has been developed by the proficient medical workforce of the HYGEIA Group dermatology divisions, collaboratively working with cosmetic chemists. The scientific team produced a complete range of skincare merchandises, implementing all the up-to-date medical cosmetology techniques, combined with the cutting-edge technology in cosmetics. The Beatific medical cosmetics comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulation and have been registered in the EU portal (CPNP). They are produced by a Greek manufacturing unit that is certified to ISO 22716 and have been fully verified as to their effectiveness by a certified European lab, in accordance with the latest generation etiquettes. HYGEIA hospital is the first hospital in Greece to be Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited. As its Director says "HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 40 years. It is located in the northern suburbs of Athens and close to the Athens International Airport. HYGEIA Hospital combines high quality services at the leading edge of medical science and technology, with state-of-the-art equipment, at competitive rates." Close Dr: Ioannis Velentzas Hermitage Medical General Clinic Dublin 20, Ireland Hermitage Medical Clinic is located in Lucan, West Dublin. The medical clinic has a collaborative medical staffs offering medical, surgical... Read More Hermitage Medical Clinic is located in Lucan, West Dublin. The medical clinic has a collaborative medical staffs offering medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy services to patients and taking advantage of state-of-the-art medical technology. The medical clinic is dedicated to deliver excellent services to its patient and make certain that patients are cared for by proficient and compassionate personnel using ultramodern facilities in comfortable environments. Hermitage offers an exceptional level of proficiency and innovative technology. Making use of the latest cutting-edge diagnostic imaging equipment currently available. Hermitage Medical Clinic specialized in medicine, surgery, endoscopy, oncology and interventional diagnostics. We have an 8-bedded ICU/HDU, daycare facility, 2 linear accelerators for radiotherapy and the Theatre Suite has 7 operating rooms. Comprehensively fortified Cardiological facilities comprising of a Cardiac Catheterization Suite and Clinical Laboratory amenities. The medical clinic also has a state of the art radiology equipment, such equipment accessible are: MRI, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, 64 slice CT, Mammography, Ultrasound, X-ray and Fluoroscopy. We also have a fully integrated RIS/PACs system. The Hermitage Medical Clinic accommodates 112 beds and has 39 consultant suites engaged by professional medical consultants across different specialties including Allergy, Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology, ENT Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Health Screening, Interventional Cardiology, Maxillofacial, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Periodontology, Plastic Surgery, Prosthodontology, Psychology, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Urology and Vascular Surgery. Additionally, Hermitage Medical Clinic also offers numerous courses to develop and improve the knowledge of young student physicians. The mission of Hermitage Medical Clinic is to deliver excellent healthcare to all patients. The philosophy of the Hermitage Medical Clinic is one of service and an acknowledgement of the complete necessities for patients not just from a medical viewing platform for their presenting sickness but similarly from a psychological, emotional and spiritual viewpoint. Sanford World Clinic and Hermitage Medical Clinic will collaborate together to launch a medical research facility to increase accuracy in oncology services through a clinical research etiquette supported by Sanford Research in the United States. Close Dr: Angela Brown Oxygen Clinic Different Oxygen Medical Centers •OXYGEN NAPHEGY: The Oxygen Medical Center and the Oxygen Beauty Clinic are waiting for their patients... Read More The Oxygen Medical Center and the Oxygen Beauty Clinic are waiting for their patients with the most advanced techniques, with highly qualified doctors and comfort. •OXYGEN ÚJPEST: The Oxygen Medical Private Medical and Dental Center in Újpest Center receives its patients with about 25 orders - without any referral or waiting. OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 20:00. You are required to register before your date of appointment. Services provided in Oxygen Medical: •Oxygen Beauty Clinic: oPlastic surgery oPermanent hair removal oGeneral dermatology oHyaluronic acid wrinkle filling oGUNA biolifting oLaser face rejuvenation oDermaroller. •Oxygen Medical Dentistry: oDiagnostics oorthodontics oOral surgery oPeriodontal disease oDentures oImplantation oTooth whitening. •Oxygen Medical Gynecology: oGynecology oPrenatal care / obstetrics oOrder of infertility oMenopause Ordering ochildren Gynecology ocosmetology oSTD ordering ohealth Urology / andrology. Oxygen Clinic provide their patients with health, beauty services using the latest technologies, highly qualified doctors and guaranteeing the highest comfort. Center specialises in Dental treatments such as Dental Implantology, Oral surgery and Periodontology, Aesthetic treatments, Orthodontics and etc. It is well-equipped exclusive clinic using latest technology and high quality materials. Clinic has the most experienced and highly qualified dentists and oral surgeons. Clinic is located 28 km from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 8 km from city center. Languages of clinic: English, German, French, Swedish. Implant prices starts from 490 EUR. Close Dr: Sahar Ameri Price: 17000 € (Average country price: 5721 €) Ask / Book Northway Medical and Surgical Center Northway Medical Center is one of the largest private healthcare centers providing wide-ranging medical treatments, surgical treatment and r... Read More Northway Medical Center is one of the largest private healthcare centers providing wide-ranging medical treatments, surgical treatment and rehabilitation services in Lithuania. It is a private modern treatment institution managed by the UK-based company Northway Holdings Limited. Northway Medical Center are active in preventing diseases, precisely and early diagnosing illnesses and giving effective treatment (both medical and surgical), and also rehabilitation services (therapy) are available in Northway Medical Center comfortable individuals. Established in 2004, Northway is situated in Vilnius, with a combined team of professionals ready to provide the finest probable treatment and friendly method to patient care. Over 100 doctors in employment to attend to patients and carry out the necessary analyses, offering counsel and commence treatment as soon as possible. Their employees communicate in English and Russian. Northway Medical Center is in charge of bring together the team, overseeing the services provided by their employees, their safety and compliance with the clients' legal necessities, endlessly investing in ultramodern healthcare equipment and advance medical technology. Specializing in day surgery, Northway Medical Center perform several surgical operations by means of health-friendly procedures. The clinic is appreciated by individuals visiting its medical centers in Vilnius, Klaipėda, Kretinga or London for its convenient environment which accommodate and support its various type of valued services in a Comfy location. Northway Medical Center operate in compliance with the requirements of international standards (ISO 9001 and JCI Hospital Standard). Northway Surgery Center hires only first-rate professionals who are capable of diagnosing health issues, offer highly effective and accurate solutions to health problems, using only the latest, most reliable equipment from top medical supplies manufacturers and medical surgical instruments. Close Dr: IRENA BUTKUVIENĖ Vilnius Diagnostic and Treatment Center The Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a large private healthcare institution in Lithuania, and the country's pioneer and front-runn... Read More The Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a large private healthcare institution in Lithuania, and the country's pioneer and front-runner in private healthcare. The medical center offers the most extensive medical services within Lithuania, on a private basis, ranging from prevention of infection to precise diagnostics, effective therapeutic or surgical treatment, therapy and rehabilitation. The achievements of Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center in the domain of treatment is centered on accurate diagnosis, facilitated through extensive instrumental and laboratory examinations executed by the Center. Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center frequently advance to latest medical equipment and modern technologies, the hospital takes advantage of medical provisions and medications from the world's best pharmaceutical manufacturers, combined with the modern treatment procedures. Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center employees, ensures patients' safety, confidentiality of infor Aim to lead private healthcare providers in the Baltic region in meeting the needs and expectations of patients in the best way. To help sustain health and committed to aid patients recover from an illness in the quickest and safest way. To diagnose illness and prescribe treatments (within 1 day). Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center have earned recognition both domestically and internationally, with treatment of over 48,000 patients per annum. One tenth of the patients is from outside of Lithuania, from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and other West European countries. Patients also from countries like Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other CIS countries also patronize Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center collaborate with more than 200 different medical institutions in Lithuania, and there is also an agreement with all the major Lithuanian and international health and life insurance companies. At Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center more than 160 highly trained adult doctors and pediatricians, enthusiastic in 53 medical fields examine, counsel and treat patients. Among the doctors, there are 40 Habil. Doctors, professors, medical doctors, docents. All of them are acknowledged specialists in Lithuania and overseas. •In July 2015 the Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center was accredited with the US international Joint Commission International (JCI) Hospital standard. •In 2011 the Laboratory Diagnostic Center was the first in Lithuania to be accredited to international ISO 15189 standard designed specifically for medical laboratories. •In December 2015, it was presented with the United Nations-accredited Diplomatic Council quality certificate and status of preferred partner hospital. •ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004: As its Directors says "JSC SK Impeks Medicinos diagnostikos centras (hereinafter – Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center) was founded in 1995 following the latest North American and Western European model of private clinics. The Center has been among the pioneers of private medical practice in Lithuania. Today, we have a team of over 182 highly qualified healthcare professionals, whose practice covers 53 fields of medicine, including over 40 honorary PhDs, professors, medical doctors, and associated professors renowned not only in Lithuania but also abroad. Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center privately offers the widest range of health care services in Lithuania. " Over 80,000 Lithuanian and foreign patients restore their health and recreate in our Center annually. Our International Department provides an individual approach and attention to each patient, organizes visa support, accommodation and other issues that arise for the patient. Close Dr: FISAS JOKUBAS Kardiolita Hospital Established in 1998, Kardiolita hospital is the finest and foremost private general hospital located in Lithuania. It offers different types... Read More Established in 1998, Kardiolita hospital is the finest and foremost private general hospital located in Lithuania. It offers different types of medical and healthcare services, ranging from comprehensive diagnostics to several surgical treatments within numerous medical fields. Kardiolita hospital employs 260 exceptionally trained doctors in Lithuania, with wide-ranging global knowledge and treatment performance in over 45 medical areas. Fortified with ultramodern medical equipment and laboratory, engages in the best progressive and operational techniques for diagnostics and treatment. The hospital has out-patient department, 3 modern operating rooms, a 24-hour intensive care unit (10 beds), in-patient department with cozy wards (single, double, family, luxury - 44 beds in total). The hospital has a long-standing familiarity in treating patients from around the globe. To provide personalized care of outstanding quality that makes a difference to the typical hospital experience! Kardiolita Hospital offers Services includes: •wide range of dental treatments. •Health checkup packages •Eye surgery •Orthopedic surgery •Abdominal surgery •Obesity surgery •Odontology •Dermatology and laser procedures •Cardiac surgery •rehabilitation In the case of Orthopedic surgery, many patients from different part of the countries choose Kardiolita for their orthopedic surgery. In case of Obesity surgery, all procedures are executed at Kardiolita hospital using laparoscopic technique and during treatment, the video camera and instruments are inserted through several small incisions without opening the abdominal cavity. Contact Kardiolita hospital today, upon receiving your diagnosis data, you will be informed the valuation of the treatment and offer a recommended treatment procedure. (the diagnostics can also be done when you come to Kardiolita – in this case, if you are staying for treatment, the diagnostics will be done at no cost to you). The quotation given at Kardiolita hospital is comprehensive which means you will not have any supplementary payment for the scheduled treatment. Close Dr: Audrius Aidietis Premium Medical Clinic Premium medical clinic offers a high level professionalism. Premium medical clinic is recognized because you can only find the best doctors,... Read More Premium medical clinic offers a high level professionalism. Premium medical clinic is recognized because you can only find the best doctors, authorities in their fields, and an experienced staff. Premium medical clinic have won many prizes. The client administrator of Premium medical clinic, Solvita, became the winner of the competition "Best Customer Service 2010" in October 2010, and these made them very proud of it. Premium medical clinic is located in Riga Latvia. Premium medical clinic as a whole was recognized to be "The Most Patient-Friendly Private Clinic in 2009 in Latvia". It is a great honor because the Premium Medical clinic was the only one noted among all the private clinics in Latvia. Again In 2011 Premium medical clinic became the winner of the competition "The Excellent Service 2011" among the medical establishments and wellness centers. In case you select Premium medical clinic as a friend for your health care, you have chosen a reliable partner which will monitors and enhances your health throughout your life, because they develop partnership with the client on the basis of truthfulness and exclusiveness, quality and confidentiality, high-level service and comfort, stability and growth, as well as with the conviction that good health and welfare are not coincidences but a result of correct thinking and action. It is believed at Premium medical clinic that Health is Wealth! Premium Medical Clinic provide a wide ranging elective surgery by expert and professional surgeons for both adults and children. Surgery for adults •Weight loss (bariatric) surgery •Gynecological Surgery •Urological Surgery •Vein Surgery •Proctology •Otolaryngology (ENT) Surgery •Traumatology, Orthopedic Surgery •Neurosurgery Surgery at premium medical clinic: •Thyroid surgery •Suturing the inguinal, umbilical or femoral hernia •Operations on the gall bladder (gall bladder removal) •Surgery to remove the adenoids, tonsils •Conventional resection of the rectum (anal fissure) •Surgery for hemorrhoids and polyps •Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia surgery •Vein surgery (laser and conventional methods) •Vesico-urethral fixation surgery •Myomectomy (laparoscopy and endoscopy) •Removal of ovarian cysts Close Carolina Medical Center Warszawa, Poland Since the inauguration of Carolina Medical Center in 1998, the clinic has put together all efforts in trying its best to deliver the medical... Read More Since the inauguration of Carolina Medical Center in 1998, the clinic has put together all efforts in trying its best to deliver the medical services of the highest quality and also for patients to receive better treatment in the atmosphere of trust and safety. This is why Carolina Medical Center is well-known for being the top medical facility which offers treatments of injuries and diseases of the locomotor system. The Carolina Medical Center is presently one of the biggest and the most up-to-the-minute private orthopaedics and sports medicine hospitals that is well recognized in Europe and other parts of the world. The Carolina Medical Center develops "innovatory scientific research projects" which is to the strong belief that will bring useful or even ground-breaking solutions to the world of orthopaedics. The clinic has the determination to build multidisciplinary educational and therapeutic research facility which is aimed to stand as a role model for other medical clinics both in Poland and all over the world. Personnel at Carolina Medical Center are state-of-the-art and also with the development of worldwide medical knowledge, actively participates in congresses and symposiums, and practices in renowned global medical centres. Numerous lectures and publications confirm the highest competences of specialists at Carolina Medical Center. Been the first private clinic, Carolina Medical Center got Ministry of Health accreditation – indicating the right to conduct specializations and directional internships in orthopaedics and traumatology of the locomotor system. Carolina Medical Center conducted a wide range of trainings and internships for doctors all over the world. And as a part of the LUX MED Group – the Main Medical Partner of the Polish Olympics Committee – the Carolina Medical Center is after the best Polish athletes. Carolina Medical Center also takes care of dancers of the National Ballet and members of national teams of many other sports. Clinic at Carolina Medical Center is certified by world's football authorities as the FIFA Medical Clinic of Excellence. Carolina Medical Center gives assistance to people of all ages, notwithstanding their physical activity level. With the modern medical techniques, Carolina Medical Center offers its patients with quick recovery to full mobility. Close Dr: MIROSŁAW ZĄBEK General Clinic EAD Varna The Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment "Sveta Marina" EAD, Varna is the successor of the Varna University Hospital. It is the larges... Read More The Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment "Sveta Marina" EAD, Varna is the successor of the Varna University Hospital. It is the largest diagnostic-therapeutic and consultative university hospital complex and it is located in northeastern Bulgaria. SVETA MARINA" EAD serves the population of the whole country, which has over 1300 beds , the most modern equipment and highly qualified cadres - university lecturers, national and regional consultants. Unique services: Unique for the region of Northeastern Bulgaria are the clinics for: Cardiac surgery (bypass surgery, valvular prosthesis, congenital heart defects, aneurysm dissecting), Interventional cardiology , Gamma camera, Children's oncohematology , Radiation therapy all oncological and non-cancer diseases with evidence of radiation therapy, possibility of applying all modern and high-precision irradiation techniques: JMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, IGRT, Children's endocrinology, De Pulmonary Medicine and Allergology, Child Psychiatry, Narcology, Gerontopsychiatry, Psychosomatic, Sleep Medicine, Laboratory of Immunology, Medical Genetic Consultation and Diagnostics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology , Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Laboratory Molecular Pathology, Center for Rare Diseases, Center for Pulmonary Hypertension and Transplantations. Work on clinical pathways: St. Marina Marina University EAD - Varna has a contract with RHIF for 2015. for 249 clinical pathways (except for obstetric - gynecological and ophthalmic diseases and burns). Unique equipment: The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for modern diagnostics and treatment. It includes: 2 linear high-end accelerators - the latest generation; 3rd Cystotron - the only one in Bulgaria, PET-CT scanner, 128-bit high resolution computer tomograph, 4D, Robotic system for individual dose preparation – cytostatics, 2D and 3D laparoscopic apparatus, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - 1 , 5 Tz; 3 Tz, High resolution whole body osteometer - the only one in Bulgaria, Last generation Doppler echograph, Two angiographic laboratories at the Clinic of Cardiology and Neurology, Digital scanner for high-capacity histological preparations - 400 charging preparations providing an electronic image allowing remote access and consultation. The image also allows morphometric processing and long-term archiving. Last generation Doppler-Echoograph with the possibility of a flat elastography and Laboratory of Translation Medicine. Close Meoclinic Situated in the centre of Berlin, in the business centre Quartier 206 on Friedrichstrasse, Meoclinic offers its patients the highest level o... Read More Situated in the centre of Berlin, in the business centre Quartier 206 on Friedrichstrasse, Meoclinic offers its patients the highest level of medical services combined with the comfort and atmosphere of a five star hotel. You can book an appointment with any of our specialists when it is convenient for you and within the shortest possible time. 50 doctors specializing in over 30 fields of medicine will be taking care of your health. Specialists in Meoclnic have access to the wide range of advanced diagnostic methods: modern x-ray equipment, CT and MRI, high resolution endoscopy and cardiac MRI. More than 30 specialties, including surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, dermatology, gynaecology and urology are offered at the MEOCLINIC medical centre in Berlin. Meoclinic team of doctors cares for inpatients as well as outpatients. For many years, Meoclinic premium medical all-round offering and the unrivalled feel-good ambiance of the hospital have made them a favourite among international patients. The team at the International Patients department looks after guests coming from abroad and offers help and support with the organisation and coordination of their entire visit. The team members are fluent in three languages and are familiar with various cultures. Their chefs are ready to cater for the culinary wishes of international patients. In addition to a rich and varied menu offering, which includes breakfast and main dishes from Arabic and Russian cuisine, Meoclinic kitchens can also provide kosher food, and offer delicious meals for guests with food allergies or special dietary requirements, including vegan dishes. Other aspects of Meoclinic service offering include international TV channels, interpreter services, and international newspapers and magazines. The International Patients department offers its services from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. As the surgeon team says "If you feel good you'll get better faster!Situated in the centre of Berlin, Meoclinic offers its patients the highest level of medical services combined with the comfort and atmosphere of a five star hotel". 50 doctors specializing in over 30 fields of medicine will be taking care of your health. Our specialists have access to the wide range of advanced diagnostic methods: modern x-ray equipment, CT and MRI, high resolution endoscopy and cardiac MRI. Close Dr: Maren Carbon-Correll Na Bulovce General HOSPITAL Praha 8-Bulovka, Czech Republic Na Homolce Hospital is one of the establishments directly oversees by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. This superstructure clin... Read More Na Homolce Hospital is one of the establishments directly oversees by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. This superstructure clinical medical facility established in 1989, is not like the large faculty hospitals, it does not offer a comprehensive range of medical services, but emphasizes solely on highly experienced and technologically advanced treatment in specific medical fields. There is no so-called "catchment area" for the selection of patients, but it admits patients on the recommendation of general medical physician and specialists, from all over the country, also from out of the country. The hospital possesses a scientific research centre and recieved the prestigious JCI accreditation that guarantees patients high quality care and safety. In 1992, Na Homolce performed its first surgical operation by the Leksell gamma knife and also its first implantation of impenetrable defibrillator (ICD) was carried out. In 1994, the hospital obtained Czech Republic's first ever navigation neurosurgical system. And in 1995, it purchased a magnetic resonance. In 1996, it introduced the first stentgraph into the abdominal aorta, installed angiolins and first intervention on coronary arteries. In 1997, first catheterization ablation was carried out and in 1998, operated its first cerebral artery stroke through the endovascular procedure. In 1999, Na Homolce launched PET (Positron Emission Tomography), the initial post-communist Europe. Then in the year 2000, three-dimensional mapping of cardiac arrhythmias, the first in the Czech Republic and the first Percutaneous Vertebroplasty treatment of a broken vertebra was performed. Other Na Homolce achievements: In 2001, perform its first artery graft transplant and also carried out, the first implantation of the spinal neurostimulator for refractory angina pectoris in the Czech Republic. In 2002, the hospital separated cardiac surgery and vascular surgery into different disciplines. And in 2003, a new Department of Cardiac Surgery was established and the launch of the first hybrid PET / CT scanner in the Czech Republic. In 2004, •global opening of the treatment of malignant brain tumor by TTF Optune •international opening of the catheterization ablation with cryobalone catheter •hindrance of ischemic stroke through occlusion of the left ventricle of the left ventricle •the commencement of lung and chest surgery •the inaugural of an outpatient oncology department •the inaugural of the centre of robotic surgery, the first in the Czech Republic •surgical robotic surgery, stomach bariatrics, the foremost robotic surgery in the Czech Republic •leading globally invascular robotic surgery •earned the International Accreditation Joint Commission International (JCI) •Worldwide premier of the Laser ablation of atrial fibrillation In 2006, began centre for adult patients with congenital heart defects and establishment of a molecular diagnostics laboratory. In 2007, launched the robotic cardiac surgery program, opened a complex of three multifunctional catheterization halls, introduced the pioneer electromagnetic navigation into the catheterisation treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in the Czech Republic and established a new intensive care unit at the neurosurgical unit. The hospital established a new complex of neurosurgical surgery rooms with preoperative magnetic resonance, Performed the first robotic heart surgery in the Czech Republic and world premiere of the Radiofrequency Ablation of Thoracic Sympathy in Patients with Insufficient Ventricular Tachycardia. And so on. The hospital has achieved many more feats over the years. Close Dr: Zdeňka Krupková Santaros General Clinic The first branch of the new Republican Clinical Hospital began operation in November of the year in the Therapeutic Corps. In December 1990,... Read More The first branch of the new Republican Clinical Hospital began operation in November of the year in the Therapeutic Corps. In December 1990, the hospital was reorganized into the PU Vilnius University Hospital. From 2017 May 1 Vilnius University Hospital Santariškės Clinics changed their name. From now on it is Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinic. Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinic is located in Lithuania. VUL Santaros Clinic is one of the largest Lithuanian hospitals providing the highest level of specialized personal health care services and conducting continuous pedagogical and research work. VUL Santaros clinics provide top-notch doctors and nurses with essential and targeted assistance. Consultation at the polyclinic is being consulted and experienced secondary and tertiary specialists are advised for further treatment. VUL Santaros Clinic employs 5,372 employees, including 1,409 doctors, nurses and other highly qualified specialists in 1978. The aid is provided to over 370 doctors and doctoral students, and 4 academics. Not one dozen VUL Santaros Clinic's doctors are rated the highest Lithuanian awards. At the hospital you will find treatment, nursing and rehabilitation services for most medical specialties and specialists who will take care of you in serious illnesses, operations and physical disabilities. Here they treat the citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and foreign countries who, because of qualified, modern, European-eligible medical care, are increasingly choosing VUL Santaros Clinics. They strive to provide the best medical services at VUL Santaros Clinics. One of the main goals of VUL Santaros Clinic is to develop, develop and foster a complex of healthcare, education and educational institutions in Lithuania, which is an advanced and leading institution in Lithuania. VUL Santaros clinics have introduced the latest information technologies: digital visual radiology, electronic patient history, online patient card, pre-registration electronic system. Close The Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics is a medical organization with over 100 year of experience, that specializes on profound scien... Read More The Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics is a medical organization with over 100 year of experience, that specializes on profound scientific tactic to diagnostics and treatment in the range of traumatology and orthopedics. The specialized professionals in the institute are experts of high international level and holders of international certificates and grants. Many doctors in the institute are successfully trained in clinics of Europe, Israel, and the USA. The institute take advantage of high-quality up-to-date equipment and modern techniques of treatment. Its medical staffs are continuously advancing, to improve their scientific notches, they perform and represent scientific works enthusiastic to certain kinds of diagnostics and treatment. Primarily, they meet a patient who has complications. They consult and examine the patient, study the situation, operate, rehabilitate and discharge the patient after comprehensive cycle of treatment, waiting for the next meeting appointed for control observation. The institute actively participate in treatment of patients from ATO area with severe gunfire wounds. Staff members of the institute contribute enthusiastically in international societies of orthopedists and traumatologists (SICOT/FESCH etc.). The Institute is the fundamental research and development institutions of the Healthcare Ministry and the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, concentrated on considering the problems of etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnostics and treatment of patients with pathologies of locomotion system, organization of specialized service: •To develop means for timely diagnostics and treatment of dystrophic disorders and dysplastic diseases of joints in aspect of ageing, prosthetic treatment; •To develop techniques for prevention and treatment of purulent diseases of bones and joint, •Medico-social aspects of locomotion system traumas and consequences there of; •To develop method for diagnostics and rehabilitation of patients with diseases and inures of spine •Congenital and evoked diseases of locomotion system in children; •To advance the procedures for conservative and surgical treatment of patients with consequences of severe injures of limbs. Patients seeking treatment in the institute are not only Ukrainians, but also people from all around the globe. The institute accommodates 10 specialized surgical divisions for different surgical operations, polyclinics (for both children and adults), rehabilitation centers and diagnostic (consulting & examination) centers for MRI, CT, X-Ray, X-Ray densitometry, Electomyography, Reovasography, Electropuncture diagnostics by R.Foll, Doppler sonographic, Laboratories. Close General East University Hospital RIGA EAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL was created by joining several medical institutions which used to operate independently of each other. By fol... Read More By following the guidelines of the State Health Care Structural Plan, on 1 August 2005 the SJSC "Rīgas Austrumu slmnīca" (Riga East Hospital) was founded by joining three independent hospitals – "Biķernieki", "Latvian Oncology Centre" and "Linezers". On 1 April 2012, according to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, RIGA EAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL took over the functions related to the treatment of infectious diseases, and the Latvian Centre of Infectious Diseases and the Centre of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases started operating as a part of the hospital. RIGA EAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL is a multi-field medical treatment institution in Latvia that provides extensive diagnostics and treatment to patients, as well as carries out scientific research work and develops innovations, ensures training of young specialists and organizes activities for public education and health improvement. In separate clinics of the hospital, in-patient assistance is provided in the fields where it is unavailable in other in-patient medical treatment institutions of Latvia, for instance, in the field of microsurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, bedsore treatment, toxicology and sepsis, polytrauma, burn and frost-bite treatment, rehabilitation of victims of the national socialist regime, infant surdology, stem cell transplantation, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS treatment, and stereotactic radiation therapy for oncology patients. The hospital comprises five clinical centres - Gaiļezers, Oncology Centre of Latvia, Biķernieki, Latvian Centre of Infectious Diseases and Centre of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, as well as Pathology Centre. The hospital employs 4 396 specialists. Every year the hospital provided health care services for more than 70 000 in-patients and 300 000 out-patients. Total number of hospital beds is over 2 000. Close Medlife Bucharest București, Romania The first MedLife clinic was opened in 1996, which offered family planning services and medical support to young couples. The clinic had fou... Read More The first MedLife clinic was opened in 1996, which offered family planning services and medical support to young couples. The clinic had four medical specialties: Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. MedLife is located in Bucharest. MedLife is the company dedicated to providing every client with professional medical services at the highest standards, based on state-of-the-art technological support, in impeccable safety and comfort conditions. The 6 MedLife hospitals are the best illustration of how they designed and developed the MedLife Medical System: a standard in medical services. In any MedLife hospital, with any problem, their patients will know that they will find: complex units with European facilities in which the best physicians, assisted by the best prepared medical personnel, give them the attention and the care that they restore health and balance. MedLife Hospitals include 17 medical and surgical specialties and 20 operating theaters. MedLife have continually developed the desire to meet the most demanding and complex medical demands. Health is our profession and passion, and MedLife goal is to improve the quality of life of every patient who passes their threshold. Access to MedLife services is facilitated by the integrated system which they apply: outpatient, hospital, analytical laboratory, pharmacy, imaging, corporate subscriptions. For your benefit, MedLife bring the experience of 18 years of activity on the private medical services market in Romania. MedLife are committed to providing unique services through the professionalism, care and responsibility of their medical staff, through the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that they provide each day. MedLife are enjoying the international recognition of the quality of their services through support from International Finance Corporation - the World Bank Group Financial Advisory Division and Societe Generale, who chose to support MedLife by becoming MedLife shareholders. Close Dr: Ionescu Noela Capital Clinic Riga CAPITAL CLINIC RIGA is a high level clinic in Riga, located in Latvia that offers a wide range of medical services, including providing the... Read More CAPITAL CLINIC RIGA is a high level clinic in Riga, located in Latvia that offers a wide range of medical services, including providing the most modern physical examinations and treatments. CAPITAL CLINIC RIGA is equipped with the newest diagnostic and treatment medical equipment that is attended by physicians, specialists in their fields, providing special attention to offering the best medical service. CAPITAL CLINIC RIGA promises the highest level of quality in the field of medicine. CAPITAL CLINIC RIGA offers a wide range of outpatient medical services for both adults and children: •Diagnostics •General Health Examination programs (Check-up) •Preventive medicine. Genetic tests •Treatment in Cardiology, Internal medicine, Gynecology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Dermatology, Urology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Dietetics, Trichology etc.) •Laser and Surgical treatment •Sports medicine •Pregnancy and prenatal care •Pediatrics CAPITAL CLINIC RIGA is a top level clinic in Riga offering a wide range of medical services, providing the latest medical examinations and treatments, established for those whose greatest value is time. Medical Doctors in Capital Riga Clinic are highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced professionals in their field of speciality. At our Clinic you have the opportunity to get the best Doctors without waiting for a long time. You can get your appointment on the same or the next week after applying for a consultation. Medical doctors of Capital Clinic Riga will listen to you, devote as much time as needed for the consultation, carry out a full medical examination and assign the best treatment plan required. Close Dr: Ilze Serzante Price: 39 € (Average country price: 5721 €) Ask / Book Rose Private Clinic Budapest Dr. Rose Private Hospital was established in 2007 with the aim of forming a new concept in the field of outpatient care in Hungary by provid... Read More Dr. Rose Private Hospital was established in 2007 with the aim of forming a new concept in the field of outpatient care in Hungary by providing medical services at a higher standard ideally located in the heart of Budapest. The success of medical center had proven that there is an existing demand for high-quality medical services. Thus, besides outpatient care, Clinic also launched a professional hospital and obstetric departments in 2010. Starting from the fall of 2013, the range of our services keeps expanding further. Located in modern building in heart of Budapest - capital city of Hungary, near the river of Danube. The underground parking makes it easy to park in the city center. The location provides opportunity to combine medical care and to explore the old town which is listed to the UNESCO World Heritage. The clinic is served by the Széchenyi István tér public tram station. The clinic is located 25 km from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The clinic is continuously expanding its range of services. As a consequence of expansion, the professional hospital and obstetric departments were launched in 2010. Starting from the fall of 2013, modern occupational health care services have been introduced, designed for corporate businesses and health insurance packages. The main medical fields are Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Urology. The staff of the Dr. Rose Private Hospital are friendly and highly skilled, with many specialists in their respective fields. Doctors are trained and educated at several of Europe's leading medical institutions. The medical staff strive for continuous improvement, to achieve knowledge of the latest professional and technological advancements to deliver the highest European standard of medical treatment. Examination (30 min) starts from 210 EUR, Surgery procedures starts from 610 EUR. The Clinic has a strong surgery protocol with a package of necessary medicine, clothes that are environment friendly, a high level of comfort with a rating above 4 stars hotel. The qualification if its plastic surgeons combined with its reasonable fee policy makes the Clinic one of the best in Europe for its medical offer when combining high level of professionalism and pricing policy. English, Hungarian, German, Italian, various translators easily assist in French and any other languages. Close Dr: István Berkes HM Hospital Madrid HM Hospitals is the private Hospital Collection of located in the Community of Madrid, in the Galician Community and in León. In 1990 Dr. Ju... Read More HM Hospitals is the private Hospital Collection of located in the Community of Madrid, in the Galician Community and in León. In 1990 Dr. Juan Abarca Campal leads a group of doctors and, together with Dr. Carmen Cidón Tamargo, succeeds to launch a project to construct a new model of private medical services in Spain. With currently over 4,000 employees, HM Hospitals objective is to provide high-quality medical services, focused on the patient and based on support, education, research and continuous technological improvement, dedicated to provides patients and their relatives with the finest quality care and make accessible the modern and progressive medical services, the group ensures excellence in procedures of patient-centered health care. HM Hospitals presently have seven hospitals in the Community of Madrid, five in Galicia, two in León and three monographic centers highly specialized in Oncology, Cardiology and Neurosciences, in addition to fourteen polyclinics. All of HM healthcare centers work in a harmonized manner to provide comprehensive supervision of the needs and necessities of each patient. Polyclinics possessed and many others in a collaborative system, which places HM Hospitals as one of the largest hospital groups in the country, not only because of its size, but also because of its pioneering nature to always be at the forefront of private medicine in Spain. HM Hospitals in madrid: •HM Madrid Hospital •Hospital HM Montepríncipe •Hospital HM Sanchinarro •Hospital HM Puerta del Sur •HM Vallés Hospital •Hospital HM Nuevo Belén •Hospital HM Torrelodones HM Hospitals provides a comprehensive care for patients and the most recent advances in healthcare technology, preventing the necessity for eventual transfers, by delivering a complete collection of services and the best medical reaction within the group itself. HM hospitals have permanent assessment mechanisms that allow the group to address activities in a process of constant improvement in security matters. Additionally, the group's hospitals have the ISO 9001 Quality Management certification, including the Environmental Management, the Occupational Risk Prevention or the 500+ excellence seal, among others. After 25 years, the group still remains faithful to its principles that have reach international standards. The group also ensures that patients receive a 24/7 fully international tailored and comprehensive service. its international staff communicating in more than 6 languages will accompany the patient continuously, valuing their views and beliefs. Close Dr: Almendral Garrote RMC Hospital Budapest Rózsakert Medical Center (RMC) provides a full spectrum of outpatient care and offers same-day surgical procedures. RMC was established in 2... Read More Rózsakert Medical Center (RMC) provides a full spectrum of outpatient care and offers same-day surgical procedures. RMC was established in 2001 with 3 medical specialties. It is located at Rózsakert Shopping Center 74-78 Gábor Áron Street, Budapest, Hungary. RMC comprises of 100 physicians representing 55 medical specialties. RMC operating room for same day surgeries has state-of-the-art equipment. Patients can rest in their comfortable recovery rooms after surgery. There are a lot of outstandingly qualified doctors who acquired experience abroad; they participate in trainings regularly, and present and publish worldwide, almost without exception. As an institution providing highest-standard medical care, RMC treat their patients based on the latest, evidence-based international guidelines. RMC was established in 2001. Provide highest standard patient care. Hospital is located in modern equipped 1000 square meters building. Provides long working hours for patient convenience.Hospital specialises with a wide range of diagnostic procedures and same-day surgery. More than 100 qualified physicians are specialists of 55 medical fields. The most important specialisations are Allergy , Prenatal Care, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Proctology, Paediatrics, Cardiology , Neurology, Urology and etc. Hospital is equipped with X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, ECG stress test, endoscope, laboratories etc. for diagnostics on site. Doctors speak English language. Medical doctors gained experience qualifying abroad, and practicing internationally. Patients can be sure that most recent, evidence-based methods will be applied to the patients. Hospital has 9 U.S.-trained doctors, making them unique in Hungary. Hospital located in capital city of Hungary, about 30 km from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport ant about 7 km from city center. Hospital provide acceptable price range as an addition to their high quality medical services. Close Dr: JUDIT JERNEY St Catherine Crotia Reputed for its various Excellence Centers, the Clinic covers many different types of treatment and has been rewarded several times thanks t... Read More Reputed for its various Excellence Centers, the Clinic covers many different types of treatment and has been rewarded several times thanks to the quality of its teams and physician experts.Treating thousand of patients every year it is specialised in orthopedics and traumatology. The Clinic has also developped various Centers of Excellence, especially in neurology and spin health but also in gastroenterology. Special Hospital for Orthopedics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of St. Catherine in Zabok is the European center of excellence with state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitation infrastructure. The hospital is a member of the prestigious family The Leading Hospitals of The World, a University of Split, University of Osijek and University of Rijeka teaching courses, and students of medical faculties as well as university nursing studies from Croatia and abroad. Sv. Catherine believes that the initiator of their success is the complete commitment and passion invesedt in everything they do. They are a team of expert people who strive for excellence in all aspects of their business. Sv. Catherine knowingly set high standards and take all the necessary steps to reach them. To achieve its goals: •Sv. Catherine will provide a faster and more convenient approach to care through increasing capacity and improving the way they work. •Sv. Catherine will offer our patient the service of the best medical and technical experts to ensure an individualized approach to the patient's well-being. •Sv. Catherine will continually improve services by accepting and encouraging the suggestions and criticisms of clients, patients and other partners in order to maintain the high quality of their services. Close Palladion Rehabilitiation Clinic Tripoli ARKADIA, Greece PALLADION Rehabilitation Center is one of the newest and most advanced Rehab Centers in Greece (opened doors late 2013) and it is situated o... Read More PALLADION Rehabilitation Center is one of the newest and most advanced Rehab Centers in Greece (opened doors late 2013) and it is situated on the old Tripolis-Tegeas national road of Tripoli Municipality just an 1.5 hour from the Capital of Greece, Athens. PALLADION offers specialized facilities for patients requiring rehabilitation. Also it provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation Facilities and packages. We offer Single / Double room (26m2) with Bathrooms (6 m2) 2 Therapeutic Pools (400m2) Gyms, Physiotherapy areas, Occupation therapy areas etc. (600m2) Gardens and Recreational areas (20.000m2). The design of Palladio was based on the functionality and the ease of mobility, offering comfortable and luxurious rooms that will meet each patient need. Global response to each patient's needs is the key to a faster and more effective recovery. For this reason, Palladion have compiled the most reliable and specialized rehabilitation team for you. Palladion rehabilitation center is located at TRIPOLI ARKADIAS TK. Members of the team are physicians other physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, hydrotherapists, psychologists, nursing staff, dietitian and social worker. The Palladion Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Center maintains close collaboration with physicians when the patient's condition makes it necessary. The mission of the team is the holistic approach to the patient's needs, aiming at the mind, body and soul. The therapeutic goal is achieved through: •assessment of each patient •the assessment of its potential for restoration •the planning of its rehabilitation program •of its regular monitoring of its image Palladion interdisciplinary team is next to the patient and his / her family, every moment of the healing program, and after that. Medical services carried out at palladion rehabilitation center are listed below: Physical therapy: The physiotherapy program to be followed by a patient at the PALLADION Recovery Center is designed exclusively for him after a careful assessment of his condition and the capabilities of his organization. Our physiotherapists, having been trained in using the Center's modern equipment and providing scientific training and experience. One of the well know service offered in our premises is Hydrotherapy. Close Dr: Dr. Konstantina Kotsifi Athens Central Clinic The Central Clinic of Athens S.A. was established in 1997, by a group of celebrated Physicians whose objective was to establish an Innovativ... Read More The Central Clinic of Athens S.A. was established in 1997, by a group of celebrated Physicians whose objective was to establish an Innovative Diagnostic, Research and Treatment Centre offering maximum quality of medical services. The Athens Clinic opened in the second half of 2000 and since then has succeeded to institute itself as one of the most reliable hospitals in Greece. From the very first year, the Clinic has advanced at an impressive rate delivering high quality services at an economical price for its patients a result of, on the one hand, systematic control of economies of scale and on the other, its collaboration with all Social Security Organizations and Private Insurance Corporations. The clinic is accommodated in contemporary facilities with a total area of 5,000 square metres, in downtown Athens at 31 Aslkipiou St. and is fortified with ultramodern medical equipment. The Clinic accommodates 140 beds in rooms which are illustrious for their hotel-like magnificence. The clinic built 11 operating theatres with the strictest of standards to minimize in-hospital infections. The outpatient clinic operates all specialties and provides a high standard of medical care to hundreds of patients daily. The Emergency Care Centre operates 24 hours daily and an at Home Hospitalization division has been established to better serve patients. The Clinic also operates 3 ambulances, fully fortified mobile units, which handle the transportation needs of the Clinic. Vision of the clinic: "to create an Interbalkan network of high quality medical services with a personal touch." The core Values include providing the highest standard of medical services, compassionately & responsibly while maintaining reasonable rates for all. The Goals of the Clinic are to preserve & improve the quality of services offered while strengthening the Brand Name in Greece and abroad. The Diagnostic laboratories of the Clinic provides sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment and effortlessly trained staff and is comprised of the following sections: •Nuclear Medicine oMyocardial perfusion scintigram oAbdominal radio-gram rest-stress oScintigrams oWhole body scintigram •Cardiology Lab oCoronary Artery Disease Screening Test (CAD) oCardiac Triplex oCardiac Ultrasound oStress Test oTilt table test oRhythm and Pressure Ηolter • Neurophisiological oNeurogram oMyogram •Central Labs oHaematology oImmunology oMicrobiology oBiochemical oMolecular Biology •Interventional Endoscopy Unit: •Pulmonology Close Dr: Dimitrios Prokopakis Clinique SG Nice Nice Cedex 2, France The Clinique saint George is a versatile center for surgical operations which have more than 29,000 procedures annually in various specialti... Read More The Clinique saint George is a versatile center for surgical operations which have more than 29,000 procedures annually in various specialties. This makes for the clinic in order to provide possible urgent or programmed surgical interventions. Clinique saint George offers: ● 8 blocks of 25 operating rooms (15 hyper aseptic rooms, 5 aseptic rooms, 5 endoscopy rooms) ● State-of-the-art equipment offering optimal security for high-tech multidisciplinary surgery ● Central sterilization on site ● 10 induction rooms, ● 5 post-interventional surveillance rooms with 34 posts, ● 161 traditional hospital beds, ● 46 ambulatory hospital beds, ● 8 continuous surgical monitoring beds. At Clinque saint George, there are seven surgical hospitalization services. The rooms are very spacious, and all the rooms are all well equipped with bathroom shower, TV (headsets for double rooms) and telephone. Also, many single rooms are made available to accommodate patients. Practitioners at Clinique saint George have on site a major medical imaging center which include a scanner and an MRI. The emergency structure at Clinque saint George (Decree No. 2006-577 of May 22, 2006) is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a week. The emergency service is located in the basement of the St. George Clinic lobby, and also with radiology, consultation and block services. Two different routes made access to the basement accessible directly which are both the pedestrian access and car access where ambulances, firefighters and ambulances can direct patients to take charge. At patients disposal, two emergency doctors are available to take care of medico-surgical emergencies in adults and children, medicine and surgery. The fundamental commitment of Clinque saint George is ensuring the safety of its patient, the safety of staffs and also the safety of its environment. The overall committed of Clinique saint George, on the basis of strong values which is openly displayed, by the motto of Clinique saint George itself: "The patient in heart and excellence in mind" The project of Clinque saint George is supported by a policy of continuous improvement of quality and risk management which is implemented very early by the General Management. "Excellence in mind, the patient in the heart" which is the motto of Saint George Clinic. Saint George Clinic work hard every day in order to energize its organizations, work relentlessly and also help to keep abreast of new recommendations. The continuous evaluation done by Saint George Clinic allows the clinic to adjust its procedures and to ensure patients satisfaction and more. Close Dr: Michel Buffet lusiadas portugal Porto​, Portugal Lusíadas is a brand with hospitals and clinics from north to south of Portugal. The primary aim of the clinic is taking care of patient in a... Read More Lusíadas is a brand with hospitals and clinics from north to south of Portugal. The primary aim of the clinic is taking care of patient in and around the region. As a result, this brand was constructed to be nearer to the individuals who entrust it to their health to the medical centers. That is, to be nearer to Portugal and the Portuguese. Lusíadas Saúde make available its services it is delivering centered on a system that covers the entire national area, accommodating more than six thousand medical professional personnel. Lusiadas have the following medical centers, Hospital Lusíadas Porto, Clínica Lusíadas Gaia, Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa, Clínica Lusíadas Parque das Nações, Clínica Lusíadas Almada, Clinic Lusíadas Sacavém, Lusíadas Hospital Albufeira, Lusíadas Hospital Faro, Lusíadas Clinic Forum Algarve, Lusíadas Clinic Faro, Hospital of Cascais (under Public-Private Partnership), Clínica de St António and Santa Tecla Clinic. Lusíadas Saúde (HPP Saúde) has always been renowned with a ground-breaking visualization, joined with a room for continuous development, brilliance and thoroughness, as well as the continued progression, growth and expansion of the healthcare network all over the country. Two of the company's foremost milestones were the inaugural in 2008 of the Lusíadas and Lusíadas Hospitals Porto. Also for the management of the Cascais Hospital (PPP) since 2009. In 2013, this demand and commitment to excellence and quality of health services have gained a new lease on the acquisition of the company by the Amil group (which is part of the UnitedHealth Group). The Amil group provides an extensive variety of medical-hospital and dental care plans that and delivers it to more than 5.9 million beneficiaries with access to high-quality services. Amil also has a wide-ranging system accredited in the country, which covers approximately 31,800 health services, as well as hospitals, clinics, medical clinics, laboratories and diagnostic imaging centers. In October 2012, Amil joined the UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest and most important health groups in the world. The UnitedHealth Group is a diversified health and wellness establishment, making available extensive series of products and services via two distinct companies: UnitedHealthcare, which offers coverage services and health care plans, and Optum, which provides healthcare services integrated with information technology. Close Dr: Rui Morgado Excellence Clinic Mahdia, Tunisia The Polyclinic the Excellence is a new multidisciplinary polyclinic established by thirty-seven shareholders of the medical health sector, m... Read More The Polyclinic the Excellence is a new multidisciplinary polyclinic established by thirty-seven shareholders of the medical health sector, majority of the investors are specialized doctors, and the project cost a total of eighteen Million dinars. At the end of June 2014 operation commenced in the multidisciplinary medical center. It offers an exceptional environment in terms of both the design of its structures and the arrangement of its infrastructures. The polyclinic is located in the center of the city of Mahdia, on the main road, Taieb Mhiri Avenue, in proximity to all the administrations, to the beach and to the tourist area. It is built on a land of 2.000 m². The polyclinic covers approximately 7.800 m² allocated between a basement, aground floor and 4 floors. This space allows to the polyclinic to shelter: •54 hospitalization rooms including 4 VIP rooms. •11 resuscitation beds •6 surgery rooms •1 endoscopy units •3 childbirth box •1 psychological childbirth room •1 emergency service •1-day hospital •1 medical imagery service •1 catering service •1 Laundry room, etc. The city of Mahdia is a Tunisian coastal city, in full expansion, very pleasant and well served nearby airports, motorway, it situation and its infrastructure allows it to be more closely to the citizen, its nearness to the airports enables it receive foreign patients in the favorable conditions. It is a technological medical center equipped with the cutting-edge technologies equals to the other hospitals of international standards (ECE standard), Its medical teams, doctors, surgical doctors are skilled in the paramount international hospitals ensure to the patients a contentment, optimism and realize positive results. The clinic laid emphasis on a vision of the skills and the requirements where the hotel relief and the technology pave a new way of conceiving the medicine. With evolution and development are Polyclinic top priorities. Polyclinic was designed according to the finest international standards. Polyclinic is equipped with a European origin material meeting the international standards. Accommodating facilities such as: medical imagery, a multi-skills site at the service of the medical diagnosis, generate a structure of a very high level in the field of the medical imagery, in Mahdia, this was the will of the founding doctors. Equipped with the best diagnostic tools, MicroDose digital mammography (allowing a lowest irradiation dose than any other digital mammography system), and conventional radiology rooms and with any other technology necessary to the interventions (biopsies, drainages, infiltrations...). The modern computing technology and a permanent connection between the services allowing benefiting from a maximum of skills for the precise diagnoses in all the fields. Polyclinic also accommodates Fifty-four hospitalization rooms including 4 VIP. The polyclinic offers individual rooms; they are all equipped with electrical beds, adaptable. Every room contains a shower room with wash basin, shower, WC, nurse call and alarm bell. In addition, a telephone (direct line), TV (35 channels), internet/Wifi access, remote controls and a 220 volts' power complete the equipment, they have an air conditioning. The VIP rooms are also at the disposal of the most demanding patients, they provide maximum comfort and a lounge/automation space with additional TV. The efficiency depends on a warm welcome and of quality, as well as on the availability at all levels. But also depends on a professional care by our technical and medical nursing team, united, cohesive and attentive to the needs and to the potential anxiety of the patients. The operating division is operational 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, the emergencies can in that way be carried out at any time. Close Price: 100-150 € (Average country price: 5721 €) Ask / Book Clinique du Parc The Clinique du Parc is 16,000 square meters medical center idyllically situated in the heart of the city of Lyon and close to the Tête d'Or... Read More The Clinique du Parc is 16,000 square meters medical center idyllically situated in the heart of the city of Lyon and close to the Tête d'Or Park. The clinic has a remarkable setting, designed to offer patient a lovely and serene environment for speedy and to ease recovery. Functioning with a collective team of surgeons supported by other health and administrative staff who are determined and committed to make each individual patient stay as pleasant and reassuring as probable; The clinic houses a capacity of 206 beds (as well as 46 outpatient beds), 14 operating theaters, 2 endoscopy rooms, a technical trays of medical imaging (MRI, EOS and CT), physiotherapy and balneotherapy and one continuous care unit. Providing services to about 100,000 consultations and more than 15,000 surgeries per annum; its patients are sixty percent from Lyon and the Rhône, thirty-five percent from the Rhône Alpes region and five percent from other regions of France and abroad. In the clinic, every patient must undergo anesthesia consultation before their intervention, according to the (Decree No. 90-1050 of December 5, 1994) at least forty-eight hours before the surgical procedure. And in special cases, for some procedures, the surgical doctor will recommend the patient should visit the anesthetist doctor one month prior to the procedure. The collective medical and surgical team of the Clinique du Parc Lyon is made of more than 100 practitioners in more than 13 specialties. Thanks to its experience and having advanced medical equipment, the medical-surgical team attends to patient's medical needs in the best technical and human conditions. The following surgical procedures are available at the Clinic: •Orthopedic Surgery / Traumatology oDepartment of the Shoulder oDepartment of Hip oDepartment of the Main (Microsurgery), Wrist and Elbow oKnee Department oDepartment of Foot and Ankle oDepartment of Rachis •Neurosurgery - Surgery of the Spinal Column •PEDIATRIC SURGERY oPediatric ophthalmic surgery oENT pediatric surgery oOrthopedic surgery of the lower limb and spine oOrthopedic surgery of the upper limb and hand oPediatric urological surgery •Ophthalmic Surgery •Visceral and digestive surgery •Surgery of Obesity •Surgery of the digestive wall •Endoscopy •Surgery of the face and neck •Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery •Oral Surgery, Dental Implantology •Oral Surgery •Maxillofacial Surgery •Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Surgery The clinic's medical consultations •Allergology-pneumology •anesthesia / resuscitation •dermatology •pain •endocrinology, metabolic diseases •gynecology, reproductive medicine •infectiology •medical imaging •kinesitherapie •medicine and traumatology of sport •physical medicine and rehabilitation •vascular medicine •mesotherapy-osteopathy-vertebrotherapy •neurology and electromyogram •wound healing and •rheumatology •dental care and treatment The Clinics's bedrooms consist of single & double room, comfort rooms, privilege rooms and accompanying bed. For patient who just received a bill with reference to the medical services they were offered, and to facilitate client's administrative processes, clients can pay online via the secure site of the Caisse d'Epargne. No need to transfer or send the clinic's payment by mail. Close Heidelberg, Germany Compare with another country? Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Poland Portugal Romania Spain Switzerland Tunisia Ukraine United Kingdom China India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Russian Federation Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates Bahamas Costa Rica Mexico United States Morocco South Africa Argentina Brazil Chile Egypt Israel Jordan Lebanon Turkey Europe Asia North America South America Africa Middle-East All countries Why 123.clinic ? 123.clinic policies Copyright © 2019 www.123.clinic All Rights Reserved. Go to top

Home > Orchestral CDs > Igor Stravinsky; Soulima Stravinsky, Samuel Dushkin, Schmidt-Isserstedt, Ansermet, Straram (3-Andante 1100) Item# C0088 C0088. IGOR STRAVINSKY: Composer & Performer 1930-1950, incl. Apollon musagète (1950); Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra (Igor Stravinsky, piano; Walther Straram Orch., Ernest Ansermet, cond. (1930); Symphony of Psalms (Alexis Vlassof Chorus, Walther Straram Orch. (1931); Violin Concerto in D (Samuel Dushkin, violin; Lamoureux Orch. (1935); Duo Concertante for Violin and Piano (Samuel Dushkin, violin; Igor Stravinsky, piano (1933); 'Arrangements by Stravinsky & Dushkin' - excerpts from L'Oiseau de feu, Petrushka, Pulcinella and Le Chant du rossignol (Samuel Dushkin, violin; Igor Stravinsky, piano (1933); Pastorale (6 June, 1933); Concerto for Two Pianos - Fugue in c, K. 426 (Igor and Soulima Stravinsky, pianos. (1938); Jeu de cartes (Berlin Philharmonic Orch. (21 Feb., 1938); 'Dumbarton Oaks' Concerto in E-Flat (Hamburg Chamber Orch., Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, Cond. (26 June, 1939); (Dumbarton Oaks Festival Orch. (28 April, 1947). (E.U.) 3-Andante 1100. This 3-CD set features Stravinsky's own pioneering recordings of his neo-classical masterpieces with the finest restoration and 24-bit digital remastering from rare vintage 78s plus a 112-page, elaborate sturdy hardcover deluxe three-language book with insightful essays by leading music critics and beautifully presented historic images. Final Copy! - 699487110021 "Surely no composer in history recorded more of his own music (often in duplicate and even in tripcliate) than Igor Stravinsky. However, starting with the contents, he began recording in France in 1930. The lifelong irony was that he lacked any training as a conductor, although thoroughly schooled as a pianist. In his post-European career stateside, Robert Craft became not only his amanuensis but increasingly prepared orchestras for Stravinsky's recording sessions. Soulima (Stravinsky's third of four children) toured widelywith the Composer before the war, and stateside for a shorter time afterward. But a rift developed between them, arguably the increasing presence and influence of Craft who became closer to I.S. than anyone other than his second wife Vera. Stravinsky's first recording of the Symphonie du Psaumes in February of '31, just eight weeks after its premiere in Paris, is most touching in the final 'Alleluia' movement. [Wonderful] to hear his keyboard partnership with Samuel Dushkin in the Duo concertant Stravinsky wrote for his favorite violinist, along with seven encore- type pieces from his ballets, and a brief Pastorale for violin and wind quartet. Stravinsky himself can be appreciated alone at the keyboard in the A-major Serenade(1925) and solo Piano-Rag-Music (1919). Otherwise, whether in excerpts from Pulcinella or the Octet (despite some celebrated prewar-2 personnel) or the Ragtime for 11 instruments, he had the problem of getting in his own way despite the sharp, short articulation favored. Interpreters since have tended to extend or soften or prettify what the middle-aged composer really wanted, even if he couldn't always get it. As close as he came on prewar 78s, perhaps, was in the suite from L'histoire du soldat. Everything said and weighed, [this is] of immense historic value, and to the credit of Andante's technical staff their transfers from 78s are astonishing at best, and never less than fastidious. Just how they accomplished this you can read in the foreword of each volume. Whether Stravinsky was 'unquestionably the most influential composer of the 20th century' (as Tim Page's fulsome tribute begins) or one of a single handful of greats - I would nominate Debussy as the most widely and enduringly influential - Stravinsky was an icon, as well as a self-promoter nonpareil. To have this documentation of his fifth decade and part of his sixth is praiseworthy in the highest sense." - R.D.,October, 2003

Volvo Cars > Volvo XC60 > 2015 Volvo XC60 > 2015 Volvo XC60 - T5 FWD 29 Trims Available Volvo S60 Cross Country Volvo S60 Hybrid Volvo S60 Inscription Volvo S60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Volvo V60 Hybrid Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Volvo XC60 Hybrid Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid 24 City - 31 Hwy Be the first to rate this vehicle Review Vehicle - Car Rating - Trim (if known): Performance * Quality * Appearance * Would you recommend this to a friend?* Yes No Years vehicle owned * (Max characters: 500) Rate This Vehicle Volvo XC60 2015 To continue, log into MyGarage® Changes for the 2015 Volvo XC60: Following a year of cosmetic changes, the 2015 XC60 compact luxury crossover SUV arrives with new fuel-saving Drive-E powertrains, a new 8-speed automatic transmission, several "Eco+" technologies, and an improved Blind Spot Information System. A power-adjustable front passenger's seat is now standard equipment, power folding side mirrors are added to the Premier Plus models, and the sporty R-Design version gets Nubuck textile and leather upholstery. Model Lineup: There are 17 different versions of the 2015 Volvo XC60 from which to choose. Five primary model series are offered in the form of the 3.2 AWD, T5 Drive-E, T6 Drive-E, T6 AWD, and T6 AWD R-Design. Within each series, buyers can select standard, Premier, Premier Plus, or Platinum levels of trim. Beyond the trim packages, Volvo offers a menu of option packages and individual upgrades. Engines and Transmissions: The big news for 2015 is the addition of new, more fuel-efficient engines to the XC60 lineup. The XC60 T5 Drive-E model's turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine makes 240 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, while the T6 Drive-E model's turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine generates 302 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. A new 8-speed automatic transmission is standard with the Drive-E engines, powering the SUV's front wheels. "Eco+" technologies are standard, too, including automatic stop/start, Eco-Coast, and Eco-Climate functionality. The more powerful T6 Drive-E models also include paddle shifters and Volvo's Advanced Quick Shift technology. The least expensive path to all-wheel drive is the XC60 3.2 AWD model. It has a 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine generating 240 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and Volvo's Instant Traction AWD system. More power is available in the XC60 T6 AWD, which features a turbocharged, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine making 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. At the top of the XC60 lineup, the T6 R-Design is equipped with a massaged version of the T6 AWD model's turbocharged 6-cylinder, one rated to make 325 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque. This version of the XC60 also has paddle shifters, Advanced Quick Shift technology, improved steering response, and a sport suspension. Fuel Economy Ratings: The most fuel-efficient versions of the 2015 XC60 carry a Drive-E designation. The T5 Drive-E is rated to get 27 mpg in combined driving, while the T6 Drive-E delivers 25 mpg. Every XC60 equipped with AWD is rated to get 20 mpg in combined driving, regardless of the engine or state of tune. Safety Ratings: In crash tests performed by the NHTSA, the XC60 earns a 5-star overall rating in every impact assessment combined with a 4-star rollover resistance rating, for an overall rating of 5 stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also gives the XC60 top marks, calling it a "Top Safety Pick" in combination with a "Superior" front crash prevention rating. Technology Highlights: In addition to standard City Safety technology, which is a low-speed collision avoidance feature, the XC60 is available with a range of safety systems including several that will automatically brake the SUV in order to avoid a collision, or to mitigate the effects of one. Written by Christian Wardlaw People who viewed the Volvo XC60 also viewed: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Learn More AboutVolvo XC60 Get pricing on a Volvo XC60 Find a Used Volvo XC60

Posts Tagged 'Two-Face' bat, Batman, Comics, DC, Penguin, Robin, Two-Face Batman #688 Review In Comic Reviews on July 12, 2009 at 11:33 am Story: Judd Winick Art: Mark Bagley and Rob Hunter Colors: Ian Hannin Cover: Tony Daniel In this month's Batman, we see that Gotham's Police Department have fallen in love with the "new" Batman. On the other side, Penguin is perturbed about the way things are being ran around him. Two-Face, however, knows there's something a bit strange about this "new" Batman that is patrolling the streets of Gotham. Does this book stack up to the amazing Batman and Robin books? Find out after the jump! Batman, Batman: Battle For The Cowl, Black Mask, Commissioner Gordon, Dick Grayson, Firely, Ian Hannin, Jason Todd, Nightwing, Penguin, Robin, Sandu Florea, Tim Drake, Tony Daniel, Two-Face Review: "Batman: Battle For The Cowl" #2 In Comic Reviews on April 10, 2009 at 12:44 am Batman: Battle For The Cowl #2 (Of 3) Writer/Artist: Tony Daniel Inks: Sandu Florea The second issue of Battle For The Cowl is here, but can we really say anything more about this series? It picks up right where the second one left off, with a mysterious second Batman showing up and being identified with a less than shocking reveal (hint: its exactly who you think it is), and the majority of the issue is comprised of this Batman fighting with Tim, while Black Mask's soldiers attack GCPD and Dick gets all sad and vindictive in the Batcave. And that's it. Nothing really happens in this issue. Yeah, there's that last page, but c'mon. You really think anything serious is going to come of that? Because this is the second issue of the three part mini, there's not a lot to happen here, and as a result we're left with a lot of unresolved threads and lackluster action. And how is it that Tim, who just bested Lady Shiva in the last issue of his own series, got his ass handed to him so readily in this issue? And wasn't Damien trained by the freaking League of Assassins? There's a lot of out of character moments and a lot of non exciting action, but hey, the Birds of Prey show up halfway through for their obligatory one panel appearance. Oh, Batgirl and Spoiler on that cover? Hope you enjoyed that, because they're nowhere to be found in this issue. And wasn't Wildcat supposed to show up? Where's he so far? There's basically a whole lot of nothing in this issue, and with only one issue left to wrap it up, there's a lot of concern as to whether or not the changes this series promises to bring about will be worthwhile. Besides, I think we all know who's going to wind up in the cowl at the end, don't we? Final Grade: D. Here's hoping #3 can pull a turn around.

S'pore's increasing waste poses potential crisis [News] July 4, 2013 by Zero Waste Singapore By Kok Xing Hui, TODAY, 3 Jul 2013. The dense haze episode two weeks ago was a "special, extreme case of waste disposal gone wrong", said Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan yesterday. It was agricultural waste incinerated out in the open, leading to smog in the air that people were forced to breathe, said the minister, who cited the haze as an example of how the rising amount of waste generated posed a threat to the environment. Speaking at the Waste Management Symposium and 3R Packaging Awards yesterday, he noted that the amount of waste generated per person per day currently has doubled from the World Bank estimate of 0.64kg a decade ago. The 0.64kg figure is expected to triple in the next 10 years. This poses a potential environmental crisis, as air and environment quality is crucial in a world where half the people live in densely-populated cities. This compared to the past, when cities were less populated and "only a few are inconvenienced" if things went wrong. Source: TODAY Tags: 3R Packaging Awards, Vivian Balakrishnan, Waste Management Symposium More Companies Adopt 3R Initiatives in Singapore as Waste Management Industry Explore Ways to Raise Productivity [Press Release] Singapore, 2 July 2013 – Since the first Singapore Packaging Agreement inked in 2007, signatories have reduced a cumulative total of 14,900 tons of packaging waste, saving an equivalent of about $31 million to date. Today, 16 companies were recognised for their efforts and achievements in reducing packaging waste at the 3R Packaging Awards. The awards were presented by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, at the sidelines of Waste Management Symposium 2013, held at Max Atria at the Singapore Expo (see Annex A for list of winners). 2 The Singapore Packaging Agreement (SPA) provides a platform and structure for industries to reduce packaging waste from product packaging, and to raise awareness and educate consumers on the benefits of reducing packaging waste. Following its successful run from 2007 to 2012, signatories were keen to renew their commitment. 3 As a result, the second SPA commenced on 1 July 2012. The companies who signed the SPA will work together to achieve a total annual reduction of 6,500 tons of packaging waste by 2015. As of June 2013, the total annual amount of packaging waste reduced was about 4,800 tons. The participating companies achieved these results through various initiatives, such as reducing the size and thickness of their product packaging, switching to reusable packaging in logistical processes, or changing the way products are packaged. Read more Tags: 3R Packaging Awards, ISWA, NEA, Packaging waste, Singapore Packaging Agreement, waste management industry, Waste Management Symposium 2013, WMRAS Why Singaporeans can't say "No" to plastic bags [News] By Kimberly Spykerman, Channel NewsAsia, 5 Jun 2013. Singaporeans just can't seem to do away with plastic bags, despite calls to do so to save Mother Earth. Each year in Singapore, some 2.5 billion plastic bags are used which means vast quantities of non-renewable resources such as crude oil and natural gas are consumed to produce them. The Singapore Environment Council wants to find out why and it has commissioned a research paper to understand attitudes toward plastic bag usage. Some 200 people will be surveyed and the findings will be shared in September. Based on the findings, the council will propose creative solutions to the government in tackling the problem. Executive Director of Singapore Environment Council, Jose Raymond noted that while the use of plastic bags cannot be eradicated as many people see them as a necessary commodity, it is important to look at how to reduce the amount of plastic bag use in Singapore as it is a problem that is not being dealt with quickly enough. Source: Channel NewsAsia Tags: Plastic bags, SEC, Singapore Environment Council Going green, Biomax turns poo to profit [News] By Toni Waterman, Channel NewsAsia, 16 May 2013. Dr Puah Chum Mok, co-founder of Singapore-based Biomax, sure knows a lot about chicken poo. "Each bird will poo about 45 grams a day," he said. Multiply that by the billions of chickens worldwide, and you've got a lot of poo on your hands. To get rid of it, Dr Puah says, most people either burn it or bury it – both are bad options for the environment. "Well, burning, you contribute to the atmospheric pollution. Burying it, well, after a few years, it will leach out and this will run off to the rivers, lakes and contaminate even your underground water system," he said. So Dr Puah came up with a better solution. He created a special cocktail of enzymes (known as BM1) and a machine to break down chicken poo in a natural way. Here's how it works: The chicken poo is collected and dumped into the digester. Sawdust is added into it to help absorb moisture. The enzymes go in next, and then the entire recipe is heated. Twenty-four hours later, 100% organic fertilizer is produced. Tags: Biomax, chicken poo, digester, fertiliser

Home » Articles » New Autonomous Anti-Ship Missile Hits Its First Target New Autonomous Anti-Ship Missile Hits Its First Target By Valerie Insinna The LRASM is an autonomous version of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Office of Naval Research successfully launched the first prototype of a long-range anti-ship missile that can autonomously detect and hit targets, it was announced Sept 6. Current cruise missiles follow a pre-planned route based on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information, said Artie Mabbett, DARPA's program manager for the long-range anti-ship missile, or LRASM. If adversaries have sophisticated air defense systems, those missiles might not hit their target, necessitating additional strikes. LRASM, however, has autonomous capabilities that will allow the missile to reroute itself based on what it's sensing as it flies toward its target, he said. "What we've done is we've taken a basic waypoint following cruise missile concept … and we've essentially added brains to it. We've put in the capability so that it can autonomously now detect, attack and engage the targets of interest without having to be dependent on lots of a prior knowledge," Mabbett told reporters in a Sept. 5 conference call. During the Aug. 27 test, a B-1 bomber released the missile, which first followed a pre-planned trajectory and then switched to autonomous mode. The missile was able to find and hit the mobile ship target, a 260-foot unmanned vessel that was operated by remote control. "There were three vessels in the target area, all with representative emitters," Mabbett said. "The purpose of the test really was to stress the sensor suite to be able to detect all of the threats, but only engage the one that we told it to engage." DARPA and ONR want the missile to be launched from both aircraft and surface ships. The organizations plan to conduct two tests of a surface-launched version next summer, as well as two more tests this year of the air-launched missile, he said. If successful as a vertically launched system from a surface ship, DARPA could also further develop LRASM and create a submarine-launched version, he said. Mabbett would not comment specifically whether the missile would be tested in an electronic warfare environment, but DARPA's news release stated the missile would reduce dependence on ISR, network links and GPS navigation, which would be beneficial in such conditions. The organizations are working closely with the Navy to determine whether there is interest in the long-range, anti-ship missile becoming part of the service's arsenal, Mabbett said. One option is that LRASM could be considered for the "offensive anti-surface warfare" weapons portfolio that is ramping up over the next couple of years, he added. Lockheed Martin's missile and fire control division manufactures LRASM, which is based upon its non-autonomous joint air to surface standoff missile extended range system (JASSM-ED), a subsonic cruise missile currently used by the Air Force. BAE Systems is the prime contractor for LRASM's new onboard sensor suite. The prototype missile used an inert warhead during the test, but in combat it would deliver the same WDU-42/B penetrator as JASSM-ED. DARPA initially planned to develop a second variant, LRASM-B, which would fly at high altitudes and at supersonic speeds. The agency abandoned LRASM-B in 2012 to focus on the current concept, which is based on an off-the-shelf system and seen as less risky. Although the system is designed for maritime environments, the Air Force is carefully watching the program and has provided assets to DARPA and ONR, Mabbett said. "They are the carrier for JASSM in the U.S. arsenal, so they have a significant interest in the enhanced capabilities we're adding to their baseline program." Topics: Armaments, Gun and Missile, Bomb and Warhead, Shipbuilding, Surface Ships Navy Leaders Prioritize Lethality for Surface Fleet Navy's Laser Gun Nears Critical Test Hypersonic Weapons Can Defeat the Tyranny of Time, Distance

Astralis Diamond Posted on 11/07/2015 7:32:28 pm in Jewellery Info & Advice by Jenni Franich Astralis by Gabi Tolkowsky Diamonds with a remarkable character Gabi Tolkowsky is the world's most celebrated diamond cutter and sixth generation of the renowned Tolkowsky diamond dynasty. In a remarkable career spanning over 50 years, Gabi has cut the world's largest and most valuable diamonds including the De Beers Centenary diamond and the Golden Jubilee. In 2002, Gabi was knighted by the King of Belgium, with the title Chevalier de L'Ordre du Roi Leopold II, for his services to the diamond industry. The remarkable Astralis diamond is Gabi Tolkowsky's signature creation and features a unique star in every culet. This demonstrates the perfection of the cut and a unique facet arrangement, resulting in stones which are up to 30% brighter. Famed for their diamond cutting for nearly two centuries, the Tolkowsky dynasty is renowned for their passion and obsessive detail in unlocking the brilliance of every diamond that passes through their hands. Three beautiful cuts, Round Brilliant,Cushion,Heart one distinctive character Using his experience from cutting the world's largest and most precious gems, Gabi Tolkowsky has been inspired to create the Astralis diamond. Using the same principles which he applied to the Centenary Diamond, he unlocks the brilliance in every precious stone. Firstly, only the finest rough diamonds are hand selected for their suitability to be crafted as Astralis diamonds with each stone individually considered before it is selected. Only the most experienced and gifted craftsmen, chosen from Tolkowsky's renowned team of diamond cutters are permitted to cut Astralis diamonds. Under the stewardship of Gabi Tolkowsky, they apply the most stringent and demanding levels of craftsmanship to achieve a masterpiece within each individual Astralis diamond. Only Astralis diamonds, inspired by a lifetime devoted to unlocking brilliance, are entitled to actually bear the signature of Gabi Tolkowsky himself - every Astralis diamond features his signature on the girdle of the stone. Astralis Round Brilliant With 89 facets, 32 facets more than a conventional cut, the Astralis Round Brilliant represents mastery in the craft of diamond cutting. With a visible 8 pointed star cut into the culet, a crown break and a deeper pavilion ensure greater beauty and light performance. Astralis Cushion A modern interpretation of a cut popular over one hundred years ago, the Astralis Cushion features over 70 facets. As with all Astralis diamonds, look for the Astralis star - your visual assurance of cutting excellence. Astralis Heart The very finest craftsmanship meets the ultimate symbol of love. Every one of the 65 facets is meticulously polished to reveal the ultimate brilliance in a heart-shaped diamond. The Astralis Star Gazer is included with every purchase of an Astralis diamond. Marvel at the beauty of the unique star effect within the Astralis diamond. IGI Certificate The Astralis Promise The finest diamonds demand the highest reassurance. The Astralis Certification Portfolio provides you with the very highest standards of certification and confidence, both in the sourcing of your diamond, and also the facilities in which they are cut. Cutting an Astralis diamond can take days of our artisan's time, only the very highest standards of diamond cutting are acceptable. Following the completion of the diamond, it is awarded the rarest of certificates - the Certificate of Authenticity. This details the full particulars of the diamond, including the original rough weight and the date it was polished by our craftsmen. Furthermore, every Astralis diamond is accompanied with a certificate from the leading independent gemological laboratory, IGI. This is your further assurance of the cutting excellence. Astralis diamonds are manufactured to the most exacting specifications. Our rough diamond intake and manufacturing facilities are industry leading and independently audited to ensure that we uphold the highest best practice principles. Furthermore, the Astralis diamond is accompanied by the following undertaking: Every rough diamond is sourced from Kimberley compliant sources, guaranteeing that your diamond is conflict-free as well as perfectly cut. Every diamond is fully traceable through our own polishing facility, by our own craftsmen. Every Astralis diamond is accompanied by two diamond certificates - your guarantee of diamond cutting excellence. Each diamond is independently certified. John Franich Jewellers are delighted to be the exclusive stockist in West Auckland of the Astralis Diamond, the diamond with a star in the culet.

Mozelle's It's recently come to my attention that I hadn't done an official review of one of my favorite restaurants in Winston-Salem. Mozelle's is one of the best places to get lunch with your gals, brunch with your folks, and dinner with a sweetheart before a show downtown. I've never had a bad meal here. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and the seasonally-inspired menu is on point. Owner Jennifer Smith couldn't be a more charming Southern belle, and she has an extraordinary thing going. Tomato Pie. My happy place. Mozelle's is known for their Tomato Pie. You're making a huge mistake if you don't order this your first time dining there. However, you'll probably never get anything else, so it's best if you go with someone so you can at least sample something else from their awesome menu. The Tomato Pie reminds you of an over-the-top pizza. The buttery crust is filled with a Pimento Cheese-type sharp Cheddar and it pops with tomatoes. The creamed succotash that comes alongside it in the summer is sinful (opt for the Brussels and Fennel if you're feeling health-conscious.) Isn't this Meatloaf just mouth-watering?! I tend to alternate between the Tomato Pie and my other favorite: the Gourmet Meatloaf. It will absolutely knock you backwards. The meatloaf is a highly explosive flavor bomb, loaded with a combination of the big 3: Pork, Veal and Beef. The dish is enough for two people, but you won't want to share. Two 3-ounce (approximately) meatloaf slices are wrapped with Bacon and topped with a tangy Tomato Marmalade (you don't need ketchup here, folks!) and melted Havarti Cheese rests on top, to add to the decadence. Spicy Collards are a nice tangy bite to cut the richness, while Cheese Grits are another note of glorious richness. Freekah is a grain not unlike Barley or Quinoa, and when paired with Marcona Almonds, Mixed Greens, Haricot Verts, Broccoli, Feta and a Red Wine Vinaigrette, it's quite satisfying. I love clean food like this, and Mozelle's rotates their fresh salad options. Meat isn't necessary but if you ask me, grilled shrimp makes anything better. I freek for the Freekah. Brunch offers unique twists on classic dishes. They do a fantastic Quiche. Take the same buttery crust from the Tomato Pie and fill it with Ham, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions and Gruyere Cheese (the best cheese on the planet). You can't go wrong. Mozelle's also has the best sauteed Kale in town. It's vinegary, it's garlicky - it's heaven. Add a little Sherry and you get a slightly sweet base for Poached Eggs and Butternut Squash. Not your average brunch. If you fill out a postcard up on paying, you'll get a free dessert coupon in the mail for your birthday and anniversary (put a friend's anniversary if you're single like me.) The Coconut Cream Pie is a solid choice - and it's huge. It's packed with creamy coconut flavor and a shortbread pie crust. You also must try the Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding with a lip-smackingly good Caramel sauce. I was very close to licking the plate to get every last drop. It's in a cute cupcake shape and it's studded with Pecans and Golden Raisins. This comes very close to my favorite Bread Pudding in the world (Restaurant R'evolution in New Orleans). I can't say it enough: Mozelle's is a favorite. It's safe to say I'm dangerously obsessed. Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding! If you're like me and peruse copies of Southern Living, Bon Appetit, Garden & Gun magazines and the like, no doubt you've heard of Rhubarb, the hottest new restaurant in Asheville (though they get one every week it seems). Chef John Fleer has been praised for this new downtown staple, and during a recent trip West, I decided I couldn't leave town without stopping by. The open kitchen and well-lit restaurant is inviting, not stuffy at all. Conversations are lively as people are clearly enjoying themselves, and as expected, every morsel I consumed was exquisite. Lobster Corn Dogs! I ordered an Ilkley Siberia Rhubarb Saison. When in Rome. I can't think of a better appetite whetter than the Lobster Corn Dogs with Comeback Sauce. This spicy rendition of the classic sauce lives up to its name. It's creamy, tomatoey and dangerous, especially when you dunk hush puppy-shaped Lobster balls in it. They are fried, producing a crunchy and slightly sweet exterior, like Corn Dog batter. It doesn't get much better than this. Scallop Perfection. I was lucky to negotiate a trade with one of my dining partners - a Lobster Corn Dog for a Meyer Lemon-Crusted Scallop. I'm a SS1 (John Batchelor may be the only one to get this reference). The Scallops are plump and delicate, perfectly cooked. Peas and Butter Beans add a nice pop and color, Country Ham adds a necessary saltiness to cut through the creamy Buttermilk sauce, and Dill adds a fresh earthiness. This is my kind of food. I always love when a vegetarian dish makes me forget that it lacks meat. The Goat Cheese Gnudi is exceptional. It would make me get gnude. Five tender dumplings are bursting with flavor and literally oozing with cheese, but it's not runny, it's creamy. (There's a difference.) Oyster Mushrooms and Braised Cabbage guest star, and I believe I was subbed Butter Beans for what were supposed to be Pumpkin Seeds, but I preferred the beans! Cheers! I cleaned my plate. I could rave about these dumplings all day. Outstanding. I'd get gnude for this gnudi. The Malted Mudslide is a lovely sweet note to end on. Chocolate Cookies with White Chocolate Chips are soft and have a brownie texture. I love a soft cookie. A scoop of soft Vanilla Malt Ice Cream sits atop and is so much sexier than plain ole vanilla. Cocoa Nib Brittle is a slightly nutty crunch, and I could drink a gallon of the Sierra Nevada Stout Caramel. This dessert has everything. Except a photo. Apologies. Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit! I have to throw an honorable mention breakfast bone to Asheville's Biscuit Head. This place is unbelievable. I would love to try and eat through their entire menu. They have gravy flights (!) and several jams and sauces for you to sample. The Mimosa-Fried Chicken Biscuit is a Sunday buffet in itself. The Biscuit stands alone though - fluffy, buttery, the best I've had in a Southern restaurant in a while. The Mimosa-Fried Chicken tasted slightly sweet, but all the toppings made it difficult to detect a sweet or citrus flavor. Toppings included Sweet Potato Butter, Sriracha Saw and a Poached Egg on top. This was also before I added a little Sriracha Honey, Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam and Coconut Vanilla spread. I tell you, this place is a condiment lovers' dream (me and mine). Incredibly long story short, I look forward to eating and drinking more of what A'town has to offer. I have a crush on this city and its culture. The Longest Ride Starring: Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Jack Huston, Alan Alda Director: George Tillman, Jr. Running Time: 2 hours, 19 minutes Rating: PG-13 I'm not ashamed to admit that I was heavily influenced by Nicholas Sparks' love stories of the late 1990s. I think I can speak for nearly every 12 year old girl that read The Notebook, A Walk To Remember, Nights in Rodanthe and the like, and discovered something genuine and true about love (as well as a few sensual pages that I couldn't help but re-read and wonder what it was like to be a grown-up.) "The Longest Ride" is the latest of several film adaptations of a Sparks book, and it rises highly above adaptations in recent years. Is it corny to say that it made me boo hoo? Is it pitiful to admit that it makes me believe in love again? Is it vulgar for me to admit the things I'd like to do to Scott Eastwood (spoiler alert: A LOT)? Though I only spotted myself for a millisecond (my dad and I got to be extras during the rodeo scene filmed at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem!) I caught myself smiling throughout the entire film, even when tears were streaming down my face. Can I get an "Amen"? Photo Courtesy Daily Mail Oh. I just. Have me. Photo Courtesy E! Online First off, if you're thinking I'm writing about the film "The Longest Yard," either the Sandler or Reynolds version, you should probably stop reading further. (That's a hilarious cinema joke, by the way.) Professional bull rider Luke Collins meets Wake Forest University student/NYC internship-bound Sophia Danko. They're both gorgeous. Sparks fly. Romance ensues. A tragedy leads them to Ira Levinson (the fabulous Alan Alda...or is it Arkin? I can't keep them straight). This is where we get a little "Notebook-y." But we're hooked, and going wherever this story takes us. In flashbacks, we learn how young Ira (the dashing Jack Huston) meets Ruth, the love of his life. Their relationship is tainted when he goes off to war and returns unable to give her the family she has always wanted. Ira and Ruth's story is as engaging and tear-jerking as present day Luke and Sophia's, including an especially touching moment when Ira and Ruth try to adopt a malnourished, forgotten boy in her classroom. The four main stars have such chemistry. These performances are incredibly honest and palpable. While it seems Luke's fate rests on top of a bull, it ultimately rests in his own hands. As his mother points out, "the ride is only 8 seconds, but she could be the rest of your life." It gives me chills just typing that! I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Men and women alike will appreciate the eye candy galore, intense bull riding scenes and a wonderful takeaway. This film and story reminds us that life is the longest ride. It reminds us of what we all go through to endure and enjoy it. And finally, it reminds us that it's best when someone is along with you for the ride. Posted by Amanda at 10:38 PM 0 comments

Paul Raeburn, Ira Glass, and just some of the ways a story can go wrong Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer Amy Harmon Ira Glass Palu Raeburn Randy Olson Science Tracker The New York Times TheBenshi.com Tom Hollihan YouTube Yesterday, Paul Raeburn at the Knight Science Journalism Tracker took the stuffing out of a New York Times medical piece. The story, by Gardiner Harris, reveals a secret recording of a 2007 meeting between a cardiologist and executives at a pharmaceutical company. Raeburn dinged it for both structure and content, writing that "sometimes a poorly organized story is a reflection of reporting that doesn't have much to tell." Looking a little more at the article, it seems like Raeburn's critique about organization has a point. The story moves back and forth between 2007, 2004, the present, last week, and the future in a way that makes it hard to know where to stand to get a view of events. Which, in turn makes it harder to understand what the news, or even the story, is. While the Times piece is only quasi-narrative, knowing what your story is and how to organize it go to the heart of narrative nonfiction. Randy Olson, a scientist turned filmmaker who writes at TheBenshi.com, had an interesting post on this idea this week. He interviewed Tom Hollihan of the USC Annenberg School for Communication about science and storytelling. While the interview focuses on scientists rather than journalists, Hollihan's thoughts are universally applicable. When it comes to your audience, says Hollihan, "You want to pique their interest, and you want to satisfy that interest that you've piqued. And if you fail in either regard, you haven't had an effective message." He goes on to say that without a coherent story to knit them together, facts sometimes have a hard time conveying an argument. Ira Glass' YouTube storytelling segments address some of the same issues more directly for journalists. In his first video, Glass introduces two building blocks of story: anecdotes and moments of reflection. He demonstrates how even boring events can gain momentum through anecdotal storytelling and explains the need to offer insight on why the story matters. "Often, it's your job to be kind of ruthless and to understand that either you don't have a sequence of actions—you don't have the story part that works—or you don't have a moment of reflection that works," says Glass. "You're going to need both. And in a good story, you're going to flip back and forth between the two." Even veteran storytellers have to keep these issues in mind. It's easy to get so carried away with the narrative in your head, the one you know backward and forward, that you forget to leave a path for the reader to get through the story. [*To be fair to the Times, we should note that Science Tracker gave kudos to two other health stories from the paper this week, including a interesting multi-part narrative by Amy Harmon on an experimental cancer drug.]

By Glimpse MediaApril 20, 2020Advice, Web Design Google's Search Console is a brilliant set of tools and reports you can use to monitor your sites accessibility, performance and ranking on the web. It allows you to optimise your website to ensure it is displayed in a way which promotes not only your site, but allows for the best practice for user experience. And best of all, it is completely free (thanks, Google!). The Search Console To access the Search Console, go to search.google.com/search-console and click 'Start Now'. Login or create a Google Account to access the Console. Adding your website Previously, you had to add all variations of prefix for your domain to the search console (www., m., http, https, no www. …), however now you can simply add the domain (or subdomain) and Google will automatically include all various prefixes. Enter the domain name and press 'Continue'. Verifying your website In order to prevent users accessing the Search Console for any website, you have to verify you are the owner of the website and have access to the servers in which the site is stored on. To do this, we need to add a record with a unique verification code to the Domain Name System (DNS) which is stored with your domain name provider. Google will then check that the verification code they have just given you is now on the DNS. If you are with Gandi.Net, GoDaddy, Internet.bs, Name.com or Ionos (formerly 1&1), Google provides you with a simple walkthrough. Domain Name Provider not listed? If you are not with the above providers, simply copy the verification code to be used later. Login to your domain control-panel provided by your domain name provider (found on their website) and access the DNS Records. Simply add a new record, with the value of this record being the verification code provided which you have copied. Once this is done, you will have full access to your Search Console. All of the website projects Glimpse Media work on come with Google Search Console already having been set up. All you will need is a Google Account which, after the site has been fully completed, will then be used as the primary account holder for your new website! Need help setting up Google Search Console? Measuring controllable success

Yukon has found itself a licensed pot supplier The Yukon government has signed a supply agreement with High Park, a B.C.-based cannabis producer. The initial purchase will be 50 kilograms of product. The Yukon Liquor Corporation has signed its first cannabis supply agreement Mike Rudyk · CBC News · Posted: Apr 16, 2018 6:03 PM CT | Last Updated: April 17, 2018 Once the federal government legalizes recreational pot later this year, Yukon will receive its first 50 kilograms of inventory. It has the option of purchasing 350 kilograms in the first year. (Tilray) The Yukon Liquor Corporation has signed its first major supply agreement with a licensed cannabis producer. Tilray Canada sells medical cannabis nationally, but its subsidiary, High Park, will be providing recreational cannabis to Yukoners when the drug becomes legal this summer. High Park says its recreational product is tested for potency so consumers will have a good idea of what they are buying. "You have to test for potency, so all of that will be validated. So the potency of the product — you can rest assured, or consumers can rest assured, it's the potency in the product," said Adine Fabiani-Carter, the chief marketing officer at High Park. She says all products will be labelled with "exactly what the THC [Tetrahydrocannabinol] and CBD [Cannabidiol] percentage is," she said. 'You have to test for potency, so all of that will be validated,' says Adine Fabiani-Carter of High Park. (High Park Company) Once the federal government legalizes recreational pot, Yukon will receive its first 50 kilograms of inventory. It has the option of purchasing 350 kilograms in the first year. Tilray and its affiliate High Park have federally-licensed $30-million medical cannabis cultivation and processing facilities in Nanaimo, B.C. The company plans to expand and build a second $30-million facility in Ontario this summer. Fabiani-Carter says High Park will be sending adult recreational use cannabis and oil only. "We will be selling everything we are allowed to, under the regulations that are coming out by Health Canada. What you would think of cannabis in its most standard forms — so, the bud of the cannabis flower, whether it's in a dry flower form or put into a pre-roll." Legalized marijuana presents opportunity of a lifetime for Canadian entrepreneurs Yukon presents draft plan for regulating legal marijuana ​From seed to sale Federal legislation and regulations stipulate suppliers can't supply loose cannabis. Everything has to be accounted for, from seed to sale. "It's going to be packaged in child-resistant packaging," says Fabiani-Carter. She says the packaging is not designed to be attractive to children. There will be warning labels affixed to the sealed product, along with information about its weight and contents. High Park's parent company, Tilray, operates medical cannabis cultivation and processing facilities in Nanaimo, B.C., and plans to expand and build a second facility in Ontario this summer. (CBC) High Park's website shows a variety of cannabis products including Marley Natural, Irisa, and Dutchy brands — although the Yukon Liquor Corporation won't say which brands will be sold in the territory. Yukoners will be able to buy flower bud and cannabis oil, but not edibles. "Well, right now I can tell you edibles won't be legalized at first," says Scott Westerlaken of the Yukon Liquor Corporation. He says they may become legal by 2019. Westerlaken says the liquor corporation is also looking at other licensed producers besides High Park. 'We can sign several different suppliers as required or needed by customer demand,' said Scott Westerlaken of the Yukon Liquor Corporation. (Government of Yukon) "There is no exclusivity with Tilray [High Park], so we can sign several different suppliers as required or needed by customer demand," he said. Westerlaken says under the federal legislation, the Yukon government can't advertise the effects of different strains of cannabis. But he says Yukoners will be able to choose from a variety of new and established brands and products. According to federal estimates, Yukoners are expected to consume about 800 to 1,000 kilograms of cannabis each year. The Yukon government plans to spend about $2.7 million this year on cannabis inventory. Yukon to stockpile $2.7M worth of cannabis ahead of legal sales Mike Rudyk Reporter, CBC Yukon Mike Rudyk has worked for CBC Yukon since 1999, as a reporter and videographer. He lives in Whitehorse. Nanaimo cannabis company signs deal with Shoppers Drug Mart Yukon shouldn't get monopoly on legal marijuana, says retailer Yukon communities getting ready to roll with legal pot

Conductor Cloud Rendering Rendered with Conductor A blend of entertainment industry veterans and SaaS web development gurus, we all share a common love for discovering and employing the best in cloud technology. At the core of Conductor's DNA is the idea that cloud computing will replace the traditional "render farm". Our platform was developed to achieve the scalability, security, flexibility, and economic requirements for A-List feature production. To date, we have rendered over 250 million core hours on the platform, and our team is hard at work to bring new innovations and efficiencies to our service. From entertainment industry veterans to SaaS gurus, we all bring something unique to Conductor, while sharing a common love for discovering and employing the latest in cloud technologies. MAC MOORE Mac brings over 20 years of Enterprise Software expertise to Conductor and has a passion for transformative technology. He sees cloud completely altering how we think and execute in the digital content creation ecosystem and is passionate about leading its direction. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, and is based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. PAT SKAARUP SVP Finance and Operations Prior to joining Conductor in 2018, Pat was with HSBC for nearly 20 years, where he directed multiple Operational Risk functions within the North American Retail and Wealth Management group. A proven track record of building teams through customer centricity, people development, and process creation plays a key leadership role for Conductor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia, and is based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. FRANCOIS LEBEL With his 15 years of experience developing web products, Francois brings his proficiency building high performance systems in the cloud to Conductor to build the world's largest, and most cost efficient rendering farm. Prior to joining Conductor, he spent time at various Silicon Valley B2B and B2C companies where he built social, analytical, and Internet of Things platforms. When away from the keyboard, you can find Francois road cycling, running, hiking with his family, or simply dozing off on a hammock in the temperate Seattle area. KAYLE GRAHAM Kayle is a creative at heart who prides herself on her unique blend of right and left brained thinking. Her experience in both marketing and design has allowed her to explore both sides of the house, with a body of work ranging from graphic design and brand development to analytics tracking and metadata management. She is based out of North Carolina and enjoys corny jokes, eccentric animals, and minimalist workflows. LAWRENCE SCHLOSSER Lawrence has a wide breadth of experience in VFX, animation and games workflows at ImageMovers Digital, Atomic Fiction, Dr. D and Electronic Arts. JULIAN MANN Julian's VFX career started in commercials at MPC in London, making shampoo science shots and talking pigs. He was the first artist working at Double Negative, and supervised CG for their first movie, Pitch Black. Later he helped MPC's film division get started, where he built their R&D department and wrote pipeline and VFX tools. Julian loves making tools for artists and his other interests include painting, robotics, music, office design. He has traveled for work, living in Mumbai and Montreal, and now lives with his family in Panama. Jonathan has worked in many fields: security, compliance, finance and aerospace as an Software Engineer and DevOps Engineer. Enjoys building and scaling out platforms from the infrastructure level up and in his spare time can be found playing soccer, ping pong and tennis. BRIAN OLECKI Brian comes from an enterprise environment where he worked on and led projects related to microservices, automation, internal tooling, and event driven services. In his spare time he enjoys playing volleyball, 3d printing, and traveling to Thailand. Carlos started his career in academia and has since worked with a number of startups in data science, e-commerce, and online food delivery. A dedicated engineer, husband, and father, Carlos specializes in multi-cloud multi-region implementations of distributed systems and enjoys board games, video games, and observational astronomy with his family. Carlos lives in Chicago, IL and holds a BA in Economics and MS in Information Systems from Northwestern University. JESSE LEHRMAN SENIOR PIPELINE DEVELOPER Jesse's adventures in CG started when he was hired to wrangle some renders at a Montreal VFX studio instead of backpacking to Tanzania to find some Chimps. He now finds himself back in Montreal. Along the way he's worked in Berlin, Jerusalem and Sydney on Animation and VFX projects big and small, improving pipelines so that artists have more time to watch YouTube. Projects of note include The Lego Movie, The Little Prince and Game of Thrones. And he did eventually get to see those Chimps. Passionate about cloud, and how it's changing the industry? We want to hear from you! We're looking for a seasoned Sales Director to join us in growing and nurturing our customer base. You'll need to have a mix of software and VFX or Animation industry experience, and be insanely passionate about this amazing industry we're in! As the first Customer Success hire at Conductor, you'll take the support baton from our engineering team and carry it forward. Back-End Software Engineer Come help build our product with the core engineering team! You will need to have prior experience developing back-end services and APIs. 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VF Corporation cuts forecasts as sales slip VF Corporation, which owns brands including Lee, Wrangler and Vans, has cut its annual sales and earnings forecasts, after net income dropped 25%to $100.9 m (£68.5m) over the first quarter of 2009. VF Corporation revenues on a constant currency basis fell 2% over the period. Sales on a reported basis decreased 7% to $1.72 billion (£1.16bn) compared with the first quarter of last year. However, VF Corporation said that Wrangler revenues rose 3% and and Lee revenues were up 7% over the quarter. VF Corporation said that global volatility and challenging economic conditions affected business in the first quarter, and that revenue for the year was expected to be down by 5% to 7%, with more than half due to the decline in foreign currency. VF Corporation chairman, president and chief executive Eric Wiseman said: "We are pleased that we met our first quarter targets. Our balance sheet, liquidity and cash flow remain very strong, inventories are down and we're on track with our cost reduction initiatives. However, changes in several key markets have led us to reduce our top and bottom line assumptions for the balance of the year. He added: "Times like these offer strong companies with strong brands like ours a unique opportunity to drive market share gains and improve their long-term competitive position. We intend to take advantage of this opportunity by continuing to invest behind our brands' core growth strategies to gain share, and we intend to emerge from these difficult times stronger than ever." 17 July 2019Jill Geoghegan Denim business Kontoor Brands, owner of Wrangler, Lee and Rock 7 Republic, has appointed Simon Fisher as its new managing director for EMEA. Vans continues to drive revenue growth at VF 23 May 2019Katie Imms US fashion group VF Corporation, owner of brands including Vans, Timberland and The North Face, reported revenue was up 12% year on year to $13.85bn (£10.97bn) for the year to 30 March 2019. H&M tops sustainable cotton sourcing ranking 25 June 2019Grace Whelan H&M, Gap, Adidas and Nike are among the global brands leading sustainable cotton sourcing, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has revealed.

Op-Ed: Sunday's Super Bowl was so boring New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during a practice in Minneapolis on Jan. 31. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press) By Roger Director Feb. 2, 2018 4:15 AM PT Don't get me started about how boring the Super Bowl was this year. How do I know if it hasn't even been played yet? I just know, OK? When my buddy invited me over to watch, I should have said, "I've seen this game too many times; I'd rather paint my garage door." Instead I replied, "Yeah, sure, whatever." And now, of course, I'm kicking myself because I know what's going to happen, and then it will happen, and nothing will have changed except I stuffed 12 cocktail franks down my throat. Super Sunday has turned into Groundhog Day: a mind-numbing, endless loop of Patriots victories. With Tom Brady at quarterback, New England has won the Super Bowl five times. Now the Patriots are going for a sixth title. If you live outside the 617 area code, how could you possibly care? For us non-New England fans, the NFL has fallen into a rut and sustained a concussion. I am beyond tired of hearing the same Patriots' victory song played on this jukebox. Even the halftime show — Justin Timberlake — is a repeat. At least the commercials, unlike the game, will be new. The ads will keep me alert until the game's back on: "Brady does it again…Brady does it again…Brady does it again..." I've already texted a buddy who's a medic, telling him he may have to rush over to the Super Bowl party with a shot of adrenaline because my eyeballs will be rolling back in my head. I'll seem on the verge of nodding off irrevocably as the Patriots rack up their billionth first down. Did you know they use tapes of Patriots Super Bowl wins as anesthesia when performing surgery? "Brady does it again…" The only Patriots Super Bowls I've celebrated involved the New York Giants. They put Brady into a blender, hit the pulverize button and left him on the field like a quivering glob of baba ganoush. Twice. But fat chance the Philadelphia Eagles know that recipe. They'll hit the field on Sunday pumped up, but tragically unaware of the impending slaughter — a team turning the ignition key in a booby-trapped car. Even though they'll start out great and will be way ahead at the half — leading some poor, misguided Philly fans to scout ungreased light poles to climb, anticipating a celebration — the outcome will never be in doubt. The Patriots love it when the other team takes the lead. Coach Bill Belichick wants it that way. Giving his team a handicap to overcome makes the game a little more interesting — for him, if not for us. He's never worried. He always knows what he's doing. I guarantee you that when Philadelphia goes ahead by three touchdowns with under two minutes left, every Patriots player on that sideline will know, deep in his heart, that they've just won the Super Bowl. In the aftermath, some will say the Patriots caught a few lucky breaks. Their game-winning drive will turn on a crucial roughing-the-passer call; instant replay will reveal that the offender the refs cited was Eagles owner Jeff Lurie's wife, Tina — clearly visible in her VIP box and not on the field or in uniform at the time. Fans will howl. There will be bellyaching. But even photos of the officiating crew washing Belichick's car before the game won't convince the supposedly neutral higher-ups at the NFL that the refs showed New England any favoritism. Luck, after all, is the residue of design. And New England's is foolproof. Repeatable. Invincible. As Jean-Paul Sartre said: "In football, everything is complicated by the presence of the other team." Not when it comes to the Patriots. When the game ends, I'll feel like a chump for watching the same thing over and over, expecting a different outcome. And I will once again ask myself, as I do every year, was there anything not better to do than watch the Super Bowl? Philadelphia believes they are Rocky Balboa. It took them more than a decade to get a rematch for the title, and all they'll find out on Sunday is that they've seen this before. Tom Brady remains Tom Brady. Roger Director is a writer in Los Angeles and the author of "I Dream in Blue: Life, Death, and the New York Giants." Follow the Opinion section on Twitter @latimesopinion or Facebook. OpinionOp-Ed A cure for the common opinion Get thought-provoking perspectives with our weekly newsletter. These readers survived the Holocaust. This is what worries them about America today Op-Ed: When a prison closes, the town where it sits has a chance for redemption Op-Ed: The word on Wordle: It is bringing people together by letting us see into each other's minds Op-Ed: A case for strategic price policies in a time of inflation Opinion: Will the 49th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade be the last one? Abortion rights are under assault. Calmes: Biden's first year is a chronicle of Republican obstruction and worse

To: Tom Elvidge, General Manager, Uber London Uber UK: Stop driving down workers' rights Campaign created by GMB Campaigns Either give your drivers proper employment rights, or give them the freedoms of genuinely self-employed businesses. 19 Uber drivers, with the backing of their union GMB, have won a landmark case against the app-enabled taxi firm, who have refused to give drivers basic employment rights. Uber have announced they will appeal the decision however, so this fight looks to have a long (and costly) way yet to go. This legal case has exposed the dark side of the so called 'gig economy'. For many the gig economy is a rigged economy, where bosses weasel out of paying living wages. Or providing basics like paid holiday time. If you are a 'self-employed' driver at Uber you are virtually a slave to app. Miss a job alert and you can be "deactivated" without appeal. Fail to keep up your rating and you can be cast aside at any moment. "I guarantee you one thing, Uber don't see drivers as humans." Driver Ruman Miah told the Guardian. Being kept on a leash of a self-serving app is not most people's definition of self-employment. Genuinely self-employed contractors can refuse jobs, set their own hours and sub-contract work to others. But if you work for Uber you enjoy none of the freedoms of self-employment, and none of the security of regular employment - both ways you lose. It's not surprising that many feel powerless and unable to speak out. Whilst Uber are denying workers some basic employment rights, they're also ducking these drivers' National Insurance contributions. It's taking millions of pounds from the Exchequer, but it also means drivers lose access to many important benefits if they need them. Technological change should be a force for good. But increasingly it is being used to control and exploit workforces, and cheat them out of decent wages. Uber can't have it both ways. They should accept the tribunal verdict, drop the appeal, and either give their workers decent employment rights, or give them the freedoms of genuine self-employment. of 8,000 signatures * First Name ? I'm an Uber driver I'm an Uber rider I want to be updated via email about this and other important Going to Work campaigns. Yes, keep me informed via email. No. I do not want to hear about this petition's progress or other relevant petitions. Are you sure? Email is how our movement stays connected. You can unsubscribe at any time Your personal information will be kept private and held securely. By submitting information you are agreeing to the petition holder keeping you informed about the campaign, and agreeing to the use of cookies. If you leave the box above ticked, we may use your email address to send you further campaign updates and actions. You will be able to unsubscribe from these at any time by following a link in any email. Last signed by: Nasar A. Arian L. Muhammad Y. Kerstin H. Flag this petition for review Reasons for signing As they don't cost a lot of money and is easier and the Uber drivers I had are really nice. And it is day for people in London to get around Alanna R. 2017-09-23 19:48:05 +0100 Like This Flag as Inappropriate Permalink Uber is ripping of SL drivers, Uber is the lowest rate taxi in SL and the highest commission take from the drivers.", they do not think from the drives side... very low per Km rate after commission paid. They don't care about the drives only thing they interested is taking 25% and get your funds to USA Nilan F. 2017-04-18 13:19:17 +0100 I am a foster carer and we are fighting for some rights and every worker deserves them. Many fought for these rights. Christine H. 2017-04-01 14:58:00 +0100 Thanks to everyone who's supporting this campaign. We've got a new opportunity to get Uber to comply with the tribunal judgement, and need your help with that too please. TFL are about to review Uber's licence. Please help us call on them not to renew if Uber won't comply with their legal obligations: https://campaign.goingtowork.org.uk/petitions/do-your-duty-keep-uber-s-drivers-and-passengers-safe Inside Uber's Aggressive, Unrestrained Workplace Culture: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/22/technology/uber-workplace-culture.html?_r=0 Uber drivers 'are treated as Victorian-style sweated labour' and are forced to work 70-hour weeks to get by says Frank Field MP. Report compiles submissions from 83 private hire drivers, working with the firm: - Drivers at risk of taking home less than a third of the National Living Wage. - Drivers finding it increasingly difficult to obtain work, and must therefore stay on the road for extended periods of time to make a living. - Drivers do not have the freedom to determine their own working patterns, as Uber holds the power to remove work from them if certain conditions are not met. 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Facebook Google Plus Instagram Pinterest Twitter Howard Wolowitz's Mom: What Do You Think She Looks Like? "The Big Bang Theory" is a great show, but one thing they keep hidden from fans is what Howard Wolowitz's mother looks like in reality. When I hear her voice yell at him, I always see this perfect vision of what I think she looks like in my head. What do you see when you think of her? Did you watch "The Drew Carey Show?" When I think of Howard's mother, I think of Mimi on Drew Carey. She is a larger woman who wears crazy makeup all over her face. I think of a woman who runs around in a housecoat or nightgown all day long. This is just what I see in my head. What do you see? I think that if they show her now after all this time, it would just ruin it for me. I think it is a neat twist that she is hidden and a secret to us all. Check out "The Big Bang Theory:" The Complete First and Second Season on Blu-Ray Combo Pack. "I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for 'The Big Bang Theory.'" Tags: big bang theory, big bang theory season 1, howard wolowitz mom, the big bang theory Review: Manscaped Lawnmower 3.0 for that Perfect Trim 5 Healthier Ways to Improve Your Self Worth 'Sugar Rush Christmas' Season 2 on Netflix: Where Was It Filmed, More Details http://www.dailyepics.com/ THX that's a great answer! Manscaped for the Best Grooming Items 13 Gift Ideas To Surprise Your Husband This Christmas Categories Select Category Animals (10) Books (6) Celebs (39) Contests (5) Crime (3) Food (3) Frugal Living (28) Health (23) Holidays (11) Movies (41) Music (102) Country Music (58) News (13) Parenting (23) Preschool (1) Recipes (1) Reviews (43) Sales (4) Sports (34) Television (1,043) Children's Shows (6) Comedy (28) Drama (74) Reality TV (800) Bachelor (137) Big Brother (8) Duggar (33) Soap Operas (42) Travel (65) Uncategorized (11) Beauty (1) Work From Home (2) 'The Bachelorette' 2012 Finale Preview: Does Emily Know Who to Pick? 'Teen Mom' Season 4 Episode 6 Sneak Peek Video ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Content belongs to According 2 Mandy.

18 October 2017updated 09 Sep 2021 4:57pm My nan's house will probably be used to pay for social care – and that's fair The reaction to the Conservative social care minister's comments ignores reality. By Mark Piggott (Photo By Getty) My nan turns 96 today (Wednesday 18th October) but it won't be much of a celebration. I'll go and see her with my 73-year-old father at the care home where she resides. If she's having a good day, nan might remember who I am – her only grandchild; I say "good day" because last time dad visited, she asked him if she'd ever had children. Despite being by now somewhat inured to nan's fading, dad was naturally somewhat stunned, and more shocked when a care worker said nan claimed to have voted Tory all her life – she's a lifelong socialist and Labour supporter who once showed Dennis Potter round her local group. Dementia is a miserable end, less a full stop than a trailing off… Nan was placed in the care home when social services deemed her unfit to remain living in her own home following a fall. In the care home she had another fall and broke her hip, leading to another hospital stay; £600 continued to be extracted from nan's account even when she wasn't at the home, which is rather shabby and depressing, though the staff do a remarkable job. We consider ourselves lucky that nan and granddad managed to accumulate considerable savings in the course of their 73 years of married life. Granddad was a tool-maker, nan worked in head office at Tesco, but being of that generation who grew up in the Depression then served in the war (granddad was a mechanic in the RAF) they were far from extravagant: no foreign holidays, no flash cars; granddad never learned to drive and commuted to work on a scooter. When granddad died three years ago he left a type-written note insisting on no fuss, no funeral. Now, the money nan and granddad saved over a lifetime is draining away at an incredible rate and when it's gone, their home will be next: the council house they agonised about buying, feeling it was morally wrong but in the end purchasing so they'd never be forced into a tower block. The house – an end of terrace on a former council estate – is far from remarkable, but in these crazy times must be worth a tidy sum. In her will nan specified that I'd receive a quarter share, along with her three children. Naturally, though I want nan (who's no monarchist) to get a telegram from the Queen, a part of me has sometimes idly planned what I might do with my share – now it's possible that share could be vastly reduced. The Tories' tax delusion Liz Truss is the future of British Conservatism PMQs: Keir Starmer takes the Commons on a tour of Tory scandals But do you know what? It's tough. It's not the government's fault I was too lazy and/or unsuccessful to buy a house, that people are living longer and doctors can patch up every ailment (nan's had cancer, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes… a tough old bird) but they can't patch up the most complicated organism in the known universe: the human brain. Dementia now kills more old people than any other illness – but more pertinently, it can takes years, or decades, to do so. Families continue to take the strain when possible, but not all old people have children, and in many cases – such as in my family – the sufferer's children are themselves pensioners with health problems, physically and emotionally unable to take on the daunting task of caring for a parent who may be aggressive, frail, and who may no longer recognise them. Morning Call Newsletter View all newsletters Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics By Stephen Bush That's why I'm puzzled by the reaction to Conservative social care minister Jackie Doyle-Price's comments, when she told the Social Market Foundation: "The reality is that the taxpayer shouldn't necessarily be propping up people to keep their property and hand it on to their children when they're generating massive care needs." Labour, which opportunistically "leaked" the video footage, was quick to respond, with Jeremy Corbyn denouncing the "dementia tax" and promising to invest an extra £8bn per year to the NHS. Unfortunately, it seems optimistic that £8bn per year will cover the cost of age-related illnesses in the coming decades. In any case, why should the tax-payer subsidise social care when an old person owns property? Why should a school-leaver or university graduate, no doubt hoping one day to own a home of their own, pay more in taxes so someone like me can sit on my laurels and wait for nan to die to subsidise my sedentary lifestyle? Labour's stance should be baffling, except of course it's far easier to slam the government and make crowd-pleasing statements than face up to what looks set to be the biggest social challenge this country has faced for decades – far more daunting, I would suggest, than Brexit. Mark Piggott

BEWARE THE MARKET.COM Isn't it staggering how idiotic some companies can be when implementing a potentially unpopular policy and then, to compound things further, they handle the resulting disgruntled customer fall-out with all the subtlety of John Prescott at a Jedward concert. Our banking sector occupies a position in the mind of the general public a little north of Satan and, let's be honest, it's a reputation they appear to fully and richly deserve. Whether our banks are the big bad monsters they're often portrayed as is possibly open to question, but PR is largely about perception and as far banks are concerned most of us view them as huge faceless organisations big on greed and low on anything vaguely resembling good customer service. The latest financial services institution that really could do with a good slap is Co-operative Insurance. It operates a policy (and, in fairness, it's not alone in doing so) called "redlining" which basically means it has a list of "banned" postcodes when it comes to offering car insurance. It – and others – deems certain streets are now uninsurable, presumably because they carry with them a greater risk of theft or vandalism. I don't know about you but I sort of thought that was the sodding purpose of taking out insurance in the first place. I suppose I can understand that if certain streets, certain postcodes are more vulnerable than others then insurance providers need to minimise their losses. So, why not increase premiums? It's never stopped them across a myriad array of other factors. BBC Radio 4's excellent "Money Box" reported last week that a Co-operative Insurance customer informed them he had moved from Exeter to North London – a very nice street in North London according to the programme's presenter Paul Lewis who had gone to the trouble of looking it up on Google Earth. The Co-operative told him he was longer covered, as the address to which he had moved was "uninsurable". They would give him no grace period (not even 24 hours) to source alternative insurance, rendering his vehicle instantly uninsured and leaving him open to prosecution. But, wait for the best bit. They then informed him he would be charged a £30 admin fee for "cancelling" the policy! Something they later relented on when, no doubt, faced by the "Money Box" team and the prospect of being crucified on-air by the redoubtable Mr Lewis. The Financial Services Authority says the Co-operative has not treated this customer fairly by failing to give him notice. The Co-operative declined a request from 'Money Box' to appear on the programme – hardly surprising given their completely indefensible position. I always thought the Co-operative was an organisation that held itself to a higher standard when it came to ethics and fairness. Obviously not. What is especially telling is its sheer stupidity. Fair enough, implement a policy that is in the best interests of your business and, presumably they would say, fairer to customers who shouldn't be penalised if they live in safer, less crime-susceptible postcodes. But could they not have summoned together a smattering of common sense and given this customer even a couple of hours to find another insurer willing to cover him? Like bankers, insurance companies have a shabby reputation with the general public. How many of us suspect they will do their damndest to wriggle out of a claim and, perhaps, more worryingly, how many of us even question the value of having insurance all together? As customers, all we can do is be as selective and well researched as possible, even if it is a pain. While for those in insurance and banking, there are surely opportunities to be had for those brave enough to steal a march and break the mould of inflexibility, intransigence and sheer pig-headedness that is our financial services sector. David Leck – Guest Blogger < Back to the Blog

Writing Shadows: Juliet Lockhart St Nicholas Church This is an opportunity for writers to explore character creation through art. We will begin by creating a shadow puppet. Participants will be given a range of templates from which they will create a shadow. They will then begin to flesh out the shadow through answering a series of questions until a character emerges. By the end of the workshop, participants will have made a shadow puppet, and taken part in creative writing exercises to create a character based on the puppet. This is an adult only workshop. All materials are supplied. Suitable for all abilities. Juliet is an artist working with paper, fabric and found objects. She has an MA in Literature & Creative Writing. Through writing about place and re-telling folk and fairytales her own artistic practice underwent a transformation. Her current practice has its roots in wild writings, the stories that lie beneath the land and figures that hover between the animate and the inanimate. She works from a studio amongst the vibrant community at Ardleigh Studios in Essex and is the artistic director and founder of Lockarts – an arts in mental health charity.

Dream job abroad? Irish island looking for pair to run its coffee shop Great Blasket Island. (Photo courtesy of the Great Blasket Island Twitter account) GREAT BLASKET, Ireland (KRON) – If you like coffee, traveling, and living pretty isolated, we've got a dream job alert for you! Great Blasket Island – located a little over a mile from the Irish mainland at Dunmore Head – is the main island of the Blaskets on the Dingle Peninsula. Officials are looking for two people to run its cute and cozy coffee shop as well as manage the island's accommodations for 7 months. ** Job Vacancy ** A unique position required – looking for long term management of Island Accommodation and Coffee Shop. Couple or two friends. 1st April 2020 – October 2020 accommodation and food provided. Email Alice on [email protected] for more information pic.twitter.com/RJFfrr4QDH — Great Blasket Island (@gbisland) January 10, 2020 The island's summer season starts in April, so they're looking to fill the position from April through October. A couple or two friends can apply for the position, and as an added bonus food and accommodations are provided. According to the island's website, it's approximately 4 miles long and half-a-mile wide, featuring over 1,000 acres of mostly mountainous terrain. It's also home to lots of wildlife and a thriving Irish culture and history. Only a handful of full-time residents live on the island, which is accessible only by boat. Anyone who is interested can email Alice at [email protected] for more information. More Weird News Stories MIAMI (AP) — The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents Tuesday about falling iguanas. "This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see Iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s. Brrrr!" NWS Miami tweeted. Witnesses testify in 'Witchcraft' murder trial in Pensacola by WKRG Staff / Jan 21, 2020 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) -- UPDATE (4:51 p.m.): Witness testimony continues in Donald Hartung's murder trial. As of about 4:30 p.m., the state had called a second crime scene technician that took photos of the Smith family murder scene back in 2015. The tech with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office identified several areas with suspected blood in the kitchen and around the house on Deerfield Drive. Witness testimony started at about 10 a.m. The state has now called five witnesses. UPDATE (2:00 p.m.): The trial of Donald Hartung resumed about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday after a lunch break. The state called witness Christine Rollins, who was an Escambia County Sheriff's Office crime scene technician at the time of the murders. Rollins gave her account of the Deerfield Drive home in 2015. She said there were two cars parked in the driveway and four QVC packages on the front porch. Bonnie Smith was said to have a "QVC addiction," according to prosecutors. Rollins gave the jury descriptions of several photographs of the home, including photos of the crime scene. The photos showed the victims' bodies covered in clothes, which appeared to be an attempt to hide the bloody homicide. Several other photos showed the bodies covered in blood. One of the brothers' bodies was found on the ground and the other was found on a love seat. Bonnie Smith was found face down, covered in blankets, rugs and clothes on the floor of John's room. Blood covered the home's hallway and furniture, according to Rollins. Paper towels allegedly used to clean up the crime scene were found in a trash can inside the home. Cold-stunned iguanas expected to fall from Florida trees

Memories and Celebrations of Life: Remembering a Sioux Lookout War Hero Flying Officer - Harry E. Fenwick DFC Born in Transcona, Manitoba December 21, 1920, he attended high school in Leamington Ontario from 1934 to 1940, while working seasonally for H.J. Heinz in 1938 and 1939. He enlisted in Windsor in 1940, where he commenced his flight training in May 1941. Upon graduation he was promoted to Sergeant, transported to England, and assigned to the Royal Air Force. In the fall of 1942 he joined other Canadians in the RAF's 81st Squadron in North Africa as a fighter pilot flying Spitfires. He saw considerable combat in the ensuing months. He survived being shot down twice and in February 1943 was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. By the fall of Tunis in May 1943 he was an acknowledged "ace" with 5.5 victories included in his official record. He was returned to Canada where he established himself as a highly regarded flight instructor. However, in the spring of 1944 the Allies were desperate for experienced fighter pilots as air combat intensified in the build-up to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. As a result, F.O. Fenwick was reassigned to the RCAF's 401st Squadron in Britain. He survived less than a month in his renewed combat role, being shot down for a third and final time on June 21, 1944 – an apparent victim of "friendly fire". His family was living in Sioux Lookout, Ontario at the time of his death. Fenwick Lake in the Northwest Territories was named in his honour. Flying Officer Fenwick was obviously a brave, determined young man who answered the call with dash and vigour. A lot of life was packed into 23 short years. Although we can't thank him, we can't forget him, he did his part to make ours one of the world's great countries. F.O. Fenwick was one of the first to be buried in the Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery. His gravestone reads: "In kind remembrance of one who gave all for his country, you and I and peace." Big turnout for annual Remembrance Day Tea More than 130 people packed the Edwin Switzer Memorial, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 78 last Saturday for a Remembrance Day Tea.

Seafood Profiles Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas Paul Brazier/NRW The Fishery It is possible for members of the food oyster family like this one to produce pearls but they are in a different family than the pearl oysters. Pacific oyster on substrate. Kathleen R./iNaturalist Taxonomic description Has an elongated, sculpted shell with rounded radial folds (wavy). [3] Shell is rounded with fluting when grown on hard substrate; oval, smooth on soft substrate. Usually white with purple streaks & spots, the inside of shell is white with a purple hue over muscle scar. [1,2] Shell length is normally 10-15 cm (4-6'), but as long as 38 cm (15'). [1] Occurs naturally in estuarine & coastal waters of Japan and Southeast Asia. .[1,2] Was introduced around the world as a way to revive exploited oyster stocks. [2] In North America, it occurs from southeastern Alaska to Baja California. Can live up to 30 years, but is fully mature and able to reproduce after 1 year. [2] Grows 2.5 cm (1") per year. [3] Begins life as a male, but after a year functions as a female. [3] Spawning is temperature dependent, usually occurring when warm (i.e., often summer breeders). Minimum temperature needed for reproduction is 15° C (59° F), maximum temperature is 34° C (93.2° F). [3] Fertilization occurs externally, and free-swimming larvae group together to find suitable habitats on which to settle. [3] Found in sheltered waters, from slightly above sea level to subtidal depths of 3 meters (9.8 ft). [3] Settles on hard surfaces, such as rocks, pier pilings, shells of adult oysters or other shellfish species. [3] As a filter feeder, it feeds on phytoplankton & detritus in the water. Predators include seastars, crabs, benthic feeding fish, and wading birds. [3] It is a myth that oysters are poisonous during months without the letter "R" in them (summer months); a lot of energy is put into reproduction in these months leaving the meat too thin and watery for marketing. Person working with floating cages. Aileen Devlin/Virginia Sea Grant Seasonal availability Available year-round when farm-raised. Regulatory and managing authority Marine aquaculture in California is overseen by a number of federal and state agencies the specifics of which depend upon the location of the facility (land, state waters, federal waters) and type(s) of species grown. These agencies include but are not limited to NOAA, for oversight in federal waters, California State Lands Commission, for oversight in coastal waters and land, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife for registration. [12] A State Aquaculture Coordinator provides guidance on permits, registrations, and consultations, which are required for all commercial aquaculture. [12] The California Department of Public Health is involved in growing, harvesting, and selling molluscan shellfish and seaweeds. [12] On public and private lands, aquaculture must follow regulations regarding water discharge, which involves multiple management agencies. [12] The Permit Guide to Aquaculture in California is available at https://permits.aquaculturematters.ca.gov/Permit-Guide#454735-california-department-of-public-health. [12] Grown in trays submerged in a local embayment. It is removed every 3 weeks, rinsed, and put in a tumbler, which mimics wave action & breaks off the leading edge where shell grows. When put back in trays, the oyster repairs its shell, resulting in a deeper, cupped shape shell & fatter oyster. [5] No fertilizers, chemicals or antibiotics are added, and it feeds on naturally occurring phytoplankton. Status of the fishery Most U.S. farms produce their own juvenile oysters (called "seed") from selected broodstock. [4] Potential ecosystem impacts Aquaculture reduces the pressure on local natural populations and limits the need for imported seafood. Shells are recycled for uses in the environment (e.g., nest material for endangered least terns or used in construction by humans). [5] This oyster is potentially invasive in local ecosystems due to culinary preference of this Japanese species over the native (i.e., it is prevalent), fast growth and reproductive rates, and tolerance to a wide range of environmental conditions. [5, 6] It potentially contributes to the spread of other introduced species (e.g., Atlantic oyster drill). This oyster improves water quality through its feeding activity, which removes algae and particulates. Oysters are an aphrodisiac... maybe. Oysters contain more zinc than other foods, and zinc is a key mineral for sexual health in men (severe deficiency can lead to impotence). It is more likely, however, that the power of suggestion is stronger than any direct effect. Shucked oysters displayed with a wedge of lime. gautsch/flickr Edible portions Entire contents of the shell. Description of meat Highly valued for its sweet and mild flavor. Has a salty kick, and a delicious buttery texture. Local oysters are available fresh; imported can be found canned, or frozen. [8] Shucking, or opening, the oyster requires a special shucking knife inserted into the shell to pry it open, and to cut the hinge and adductor muscle in order to remove meat. [9] Many people prefer raw oyster, but it can also be roasted, steamed, fried, scalloped, stewed, baked, stuffed, boiled, marinated, poached and sautéed. Some meal ideas include oyster stew, pan fried oysters, scalloped oysters with fennel, glazed oysters on crab and leeks, and chicken with oysters and straw mushrooms. [10] Nutritional information for 100g of Pacific oyster can be found on the table to the right. [7] Toxicity report There are currently no reported contaminants from local farm raised oyster [11]; wild caught oyster from San Diego is not recommended for consumption without bay water quality and oyster toxicity analyses. Consumption of raw oysters may lead to vibriosis, a bacterial infection. To avoid this, it is recommended to look for oysters from reputable sources and restaurants. [13] Pacific oyster is available farm fresh in San Diego year-round. California Fisheries California Aquaculture California Seafood [1] Moore, T.O., J.D. Moore. 2008. Culture of oysters. Status of the fisheries report. California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Web. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=34440&inline. Accessed 4 Sept 2020. [2] Nehring, S. 2011. NOBANIS. Invasive Alien Species Fact Sheet: Crassostrea gigas. Online Database of the European Network on Invasive Alien Species Web. https://www.nobanis.org/globalassets/speciesinfo/c/crassostrea-gigas/cr…. Accessed 4 Sept 2020. [3] NIMPIS 2013, Crassostrea gigas reproduction and habitat, National Introduced Marine Pest Information System. Web. https://nimpis.marinepests.gov.au/species/species/133. Accessed 4 Sept 2020. [4] FishWatch. 2015. Pacific oyster. NOAA FishWatch U.S. Seafood Facts. Web. https://www.fishwatch.gov/profiles/pacific-oyster-farmed. Accessed 4 Sept 2020. [5] Carlsbad Aquafarm. Prod. Brian Robles and Cindy Kendrick. Green-Scene, 2013. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzy2y5S-A_o. Accessed 4 Sept 2020. [6] Johnson, C.S. "A new oyster invades" http://caseagrantnews.org/2013/07/02/a-new-oyster-invades/. Accessed 1 July 2013. [7] Seafood Health Facts. Pacific Oyster, 2013. https://www.seafoodhealthfacts.org/description-top-commercial-seafood-i… [8] EDF Seafood Selector. 2013. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. http://seafood.edf.org/oysters. [9] SeafishTheAuthority, 2013. How to prepare Pacific Oysters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qchyv_HrSHc. [10] Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association, 2013. https://pcsga.org/recipes-nutrition/ [11] Oyster Recommendations. 2019. Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. https://www.seafoodwatch.org/seafood-recommendations/groups/oysters?q=p… [12] Permit Guide to Aquaculture in California. N.d. Permit Guide to Aquaculture in California. Web. https://permits.aquaculturematters.ca.gov/Permit-Guide#454735-californi…. Accessed 21 August 2020. [13] Gellman, A. Livestrong. 2020. Oysters Are an Excellent Source of 6 Nutrients — Here's How to Eat Them Safely. Web. https://www.livestrong.com/article/293633-raw-oysters-nutritional-facts/. Accessed 15 January 2021. [14] R. K. iNaturalist. 2020. Digital image. Web. https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/105461265. Accessed 22 February 2021. [15] Devlin, A. flickr. 2019. Cherrystone Aqua-Farms. Digital image. Web. https://flickr.com/photos/virginiaseagrant/48642407373. Accessed 22 February 2021. [16] gautsch. flickr. 2008. Pacific oysters. Digital image. Web. https://flickr.com/photos/of_guido/3103519815. Accessed 22 February 2021.

Titles (S) 96 entries for 39 titles (showing entries 81 to 96) Struggling with God: Kierkegaard and the Temptation of Spiritual Trial By Simon D. Podmore A theological exploration of the 'spiritual trial', drawing on Kierkegaard's treatment to propose a modern understanding of the Spirit's struggle towards God. Studies in Ancient Persia and the Achaemenid Period By John Curtis (editor) A collection of essays in memory of the curator and scholar Terence Mitchell, exploring the history and archaeology of Ancient Persia. Subversive Meals: An Analysis of the Lord's Supper under Roman Domination during the First Century By R. Alan Streett Employing scriptural exegesis and historical and theological analysis, this is an astute study of the Lord's Supper as a political act against Roman dominion. Subversive Spirituality: Transforming Mission through the Collapse of Space and Time By L. Paul Jensen A study of the relationship between spirituality and mission in a world where the spatial and temporal aspects of life have become increasingly constricted. Suffering in Romans By Siu Fung Wu An elucidation of suffering in Paul's Epistle to the Romans, its meaning in the lives of Paul's audience, and its role in transforming humanity through Christ. Sun at Midnight: The Rudolf Steiner Movement and Gnosis in the West By Geoffrey Ahern The standard critical work on the Anthroposophical movement, this penetrating study of Rudolf Steiner's esoteric legacy is an invaluable guide.

Opinion: Guns are only part of the problem - Daily News Egypt Opinion Opinion: Guns are only part of the problem Opinion: Guns are only part of the problem In the US, House Democrats are planning another sit-in protest on gun control. Although it's bound to get plenty of attention, it's unlikely to have much effect combatting the problems, says DW's Ines Pohl. Deutsche Welle July 5, 2016 Be the first to comment In the US, House Democrats are planning another sit-in protest on gun control. Although it's bound to get plenty of attention, it's unlikely to have much effect combatting the problems, says DW's Ines Pohl. When experienced politicians run out of ideas and enrol members of the civil rights movement it becomes clear: we are now dealing with something more important than the daily grind of politics. Two weeks ago, with the help of John Lewis, Democrat lawmakers protested for the first time with a sit-in on the floor of the US House of Representatives for one day and one night. Lewis, who campaigned long ago beside Martin Luther King for the equal rights for black people, was on the floor with them. This Tuesday the politicians want to do it again, because they see no other way of forcing the House to engage with their demand to tighten gun controls. The ugly side of US politics This incident shows the ugly side of US politics. It demonstrates clearly just how incapable the country is of passing laws that are not constructed with specific political motives or along party lines, which benefit one party or a particular politician. In this instance we are talking – quite simply – about trying to limit the number of needless daily deaths. Over 25,000 Americans were shot dead last year. Every day seven children under the age of 12 die, while every month 50 women are shot dead by their partners. Nowadays, more people die from gunshot wounds in the US than car accidents. The right to bear arms is anchored in the US Constitution. That's the main argument of those who want gun ownership protected. Foreigners may be unable to relate to the issue, but that is how it goes with cultural heritage: some of the old habits eventually become out of date. There are many things in Germany that confuse foreigners too. For example, that we don't like to get involved in foreign conflicts, because of a number of important, historical reasons. At the same time our arms exports to conflicts all around the world are on the increase. That's not doing the right thing either. But doing the right thing has had nothing to do with the gun control debate in the US for quite some time. It's all about proving who is right and who holds the power in a two-party system, which has given up looking for a compromise. What does that mean for the current sit-in? Perhaps we will once again see pictures of veteran human rights activists huddling on the floor. This will only really impress those who are already convinced that the laws on gun ownership should be tightened. That doesn't mean that such a protest action is wrong, but it should be only a part of the quest for improving living standards for many in the the US. After all, gun violence is often closely related to racism, education, inequality and a lack of proper healthcare. It's no coincidence that the most shootings take place in poor communities where a high proportion of black Americans live. It's been researched for years that the broken societal and familial structures in these areas encourage violence. Every study shows that many of the offenders are struggling with major mental health problems, which are often not treated because they don't have the medical insurance that would allow them access to proper diagnosis or treatment. For that reason, campaigning for tougher gun laws is not enough. The Democrats must know that a prominent fight for less guns on the streets won't really make a difference if more and more citizens give up the dream of taking part in America's wealth. That's why a fight for a reduction in guns must always mean a fight for more equality. Have something to say? Add your comments below. The thread closes 24 hours after publication. 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U.S. Air Force photo A Doctor's Mission: The Life and Work of Ernst Kisch Kevin Ostoyich In advance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, AICGS presents the story of a Viennese doctor who was released from concentration camps before the full horrors of the Holocaust, only to later die at the hands of the North Koreans. His is a story of perseverance, hope, and compassion. Ernst Kisch, date unknown. Photo courtesy Eric Kisch. Dr. Ernst Kisch was an opera-loving Viennese physician who was imprisoned in Dachau and Buchenwald for being Jewish. Upon his release from Buchenwald, he journeyed to Shanghai, China. He soon took up a post at a Methodist mission hospital in Changchow, where he served throughout the Second World War. As the Communists swept through China in the following years, Kisch was forced to leave the country. He immigrated to the United States, where he worked in a hospital on Staten Island. He was forced to leave the United States due to visa issues and decided to join a mission hospital in South Korea, hoping eventually to return to China. He arrived in Kaesong near the 38th Parallel in the spring of 1950. Within weeks he was captured by the invading North Koreans. He lived in captivity for one year, during which time he was subjected to intense interrogations, a starvation diet, and a Death March. He tried to care for his fellow prisoners despite having little to no medical supplies. He died shortly after conducting a medical examination for one of the North Korean captors who had subjected Kisch and his fellow prisoners to much misery. Despite his mistreatment and weakened condition, Kisch stayed true to his mission of helping people across political borders. Ernst Kisch was born in Vienna in 1892, the second of five children of Alfred and Emma Kisch (née Kraus). Alfred worked as a travelling representative for a paper mill. Ernst's siblings were his older brother, Edgar (born in 1891); his younger brothers, Robert (born in 1893) and Walter (born in 1896); and his younger sister, Anny (born in 1894). According to Ernst's brother Walter, the family was religious: "In our childhood we had a religion teacher who studied with us the Jewish history and as our parents were religious we learned all the prayers for the different Jewish holidays, the prayers for every day and of course Hebrew, readings and translating. On the Jewish holidays we went always with our father to the Temple where we had our places and he was very proud of his four sons who stayed with him during the service. The celebrating of this was always kept very high."[1] Walter described the Austria of his and his siblings' childhood as being a place where anti-Semitism was tolerated, but Jews still "could live in peace." He remembered that there were political parties that tried to stoke anti-Semitism among the populace and that Catholic priests were particularly anti-Jewish, often commenting in their sermons that the Jews were the killers of Jesus Christ. Such sentiment had a tangible effect on the Kisch household: A woman who worked as a domestic servant for a few years gave notice shortly before Easter one year, claiming that her priest had admonished that it was a sin to serve the Jewish people. Overall, Walter remembered anti-Semitism during his and his siblings' childhood as taking hold "more in the lower class of people but of course in the high society it was more or less a struggle for a higher position in the society or in the political life."[2] The family was able to send their first two sons, Edgar and Ernst, to Gymnasium. Edgar was artistically inclined and eventually took up fashion design. Ernst decided to pursue a career in medicine and attended the medical school of the University of Vienna. The family could not afford Gymnasium for Robert and Walter, so they were sent to commercial school and Anny went to the Rudolfinerhaus to train to become a nurse.[3] Immediately upon the outbreak of the First World War, Ernst was called to serve in the army. Eventually, he was transferred to a military hospital in Montenegro. The other Kisch children were also swept up into the war. Before the war, Edgar had taken a job as a dress designer in Paris. In 1915, Walter was conscripted into the army and Anny served in a war hospital as a nurse. After a few months, Walter was sent to fight on the Italian front, where he would participate in five of the twelve Isonzo battles between the Austro-Hungarian forces and the Italians. In 1916, Robert was conscripted into the army. However, due to a weak heart, he was sent to work as an office clerk in the war ministry. Eventually, Walter contracted typhus and was sent to various hospitals. Meanwhile, Ernst was evacuated in a submarine to the war port of Pula on the Istrian Peninsula (in modern-day Croatia) and eventually returned to Vienna in 1919 very sick. After the war Emma and Anny nursed both Ernst and Walter back to health in the Kisch home. "Ernst Kisch might have been a world-famous figure, were it not for the extraordinary series of adversities that dogged his career." – Father Philip Crosbie Ernst was a brilliant student of medicine. A Catholic priest, Father Philip Crosbie, later wrote of Ernst's talents as a researcher: "Ernst Kisch might have been a world-famous figure, were it not for the extraordinary series of adversities that dogged his career. He passed brilliantly through the medical schools of his native Vienna in the days when those schools drew students from all over the world. While still a young intern, he made the first identification of a disease which makes war on the corpuscles of the blood, and which had till then remained mysterious. The skepticism of one of his professors towards youthful learning delayed the publication of his thesis. Meanwhile a German professor made and announced the same discovery, and the disease was called by his name. The name of Ernst Kisch remained unknown in the world of medicine."[4] Ernst had a lifelong love of music and often sang and played the piano. He enjoyed attending the opera, and when he established a practice in Vienna, he was able to afford prime seats in the Vienna Opera House. One of the most memorable musical events in the Kisch household was when Ernst organized a performance of Haydn's Kindersinfonie to be played by the children for their mother, Emma, on her birthday with approximately fifty guests in attendance. One of the saddest moments in Ernst's life also revolved around Emma—this being her death from a ruptured appendix in November 1928. Ernst never forgave himself for not being able to save his mother's life—she simply had not told anyone of the pain she was suffering until it was too late.[5] Ernst in the Third Reich The Anschluss of March 1938 had an immediate impact on the Kisch family. Alfred was kicked out of the family apartment in which he had been residing simply due to the fact that a member of the SS wanted it. Although his children offered to take him in, he decided instead to get his own furnished room. Eventually, he would lose all of his belongings.[6] On May 29, 1938—which happened to be Walter's birthday—both Ernst and Walter were arrested by the Nazis. Walter had been on his way to work and was apprehended on the street. He was transported to a few police stations and eventually a school. Inside the school he encountered Ernst. Walter remembered Ernst "with tears in his eyes [congratulated] me [for] my birthday and said it is not a nice birthday present what you got, but God will help us and our family." Two days after having been nabbed by the Nazis, Walter and Ernst were sent to Dachau on an eighteen-hour train ride. Walter later noted, "It is better not to remember how this 18 hours travelling time was [spent]." While imprisoned in Dachau, Walter and Ernst were put to work building streets and forced to wear striped uniforms with a yellow star mixed with a red star to identify them as Jewish political prisoners.[7] On September 23, 1938, they were given new uniforms, marched to a train, and sent off to the Buchenwald concentration camp outside Weimar, Germany. Walter described the conditions that he and Ernst had to endure in Buchenwald: "This place was dirty and looked terrible. 40,000 prisoners. A very big place absolutely empty surrounded by wire fences and watchtowers and on one side barracks four in one row and six rows behind. No W.C. [rather] open latrines in the sideways of the barracks. During the night an open barrel stand inside the entrance. I slept with my brother in one bed in a room with 120 other inmates. I don't want to talk [about] what all happened there […], it was really terrible and best to try to forget."[8] In Buchenwald the brothers had to work in freezing conditions. As a result, black spots started to appear on Walter's hands. When Ernst noticed this was happening to his brother, he informed Walter that he would have to operate in order to prevent him from succumbing to blood poisoning. What followed must have been nothing short of horrific. Because Jews were not allowed to receive medical care in the camp infirmary, Ernst had to perform the surgery on Walter without anesthetic using a pen knife and a pair of nail scissors. While other prisoners held Walter down to a chair, Ernst dug out the dead flesh. When Ernst finished, the prisoners took Walter, who by this time had lost consciousness, to his bed. The next morning the prisoners were awoken at 3 a.m. Despite what he had been through the previous day, Walter was not exempted from work. Later that day the same tell-tale black spots started to appear on Ernst's hands. Given that Ernst had provided medical care to the block leader—who was not Jewish—the latter gave Ernst his coat with a green triangle—the camp symbol for "criminals"—rather than the yellow and red Jewish star affixed to it, and escorted Ernst to the infirmary. There Ernst was admitted for surgery, which was conducted with anesthetic. Afterward he was exempted from work for three days. Nevertheless, Ernst was still forced to walk around outside during those three days and became extremely ill. This time it was Walter's turn to look after Ernst. Walter remembered: "We hoped and prayed to keep our strength to overcome everything."[9] Walter and Eric Kisch, September 1940. Photo courtesy Eric Kisch. In February 1939, Walter's camp number was called along with those of a few other prisoners. It turned out that Walter and these men were to be released. Walter's wife, Grete had been able to secure a visa from the Chinese consulate.[10] Walter was given twenty-one days to leave the Greater German Reich; otherwise, he would be sent back to a concentration camp. He headed for Shanghai as a visa was not required for entry into the city. Ernst stayed in Buchenwald for at least another two months.[11] Ernst was most likely released as a result of the efforts of Walter's wife, Grete. In April 1938, Walter received a letter in Shanghai from Ernst notifying him that he too was setting out on the journey and in May, Ernst arrived. Walter and Ernst were able to go to Shanghai because Alfred had been able to secure money for their tickets from Mr. Buhrman of the Buhrman's Papier Groothandel, N.V., a Dutch paper company located in Amsterdam.[12] Walter decided to stay in Shanghai and started to try to get his wife, Grete, and their young son, Eric, to make the journey to Shanghai. Grete was looking after her parents in Vienna. After her father passed away in January 1940, and her mother secured sponsorship from her son for entry into Australia, Grete, her mother, and Eric made the journey to Shanghai, arriving in February 1940.[13] Grete remembered that upon her arrival in Shanghai, Ernst informed her that Walter was having an affair with a married woman. Although he and his brother had shared many horrific experiences together in Dachau and Buchenwald, it seems Ernst did not condone his brother's marital infidelity to the woman who most likely secured his release. Naturally, Grete was terribly upset.[14] The War Years in China Ernst worked for a Catholic hospital in Shanghai.[15] He decided not to stay in Shanghai, however, and moved on to Changchow (modern-day Zhangzhou) after meeting a Dr. Roman Zieher, who introduced him to the idea of working for the Methodist Stephenson Memorial Hospital. Ernst took up the challenge to administer care to the Chinese.[16] In his brief biography of Ernst Kisch, Thoburn T. Brumbaugh, a member of the Board of Missions of the United Methodist Church for Japan, Korea, and the Philippines,[17] described Ernst's actions on behalf of the mission hospital in Changchow. In his narrative he explains that as Ernst worked for the hospital, he gradually grew closer to the Methodist faith. Music proved instrumental for this religious journey. Brumbaugh explains: "Ernst Kisch himself was devout in observing all the feast and fast days of his own faith, but he also liked to take part in the Christian services. He became the regular organist in chapel."[18] Brumbaugh reports that the "hymns and ceremonies of the church appealed to [Ernst] greatly."[19] As Ernst became more involved in the church services, he even "consented to be godfather to the child of a Chinese nurse and her husband, a pharmacist at the hospital. After the baby's baptism, [Ernst] began to talk about helping to establish a kindergarten in Changchow for the Christian training of his godchild and other children."[20] Growing up in Shanghai, Eric viewed his Uncle Ernst as a somewhat mythical figure who would show up wearing a pith helmet and carrying exotic fruits and eggs—rare items in wartime Shanghai. The running of the hospital became more difficult after the attack on Pearl Harbor. American workers had to leave. Eventually, only Ernst and Dr. Zieher remained "to work with the Chinese staff in serving all the stricken in both the rural and urban areas around Changchow."[21] Ernst Kisch visiting his nephew Eric, date unknown. Photo courtesy Eric Kisch. Ernst occasionally returned to Shanghai to visit Walter, Grete, and Eric. Growing up in Shanghai, Eric viewed his Uncle Ernst as a somewhat mythical figure who would show up wearing a pith helmet and carrying exotic fruits and eggs—rare items in wartime Shanghai.[22] Toward the end of the Second World War, Ernst visited after a long hiatus and said that Dr. Zieher had left for the British army and all the American doctors and nurses had left as well, leaving Ernst and a Chinese doctor to look after the mission hospital. In the summer of 1946, Walter, Grete, and Eric left Shanghai for Australia. Walter tried to convince Ernst to join them in Australia, but Ernst refused because he would not be able to work there as a doctor.[23] Brumbaugh explains that the challenges of running the hospital did not end with the conclusion of the Second World War: "[For] Ernst and the hospital the days of trial were not yet over. After the withdrawal of the Japanese troops, a new struggle began between the forces of the Chinese Republic under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese Communists who were trying to wrest control from him. Even greater confusion and disorder afflicted the country. Despite efforts of the United States and other powers to reconcile differences between the two factions, the conflict between the opposing forces continued."[24] An Interlude in the U.S. and Ernst's Fateful Return to Asia As the Communists swept through the country, working at the mission hospital was no longer a viable option for Ernst. He decided to go to the United States.[25] Ernst arrived in New York and started to work at Seaview Hospital on Staten Island.[26] It was in the United States in March 1950 that Ernst was baptized. The ceremony took place in the Washington Square Methodist Church under the direction of Rev. Philip S. Waters.[27] Ernst was unable to extend his visa and was warned that he would be deported to Austria. According to Walter, Ernst resolved never to return to Austria, and decided instead to go back to Asia.[28] According to Brumbaugh, one reason Ernst opted for Asia was that Ernst wanted to find the boy for whom he had acted as godfather. China was not an option, so Ernst decided to take up a post in the Ivey Hospital of the Methodist mission in Kaesong, South Korea.[29] He arrived in May or June 1950 and decided to stay with the young newlywed couple of Larry and Frances Zellers. The Zellers were both teachers attached to the Methodist mission in Kaesong. Zellers remembered Kisch telling him that he volunteered "to work in Ivey Hospital in Kaesong, 'to be near my beloved China.'"[30] Zellers remembered that to this end, "Kisch had brought many trunks full of gifts for his friends in China and stored them in our house. 'You wait,' he used to say. 'One day I will return to China.'"[31] According to Zellers, Ernst had actually been supposed to live with a different family but had opted to stay with them because he wanted to be around their youthful laughter. Zellers later wrote that Ernst had told him, "'Larry, I wanted to live with you and Frances because I knew that I would have more fun there. You were a young couple and were always laughing.'" Zellers added, "I didn't have to be reminded that as a Jewish survivor of Buchenwald and Dachau, he deserved all the laughter he could find."[32] "I didn't have to be reminded that as a Jewish survivor of Buchenwald and Dachau, he deserved all the laughter he could find." –Larry Zellers Ernst figures prominently in the memoir of Zellers (published in 1991) as well as those of Catholic priest Father Philip Crosbie of Australia (published in 1953) and the captured war correspondent of The Observer, Philip Deane (published in 1953). From these memoirs as well as letters written by the missionary Nellie Dyer to Ernst's brother, Robert, in July 1952, and Philip Deane to Ernst's brother, Walter, in May 1953, we can piece together Ernst's last year of life.[33] On the morning of June 25, the North Koreans crossed the 38th Parallel and quickly enveloped Kaesong.[34] Larry and Frances had earlier attended a wedding in Seoul, where Frances got sick and was on doctor's orders to stay in bed. Larry's friend Kris Jensen decided to accompany Larry from Seoul to Kaesong and stay for the remainder of the weekend and then return to Seoul on Monday. Thus, when the North Koreans moved into Kaesong, Larry Zellers, Kris Jensen, and Ernst Kisch were in the Zellers' house.[35] The three laid low for a few days as the North Koreans took over Kaesong. Then they went to the Ivey Hospital to look after patients. Ernst said that the North Korean soldiers would not let him touch them. According to Zellers, Ernst said, "Even the Nazi SS sought out and accepted my medical skills when I was in Buchenwald and Dachau. These men have been poisoned against us. They will not permit me to help them."[36] On June 29, Zellers, Jensen, and Kisch went to the house of three American women missionaries: Nellie Dyer, Bertha Smith, and Helen Rosser.[37] According to Nellie Dyer, "On the morning of June 29 [the three] men came over to the missionary home where I lived with Miss Smith and Miss Rosser. Tanks had moved in very near their house and they thought it best to leave home. They spent the day with us. After supper a North Korean Communist came and told us to go down and pay our respects to the new commandant. He promised to bring us back soon but we were never allowed to return."[38] The six missionaries reported to the authorities in a former prison in the middle of the city. Thus started their long imprisonment. According to Zellers, the missionaries were accused of being spies and exploiters of the Korean people.[39] They were interrogated all night and the next morning were put into a cell of "thirty men and women."[40] That day they were subjected to more interrogations. On July 1, 1950, they were sent to the headquarters of the National Internal Security in Pyongyang. There the three men were separated from the three women and put into a death cell. Zellers explained, "After being placed in the cell, Kris, Dr. Kisch, and I were instructed not to talk and to go to sleep at once. We would be required to arise at six and retire at ten o'clock. During the day, we would be given three meals and allowed to use the toilet in the corner three times. Otherwise, we were to sit cross-legged and remain perfectly still in the middle of the room, facing the back wall. Except for the three small meals and bathroom calls, we had to sit still for sixteen hours each day without any back support. A powerful electric light burned continually overhead."[41] Zellers was shown the place where prisoners were executed. From that time forward the three men were subjected to intense interrogations and heard the gun shots of executions at "any time of the day or night."[42] Zellers wrote: "From somewhere outside the cellblock came the sounds of gunfire, one or two shots at a time in perhaps five distinct groups. I did not immediately connect those sounds with what was apparently occurring. Then I suddenly realized the truth: those 'bad men' that the guard had told me about in the latrine were being executed. For some time I was too stunned by this startling revelation to react in any way. In our very constrained environment we were not allowed to communicate with each other. I turned my head very slowly to see whether Kris and Dr. Kisch had heard the gunfire. In the periphery of my vision I was able to see that Kris was looking at me. His face was grave. Dr. Kisch sat very still with head bowed. They must both have been aware of the tragic situation."[43] Zellers remembered the interrogators informing him that they would kill him as well. It is likely Ernst was told the same. They were each taken at various times to be interrogated. Zellers described the interrogators that he, Ernst, and Jensen faced: "They had the training to make us pay dearly for thoughts and attitudes that were not 'correct'. These people felt that they were doing us a favor when they caused us all forms of deprivation: loss of freedom, controlled starvation, controlled fatigue, controlled fear, controlled confusion, confinement. The purpose was to assist us in learning the 'truth,' according to their definition of it."[44] Zellers noted that Ernst, drawing from his experience at Dachau and Buchenwald, counselled Jensen and Zellers that the interrogators had already decided their fate and nothing they did or said in the interrogations would change this fate. At first Zellers believed Ernst and says in his memoir that this was actually psychologically comforting at first—for otherwise the pressure of thinking one's fate actually depended on one's performance during the constant interrogations would have been too much to bear. Over time, however, as the interrogators dangled some hope in front of Zellers, he started to doubt Ernst's advice.[45] Due to bombing in Pyongyang,[46] the missionaries were moved during the second week of July.[47] They were taken to a schoolhouse where they were joined by other prisoners. They stayed there for six weeks and were subjected to more interrogations.[48] The number of prisoners grew to about fifty at this time and they came from countries all over the world.[49] It was there that they were joined by the correspondent of the Observer, Philip Deane, who later published accounts of his imprisonment.[50] Deane wrote how he first encountered Kisch. It was about a week after being shot in the hand and the thigh, taken prisoner, and then marched for many miles on mountainous terrain, that Deane was finally allowed by his North Korean captors to receive medical attention for his wounds. He was cared for by Ernst, who squeezed out the bullets, removed as much of the infection as possible, and packed the wounds "with some sulphanilamide powder which a French chargé d'affaires had somehow managed to bring with him into internment."[51] It was also in the schoolhouse that they were joined by the Australian Catholic priest, Father Philip Crosbie, who also later wrote about his captivity.[52] On September 5, 1950, they were moved—again due to American bombing.[53] They were put on a train to Manpo with over 500 American military prisoners of war.[54] Regarding the American POWs, Zellers wrote, "Later we learned that the POWs numbered 726 when they left Pyongyang in the fall of 1950. Another thirty prisoners joined them later in the year. When we last saw them on October 10, 1951—more than twelve months later—their numbers had dwindled to 292[.]"[55] The prisoners arrived in Manpo on September 11, 1950 and were housed in "a compound that had been an old quarantine station during the Japanese occupation of Korea."[56] Zellers explained, "We were relatively well looked after at Manpo. Thanks to the abundance of very nourishing food, the relatively freer regime of the army (as opposed to the prison system that we had known before), the adequate accommodations, the medical attention, the lack of interrogations, and the provisions for bathing, our stay was not too bad."[57] In October they moved along the Yalu River to a school building in Kosan.[58] In late October they again moved, this time by foot to Jui-am-nee, but then returned to Kosan. There they were introduced to a new commanding officer: A major they referred to as "The Tiger." Conditions under The Tiger took a decided turn for the worse.[59] The Tiger set the prisoners off on a Death March. When learning that they would have to march, some prisoners voiced concerns that they would die. The Tiger's response was "Then let them march till they die. That is a military order."[60] Philip Deane wrote about how The Tiger ordered the Death March: "'I,' said The Tiger, pulling down an epaulette in a gesture we were to know well, 'am a major of the People's Army. I am to be obeyed. I have authority to make you obey. You will march to another place now."[61] Zellers described the Death March as follows: "With The Tiger as our guide, we were now moving into an existence in which the most ordinary, decent human emotions would evaporate in the face of the gun; raw power would replace conscience, and the man with the gun would become all things to all men."[62] During the Death March the temperature was starting to fall and most of the prisoners were only wearing summer clothes. Zellers explained the group consisted of "such a ragtag collection of military prisoners, diplomats, journalists, very old missionaries, women, young children, that only a madman would even dream of conducting a march under such conditions."[63] Early in the Death March, The Tiger demonstrated just what sort of leader he was when he threatened to kill American POW group leaders for allowing certain men in their group to drop out due to exhaustion. When told that North Korean guards had allowed this, The Tiger still insisted on punishment. He decided to shoot the leader of the group who had let the most men fall out during the day: Lt. Cordus H. Thornton. In front of the prisoners, The Tiger immediately put on a show trial with the North Korean soldiers acting as the "jury." After this hasty show, The Tiger took out his pistol and shot Lt. Thornton in the back of the head.[64] As the group marched, they had to come up with systems in which the stronger tried to help the weaker prisoners continue marching. Given that many of the marchers were injured, extremely frail, and/or elderly, this usually only prolonged the inevitable.[65] They were subjected to the elements day and night and had very little food. The Tiger kept them marching day after day at an unrelenting pace. The Tiger claimed that the sick and the wounded who were unable to go on were going to be sent to the "People's Hospital."[66] The prisoners soon found out what he had meant by the "People's Hospital" when they heard gun shots from the North Korean guards who stayed back with those prisoners who could no longer march. The Tiger had ordered that all dog tags be confiscated and that there be no burial mounds left in order to hide his crimes.[67] Zellers remembered one time when he was marching with Ernst; the two spoke about the ability of people to sleep while marching. Zellers apparently was capable of this. Ernst said that at one point, Zellers had started to "stray off the road" while marching asleep.[68] On most nights the prisoners were forced to sleep out in the open. Responding to complaints about this, The Tiger cruelly forced the approximately 800 prisoners into a small schoolhouse one night. There was not enough space for anyone to lay down. Instead everyone had to squat.[69] As they marched the next day, many of the missionaries and POWs were struggling. Zellers explained, "As other groups of two fell behind—one stronger, one weaker, but together trying to trade a little time in exchange for a life—each couple was assigned a guard, and the decision was his whether to tolerate the delay. Many did not. The sound of the gun was heard in the gathering darkness."[70] Deane described the horrors of the marching: "The eighty-two-year-old French missionary was being carried by Mgr. Thomas Quinlan. Miss Nellie Dyer, an American Methodist missionary, was carrying Sister Mary Clare, the Anglican nun, in her arms. Father Charles Hunt, an Anglican missionary, suffering from gout, was being dragged along by his companions. Commissioner Herbert Lord of the Salvation Army, the column's official interpreter, had tied a rope around the waist of Madame Funderat—a seventy-year-old White Russian—and was pulling her along. Two White Russian women walked with crying, cold, hungry babies on their backs, holding their other young children by the hand. The children who were not being carried had to trot because the pace was too quick for their gait. Two Carmelite nuns were coughing up blood. They were shod in rough wooden sandals they had made themselves. Norman Owen, pro-consul at the British Legation, Seoul, had as his only footwear Father Hunt's chasuble, divided in two with a half for each foot. The septuagenarian French fathers, obliged to stop because of their dysentery, were egged on by the guards, who fired off their rifles near the old men's ears."[71] Zellers explained that the worst part of the Death March was when it started to snow. The Tiger kept the march at a cruel fast pace because he was concerned that their destination would be closed off to them due to the snow. As the grade of their path started to rise, the snow became more and more of a problem.[72] During this day Zellers marched with Ernst for a while because Ernst was walking with difficulty.[73] Eventually, though, Zellers switched to helping a Catholic nun.[74] On this day many prisoners who could not go on were executed—their blood turned the snow red.[75] The guards threw corpses over the side of the mountain they were climbing. Zellers described coming upon those who could not go on: "There are no words. Feelings don't even have a name. Soon we came upon other young men who could not go any farther. They were awaiting execution as soon as our group had passed them. I could tell by looking into their eyes that they knew what was coming. I looked back a second time at the sound of another shot to behold the same wretched scene as before. I didn't look back anymore."[76] One of the men who could not go on and awaited death from a North Korean guard's bullet sang "God Bless America" with tears streaming down his face.[77] Toward the end of the Death March, Ernst was ordered to sign a document that stated the cause of death of the people who had died on the march as enteritis. According to Zellers, Ernst claimed he had been forced to do the same for the Nazis in Dachau and Buchenwald.[78] The Death March ended when they arrived in Chunggangjin on November 8, 1950. The group had started marching on October 31 and had covered approximately 110 to 120 miles during the Death March.[79] Their ordeal was far from over, though, as The Tiger decided the prisoners now had to perform calisthenics outside in the cold.[80] They then marched from Chunggangjin to Hanjang-ni.[81] People continued to die from the lasting effects of the Death March and the "starvation diet."[82] Finally, at the end of December 1950, The Tiger was removed as their commandant. Zellers summed up The Tiger as follows: "What is there to be said about The Tiger? He took life. He caused pain. He destroyed dignity. Under his control we lost our respect and our pride of membership in the human family for a time. Beyond that, he took from us only what we had ceased to value."[83] The new commandant came in January 1951.[84] That month, some of the prisoners started to show signs of beriberi due to vitamin deficiency. The North Koreans treated this with iodine and aspirin, much to Ernst's dismay. According to Zellers, Ernst said, "Can you imagine treating a vitamin deficiency disease with iodine and aspirin?" The prisoners found that the best remedy against beriberi was soybeans.[85] They left Hanjang-ni on March 29, 1951.[86] Behind them they left "the bodies of 200 to 250 people, most without proper burial."[87] They moved to "an old Japanese army camp from pre-World War II days" in An-dong.[88] It was in An-dong that the civilian prisoners got to interact with the American POWs.[89] In An-dong there were communal gatherings with songs. At these gatherings, Ernst would play classical music on an out-of-tune piano.[90] On May 10, 1951, the civilian prisoners were once again separated from the POWs because the North Koreans thought the civilians were impeding their work of trying to indoctrinate the POWs to Communism.[91] Zellers explained that "The political officer of the camp as well as the deputy commandant" was known to the prisoners as the Mystery Man.[92] Mystery Man took an interest in Ernst and the two would converse through a translator.[93] Mystery Man asked Ernst to perform a medical physical of him. This Ernst did.[94] Shortly afterward Ernst's health started to decline. He was particularly afflicted by diarrhea. The missionary Nellie Dyer explained that Ernst's body broke down due to the diet: "Dr. Kisch had great difficulty with the diet. We had corn, millet, and beans all of which he said he could not digest. He had great trouble with diarrhea or dysentery. His body could take care of rice but we did not have enough rice to live on it solely. He suffered from beriberi because of the poor diet and grew weaker and weaker."[95] Father Crosbie and Zellers tried to help out by trading part of their rice portions for Ernst's millet portions so that Ernst could have more of the rice. Eventually, Mystery Man had Ernst moved to the main camp where the POWs were so that Ernst could be put under the care of the POW doctor, Dr. Alexander Boysen.[96] Dyer went to see Ernst on June 26, 1951. She later wrote, "He said to me then that he knew he could not go home although he wanted to go and that he had thought to give me some instructions about his will. I urged him to keep fighting for his life and not to give up. Perhaps I should have told him then to give me any farewell messages he had but I did not realize that death was so near and I did not want to encourage him in his feeling that he would not live. That was the last time I talked to him."[97] Zellers wrote, "We saw Dr. Kisch a few times […] on ration detail but he seemed to be going downhill steadily. He died near midnight on June 28, 1951, one year after his arrest with me in Kaesong."[98] "We knew at least some of the bitterness he had tasted in life, and there was fervor in our prayer when the time came to lay his tired, worn body down: 'Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.'" – Father Crosbie Ernst's death had a significant impact on his fellow prisoners. Zellers wrote, "the death of Dr. Kisch was a great personal loss to me."[99] Father Crosbie remembered, "We knew at least some of the bitterness he had tasted in life, and there was fervor in our prayer when the time came to lay his tired, worn body down: 'Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.'"[100] Deane later sent a letter to Ernst's brother, Walter, in which he wrote, "I am sorry, deeply sorry, that I have come out without him. He is buried in an unmarked grave near Chung Kang Djin in North Korea. He lies in good company: Near him we buried many good men."[101] The prisoners most likely buried Ernst facing south. Zellers explained that they tended to bury everyone who was not Russian in the direction of the nearest non-Communist land. (They buried the Russians facing east.)[102] When Ernst was buried in North Korea, he had already been preceded in death by his father, Alfred, who had died in Theresienstadt in 1942; his older brother, Edgar, and Edgar's wife, Edith, who both were killed on May 28, 1943, in Sobibor; his sister Anny, who died in Ravensbrück in 1942, Anny's husband, Richard Taub, who died in Auschwitz, and Anny's and Richard's children, Charlotte, Arnold, and Emilie, who were killed in Auschwitz in 1944. Only Ernst's brother Robert and Robert's wife, Louise (Robert having escaped from Theresienstadt and having joined the Russian army as it took over Czechoslovakia), Edgar's and Edith's son Peter (who had been rescued through a Kindertransport to England), and Walter, Grete, and Eric were still alive.[103] Who Was Ernst Kisch? Ernst Kisch was clearly a remarkable doctor. His fellow captives remembered him having tried his best to look after his fellow prisoners and often being frustrated by having to witness the prisoners die one-by-one of ailments that could have been treated if he had had the necessary medicine. The degree to which Ernst could act in his capacity as a doctor ultimately varied based on where they were and who was in charge of them at any given time. Dyer wrote, "Where we were prisoners, [Ernst] was at some periods given some drugs and allowed to administer them to the other prisoners. Part of the time he was not recognized as a doctor. He did save the lives of some people and gave help to many others. He was always very much interested in my health as I was another member of the Methodist Mission and I greatly appreciate the advice and help he gave me."[104] Father Crosbie, who reported on Ernst's major research discovery as a medical student, remembered Ernst's often frustrated attempts to get supplies for his fellow prisoners: He remembers when they were in the Pyongyang camp: "Dr. Kisch asked for medical supplies to treat the sick. A guard had him write out a long list of what he required. A month later that same guard was going through his pockets in search of something else, and out came that same list. Again, we had visits from time to time from a Korean doctor and his assistants, who took notes of the medical condition of the prisoners and promised to send remedies next day. The remedies regularly failed to arrive."[105] Crosbie remembers Ernst being much more successful when they were in Manpo. He noted that in Manpo there was a Korean doctor who visited twice a week. "It was by his efforts that we received a stock of common drugs, the first and last issue of medical supplies our captors gave us."[106] In addition to Ernst there were two trained nurses: Mother Eugénie and Helen Rosser "but hitherto their efforts to help our sick had been gravely hampered by the lack of even the simplest medical supplies." With the supplies provided by the Korean doctor, Ernst could run a daily clinic with Rosser as his assistant. Crosbie described the routine: "Every afternoon about four o'clock a bald, bespectacled little man appeared at the door of an unoccupied room, and called in a high-pitched voice: 'Clinic time!' Ernst Kisch, M.D. […] was ready to see patients."[107] According to Crosbie, "The children in our camp had precious few distractions, but this daily announcement was one of them. They took up the cry 'Clinic time!' and soon became so perfect in their mimicry that the doctor seemed to be repeating himself."[108] After Manpo, Ernst never was afforded such an opportunity to administer care to that degree. Dyer remembered, however, that toward the very end of Ernst's life, his skills were recognized by the captors: "His professional skill was appreciated by the Korean who was called a "Doctor" and he asked him to help him. For the last weeks of his life he spent much time lying on a bench in the doctor's office giving advice to the Korean medical man as he prescribed for the American soldiers who were held prisoners with us."[109] When reflecting on Ernst, Deane wrote: "During the captivity his greatest hardship, he said, was not being allowed to use his knowledge in curing anyone."[110] "During the captivity his greatest hardship, he said, was not being allowed to use his knowledge in curing anyone." – Philip Deane Crosbie remembered one of their number, a mining engineer from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Walter Eltringham, having declared that Ernst had no bedside manner.[111] Crosbie apparently agreed with Eltringham's assessment, saying "Dr. Kisch was a peppery little man, and a bedside manner would have choked him. And each [Kisch and Eltringham], in his way, was a great man."[112] Crosbie's characterization of Ernst seems to go along with Zellers' memory of a man who "always spoke his mind."[113] And then there was the music. Ernst Kisch was a great lover of music. Classical music was ever present in this doctor's life, from organizing the family performance of Haydn's Kindersinfonie for his mother to playing organ for the Methodist services in China. Even in North Korea, Ernst managed to serve others with the medicine of music. Amazingly, Ernst kept his fellow captives entertained by giving complete, one-man performances of the operas he had attended in Vienna. He would sing the arias, hum the music, and narrate the plot all in complete darkness. Zellers explained, "One day I asked Dr. Kisch if he would tell us the story of some well-known opera; he must have known all of them almost by heart. He agreed but added that he wanted to wait until after dark; later he told us that he was too embarrassed to sing opera if we could see his face. It was an arrangement that worked out in a wonderful way. Night after night we were treated to the sounds of the arias of famous operas; [Wagner's] Tristan and Isolde, Bizet's Carmen, and [Gounod's] Faust seemed to be his favorites. He would include narrations between the arias to keep us abreast of the story."[114] Father Crosbie summed up Ernst in the following musical terms: "A true Viennese, he loved music, and was himself an accomplished pianist. For years he would not let a week pass without visiting the Vienna Opera House, and he was familiar with every opera worth knowing. He could tell the story, recite the German words, and hum the melodies. He often entertained a group of us with recitals of this kind as we lay in the dark on long winter evenings. On these occasions he was transported back in memory to the old Vienna he loved so well, the Vienna that was still basking in the sunshine of royal patronage. But those excursions left him sad and wistful, reminding him not merely of his happiness, but also of the bitterness of its shattering."[115] Although Ernst and the other civilian prisoners were often kept separate from the American POWs, his life left a mark on at least one of their number. In 2010, "Tiger Survivor" Shorty Estabrook wrote about his experiences with Ernst for the Ex-POW Bulletin. As Estabrook covered Ernst's brief interlude in the United States, he wrote: "Doctor Kisch, a man who had so much to give to mankind and a man who did not demand much from society except the chance to serve, was refused admittance into the United States of America. My country did that to this wonderful person." Estabrook recounted how the civilians and POW group, who collectively became known as the "Tiger Survivors," were subjected to the Death March. According to Estabrook's memory, "89 people were shot along the way" and that 222 died during the winter at Hanjang-ni. Estabrook continued that "At An Dong there was a hospital set up. At that place I was cooking for the hospital group and would walk with Doctor Kisch on some days. He had become weak and was in the hospital himself. He was suffering from many things and had become very frail and weighed less than 100 pounds. He looked like some of the survivors of Hitler's death camps." Estabrook concluded, "It is most sad that his passing had to go unnoticed. That is why I am writing to you now. Hopefully you can pass this on to all your friends and by so doing his memory will be kept alive. I am not Jewish but I loved this dear man who touched my life during those impossible days that left 58% of our group bleaching on the nearby hills. I am now crying and will close."[116] Ernst Kisch left a mark on his nephew, Eric Kisch, as well. Eric is an octogenarian and retired market researcher who, for the last fourteen years, has hosted the weekly broadcast Musical Passions for Cleveland's classical music station, WCLV 104.9.[117] Like his uncle before him, Eric likes to spread the wonder and joy of classical music, including opera, to others—although he will not sing arias, regardless of how dark the night. When informed that this article was being written about his uncle, Eric wrote, "You are resurrecting a man I barely knew as a small child and keeping the flame of his life and work alive. For this I and my family will be eternally grateful." One can only hope that the flame of Ernst Kisch's life will continue to burn. May his life and work inspire us all to stay noble and resolute in the face of barbarity and hate. May his music and medicine sooth and heal this wounded world. [1] Walter Kisch Letter to Thoburn T. Brumbaugh, August 1, 1967. (Private Collection of Eric Kisch). [4] Philip Crosbie, Three Winters Cold, (Dublin: Browne & Nolan, 1955), 103. [5] Walter Kisch Letter to Thoburn T. Brumbaugh. [10] Unpublished memoir, "Grete Gabler's Story." (Private Collection of Eric Kisch.) [12] On September 8, 1958, Walter Kisch sent a check to Buhrman's Papier Goothandel, N.V. of hfl. 715.30 in order to pay back what Mr. Buhrman (who was then deceased) had provided to Alfred Kisch for Walter's passage. At the closing of the letter accompanying the check, Walter wrote that he would try to pay back the money for his deceased brother, Ernst, as well, when he could do so. Copy of Walter Letter to the "Herren of Buhrman's Papier Groothandel, N.V.," September 8, 1958. (Private collection of Eric Kisch). [13] Dates supplied by Eric Kisch in e-mail correspondence with the author. [14] "Grete Gabler's Story." [15] Thoburn T. Brumbaugh, My Marks and Scars I Carry: The Story of Ernst Kisch, 38. [16] Walter Kisch Letter to Thoburn T. Brumbaugh and Thoburn T. Brumbaugh, My Marks and Scars I Carry, 38. [17] https://www.nytimes.com/1974/05/17/archives/rev-t-t-brumbaugh.html. (Accessed December 19, 2018.) [18] Brumbaugh, My Marks and Scars I Carry, 42. [19] Ibid., 43. [22] Interview of Eric Kisch by Kevin Ostoyich, September 9, 2017. [23] Walter Kisch Letter to Thoburn T. Brumbaugh. [29] Brumbaugh, My Marks and Scars I Carry, 47-48. [30] Zellers uses "Ivy" throughout his text. I have corrected this to Ivey. Brumbaugh uses "Ivey" in his text. [31] Larry Zellers, In Enemy Hands: A Prisoner in North Korea (Lexington, KY: The University Press of Kentucky, 1991), 12. [32] Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 175. [33] Nellie Dyer Letter to Robert Kisch, July 2, 1953 and Philip Deane Letter to Walter Kisch, May 5, 1953. [34] The various prisoners used different spellings for the towns they encountered. For the main text, the author has gone with the spellings used by Lawrence Zellers. Within quotations, the spellings of the respective authors have been preserved. [35] Frances safely escaped Korea. Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 49. [36] Ibid., 3. [37] Ibid., 10 and 12-13. [38] Nellie Dyer Letter to Robert Kisch, July 2, 1953. [39] Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 15. [41] Ibid., 25-26. [50] Ibid., Philip Deane (Philippe Gigantès) published I Was Captive in Korea (New York: Norton, 1953). The book also appeared as Captive in Korea (London: Hamisch Hamilton, 1953). He revisited the history in I Should Have Died (New York: Atheneum, 1977). [51] Philip Deane, Captive in Korea, 38. (Note: The version of the book cited in this article is Captive in Korea (London: Digit Books series of Norton Watson, 1958).). Larry Zellers' account of Kisch caring for Deane: Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 57. [61] Deane, Captive in Korea, 71. [64] Ibid., 89-91. Philip Deane's description of Thornton's execution by The Tiger: Deane, Captive in Korea, 72-73. [66] Ibid., 99-100. [67] Ibid., 102. [71] Deane, Captive in Korea, 71-72. [91] Ibid., 169-171. [100] Crosbie, Three Winters Cold, 104. [101] Philip Deane Letter to Walter Kisch, May 5, 1953. [102] Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 125. [103] Information about the fates of family members gathered from interview of Eric Kisch by Kevin Ostoyich, September 9, 2017; Walter Kisch Letter to Thoburn T. Brumbaugh; The Central Database of Shoah Victim's Names (https://yvng.yadvashem.org/index.html?language=en); Joods Monument (https://www.joodsmonument.nl/); and the Holocaust Victims and Survivors Database of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (https://www.ushmm.org/remember/the-holocaust-survivors-and-victims-resource-center/holocaust-survivors-and-victims-database). Note: The databases of the United States Holocaust Museum and Yad Vashem have been given precedence over the details provided in the Walter Kisch letter. (For example, Walter had thought his sister had been killed in Auschwitz and that his brother, Edgar, and sister-in-law, Edith, had been shot in Riga.) The Holocaust Victims and Survivors Database of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum notes that Alfred Kisch was deported from Vienna to Theresienstadt in August 1942 and records the date and place of his death as September 12, 1942 and Theresienstadt, respectively. Walter Kisch claimed in his letter to Thoburn T. Brumbaugh that Walter's brother Robert, who had been in Theresienstadt, had written that Alfred Kisch had been "transported with the 43. Transport to somewhere but he never arrived of his destination." In correspondence with the author, Eric Kisch wrote about his cousin, Peter, who had been sent on the Kindertransport by Edgar and Edith: "After a terrible childhood in Scotland (if I recall correctly), Peter went back to Vienna before emigrating to the U.S., where he changed his name to Keyes. Peter died in New York on January 6, 2006. His wife Henny died the following year. Their daughter, Dita […] is married and has one son, Aaron. That is the sum total of what is left of the Kisch side of the family, besides me, [my wife, Susan], and our two kids, [Nina and Jonathan]." [104] Nellie Dyer Letter to Robert Kisch, July 2, 1953. [105] Crosbie, Three Winters Cold, 79. [106] Ibid., 102. [107] Ibid., 102-103. [110] Deane, Captive in Korea, 39. [111] Crosbie, Three Winters Cold, 103. For Eltringham's origins: Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 51. [113] Zellers, In Enemy Hands, 20. [115] Crosbie, Three Winters Cold, 103-104. [116] Shorty Estabrook, Ex-POW Bulletin, Vol. 67, Nr. 5/6, May/June 2010, 16 (Accessed at https://www.axpow.org/bulletins/may-june10.pdf.) [117] Eric feels a close affinity and utmost respect for his legendary uncle. For more information on Eric Kisch see Kevin Ostoyich, "Records of Shanghai: One Man's Quest to Validate Memories of a Family's Refugee Past," (https://www.aicgs.org/2017/10/records-of-shanghai/). Asia, Europe & Eurasia Historical Memory, Northeast Asia, War & Genocide Prof. Kevin Ostoyich was a Visiting Fellow at AICGS in summer 2018 and was previously a Visiting Fellow at AICGS in summer 2017. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Valparaiso University. He holds his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his A.M. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has served as a Research Associate at the Harvard Business School and an Erasmus Fellow at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to moving to Valparaiso, he taught at the University of Montana. He has published on issues of German migration, German-American studies, and the Shanghai Jews. While at AICGS, Prof. Ostoyich conducted research on his project, "The Wounds of History, the Wounds of Today: The Shanghai Jews and the Morality of Refugee Crises." The Shanghai Jews were refugees from Nazi Europe who found haven in Shanghai, and thus escaped the Holocaust. For this project Ostoyich is interviewing former Shanghai Jewish refugees and conducting research at the National Archives at College Park, MD. In addition to his work on the Shanghai Jews, he is currently working on projects pertaining to the experiences of ordinary Germans during the bombing of Bremen, German Catholic experiences in nineteenth-century Württemberg, German Catholic migration, and U.S.-German cultural diplomacy during the first half of the twentieth century. Click here for an article by Ostoyich on the Shanghai Jews. He is currently trying to interview as many former Shanghailanders as possible. If you would like to be interviewed or know someone who might want to be interviewed, please contact Professor Ostoyich at [email protected]. Marking the Polish-German Treaty of Good Neighborhood and Friendly Cooperation On June 17, 1991, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Poland signed a treaty vowing to be good neighbors: to respect national boundaries and to contribute to … Lily Gardner Feldman, Olga Barbasiewicz, Urszula Pękala Global Transitional Justice Strategies, Trends, and Counter-Trends across the Atlantic Seeking justice for past atrocities has become a standard practice for countries after conflict or violent rule. These transitional justice processes are often … Reconciliation Society Nina Tophoff From Fear to Friendship: Franco-German Relations in 1949 and 2019 For the last seventy years, the Franco-German "couple" has constituted the center of European integration and peace in Europe. 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Site Mission Ask a Canon Lawyer Define Your Terms Why did John Paul II write a Theology of the Body? Time for the Family 1/22/2015 RColeman , St. John Paul II , Theology of the Body , TOB No comments : Here it is folks. The definitive explanation of John Paul II's Theology of the Body, the one that will answer all your questions from, "Hey, what is a catechesis, anyway?" to, "Isn't the body a natural thing? Why does it also need to be theological?" You'll find all the answers below. Obviously I'm kidding. A great deal of ink has already been spilled over the series of Wednesday catecheses the late great pope delivered over the course of five years which have become known popularly as the "Theology of the Body," (TOB) and undoubtedly, more will be spilled for many years to come. St. John Paul II's writings on this topic are quite long, quite dense, and of course, quite beautiful. They've garnered attention since St. John Paul II began them, and they will continue to do so because they tend to strike a chord with people, as the saint himself does. There is something both astonishing and yet deeply resonant, especially in our current cultural situation, about someone telling us not only that our bodies matter, but that it is precisely the body which opens up our horizons, that relates us to each other, and even to our Creator. But these things take some unpacking, which explains the aforementioned ink-spilling, and also why, for the next couple of months, I too will be writing on TOB. I hope here to draw attention to some less commonly highlighted aspects of the work. I should also mention that my attempts will in no way be exhaustive. I'd like to start with the question of why John Paul II wrote and delivered the Wednesday Catecheses. It seems to me that TOB is commonly framed in terms of sex and marriage, but often is not given a great deal of attention outside of that context. The problem with that approach is that the body doesn't come into play only when it comes to sex and/or marriage. Rather, bodiliness is the human reality, the one we all share, despite myriad other differences, and it is therefore something we have to deal with, in one form or another, all the time. I am embodied from the beginning, not just when I start thinking about getting married. Let's be clear: I'm not saying that TOB has nothing to do with sex and marriage or vice versa. I'd just like to broaden the context in which we think about it. Which leads me again to my titular question: Why did John Paul II write a Theology of the Body? We've pointed out a couple times already on this site that an understanding of freedom as a lack of constraint or limits is insufficient to our experiences and desires (see here and here). However, we deal with this modern concept of freedom all the time, and we see its marks on all things in our society.* But freedom from constraints/freedom from limits comes up against a very real and unavoidable limit rather quickly: the body. It's just human existence: I am limited, not only temporally speaking (i.e., birth and death), but also spatially/physically. I can't walk through walls. Flying isn't an option for me like it is for the birds, nor is swimming in the way a whale can. Of course, man can "push himself to the limit" physically, but there is always a limit. But this bodily limit is a roadblock for a modern conception of freedom. A body gets in the way of my potential-to-be-unfettered. And so, perhaps unsurprisingly, we see the body being attacked in many different ways today. Our anthropology—the way we view ourselves, what we think the meaning of mankind is—is one which looks down on the body, sees it, ultimately, as an inconvenience. This is problematic for many reasons, but in the end it's a bit like existential suicide: to hate and attack that by which I live is to hate and attack myself. I would suggest that St. John Paul II saw this kind of attack "coming down the line," so to speak. This modern conception of unfettered freedom has a long history, and St. John Paul II understood that its eventual end would have to be an attack on our very bodies. This means, of course, an attack on our own self-understanding. Our anthropological vision has become quite skewed, which affects our relation to God, the cosmos, and of course, the relationships between man and woman. What John Paul II is doing, then, in TOB, is trying to help us repair our vision. This includes seeing our bodies in the light they are meant to be seen: the doubly revelatory lights of the Genesis accounts and the reality of the Incarnation. "From the beginning" man is created with flesh, and then, unbelievably (!), that very flesh has the capacity to become God. This is where our understanding of human nature should begin, rather than some fairly abstract of notion of being able to do whatever I want. So then, let us begin to think about human nature and its meaning by approaching our bodily reality as good. From this starting point, our questions about the meaning of the body and our own existence may be answered most sufficiently. *Just for fun: count how many times over the next few days you see an advertisement for anything telling you that you can do whatever you want to do, be whoever you want to be. Once you start to take notice, it's rather striking. We would love to hear from you! Please keep comments respectful and relevant to the topic at hand. Want to receive new articles directly in your inbox? TimefortheFamily.com is not affiliated with the Pontifical John Paul II Institute. 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About Felicity Felicity Capon Forget the Gloves – The Shoes are Coming Off Shoes are in the dog house. It sounds a bit like something you'd find on a post-it note stuck to your fridge one morning. You know, your keys are in the goldfish bowl, your shoes are in the dog house, that sort of thing. Last night was a bit too heavy on the Chablis and you vaguely recall, in your morning-after-the-night-before-bleary-eyed-state, teetering in through the door, flinging them off your weary feet and straight into your unsuspecting pet Chihuahua's humble abode, where they remained until the trusty post-it note pointed you in the right direction the following morning. Bad shoes. How on earth did they end up there? I'm sure this happens all the time to some people. But I'm talking about the metaphorical dog house. Lately shoes have been making the news for all the wrong reasons and finding themselves on the receiving end of some skinny legs and bad press. I don't think the Queen is one for throwing her shoes around after hitting the Chablis. But she did throw a dinner party. And my, what a dinner part it was. A diamond jubilee dinner party. A diamond jubilee dinner party for all the dignitaries and dictators the world has to offer. (Quite why the Palace thought it would be a good publicity stunt for the Queen to be seen warmly greeting world leaders such as the King of Bahrain, who has a catalogue of human rights abuses etched against his name, is anyone's guess. A royal snub would have been far more satisfying, and might have actually suggested the royals are just about still with it.) One such crony who was in attendance was the King of Swaziland, whose fourth wife accompanied him in heels made up of a monstrous combination of pink feathers, sequins and diamonds. The extravagance of the shoes only served as a reminder that Swaziland is one of the poorest countries in the world, and one where the difference in lifestyle between the king and his many wives and the people he rules over, is perverse. It was almost as if the king was trying to say 'I do so apologise for the fact that thousands are starving in our country, and we hope it doesn't cause too much embarrassment, but oh look! Perhaps I can distract you by showing you my fourth wife's (my favourite, make no mistake) SHOES! How pink and fluffy and oh WHAT FUN! How anything terrible could be going on in my country with shoes as sparkly as these in existence is a mystery.' Women often get generically berated for their unquantifiable obsession with shoes. But I wonder what is worse; owning too many pairs of shoes, or too many wives. Or come to think of it, a country where many live in acute poverty and issues such as education and health desperately need addressing. The King of Swaziland's wife's faux pas came hot on the heels of another wag who has discredited all thing stylish; cue Asma Al-Assad, the glamorous Cruella Deville of the Middle East. As her country burns, her people are bombed and Syria's cities become ghost towns. Yet Cruella nips to Harrods and muses to friends about buying a pair of designer heels worth, just a casual, £3,795. I wonder if she ever noticed how the unsettling signature scarlet soles of her Louboutins perfectly match the blood being spilled daily in her family's name. There was a time when shoes were a lot more innocent. In fact, they were borderline inspirational. Dorothy clicked her marvellous shiny red shoes and ended up somewhere magical. Cinderella's glass slipper transported her away from her life of drudgery, hard-work and the ugly sisters and into the arms of some prince who no doubt bored her beyond belief, and actually already had several other wives up his sleeve, but I digress. Once upon a time, shoes were objects of beauty and empowerment that actually took you somewhere, and not only because you could actually physically walk in them. Then you grow up a bit more. Shoes start to become less innocent, but they're still powerful in an edgy, sexy, daring way. Kitten heels, stiletto heels, 'statement' shoes, and platform shoes all take to the stage. Such things as 'Fuck me' shoes appear, and presumably 'fuck you' shoes too, with feminists going to war over the former; Germaine Greer's screeching attacks on Suzanne Moore proving that your choice of shoe matters enormously. You suddenly find your boots end half way up your thigh, and are no longer the warm, sensible waterproof friends for miserable winter days. No, they're made for walking, and one of these days these boots are going to, well, you know the rest. And it's not just women's shoes that are suddenly propelled into the realms of the political. You're simply not a controversial-enough politician if someone hasn't thrown their shoe at you: just google Wikipedia's list of shoe-throwing incidents to see the real meaning of a 'statement' shoe. At this point, it's still just about possible to see Dorothy and Cinderella's magical glow in your shiny patent shoes, gleaming back up at you. These shoes are the shoes you stamp your feet in to make your point and land on your feet by landing your dream job. These shoes treat you well. They're friendlier than less forgiving items of attire. Toni Collette's character in the chick flick, 'In Her Shoes' says 'when I feel down, I like to treat myself. Clothes never look any good, and food just makes me fatter, but shoes always fit.' Shoes have grown up to be feminist, political and empowering mini feats of remarkable architecture. But it's all gone too far. Stylish, nimble heels have been propelled into dizzying heights. And the masters behind these mini feats of engineering, who you assumed to be kind figures with your best fashion interests at heart, are actually as almost as despotic as some of the women who wear their creations. Christian Louboutin has declared in interviews that he designs his shoes for the appreciation of men, not women, and that he deplores the idea of comfort; 'Comfy – that's one of the worst words!' he screeched to the New Yorker in an interview last year. If you thought super skyscraper heels were made to make you feel good, you've been duped. The truth is, the higher they get, the more precariously they become associated with all the other dangerous and damaging things women have at some point put their bodies through in order to please the opposite sex; Chinese foot-binding, whale-bone corsets, plastic surgery. The truth is, the feet are tired. The heels are worn down, the stiletto has got stuck one too many times in the grating, the escalator, and in a rut. High, high heels are not the stylish, sophisticated friends they ostensibly appear to be. You can't do any of the important things in life in skyscraper heels. You can't go Scottish reeling and you can't walk the Inca trail. Instead they hinder, restrict and limit women who in this day and age should be more free and liberated than ever before. The highest of heels belong to dictator's wives, who sit listless and dumb at home, powerless and culpable. There is no one size fits all, granted, and some women can look and feel wonderful balanced on top of two precarious peaks (although many more simply don't). But the thought-process behind what we choose to put on our feet in order to put our best foot forward deserves closer inspection. ← Between Dust and Gold Dust – Bruiser, The Duke Spirit It's Like Punk Never Happened → @BexLindsay I mean, free KitKat? Win! 1 week ago Absolutely thrilled that both @theweekjunior show and @WeekUnwrapped have been nominated in the @pubpodawards! 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Remy Ma & Fat Joe Talk Nicki Minaj, Grammys, & 'Plata o Plomo' on 'The Breakfast Club' Just two days before releasing their joint project Plata o Plomo, Remy Ma and Fat Joe hit "The Breakfast Club" for an extensive interview about everything from the Grammys and Nicki Minaj to their forthcoming album. During the Grammy portion of the interview, Remy explained how she felt about Music's Biggest Night. "We were [up for] Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song [for 'All the Way Up']," she said. "Chance the Rapper won Best Rap Performance [for 'No Problem']. My vote would've went to 'Panda' by Desiigner for the Best Rap Performance. I didn't expect 'All the Way Up' to win Best Rap Performance. Best Rap Song? I feel like we should have won Best Rap Song…[Drake] didn't even rap on ['Hotline Bling']…They had two categories, Rap Song and Rap/Sung Performance, where they had the rap singy-song [tracks]…I just think that we should have won." Joe said he was also surprised to see Chance win the Best New Artist trophy. "When Lauryn Hill won that, she won that after selling 30 million Fugee records and then went on her solo classic album," he explained. "Chance the Rapper, I know him from the rhyme of a lifetime [on 'Ultralight Beam'] and I know him from that one single." Other rappers also came up during the conversation, including Nicki Minaj. Reminisce was asked about how she feels regarding their rumored feud. "If you look at the history of Remy Ma, whenever I've had a problem with any female in the entire game, I will say your name," she explained. "I am going to say your government. I'm going to look it up and say your mother's name, your father's name, your kids' name. I want you to know I'm talking about you." Fat Joe and Remy Ma's Plata o Plomo is set to be unleashed Friday (Feb. 17). Before it drops, watch their entire "Breakfast Club" interview and read additional highlights from the hour-long conversation below. Remy Ma on Nicki Minaj Beef Rumors: "If you look at the history of Remy Ma, whenever I've had a problem with any female in the entire game, I will say your name. I don't want you thinking about it like, 'Oh my God. Is she talking about me? You think she's talking about me?' I am going to say your government. I'm going to look it up and say your mother's name, your father's name, your kids' name. I want you to know I'm talking about you. What people don't understand is, I really feel like I am the best. I believe that I am the best. I'm supposed to feel like that. I don't even know why they're comparing me to these girls. I feel like I'm better than a lot of these guys. I will rap circles around them. No problem. With my eyes closed. I don't sit there and think like, 'Oh my God, she's probably talking about me.' I don't even get in that vain because I don't play fair. I'm reformed, I'm changed, but I'm not that much changed…I can't smack anybody. I can't go find your party, hunt you down, like 'Who you was talking about?' I can't do that. I just write." Fat Joe on Remy Ma: "She the best chick in the game. That's just the bottom line. There's no way around it." Fat Joe on Chance the Rapper: "I'm a fan of Chance the Rapper. I feel like Chance the Rapper could have won verse of the year on any category with ['Ultralight Beam']. That verse was from God. But he won an award, the [Best] New Artist [award], that ain't been a rapper that won that shit in 18 years, since Lauryn Hill. When Lauryn Hill won that, she won that after selling 30 million Fugee records and then went on her solo classic album. Chance the Rapper, I know him from the rhyme of a lifetime and I know him from that one single." Remy Ma on Chance the Rapper: "I really was happy with the nomination because I know how it works. I was looking at it…I was in L.A. for the past month straight. I was driving like, 'If he's a nominee, why is Chance the Rapper on the Grammy poster board?' Congratulations to him, but I'm just saying. If you driving and you know that that the awards is coming, and you see the person who's in the category, and they picked him to be on their billboard…" Fat Joe on Plata o Plomo: "The album was done before we put out 'All the Way Up.' The problem with the album was that my distributor was like, 'We're selling 50,000 singles a week. Why do you wanna put out the album? You going double platinum. You already killin' and makin' money. That was the fight." Fat Joe on Papoose: "One day we went to 10 interviews. Every time we came in the car, it was some new slippers, we come down from the radio station, flowers, we come down, tickets to a play. I never took my wife to a play in my life. I had to pull him to the side like, 'You gotta stop this, B. Stop what you doing, bro. You messin' it up for ni**as!'" Remy Ma on her miscarriage: "That was definitely something I had to think about and took some coercing. To me, it was so personal…You are embarrassed, ashamed, you feel like it's your fault, and it's something you don't want to talk about. When I was going through it, I was really depressed, real bad. [Papoose] was like, 'Babe, you think you're the only woman in the world going through this? You're not the only person. That made something click in me. I was like, 'Maybe I should put it out there.'" Fat Joe On What's Next: "[Remy is] doing her solo [album]. I'm gonna drop a couple of solo songs, plus I'm working on three new artists I have." Fat Joe on Tech N9ne: "Tech N9ne. The guy paints his face. The guy doesn't even get one radio spin and he sells out tours 300 days a year. One time, I went to his tour, I seen every guy that worked by where I lived, inside this thing. They knew every word." Fat Joe on his famous ex-friend: "I had a guy…It's a guy we all know, one of the biggest people in hip-hop ever created. We all know this person. We really all know this person. This person got in trouble one time and I really love this guy. This guy got in trouble one time and he was gonna go somewhere. They would call me every day and I would go visit this guy, my brother, who I love, and sit with him for five-six hours, trying to stop him from committing suicide…Somebody we all admire. Cool. I thought he was my family. When I went through my problems with my taxes and all that…I could tell you about a couple of friends who tried to give me a million dollars, who chased me around the room like, 'Please. We love you.' I was like, 'Nah. I don't take nothing from no one. I work for mine.' But man, this guy never called me, man. I would've never took the money…But it'll never be the same. Now, when I see this guy at all our social events, I look in his eyes and he knows I know the real…He don't need me for nothing. But he knows, when he went through that trouble, Fat Joe was sitting with him five-six hours every day, talking him off the cliff. My brother, you could have called me to [ask] if my daughter or my wife or my son is doing alright. Just a call, man." Fat Joe on New York: "This album is a masterpiece…This New York area, y'all better support this. Y'all ain't had an album come out like this in years…You ain't had no major New York album come out like this in years, bro, with the quality and the hits that's on this, and we got the mud. And we got the dirtiest rhymes, lyrics, hardcore stuff too. This album is complete from A-Z. It's crazy, bro." 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Richter Studios Wins Gold In Deauville Oct 3, 2019 | Around The Globe, Behind the Scenes, Special Events In its fourth red carpet appearance in Europe over the last few years, Richter Studios recently won the coveted gold trophy at the 2019 Deauville Green Awards in Normandy, France. Out of 420 films that were submitted, the Chicago video production company was among a small group of production companies worldwide that were voted for the festival's top honor. "What a remarkable creative journey," said Jeremy Richter, CEO of Richter Studios. "I am so proud to see my team at Richter Studios be honored in such a spectacular way. Our collaboration on this film with the British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park and Urban Rivers was a truly special one. To see us honored in Deauville – a beautiful city that has celebrated the art of cinema for many decades – and to receive the gold trophy for such an outstanding body of work is something I will cherish forever." CEO Jeremy Richter celebrating with the gold trophy award along with jury member Lee Gluckman. Mr. Gluckman is also the Chairman of the Mobius Awards and US International Film & Video Festival. All the gold trophy winners at the 2019 Deauville Green Awards. Photo courtesy © Naïade Plante. Le film 2019 / The Film of the 8th Edition The winning film for Richter Studios was called "Floating Gardens" and it was created for the British International School of Chicago (BISC), Lincoln Park. Richter Studios won the award in the "Preservation of Biodiversity" category. The short film tells the story of how the school's students are utilizing their STEAM-based skills to bring the biodiversity back to the "Wild Mile" portion of the Chicago River. Appearing in the film with BISC Lincoln Park was Urban Rivers, whose mile long project has been officially endorsed by the city of Chicago. "The 'Floating Gardens' film is an amazing portrayal of the impact of the schools collaboration with Urban Rivers," stated Erin Woodhams, Director of Marketing, Admissions & Communications at BISC, Lincoln Park. "Providing our students the opportunity to tell this story on camera was incredible, furthering their commitment to repairing their local river and deepening their connection to conservation efforts and biodiversity. The team at Richter Studios are amazing at working with our students and faculty. The viewer is taken on a journey with the BISC-LP community and can feel the passion behind this project as a result of the storytelling in this film." The Winning Film "Floating Gardens" For The British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park The film was captured over four separate days in in Lincoln Park (a suburb of Chicago). All interviews and boat-to-boat footage was captured with a Panasonic Varicam LT. Separately, Richter Studios also captured aerial footage with a DJI Inspire 2. Additionally, Richter Studios developed several hand-drawn 2D animations that were featured in the award-winning film. Students from the BISC Lincoln Park, surround a floating garden on the Chicago River. Director Luke Sheldon and Cinematographer Nick Helfers collaborate on a shot. Two crews in one shot. In the foreground is Michael Monar (Drone) and Joe Martinez, Jr. (Camera). "Richter Studios creatively captured the essence of the Wild Mile in a way which inspired and motivated people about this fantastic project," stated Nick Wesley, Director at Urban Rivers. "They have a unique ability to capture the joy and energy from the student at the British International School of Chicago, and distill that down to an exhilarating piece of film which leaves the viewer excited about the future of the project. Our team was especially impressed with how the film captured the whole vision of the Wild Mile in a way which reflected both our vision of urban habitat and the impact that it had on the children who are helping build the project. This piece has become the best way to explain the Wild Mile to the community." According to the Urban Rivers website, "the Wild Mile will be the first-ever floating eco-park of its scale in the world. The finished project will be a mile-long floating park located on the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, a manmade channel along the east side of Goose Island between Chicago Ave and North Ave. The completed park will consist of floating gardens and forests with public walkways and kayak docks in the Chicago River. The Wild Mile will function as a public park, open-air museum, botanical garden, kayaker destination, classroom for the community, and provide habitat for native wildlife." The above map shows the future plans of the Wild Mile, Image courtesy of Urban Rivers. The Deauville Green Awards took place on June 12th and 13th, 2019 in Deauville, France. The famous resort town is also the site of the annual Deauville American Film festival, which began in 1975 and recently celebrated its 45th edition. Many American movie stars are celebrated by the city and are even provided a permanent beach cabin that bears their name. In 2018, Oscar-wining actor Morgan Freeman was inducted to much fanfare. Jeremy Richter at the famous beach cabins named after American movie stars. The iconic Richter Studios action slate enjoying a spectacular view on the beaches of Deauville, France. The festival took place over the course of two days in early June (2019). The festivities kicked off with screenings of the winning films at the Villa Le Cercle. CEO Jeremy Richter was in attendance to present the "Floating Gardens" film and answered questions from the audience and jury members. Jeremy Richter at the Villa Le Cercle for the opening celebration. Jeremy Richter answers questions during the jury presentation of "Floating Gardens". During the second day of the festival, participants were treated to a special luncheon gathering at the famous Villa Strassburger. Built in 1907 by Baron Henri de Rothschild, it was later purchased by the American business tycoon Ralph Strassburger, who was a well-known racehorse owner. The estate was donated the town of Deauville in 1980 and is the most famous villa in the region. Entrance to the Villa Strassburger, an architectural wonder in Deauville, France. Jeremy Richter with his son Ethan during the luncheon celebration at the Villa Strassburger. The highlight of the of the two-day festival was the award ceremony at the Casino Barrière de Deauville. Amazingly, this is the same venue that James Bond creator and author, Ian Fleming, based the famous film "Casino Royale" on. Although it was Fleming's first-ever Bond novel (1953), the film was adapted for the screen three separate times. The most recent adaption featured megastar Daniel Craig. Crowds form outside the Casino Barrière de Deauville for the Awards Gala Event. Ethan and Jeremy Richter moments before entering the Award Gala Event. Mayor of Deauville Philippe Augier (R) shares opening remarks at the Award Gala Event. Photo courtesy © Naïade Plante. Ethan and Jeremy Richter proudly accepting the golden trophy for film excellence. The dinner party following the award gala event at the Casino Barrière de Deauville. The party at Casino Barrière de Deauville carried late into the evening. About British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park BISC Lincoln Park is an internationally-minded private institution preparing students two-years old and up to succeed through a values-based education at a state-of-the-art, five-story campus with a true-to-the-heart Chicago neighborhood feel. Founded in 2001, the school's mission is to provide an ever-evolving experience for ever-evolving learners. BISC Lincoln Park recognizes the uniqueness of each child through learning that promotes challenge and personalized education at all levels. To learn more about BISC Lincoln Park's unique, international private school experience, please visit: www.bischicagolp.org. This effort joins an impressive list of education-related video productions championed by Richter Studios. The company has broad video production experience developing a wide range of corporate videos, and brand films for the education industry. Included in its educational portfolio are productions for the College of American Pathologists, DeVry University, NCSBN, Saint Ignatius and UW-La Crosse, Production Crew: Executive Producer: Jeremy Richter Director: Luke Sheldon Senior Producer: Ed Grozich Creative Director: Bianca Panos Cinematography: Joe Martinez, Jr. & Nick Helfers Aerials: Michael Monar Editor: Luke Sheldon Animation/Graphics: Patrick Cheng Father and son enjoying a beautiful french town celebrated by Ian Fleming (James Bond author), F. Scott Fitzgerald ("The Great Gatsby") and countless American movie stars. About Richter Studios Richter Studios is a video production company based in Chicago's gorgeous West Loop that has managed over 4,000 comprehensive productions, casted over 4,800 onscreen talent and created over 11,000 "films" over the past two decades. Widely regarded as pioneers in digital cinema, the company develops a diverse range of branded video content for its clients, including TV commercials, corporate videos, explainer videos, social videos and animations. The company has won over 60 international awards, including the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in 2016, 2017 and 2019; and the world-renowned German Design Award in 2018. Richter Studios has comprehensive experience filming up to 8K resolution and has coordinated many nationwide and global video productions for its clients, filming on location in over 48 states and 12 countries. To learn more about Richter Studios and its award-winning service offerings, please visit: www.richterstudios.com Related Posts for Category: 'Around The Globe' Richter Studios Wins 4th Dolphin Trophy At Cannes For the fourth time in the past three years, Richter Studios won the coveted Dolphin Trophy for film excellence in the beautiful city of Cannes, France. The 2019 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards were billed as its toughest festival ever, with over 950 films being submitted. After an initial round of judging, 206 films […] In its fourth red carpet appearance in Europe over the last few years, Richter Studios recently won the coveted gold trophy at the 2019 Deauville Green Awards in Normandy, France. Out of 420 films that were submitted, the Chicago video production company was among a small group of production companies worldwide that were voted for […] Richter Studios Wins German Design Award Feb 28, 2018 | Around The Globe, Special Events, Video Production Building on its recent wins at the world-renowned 2016 and 2017 Cannes Awards, the creative team at Richter Studios was presented with the 2018 German Design Award in Frankfurt, Germany this past February. The Chicago video production company was honored in the Audiovisual category for a promotional video it created for the British International School […]

Best Sydney experiences to take out-of-towners 11 November 2018 . BY David Whitley Summer's almost here, and Friend Number 1036 has decided it's the perfect time to pay you a visit in sunny Sydney… But unfortunately, you've shown off the Manly Ferry, Bondi Beach and the Rocks to the previous 1035 and you're quite frankly sick of them. So where can you take your freeloading overseas guests that feels distinctively Sydney, unquestionably special and – more importantly – keeps your good natured tour guide sanity intact? Well, there's this little lot… 1. The Pylon Lookout Too tight for the BridgeClimb? Well there's a passable alternative that involves schlepping up approximately eleventy billion steps inside one of those entirely decorative stone pillars. The views from the Pylon Lookout ($13) aren't quite as good as those from the top of the bridge, but they're hardly a shabby imitation either. Once back down, head to Dawes Point and look at the bridge from underneath. The humungous grey rivets are oddly impressive close up and bring home just what a monster the Coathanger is. 2. Ferris Wheel Dining at Luna Park Sydney Take in views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as you circle around in your Ferris Wheel pontoon. Ever wanted to show off our glittering Harbour to guests and enjoy an incredible meal? Luna Park's latest offering combines these two elements – and if we may say – takes it to new heights. As the name suggests, Ferris Wheel Dining involves you climbing aboard your own personal Ferris Wheel carriage at Sydney's Luna Park, where you'll be poured a glass of champagne, served your entree platter, which is likely to consist of oysters, foie gras and sashimi, before sending you off for a few scenic spins above the water. As you circle around, waiters on the ground floor will refresh your glass and clear your plates, preparing you for the next course – as prepared by Luna Park's signature restaurant, The Deck. You can expect beautiful mahi-mahi or confit duck as just a few of your options for main and sumptuous mousse or tart-style desserts. The food is exceptional – almost as impressive as your view. Okay – just as good. Beautiful dishes prepared by Luna Park restaurant, Deck. Ferris Wheel Dining is available on Sundays between 14 October 2018 and 18 March 2019 from 6pm Thursdays between 7 February 2019 and 21 February 2019 from 6pm. Price: Carriage for Two for $399 or, for a more special occasion you can have a Cinderella Carriage for Two for $499. A Cinderella Carriage is decorated with dazzling fairy lights creating the perfect ambience for your experience. 3. The Wollemi Pine Take a scenic dip at Sydney's Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, it's a swim with a view. Strolling among the strutting cockatoos and sinister ibises in The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is hardly a big secret. But taking one of the free guided tours makes you take a proper look at what you'd ordinarily amble past in a shamefully blasé manner. This includes the site of New South Wales' first farm and a Wollemi Pine – a tree so rare it was only discovered in 1994 and the exact location where it lives in the wild is kept top secret. And after the enviro-education, have a swim – the harbourside Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool on the eastern side of the gardens may be budgie-smuggling central, but it's one of Sydney's most spectacular spots for a splash. 4. Palm Beach Wharf at Palm Beach in Sydney, it's a quieter alternative to the bustling and better-known Bondi Beach. Stop your visiting Pom insisting on Bondi by promising them The One Off The Telly. Palm Beach is the last stop on the Northern Beach run that heads past quieter, cuter alternatives such as Whale Beach and Bilgola. But there's a fair chance of seeing Home and Away filming at Palmy, and it's a long old walk to the Barrenjoey lighthouse at the far end, pretty much guaranteeing a large stretch of sand to yourself on the way. 5. The North Bondi to Watson's Bay Walk Macquarie Lighthouse in Sydney's Watson Bay. If you do lose the Bondi battle, then you can at least put a novel spin on the Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk by heading in entirely the opposite direction. The North Bondi to Watson's Bay Walk will take about two hours at marching pace, and isn't quite as well laid out as its more famous sister. But the highlights come thick and fast in the last 5 kilometres from Dover Heights. The old fort at Signal Hill, the somewhat phallic Macquarie Lighthouse and the memorial to the Dunbar shipwreck all tell tales of Sydney's past, while the Tasman Sea engages in some furious, nuclear grade cliff-smashing. 6. North Head Tranquil sunset at Sydney's Quarantine station on North Head. Fend off those jokes about Australia having less culture than a yoghurt with more history on the other side of the harbour. The Quarantine Station (from $18) offers often disturbing, regularly fascinating tours around the somewhat grim facilities that once greeted many new arrivals. But the national parkland around it on the North Head is hugely memorable too – partly for the harbour views, partly for the bandicoots and kookaburras scurrying around. 7. The Hawkesbury River Mail Run Hitch a ride with the Hawkesbury Mail Boat, this postman delivers his post by boat and it's a lovely way to see parts of Sydney you wouldn't otherwise see. It's fair to say that the posties on the run from Brooklyn got the plum route. They deliver to a series of small communities – some arty, some stubbornly refusing to join the real world – that can't be reached by land. That means they get to cruise around for a few hours, dropping off the odd letter, fussing a few dogs who come to meet the mailboat at the wharf and being greeted by the president of the self-declared independent republic of Milson's Passage. Members of the public are allowed to come along for the ride (riverboatpostman.vpweb.com.au), in return for $55. 8. The Berowra Waters Inn Also cut off from the rest of the city by craggy waterways, the Berowra Waters Inn makes no apologies for its inconvenience. It's an unashamed extravagance, with even the restaurant's gas supply shipped in daily. Access is via private ferry (or seaplane from Rose Bay if you really fancy making a special occasion of it), meals are strictly degustation only, and they're designed to take a looooong old time – which you'd probably expect for $165 a head. 9. Fort Denison Not quite as isolated, but still a pretty darned cocky waterside dining option, Fort Denison sits in the middle of a harbour like a toy castle that someone forgot to pack away. And it has been turned into a restaurant with disgracefully greedy 360 degree harbour views. Hop on a ferry or river taxi from Circular Quay, then feast on kangaroo loin or barramundi for around $35 a main. 10. The Euroka campground Once expectations of finding kangaroos bounding down the Pitt Street Mall have been rudely crushed, the standard options tend to be Featherdale Wildlife Park or Taronga Zoo. But that's cheating – and a pretty much guaranteed spot for seeing wild ones is the sprawling Euroka campground inside the Glenbrook section of the Blue Mountains National Park. And, what's more, the turbo-photogenic Jellybean Pool swimming hole and Mount Portal lookout over the Nepean River gorge are nearby. 11. Dinner overlooking the Opera House at the Park Hyatt A selection of dishes on offer in the six-course chef's shared menu at The Dining Room, Park Hyatt. If you're after an incredibly picturesque spot for an elegant dining experience, you'd be hard pressed to find somewhere better to take out-of-towners than The Dining Room at The Park Hyatt. This hotel is the preferred choice for guests like Elton John, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – as well as the Chelsea Football Team – and no doubt the wonderful food in the hotel's signature restaurant played some small role in that. The fabulous Pina Colada dessert, made with coconut shell, pineapple and coconut gelato and line. We sampled the new six-course chef's shared menu, where as the Executive Chef, Etienne Karner serves you out a fabulous mix of the dishes he believes you'll love – which means you're left in his very capable hands! 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Geo-Cultures CREATIVE SLOGANS DEMANDING CHANGE IN ALGERIA Djamila Ould Khettab / Algeria For the first time, a screening was organized at the Mornaguia prison. Rim Benrjeb / Tunisia COMICS ARE BOOMING IN CAIRO Martin Roux / Egypt MUZZIKA ! Mars 2018 Nadia Khouri-Dagher Babelmed fait peau neuve babelmed / Italy In her own words. Womanhood in Egypt and on the web Cristiana Scoppa / Egypt L'Aperossa - - / Italy Musei e nuovi cittadini: nuove comunità e nuovi sguardi sui musei Le viol, une arme de destruction Souria Houria / France Geolocate citizen and artistic initiatives in the Mediterranean The controversial kitchen: Making sense of mezze Isaac Oomen, Khalid Mezaina A journey through the history and controversies around mezze, hummus and falafel, involving bloggers, artists, chefs and refugee women, to understand the secrets of a food specialty found all over the Mediterranean that can unite despite divisions and conflicts Upon recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187, Salahuddin, then Sultan of Egypt and the Levant, decided to prepare a dish to commemorate the occasion. He ordered – or so the legend goes – the creation of a cold mixture of cooked and mashed chickpeas seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice and sesame seed paste. Anyone slightly familiar with Middle Eastern food would immediately recognise those ingredients as being integral components of the much-beloved hummus. There is another take on that legend, stating that Salahuddin rather had the dish prepared for him once assuming power as Sultan of Egypt. Both versions are contested by other variations from across the Middle East and North Africa - these many legends around the birth of the dish indicate the centrality of hummus to regional culture. However, not only hummus but rather the entire concept of mezze, the Middle Eastern form of appetizers, is mired in controversy and conflict, historically as well as today. In 2008, the Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI) threatened to start an international legal action stopping Israel from marketing what they believed to be Lebanese foods, such as hummus and falafel. With the Israeli brand Sabra claiming as much as 60% of the US market share for hummus sales, the ALI was concerned that the chickpea dish would be seen as Israeli rather than Lebanese. Sabra and its counterpart, Tribe Hummus, have also been targeted by the international Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) campaign because of their links to the Israeli military apparatus, which continues to bring devastation to Palestine. Still, the ALI's move should rather be seen in the narrower context of the Lebanon-Israel conflict, as it has more to do with staking a claim on the specific "Lebaneseness" of hummus than its more general Arab belonging. There is little chance of course to be able to trace exactly where in the Levant hummus was first made. "But we Lebanese like to believe that it came from our own kitchens simply because we're the best at making it," says Elie Fares, behind the Lebanese blog A Separate State of Mind. "In all seriousness though, the Israeli claim that they came up with hummus is nothing more than an attempt to airbrush the country's 'history' and endow on it some form of heritage which it otherwise lacks," he notes. While the ALI's threat in the end did not go far, Lebanon did not falter in its efforts to acquire hummus supremacy. In 2010, the village of al-Fanar just outside of Beirut created the world's largest plate of the appetizer, weighing 11.5 tons. The dish, which was made of 8 tons of boiled chickpeas, 2 tons of tahini, 2 tons of lemon juice and 70 kilos of olive oil, beat that of the previous record holder, the Arab-Israeli village of Abu Gosh. Lebanon had previously held the same record, after creating a 2 ton dish in October 2009 – only to get beat by an Israeli 4 ton plate two months later. That back and forth mezze record-breaking came to be known as the "hummus wars." To add to the mix, Lebanon also holds the world record for the largest fattoush (a salad made of toasted pita bread and mixed greens), weighing more than 4,432 kilos. "The record-setting hummus contests are a little bit ridiculous, but the branding strategy is dead serious," says Elias Muhanna, assistant professor of literature at Brown University and writer of the blog Qifa Nabki. "The worldwide market for hummus is growing each year. Lebanon doesn't manufacture weapons systems or GPS apps; we make hummus, hashish and other pleasurable concoctions. May as well try to brand them effectively," he says. Even though globally it is the most famed and popular mezze appetizer, hummus is by no means a solo player. Mezze is more than just a number of different food items; it represents the culture of people getting together at restaurants to share dishes ranging from deep-fried falafel balls and the iconic kibbeh (made of bulgur and stuffed with meat or spicy vegetable combinations) to cold dishes like stuffed vine leaves and moutabbal (a cousin to hummus, made from smoked aubergines). "Mezze...is a way of life," says food writer and chef Anissa Helou, who was born and raised between Beirut and the town of Mashta al-Helou in Syria. "When dining in typical Lebanese or Syrian restaurants, you can order as many as 20 different mezze dishes: dips, salads, savoury pastries, vegetable dishes, raw meat dishes and so on." In one of her articles, Helou quotes Ayla Algar, a Turkish cookbook author who traces the origins of mezze to ancient Persia and its name to the Persian word "maza", which means to taste and relish. Today, mezze is a central part of food culture across the Mediterranean region, including in places like Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Greece and the Balkans. In 2010, Israeli artist Oreet Ashery and Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour explored another mezze-related question in a project called Falafel Road. Together, they facilitated public meals at various London falafel restaurants, where the main point of discussion was whether Israel stole the falafel from the Palestinians. Ashery and Sansour took a wandering path down the road of multiple national and regional interpretations of the dish and its place in the larger colonial context. "The falafel has become [an] example of [an] appropriated or stolen national symbol," says Ashery. "It is true that the 'origins' of the falafel is contested territory in the region," she continues, "but none of that is relevant in this case because Israel's proud claim of the falafel as one of its primary national dishes is not as much a case of cross-geo-cultural influence as it is of colonial theft." The origins of falafel are definitely mired in history. Some believe that the dish was created by Coptic Christian Egyptians centuries ago as an alternative to meat, which they abstained from during certain fasts. Another version tells of falafel being prepared as far back as Pharaonic Egypt, and eaten by those from lower classes in the urban areas. In Egypt, falafel is made with fava beans and called taamiyya, and has a distinctive green colour from parsley and cilantro. Ask any Egyptian and they will tell you that taamiyya is superior to falafel in every way, whether in relation to its nutrition, taste or history. This is ironic since Cairo residents today can be heard complaining about the influx of falafel, tabbouleh and other not-so-Egyptian mezze into their cafés and restaurants. Older Cairo residents however, often deem these mezze cafes much better alternatives than the city's burgeoning burger stands. In the end, despite all of these disagreements, there are also ways in which mezze continues to connect people. One major example is how Syrian refugees keep their kibbeh-making traditions alive in their new homes – in places as far away as Canada, for example, where a catering enterprise was started and run by Syrian refugee women in Toronto. "I think the one positive [thing] that came out of the war in Syria is the expansion of knowledge about Syrian food," says Anissa Helou, who supports this enterprise. "Making and eating food is a wonderful way of bringing people together. Also, significantly, food is culture, so passing on the knowledge about culinary traditions and history and how to make the dishes of the country are essential towards preserving the culture." In Lebanon, refugee women and Lebanese chefs have been meeting over the preparation of kibbeh in a community center established right at one of the country's most hostile internal borders, dividing two politically opposing neighbourhoods in the northern city of Tripoli. There are other small ways in which people use mezze to bridge divides, bringing people together rather than driving them apart. In 2015, a Jewish Israeli restaurateur tried one such endeavor by opening a hummus cafe north of Tel Aviv, which gave discounts to Jews and Arabs who came to eat together. Though a much-touted gesture, it is still hard to forget that a mere 100 kilometres away lies Gaza, where Israel restricted the supply of food items as basic as chickpeas, lentils and beans until 2009. In 2011, before Syria fell deep into the throes of civil war, surprised residents in Damascus found anonymous baskets containing hummus, beans and dates on their doorsteps during Ramadan. At the bottom were leaflets calling for the fall of the regime and explaining the idea of democratic rule. Conflict, it seems, is an inevitable guest to both the kitchen and dining table. What is exceptional about food, and mezze in particular, is its powerful ability to bring people together despite circumstances – even giving a sense of unity across seeming divides. Mezze holds together a region stretching from the far western coast of North Africa to the Arabian Sea, and from the Balkans down to Yemen. It does not silence disagreements or close controversial conversations – in fact, it often keeps them alive. But in the end, isn't that what food is for? Isaac Oomen | Mashallah News Khalid Mezaina | Mashallah News

red white and black Hughes, Bettany (t) Bettany Hughes (1968- ) is a well-known historian with a high media profile. She has presented one major TV documentary on the subject of Atlantis, specifically supporting aspects of the Minoan Hypothesis. This was Atlantis: The Evidence (Timewatch BBC TWO, 2010)(a) and more recently she has been trotted out to promote a new drama series Atlantis (BBC 2013). She wrote a preview of this BBC series, for The Telegraph(b), which together with her earlier documentary still raises questions for me about her competence to deal with this subject at all. In her article she refers to the Atlantis story as a moral fable, ignoring the fact that not only were the 'wicked' Atlanteans destroyed, but so also were the 'good' Athenians. She then alludes to Plato's mention of the use of red, black and white stone in Atlantis. It is well known that this combination is common in volcanic regions and has been noted at a number of proposed Atlantis sites; The Canaries, Bolivia, Morocco, Azores, Sardinia and southern Spain. Next, Hughes tries to explain away the navigation hazard described by Plato, identifying it as pumice. Plato clearly describes mud shoals as the barrier. This would be fine, except that Plato also tells us that the hazard still existed in his day, a thousand years after the eruption. It is improbable, to say the least that pumice would have lingered for a millennium! These miserable attempts to link Thera and Atlantis are bad enough, Hughes does not explain how Plato repeatedly refers to the Atlantean invasion coming from their base in the the west (Tim.25b & Crit 114c), while Thera/Crete is north of Egypt and south of Athens. Where were the Pillars of Heracles and where were the Minoan elephants? I would expect a professional like Hughes to offer a more comprehensive review of ALL the information provided by Plato and not dismiss whatever conflicts with her opinion as "sheer fantasy". This picking and choosing from Plato's text is not good enough without any justification for her selectivity. (a) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7bVIq0jNfg (b) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10339254/Atlantis-secrets-of-the-real-lost-city.html Tagged Azores, BBC, Bettany Hughes, Bolivia, Canaries, elephants, Minoan Hypothesis, Morocco, Pillars of Heracles, red, red white and black, Sardinia Volcanism is not part of the Atlantis story as related by Plato. His narrative clearly attributes the destruction of Atlantis and the Athenians to flooding and earthquake. Admittedly, flooding can be the result of some volcanic activity, but in the absence of any evidence to support this view in the case of Atlantis, the idea is only supposition. While most accept that Atlantis was named after its first king, Atlas, Frank Joseph's fertile imagination suggests[104] that 'the island of Atlantis was named after its chief mountain, a dormant volcano'. For those that place Atlantis in the Atlantic the idea of volcanic or seismic activity as the cause of the flooding of Atlantis AND Athens are hard pressed to suggest a location for this activity that would explain two catastrophes two thousand miles or more apart. However, the red, white and black stone that Plato may be related to volcanic eruptions that produce rock of tufa (red), pumice (white) and lava (black). Pumice has been found at various locations in Egypt and identified as originating not only from Thera, but also from eruptions on the Greek islands of Nisyros and Giali as well as the Italian Lipari Islands(o). Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Sanders are the authors of Volcanoes in Human History[681] in which they support the idea that the eruption on Thera was a factor in the development of the Atlantis story and also suggest a link with the Flood of Deucalion. Nevertheless, a recent book by William Lauritzen, The Invention of God[745], makes a convincing case for accepting volcanic activity as the inspiration behind some of the imagery of ancient mythologies and most major religions. A recent article(i) on the BBC website expanded on this further. Lauritzen also suggests that the pyramids were meant to represent volcanoes. The most active volcanic region of Europe is to be found in Italy, where Etna and Stromboli have been continuously erupting for thousands of years(b). There is a report that a 6000 BC extreme eruption of Etna resulted in a tsunami 130 feet in height which swept the Mediterranean(c). However, the most devastating prehistoric volcanic eruption discovered so far seems to have been in Siberia 252 million years, which may have led to the most extensive mass extinction of life on earth(e). This is now rivalled by Tamu Massif in the Pacific mentioned below. The cataclysmic volcanic eruption of Thera in the second millennium BC has had a strong level of support as the cause of Atlantis' collapse, a view endorsed by recent television documentaries and an IMAX film. The Greek volcanologist, George Vougioukalakis, whose research is featured in the aforementioned film, is convinced that the eruption of Santorini offers the most rational explanation for the truth behind Plato's story(a). However, he dissents from the recently expressed view that pumice found on the Northern Sinai Peninsula was transported there by a tsunami generated by the eruption of Thera and prefers to believe their transportation there was by normal sea currents. Apart from Santorini, Jim Allen had initially proposed the Andean village of Quillacas, which lies on top of a volcano, as the site of Atlantis, but later found that the nearby site of Pampa Aullagas had a greater correspondence with the description of Atlantis. More recently Richard W. Welch has suggested the eruption of a supervolcano in the Atlantic as the cause of Atlantis' demise. And so the idea of a volcanic destruction of Atlantis still has some support! Since January 2011, Santorini has shown some signs of a volcanic reawakening(d). In September 2013 studies revealed(f) what may be the location of the largest volcano ever to have erupted on our planet. It would have been the size of the British Isles and situated underwater in the northwest Pacific and known as Tamu Massif. It would have rivalled the Olympus Mons on Mars, but fortunately has been dormant for 140 million years. March 2014 saw a post on Dale Drinnon's website(g) take the linkage between Atlantis and a volcano rather further with the suggestion that "the capital city of Atlantis in Plato's description was built in the caldera of an extinct volcano and that many of the features of the description are volcanic in origin.The "Poseidon' temple is the pyramidal volcanic neck, an erosional feature that stood out like a conical mound some hundreds of feet in diameter and possibly some hundreds of feet high on the outside. there was a tunnel bored through this aligned East and West, to allow the sunlight in at the beginning and the end of the day for certain rituals." In December 2014 a report from Princeton University revealed that a massive series of volcanic eruptions 66 million years ago can be aligned with the extinction of the dinosaurs and should be included as part of the cause of that extinction along with the Yucatan meteorite impact(h). The Laki volcano in Iceland erupted in 1783 killing 9,000 local people but more dramatically causing the Nile Valley population to be cut by a sixth, according to a study published by scientists at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. "The study is the first to conclusively establish the linkage between high-latitude eruptions and the water supply in North Africa"(j). A 2015 report(k) suggests that a series of North American volcanic eruptions in 536 AD had such a detrimental effect on the climate of Europe that contributed to the demise of the Roman Empire. Furthermore, there is now evidence(m) that the eruption of El Chicon volcano in Southern Mexico around 540 AD led to the disruption of the Maya civilisation. Can there be a connection between these two events? However, David Keys in his book, Catastrophe[1130], has proposed that a massive eruption of Krakatoa around 535 AD caused disruption on a global scale. Matthew Toohey from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany, has suggested the possibility of a double event involving both El Chicon and Krakatoa! Recently the longest (1,200 miles) continental volcano chain was identified in Australia(l). The BBC reported(n) in 2016 that "Deep-sea volcanoes are so remote, until recently we did not even know they existed" and although "We do not see them erupt, yet more than half of the Earth's crust can be attributed to their dramatic explosions" and "In fact, the mid-ocean ridges form the largest volcanic systems on Earth. But as they are largely hidden from sight, they have long remained elusive." In July 2017, the BBC offered an interesting article on the potential ongoing threat from supervolcanoes around our globe(p) and the inevitability of a future eruption. (a) https://web.archive.org/web/20190515084403/https://www.santorini.com/santorinivolcano/atlantisaffect-egypt.htm (b) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanology_of_Italy (c) http://www.livescience.com/1170-towering-ancient-tsunami-devastated-mediterranean.html (d) http://www.livescience.com/19864-santorini-volcano-awakening.html?utm_content=LiveScience&utm_campaign=seo%2Bblitz&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social%2Bmedia (e) http://news.discovery.com/earth/global-warming/the-deadliest-volcano-ever-130402.htm#mkcpgn=emnws1 (f)http://www.nature.com/news/underwater-volcano-is-earth-s-biggest-1.13680 (g) http://frontiers-of-anthropology.blogspot.ie/2014/03/reconstruction-of-platos-temple-of.html (link broken Sept. 2018) (h) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141218154544.htm (i) http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150318-why-volcano-myths-are-true (j) http://news.rutgers.edu/news-releases/2006/11/icelandic-volcano-ca-20061120#.Vd2BIMtRFwE (k) http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/283466/volcanoes-hastened-fall-of-the-roman-empire (l) https://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/worlds-longest-continental-volcano-chain-discovered-in-australia/ (m) http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36086096 (n) http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160808-the-volcanoes-hiding-in-the-ocean (o) http://publik.tuwien.ac.at/files/PubDat_176233.pdf (p) http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170724-would-a-supervolcano-eruption-wipe-us-out Tagged Atlantis, BBC, Dale Drinnon, David Keys, Deep-sea volcanoes, Deucalion, Donald Sanders, El Chicon, Etna, Frank Joseph, George Vougioukalakis, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Jim Allen, Krakatoa, Laki Volcano, lava, Lipari Islands, Matthew Toohey, Nile Valley, Olympus Mons, Plato, pumice, Quillacas, red white and black, Richard W. Welch, Roman Empire, Rutgers, Santorini, Stromboli, Supervolcano, Thera, tsunami, tufa, volcanism, William Lauritzen, Yucatan Allen, J.M. J.M. Allen, a Scotsman, worked in the 1970's as an expert in satellite mapping with the British Royal Air Force. He was also a researcher of ancient measuring systems. The combination of these two interests led to a conviction that Plato's Atlantis could be matched with a site in the Altiplano of Bolivia,which he outlined in his book Atlantis: The Andes Solution[0040]. Coincidentally, in the same year, Tony Morrison published an article entitled The Bolivian Atlantis(k-n). Allen's case is primarily based on the discovery of a vast canal network in the region together with aerial photography indicating concentric rings on the ground. His chosen site of Pampa Aullagus contains red, white and black rock reminiscent of the Atlantean masonry described by Plato. In a TV documentary that focused on his theory it was suggested that the other nine kingdoms that comprised the Atlantean domain were probably to be found in South America. Allen has also written Decoding Ezekiel's Temple(a), which discusses ancient measuring methods. In 2008 Allen delivered three papers to the 2nd Atlantis Conference[750] in Athens. All three papers are available online in pdf format(g)(h)(i). 2009 saw the publication of a second book, Atlantis: Lost Kingdom of the Andes[207] designed to reinforce his original thesis of Atlantis on the Altiplano of Bolivia. A trilogy was completed in 2010 with the publication of The Atlantis Trail (Kindle)which records his travels in the Andes in search of Atlantis(b). A small hotel is now being built in Pampa Aullagus to cater for increased number of tourists, no doubt in response to the work of Jim Allen. In 2012, Allen published Atlantis and the Persian Empire, which is available to download as a free pdf file(c). This work is really just a reprise of his earlier writings. In this somewhat provocatively titled book he claims that Plato took the geography of the Atlantis story from the Andes, a theme he has been promoting since 1998. However, he also maintains that the military history in Plato's narrative was based on the war between Athens and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. Another of his more exotic claims is that the Sea Peoples were from South America. Allen devotes a considerable part of the book to ancient South American metrology and ends with a comparison of relative merits of the Altiplano versus Santorini as the inspiration behind Plato's Atlantis story. An extensive critique of Allen's theories is offered by Timothy J.Stephany on his website(e). Nevertheless, although I consider Allen's basic theory regarding Atlantis unacceptable, I find that part of his website showing images(f) of an extensive range of artefacts demonstrate most eloquently that South American civilisation was heavily influenced by distant cultures, both east and west. Support for Allen's views has continued into 2013(d), despite those elements of his theory that still conflict with Plato's narrative: dating, dimensions and the improbability of an invasion of the eastern Mediterranean by a force from the west coast South America! However, I have found that in 1900, Peter de Roo devoted chapter seven of his History of America before Columbus[890.v1] to a review of the idea that at various times native Americans travelled eastward and among other things were responsible for the settling of Egypt! Allen's site offers an extensive article on the life and research of Posnansky, including excerpts from his work(j). (a) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/atlantisboliviapart1.htm (b) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/theatlantistrail.htm (c) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/boliviaandthesumerianconnection.htm (d) http://beforeitsnews.com/beyond-science/2013/03/atlantis-in-south-america-the-evidence-2441492.html *(e) See: Archive 2237* (f) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/artefacts.htm (g) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/athensfullpaper.pdf (h) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/athensfullpaper2.pdf (i) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/athensfullpaper3.pdf (j) http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/posnansky.htm (k) http://www.southamericanpictures.com/features/feat4/atlantis.html (l) http://www.southamericanpictures.com/features/feat4/dawn.html (m) http://www.southamericanpictures.com/features/feat4/atlantis1.html (n) http://www.southamericanpictures.com/features/feat4/dawn1.html Tagged Altiplano, Andes, Bolivia, Jim Allen, metrology, Pampa Aullagus, Persian Empire, Peter de Roo, red white & black, red white and black, Santorini, Sea Peoples, Timothy J. Stephany, Tony Morrison Hübner, Michael Michael Hübner (1966-2013) was a German researcher who presented to the 2008 Atlantis Conference in Athens, a carefully reasoned argument for placing Atlantis in North-West Africa on the Souss-Massa plain of Morocco. He had gathered and organised a range of geographical details and other clues contained in Plato's text, which he maintained lead inexorably to Morocco. His paper is now available on the Internet(a) and a fuller exposition of his hypothesis has now been published in book form[632], in German, as Atlantis?:Ein Indizienbeweis, (Atlantis?: Circumstantial Evidence). Hübner also published a number of video clips on his website in support of his theory. He begins with a lucid demonstration of a Hierarchical Constraint Satisfaction approach to solving the mystery. These clips offer a body of evidence which are perhaps the most impressive that I have encountered in the course of many years of rsearch. He matches many of the geographical details recorded by Plato as well as clearly showing rocks coloured red, white and black still in use in buildings in the same area. Hübner also shows possible harbour remains close to Cape Ghir (Rhir), not far north from Agadir (Plato's 'Gadeiros'). Although there are still some outstanding questions in my mind, I consider Hübner's hypothesis one of the more original on offer to date. However, I perceive some flaws in his search criteria definitions, which in my opinion, have led to an erroneous conclusion, although I think it possible that his Moroccan location may have been part of the Atlantean domain. Furthermore, I consider that his conclusions also conflict with some of the geographical clues provided by Plato. Nevertheless, I am happy to promote Hübner's website as a 'must see' for any serious student of Atlantology and I had looked forward to the publication of his book in English. In the meanwhile a video on YouTube(b) gives a good overview of his theory. The 2011 Atlantis Conference saw Hübner present additional evidence(c) in support of his theory in which he translated his HCS method into a series of mathematical formulae. Tragically, Michael Hübner died in December 2013 as a result of a cycling accident. However, he left a valuable contribution to Atlantis studies. Mark Adams met Hübner shortly before his death, so in March 2015 when Adams' book, Meet me in Atlantis, was published, the ensuing media attention probably gave Hübner's theory more publicity than when he was alive! Although I have always been impressed by Hübner's methodology, my principal objection to his conclusions is based on the fact that all early empires expanded through the invasion of territory that was contiguous or within easy reach by sea. This was a logical requirement for pre-invasion intelligence gathering and for the invasion itself, but also for effective ongoing administrative control. Agadir in Morocco is 2000 miles from Athens and so does not match Hübner's very first 'constraint', which requires that "Atlantis should be located within a reasonable range from Athens." He arbitrarily decided that 'a reasonable range' was within a 5,000 km radius based on the fact that the campaigns of Alexander the Great reached a maximum of 4,700 km from Macedonia. However, he seems to have missed the point that Alexander began his attack on the Persian Empire by crossing the Hellespont (Dardanelles), which is less than a mile wide at its narrowest. As is the case with all ancient empires, Alexander expanded his Macedonian empire incrementally, always advancing through various adjacent territories. Alexander's aim was to conquer the Persian Empire and having done that, he continued with opportunistic expansionism into India. My point being, that ancient land invasions were always aimed at neighbouring territory, then, if further expansion became possible, it was usually undertaken immediately beyond the newly extended borders. Alexander, did not initially set out to conquer India, but, as he experienced victory after victory, his sense of invincibility grew and so he pushed on until the threat of overwhelming odds ahead and opposition within his own army persuaded him to return home. Similarly, naval invasions are best carried out over the shortest distances for the obvious logistical reasons of supplies and the risk of inclement weather and rough seas. There are many extreme Atlantis location theories, such as America, Antarctica and the Andes, from which it would have idiotic to launch an attack on Athens, in excess of 3,000 years ago, particularly as there were more attractive and easier places to invade, closer to home, rather than Athens, from where up-to-date pre-invasion military intelligence would have been impossible. Hübner's Agadir location being 3,300 km from Athens is not as ridiculous as the Transatlantic suggestions, but it is still far too great a distance to make it practical. If expansion had been necessary, nearby territory in Africa or Iberia would, in my opinion, have offered far better targets! If I'm asked to say what I consider a 'reasonable striking distance' for a naval invasion to be, I would hazard a layman's guess at less than 500 km. When the Romans wiped out Carthage, the used Sicily as a stepping-stone and then had to travel less than 300 km to achieve their goal. But there are many variables to be considered; weather, time of year, terrain and the opposing military, which I think should be left to experts in military history and tactics. However, I must reiterate that 3,300 km is not credible. My second criticism of Hübner's presentation is his claim that Plato described Atlantis as being 'west' of Tyrrhenia, which is based on his assumption that Atlantis was situated on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and consequently believed that Atlantean territory extended from there eastward until it met Tyrrhenia. In fact what Plato said, twice, was that Atlantis extended as far as Tyrrhenia (Timaeus 25b & Critias 114c), The implication being that Tyrrhenian territory, which was situated in central Italy, was adjacent to part of the Atlantean domain, which, I suggest, was located in southern Italy. This would have left the Greek mainland just over 70 km away across the Strait of Otranto, well within striking distance. I think that it is safer to think of the Atlantean alliance having a north/south axis, from Southern Italy, across the Mediterranean, including Sicily together the Maltese and Pelagian Islands and large sections of the Maghreb, including Tunisia and Algeria. *In late 2018, the well-known TV presenter, Andrew Gough, who had previously supported the Minoan Hypothesis, posted a lengthy article on his website(e) endorsing Hübner's theory.* A graphical demonstration of how HCS works is available on a YouTube clip(d). (a) http://www.asalas.org (As of March 2016 the website is still live) (b) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhxsY4GOjpg (c) http://www.asalas.org/papers/Presentation_Santorini_2011.pdf (d) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N5pBg9TrAg *(e) https://andrewgough.co.uk/was-atlantis-in-morocco/* Tagged 2011 Atlantis Conference, Agadir, Algeria, Andrew Gough, Carthage, Hierarchical Constraint Satisfaction, invasion, Italy, Maghreb, Malta, Mark Adams, Michael Hübner, Minoan Hypothesis, Morocco, Pelagian Islands, red white and black, Sicily, Souss-Massa, Strait of Otranto, Tunisia, Tyrrhenia Red, White and Black (m) The Red, White and Black stone which Plato said had adorned the buildings of its port city, have led Atlantis seekers to eagerly follow up this apparently obvious clue. However, as with so many aspects of the Atlantis story, this particular detail does not provide us with anything like a clear pointer to any specific location. Jürgen Spanuth relates[015.125] how the ancient Canarians decorated their temple with red, white and black rock, the colours of tufa, pumice and lava. The cliffs of Santorini are also known to display red, white and black rock. These three materials are frequently found in the vicinity of volcanoes(b) and may be considered a valuable clue to the location of Atlantis.*[However, this combination of rock colours is not exclusive to volcanic localities as Jim Allen has demonstrated at Pampa Augallas in the Andes and Peter Daughtrey at his Silves site in Portugal[0893.120].]* Although Atlantis was destroyed by an earthquake, volcanoes are often located in the same general region such as in the Central Mediterranean which is both seismically and volcanically very active and, in my opinion, the prime candidate as the home of Atlantis. This view is endorsed by Plato himself who twice (Tim.25b & Crit.114c) told us that the territory of the Atlantean alliance stretched from North Africa as far as Tyrrhenia in Italy. I further propose that this was on a north/south axis. Jim Allen has found the same three rock colours at his Bolivian site and further afield, Ian Wilson points out[185] that red, white and black bricks were used extensively in Çatal Hüyük. Not to be excluded, Diaz-Montexano has produced photos on his website of pre-Roman structures near Gibraltar that incorporate red, white and black blocks in their construction. Jonas Bergman has indicated that similarly coloured stone is to be found in Morocco. Other locations include the Azores, Algeria and Sardinia. Some(a) have sought to link the red, white and black of the Nazi swastika with Plato's reference. (a) http://kachina2012.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/black-white-red-are-the-strings-that-connect-the-swastika-to-atlantis/ (b) http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/how-are-volcanoes-and-earthquakes-related Tagged Algeria, Atlantis, Azores, Çatal Hüyük, Central Mediterranean, earthquakes, Geology, Ian Wilson, Jim Allen, Jonas Bergman, Jürgen Spanuth, Morocco, Pampa Augallas, Peter Daughtrey, Portugal, pumice and lava, red white and black, Santorini, Sardinia, swastika, tufa, Tyrrhenia, volcanoes Sardinia is an autonomous region of Italy and after Sicily is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. Before the end of the last Ice Age, Sardinia had been joined to the European mainland because of the lower sea levels, which provided an easy access route for early settlers. Recent genetic studies revealed "an exceptionally high proportion of the population is seemingly descended from people who have occupied it since the Neolithic and Bronze Age, between 8,000 and 2,000 years ago."(al) Known to the Greeks as 'Hyknusa', during its long history, Phoenicians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans have all left their mark on Sardinia. Before that, the megalith builders(j) were active on Sardinia and Corsica. A comprehensive history of Sardinia from the time of Atlantis is available online, in Italian and English(m). There is a tradition that Sardinia got its name from Sardus, son of Hercules(aa). Sardinia's important position in the ancient world was suggested by Mark McMenamin, a geologist at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, who announced in Numismatist Magazine in November 1996, that he believed that the Carthaginians produced gold coins, between 350 and 320 BC, depicting small maps of the Mediterranean world with India to the east and America to the west(e). When computer enhancement was applied to the images on some of those coins, he was amazed to note how the strange markings on them resembled maps made by Ptolemy, the Greek astronomer and geographer. The maps show what appears to emphasise the Mediterranean region, with Sardinia as a dot in the centre. The north coast of Africa appears at the bottom with Europe at the top, above the Phoenician homeland and India. The Strait of Gibraltar lies to the west; after that is the landmass of America. Some sceptics have been convinced of the correctness of McMenamin's interpretation after seeing the enlarged images. It has been suggested(p) that the ancient city (2000-1400 BC) of Nora, just south of today's Pula, was thriving long before the arrival of the Phoeniciansin the 8th cent. BC.. It appears that contact between Sardinia and its trading partners suddenly ceased around 1400 BC, until the arrival of the Phoenicians. Phoenician inscriptions, one dated to the 11th century BC, were been found at Nora(q) in 1773. These inscriptions refer to Pygmalian, King of Tyre and to a battle between Sardinians and Phoenicians at Tarshish! It has been postulated that the Shardana, one of the Sea Peoples of the 2nd millennium BC, gave their name to Sardinia and were probably the builders of the hundreds of Nuraghi there. Leonardo Melis, a native Sardinian, has studied and written at length on the subject. David Rohl, the archaeologist and advocate of revising generally accepted ancient chronologies, has argued[0232] that the Shardana were in fact originally from Sardis in ancient Anatolia and that they migrated westward to Sardinia following the collapse of the Hittite Empire. Angelo Paratico also proposed a connection between the Lydian capital Sardis and Sardinia in a lecture delivered in Hong Kong in 2004(an). Wikipedia includes the following information "According to Timaeus, one of Plato's dialogues, Sardinia and its people as well, the "Sardonioi" or "Sardianoi", might have been named after "Sardò", a legendary woman from Sardis, capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia in Anatolia."(ao) Apart from the enigmatic remains of the nuraghic period, Sardinia has presented archaeologists with a greater mystery in the form of a structure at Monte d'Accoddi that closely resembles a Mesopotamian ziggurat. The earliest parts of the monument have been dated to circa 3000 BC – the same period during which comparable step pyramids were being built in Mesopotamia. Leonardo Melis has speculated that the name of the site, Accoddi, may be connected to the Akkadian civilisation. Step pyramids are also found on Sicily(c) and additionally the Le Barnenez cairn(ad) (4500-4700 BC), in Brittany, has a superficial resemblance to some of the Western Mediterranean 'pyramids'. Recent discoveries of statue menhirs on Sardinia have suggested that in the 4th millennium BC the island was part of a culture which spread from the Black Sea to the Atlantic(f). *The ancient-wisdom.com website, in a well-illustrated aericle, has drawn attention to the fact that the nuraghi, while very numerous are not the only distnct form of megalithic monument on the island, but there are two others known as 'Tombes Gigantes' (Giants Tombs) and 'Domus de Janas' (Spirit Homes).(ap)* Statue menhirs are also found on adjacent Corsica. The end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th centuries saw Antoine Court de Géblin and Delisle de Sales suggesting Sardinia as a remnant of Atlantis. However, the first person in more recent times to promote a Sardinian Atlantis was Paolo Valente Poddighe, who did so in 1982, but, it was 2006 before he published a book[711] supporting this claim. It was nearly another twenty years before Robert Paul Ishoy was the first to have a website(a) that promoted Sardinia as the site of Atlantis. His contention is that Atlantis was a powerful state based in Sardinia that controlled most of the western Mediterranean and was at its peak between 2000 BC and 1400 BC. Ishoy further contends that the Keftiu, Atlantean and Nuraghi cultures were all one. He contends that they made attempts to conquer the principal civilisations of eastern Mediterranean including the Minoans, Athenians and Egyptians. During one of these attacks the Athenians with the unexpected support of floods and earthquakes defeated the Atlanteans. Ishoy has been planning an expedition to Sardinia to seek further evidence in support of his thesis. In 2002, the Italian journalist, Sergio Frau, published a book[302], in Italian, which firmly located Atlantis just south of Sardinia, where it is now covered by water(ah). He argued that the Pillars of Heracles were at one time located as a boundary marker at the Strait of Sicily and later moved to Gibraltar as the Greek awareness of the western Mediterranean developed with expanded trade. Frau attributes this change of location to the geographer Eratosthenes who flourished more than a century after Plato. Understandably, his theory has been greeted with the usual hail of criticism but was given support by UNESCO when it organised a symposium on the theory in Paris in 2005 followed by an exhibition in Rome the following year. In the interest of balance, Thorwald C. Franke's critique(n) of Frau's work is required reading, as well as a 21-point refutation of his book signed by 71 Sardinian historians, geologists and archaeologists(w). In June 2015 Frau together with a number of Italian scientists joined him when he visited Sardinia(x). They included historian Mario Lombardo; archaeologist Maria Teresa Giannotta; Claudio Giardino, a specialist in ancient metallurgy; cartographer Andrea Cantile; archivist Massimo Faraglia; and Stefano Tinti, a geophysicist and expert on tidal waves. Their objective was to study the evidence for a huge tsunami inundating the southern part of the island in ancient times. A report in The Guardian (15/8/15) noted(y) that "Professor Tinti explained that until the 1980s no one was aware that tidal waves had occurred in the Mediterranean. But since 2004 scientists have identified 350 events of this type over a 2,500-year period," and regarding the Sardinian tsunami "So what would have been required in our case?" he then asked. "We're talking about a huge volume of water, some 500 metres high [the elevation up to which the nuraghi were affected]. Only a comet could do that, if the impact occurred very close to the coast and in a very specific direction," he asserted. An event of this sort may have occurred near Cagliari, with the resulting wave devastating the plain of Campidano." Afterwards, Frau's claim was given further attention(u) when an exhibition in the museum in Sardara, which focused on that catastrophe which hit the island around 1175 BC. This cataclysm mainly effected the southern portion of Sardinia covering it with a layer of mud. A geophysicist, Stefano Tinti, claims that the most likely cause of such an incursion would be an enormous tidal wave resulting from the impact of a comet in the Mediterranean. It was not surprising that Jason Colavito debunked(v) any linkage of Sardinia with Atlantis as well as the claim of a cometary impact, but avoided offering any explanation for the layer of mud. A French website offers an interesting titbit regarding the extent of the mud, noting that "A nuraghe was discovered not far from the Sardinian town of Barumini.Les archéologues ont mis 14 ans pour ôter les 12 mètres de boue qui recouvraient ce monument. The archaeologists took 14 years to remove the 12 meters of mud that covered this monument". An alternative view of Sardinia and its nuraghi was offered(z) by Brian Cairns on the Thunderbolts website, where he claimed that the nuraghi were constructed to offer protection from cosmic electrical strikes. In his conclusion he states that "while the evidence above is circumstantial, it seems that Sardinia had a very active electric environment." The late Vittorio Castellani who had advocated locating Atlantis in the British Isles was so impressed by Frau's book that he changed his mind and supported the idea of a Sardinian Atlantis. Another keen supporter of Frau is Mario Tozzi who has also suggested that if Sardinia was Atlantis that the mysterious Etruscans may have been Sardinians(r)(s). Further support has come from Mario Cabriolu and architect Paolo Macoratti, who identifies the Plain of Campidano with the Plain of Atlantis and locates the Atlantean capital further south in the Gulf of Cagliari, illustrated on a map on the sardolog.com site(t). As Sardinia is still very much above water, it might seem an unlikely choice as the location of Atlantis. However, if it is accepted that the Pillars of Heracles were in fact situated at the Strait of Sicily, there are a number of features on Sardinia that would support the theories of Ishoy and Frau. There is evidence that the large plain of Campidano was inundated, from the south, by a tsunami, following an earthquake, in the Central Mediterranean in the 2ndmillennium BC. Professor Mauro Perra has argued against this(o) using extensive stratigraphic evidence. However, this tsunami also covered Punic and Roman remains indicating a much later date. Furthermore, there are mountains protecting the plain from cold northern winds and rich mineral deposits are also found in the locality. Sardinia was well-known in ancient times as a source of silver as well as copper, iron and lead(af). There is also some evidence that a small but important quantity of tin was available on the island according to Stephen L. Dyson and Robert J. Rowland jnr., in their recent history of Sardinia[1530]. The excellent phoenicia.org website comments that Sardinia can scarcely have been occupied by the Phoenicians for anything but its metals. The southern and south-western parts of the island, where they made their settlements, were rich in copper and lead; and the position of the cities seems to indicate the intention to appropriate these metals. In 2010, Giuseppe Mura published a book of nearly 600 pages, in which he identifies the Gulf of Cagliari as the location of the Pillars of Heracles that previously led to a channel which gave access to the Plain of Campidano, which he claims(g)(h) was the Plain of Atlantis described by Plato. Furthermore, another young Sardinian has recently pointed out that colours associated by Plato with Atlantis, namely red, white and black, are found naturally on the island as well as excavated buildings of the Nuraghic period being painted in red and black stripes. The Sardinian regional flag also uses these colours. We can expect that the future will see further development of the Sardinian Theory, which shows more promise than many of the other suggested locations. For those interested in reading more about the history of Sardinia from its prehistory until the present should visit Claudio de Tisi's website(i) (In Italian and English). It includes a review of Sergio Frau's book on Atlantis. In 2011, travel writer Angela Corrias wrote a two-part article)(ab)(ac), which also includes a review of Frau's theory. There would appear to be growing support from local researchers on the island for a Sardinian Atlantis . One of the more recent is Giorgio Valdés who equates Sardinia with Tartessos and Atlantis. This idea of Sardinia and Tartessos being identical goes back to the middle of the 20th century, when Wikipedia(k) tells us "that W.F. Albright (1941) and F.M. Cross (1972) suggested Tarshish was Sardinia because of the discovery of the 'Nora Stone' or 'Nora Fragment'." An extensive article(l) on the Nora Stele, in Italian, was written in January 2014, based on a translation by Jose Stromboni. In 2013, Marin, Minella & Schievenin stated[972.43] that Sardinia was called Tartessos in ancient times, unfortunately, without providing any references. In August 2016, Frau's theory received a further spurt of publicity with an interview in Sputnik News, which was followed a few days later by the announcement that National Geographic was planning a documentary, co-produced by James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici, based on Robert Ishoy's Atlantis in Sardinia theory(ae). However, Diaz-Montexano is also certain that the documentary will focus on his theory(ai). In the end, both theories featured in what turned out to be a disappointing documentary. In late 2016, Nicola Betti, Luciano Melis & Alessandro Mugria published Il mare addosso. L'isola che fu Atlantide e poi divenne Sardegna [1571] in which they add their support to the idea of Atlantis in Sardinia. They believe "with reasonable certainty that a large area of south-west Sardinia was hit by a swarm of iron meteorites in a period between 11,000 and 9000 BC," which would have caused a catastrophic mega-tsunami.(am) Perhaps more noteworthy is also a local wine entitled Critias – Atlantis Terre di Sardegna!(ak) (a) http://www.atlantisdiscovered.org/Thesis.htm (b)See Archive 2139) (c) See: Archive 2650 (e) http://www.migration-diffusion.info/article.php?authorid=22 (f) http://www.stonepages.com/news/archives/004449.html (g) http://gianfrancopintore.blogspot.com/2011/03/atlantide-in-sardegna-e-cagliari-i.html (h) http://gianfrancopintore.blogspot.com/2011/03/atlantide-in-sardegna-e-cagliari-ii.html (i) http://www.lamiasardegna.it/files/storia-index.htm (offline April 2018) (j) http://www.museodeidolmen.it/englishdefault.html (k) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarshish (l) http://it.paperblog.com/la-stele-di-nora-traduzione-di-jose-stromboni-2139447/ (m) See: https://web.archive.org/web/20180204153209/http://www.lamiasardegna.it/files/storia-index.htm (n) http://www.atlantis-scout.de/atlantis-sergio-frau-english.htm (o) http://pierluigimontalbano.blogspot.ie/2014/04/uno-tsunami-cancello-la-civilta-nuragica.html (Italian) (p) http://www.avidcruiser.com/2014/03/12/search-atlantis-clues-cagliari-sardinia/ (q) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nora_Stone (r) http://tozzi-national-geographic.blogautore.espresso.repubblica.it/2010/11/17/atlantide-sardegna/ (Italian) (s) http://tozzi-national-geographic.blogautore.espresso.repubblica.it/2011/07/06/atlantide-sardegna-etruschisardi/comment-page-1/#comment-9421 (t) http://www.sardolog.com/perso/atlantid/index.htm (u) http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/15/bronze-age-sardinia-archaeology-atlantis (v) http://www.jasoncolavito.com/blog/did-a-comet-destroy-atlantis-in-bronze-age-Sardinia (w) http://www.colonnedercole.it/spip/spip.php?article67 (Italian) (x) http://anthropologistintheattic.blogspot.ie/2015/11/was-sardinia-home-to-mythical.html (y) http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/15/bronze-age-sardinia-archaeology-atlantis (z) https://www.thunderbolts.info/wp/2015/11/20/neolithic-man-and-the-electric-universe/ (aa) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardus (ab) See Archive 2898 *(ac) https://www.chasingtheunexpected.com/sardinia-land-of-mystery-part-2-atlantis-lost-civilization/* (ad) http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/cairn-de-barnenez-one-oldest-structures-world-005771?nopaging=1 (ae) See: https://web.archive.org/web/20190331144818/https://www.myheraldreview.com/free_access/national-geographic-calls-on-sierra-vista-researcher-about-atlantis/article_c3685cf8-7229-11e6-9512-b390b32f6ba7.html *(af) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_mining_in_Sardinia* (ag) http://phoenicia.org/minning.html (ah) http://en.yibada.com/articles/155860/20160831/atlantis-really-sardinia-claims-expert.htm (ai) https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://atlantisng.com/blog/&prev=search (aj) https://fr.sputniknews.com/sci_tech/201608241027440170-sardaigne-atlantide-hypothese/ (ak) http://www.atlantiswine.it/il-mito/ (al) https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-04/uoh-afu040617.php (am) http://www.lanuovasardegna.it/tempo-libero/2017/01/18/news/storia-misteriosa-dell-isola-che-fu-atlantide-1.14735432 (an) https://www.gingkoedizioni.it/is-there-an-association-between-sardis-and-sardinia/ (ao) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinian_people (ap) http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/italysardinia.htm Tagged Alessandro Mugria, Andrea Cantile, Angela Corrias, Angelo Paratico, Antoine Court de Géblin, Atlantis, Black Sea, Brian Cairns, Carthaginians, Claudio de Tisi, Claudio Giardino, David Rohl, Delisle de Sales, Etruscans, F.M. 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