text:
Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, we ran a provocative piece by Stephen Watts and Sean Mann in which they argued that in both its politics and in its development, Afghanistan is doing better than is commonly believed. Gary Owen, a civilian development worker who has spent the last several years working on the ground in Afghanistan, begs to differ. He paints a far gloomier picture of Afghanistan, arguing that the country and U.S. policy have a long way to go.
Many Americans are surprisingly bullish on Afghanistan, and this perspective showed up in a July Lawfare post on “Afghanistan After the Drawdown” by RAND analysts Stephen Watts and Sean Mann. Although the two authors offer some valid points, they miss many of the country’s problems and, in so doing, are wrongly optimistic about where Afghanistan is going.
After a decade and more of U.S. intervention, it can be difficult to pin down how things are going in Afghanistan. By some measures, things in Afghanistan are better: There are more children in school than there were under the Taliban, more Afghans have access to basic healthcare than before the 2001 invasion, and Internet access means more connections to the outside world than was ever possible during the time of the black turbans. Watts and Mann cite those cases as reasons to be optimistic about the country, and rightly so. Where they go wrong is in three key areas: relations with Pakistan, the current government as a symbol of Afghan unity, and the abilities of Afghan security forces.
Pakistan’s got plenty to worry about when it comes to sanctuaries within its own borders, a grim point made by last year’s school shooting in Peshawar. And recent revelations that Mullah Omar died in Pakistan, and his whereabouts were known to the ISI for years, don’t paint a picture of Afghanistan being used as a base to launch operations against Pakistan. Instead it speaks to Pakistan’s harboring of the Taliban with the government’s knowledge, something Islamabad is scrambling to correct as they look ahead to peace talks with the Taliban.
Or it’s just a case of Afghanistan following the American lead.
In the fall of 2014, after another runoff election threatened to bring the country’s democratic future to a grinding halt, Secretary of State John Kerry addressed a group made up of Abdullah’s leadership team. According to an administration official, Kerry told the group, “I have to emphasize to you that if you do not have an agreement, if you do not move to a unity government, the United States will not be able to support Afghanistan.” Aimed squarely at those who supported Abdullah to the point that they might take up arms in his name, Kerry’s statement was an offer neither Ghani nor Abdullah could possibly refuse. The current government isn’t a triumph of consensus so much as it is a case study in diplomatic extortion, and its survival is doubtful if the Americans stick with the current timeline for complete withdrawal by the end of 2016.
The current government isn’t a triumph of consensus so much as it is a case study in diplomatic extortion, and its survival is doubtful if the Americans stick with the current timeline for complete withdrawal by the end of 2016.
Thanks to advances by the Taliban in Faryab and Kunduz, influential politicians like Rashid Dostum (currently Ghani’s vice president) and Atta Noor (the powerful governor of Balkh province) have been pretty vocal in their thinking that Afghan forces alone can’t get the job done; that to tip the balance means more troops from somewhere—either the Americans (not out of the question completely, but unlikely), or some kind of militia. Since today’s anti-Taliban militia could be tomorrow’s coup attempt, it lays some troubling groundwork for widening existing divides in the country that the United States had hoped the Ghani/Abdullah deal would help bridge. Unless they can manage to bring the security situation that’s deteriorating faster than Iggy Azalea’s career back under control, Afghan troops could have some new bosses very soon. Their current performance doesn’t inspire much hope.
Actually, it’s pretty clear how those forces will perform. In a word? Badly.
Since the Afghans assumed control of the country’s security in 2014, more civilians have been killed, more soldiers have died, more Afghan troops have deserted than ever before, and security forces are still torturing one-third of their detainees. This is the force Watts and Mann describe as “passably capable” and “resilient.” If by “passably capable” they mean “doesn’t torture too many people,” then sure, I suppose they are “passably capable,” but I think we might want to aim just a bit higher.
According to the Americans, civilian casualties as a result of ground engagements between the Afghans and insurgents were up eight percent for the first three months of 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014. In June, Afghan Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qadam Shah Shaheem told his troops that using artillery and conducting night raids against the insurgents was just fine, and no one would be prosecuted as a result. Since most engagements occur among the population when one is countering an insurgency, this change in the rules of engagement means more innocent civilians are going to die as the result of actions by Afghan security forces. That’s borne out by the latest report on civilian casualties from UNAMA, which found that throughout the first half of 2015, Afghan forces caused more civilian casualties than the Taliban did.
And when they’re not busy leveling villages, Afghan forces are dying in record numbers. Throughout the first five months of 2015, security forces casualties were up 70 percent from the same period in 2014. Some of that’s attributable to increasing activity by the insurgents, but a “capable” force doesn’t see that kind of casualty increase unless its capabilities are less than optimal. Even so, the biggest cause of attrition for Afghan troops isn’t being killed in action (KIA). According to a June report by the Americans to Congress, the largest source for attrition is “dropped from rolls” (wherein a soldier stops showing up for work for more than a month so he’s no longer counted), and KIA is the smallest source for Afghan force attrition.
But when they do manage to not die and to show up for work, Afghan forces like to spend some quality time with their detainees. A February report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) found that while torture is on the decrease, around 35 percent of all detainees surveyed reported being tortured in detention. Much of that alleged torture was at the hands of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), which is similar to the FBI, except that the FBI has better windbreakers and isn’t prone to hooking people up to car batteries unnecessarily. That probably explains why the Americans made it clear in June that no U.S. funds were going to the NDS, even though nearly every other aspect of Afghan defense operations comes directly from American coffers and internal defense is vital for the success of the counterinsurgency.
In an alternate-reality Afghanistan, civilians aren’t dying in greater numbers, the government isn’t on the verge of collapse, and the return on foreign investment is staggering. The Afghans would love it—because that’s the country the Americans promised them.
An American solution to Afghanistan’s problems faces the struggles of a dwindling security force to keep the Taliban at bay as they strike from sanctuaries in Pakistan, a government on the verge of collapse, and large numbers of civilians being victimized by their own government. And that’s without the growing threat of the Islamic State. In an alternate-reality Afghanistan, civilians aren’t dying in greater numbers, the government isn’t on the verge of collapse, and the return on foreign investment is staggering. The Afghans would love it—because that’s the country the Americans promised them.
The reality is that that Afghanistan’s future, while grim, is still better than it was. There is cause for cautious optimism. That does not mean that we shouldn’t be painfully honest about what’s happening in Afghanistan. Given the sacrifices made since 9/11, it’s tempting to do otherwise. But doing so means ignoring challenges the country faces, and the decisions about its future the Americans still need to make.


text:
The glorious past of the Indian movie – and the legacy of Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Ritwik Ghatak, Shyam Benegal, G Arabindan, Adoor Gopalkrishnan, et al – seems to have waned to a great extent: The current state of new Indian cinema is, at best, uninspiring and unsatisfying. While earlier directors were keen students of cinematic technology and aesthetics alike, and applied their knowledge to the creation of world-class films, the present “third generation” of filmmakers seems merely a faint shadow of that heritage. This observation is based largely on the films shown in the Competitive Indian Vista section in this year's Mumbai International Film Festival... but there were some exceptions among the despair.
Out of thirteen films shown in the festival, The Fortunate One (Sonam) is indeed an important film in terms of it's freshness of subject, treatment and technical finesse. The Fortunate On is a film about the polyandry practicing Borkpa yak herdsmen of the Monpa tribe, where the brothers of a family traditionally share a single wife, in order to facilitate one of them to rear yak in the high altitude.
Setting his tale in the Himalayan abode of Arunachal Pradesh – 15000 feet above sea level, on the edge of the Indo-China Border – first-time director Ahsan Muzid lets his story unfold in an allegorical style, illustrating the many hues of the Monpa tribe with appropriate historical and mythical references, the better to tell the difficult tale of a small family entwined in a cobweb of human frailty.
The Fortunate One, as a film, stood on a solid ground, never slipping into overstatement or rather minimalist cinematic integration of those essential references. Here, Sonam – the wife of one such yak shepherd – falls in love with a young village lad; although her husband cannot initially come to terms with her new relationship, he finally approves her second marriage, but descends into anguish and despair. More humiliation awaits when Sonam claims her newborn son is not his, but his pure love for her and the child drives him to take care of them.
To prove his valor, he kills a menacing snow leopard in the mountains, returning victorious only to see his wife let down by her other husband. A sense of guilt and remorse leads Sonam to her deathbed as if she might find atonement in her death, a belief embodied in her people's Buddhist religion. The appropriate subplot of the leopard haunting is used metaphorically, through which the senior husband not only proves his valor and potency, but also avenges the relations he never accepted in his heart and the social custom that unleashes havoc for his pure love.
Karnataka's renowned director Girish Kasaravalli's In the Shadow of the God (Nayi Niralu) is another great movie both in terms of its subject, multilayered treatment and significance, which bagged the festival's Best Film award. The film is about an orthodox Brahmin widow Venkatalaksmi, whose husband died 22 years ago, yet rumors of her husband's rebirth lead her father-in-law to bring home young Viswa to console his ailing wife.
Vektalaksmi, though initially fearful of the boy, gradually bonds with him as if seizing the opportunity to fulfill all her suppressed elemental desires, and thereby free herself from the rigors of widowhood. Vekatalaksmi finally gives birth to a girl, ‘Bharathi', the name symbolizing a new awakened India. The story unfolds against the backdrop of India's struggle for freedom struggle and vast natural opulence, ultimately asserting the triumph of what is essentially natural and spontaneous. Epochal in style with beautiful interplay of space and time, the use of sustained image and allegory and a story deeply rooted in the history, customs and rituals of Kannada society, the film reminds one of Theo Angelopoulos' epic dramas.
Another remarkable film of the pack is Malayalam film The Gaze (Nottam), by Sashi Paravoor, beautifully capturing a famous dancer's flirtation with modernity and his passion and struggle to keep the dance form alive in the face of hostility.
For the revered Koodiyattam artist Vasudeva Chakkyar, the purity, practice and significance of his art is paramount – so much so that he sacrifices his love for a fellow artist to give the performance of his life with his aging, semi paralyzed body. The film efficiently symbolizes the new-found world recognition through filming of the dance form by a Western friend of the dancer's son, but creeping melodrama undermines the overall beauty and rhythm, particularly in the later part of the film.
Sachin Kundalkar's Restaurant has a good story about two women struggling to keep both their dream and passion alive through the thick and thin of personal tragedy and family property disputes. Though the film portrayed the protagonists' personal and economic crises pretty well, and took to greater heights the warmth and compassion the characters share, as seems typical in Indian society, it ended up feeling draggy and overstretched, and seemed to lose its rhythm in the middle.
Sanjib Sabhapandit's Jatinga Et Al (Jatinga Ityadi) also progressed well to some point, portraying the affair of two young lovers against a backdrop of insurgence-afflicted society with inherent farce and fallacy, but goes haywire by the end, unmasking the director's ineptness in the medium.
In Marathi film Gajendra Ahire's Land By the Sea (Bayo), the protagonist Bayo's eternal wait for her estranged lover and tragic twist of destiny in the backdrop of India's struggle for freedom was movingly told, on the one hand depicting the communal harmony of the society before India's independence and on the other, the sacrifices made by individuals at the personal and emotional level. The raising of Bayo, a Muslim orphan girl by an orthodox Brahmin, and her affair with his other adopted son beautifully illustrates that in a country divided on communal lines in 1947, there was amity amongst the masses until politics stained, and still continue to stain, that purity of mind.
Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukhthankar's Crystal Clear (Nital) deals with the disease Vitiligo, observing that stigma for the disease still exists amongst the Indian educated elite, and takes its time exploring the dissents and concerns of protagonist Dr. Neeraja's physician fiancé and his family members.
Arup Manna's Assamese film Behind the Screen (Aideo) is also a remarkable film as it traces the tragic life of a film actress from the state of Assam who starred in the first Assamese film, Joymoti, in 1935. Aideo Handique, the actress from a conservative social milieu, was isolated by her family and ostracized by her society and a broken marriage led her to spend the rest of her life in seclusion. The great significance of the story notwithstanding, the poor script and even poorer direction condemns the film to insignificance. The same problem messed up another film, K N T Sastry's My Daughter (Kamli), though it dealt with the very relevant social issue of sexual bias towards female children in many Indian societies. On the other hand, the Bengali film A Resonance (Anuranan), by Anirudha Roy Choudhury, was a stereotypical treatment of the romance that blooms between two married individuals that ends in a shocking tragedy.
Dibakar Banerjee's Khosla's Nest (Khosla Ka Ghosla) was more impressive, using a comic streak to modulate its serious-minded storyline about how a middle class family man sees his dream of owning land and building a house shattered by the greedy people around him. In today's fast-paced life, everything is changing – social values and morals, concepts and unity of family, and this is naturally beyond the comprehension of protagonist Kamal Kishore Khosla, whose newly acquired land is immediately encroached upon by a bullying rogue in league with the agent who brokered the purchase.
Every attempt to save the land from further encroachment through legal means only reveals the system's uncaring, insensitive and impotent workings, but the film seems to lose its moral standing when, after his initial shock and disapproval, Mr. Khosla just gives in to the unscrupulous design of his sons. Perhaps the film is arguing that the devilish degeneration of values and morals has not spared him, either. But by the movie's end, everything's just cluttered and disoriented.
A M R Ramesh's Kannada film Cyanide is an attempt to authentically capture the human drama that ensued in the last twenty days of the LTTE assassins who killed India's former Prime Minister Mr. Rajib Gandhi. The film endeavors to clinically probe and document the team of assassin's many shades of mental state, their sense of guilt and penitence and succeeds well enough, though without much in the way of cinematic flavor.
Contemporary Indian cinema has lost its luster and inspiration; many of the films screened in the Indian Vista section of the festival seem like more child's play than mature works of substance and proficiency in terms of content and command over the medium... which suggests a need for deep pondering and introspection by the Indian film fraternity in general.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text:
In the western world, many people don't even consider the possibility of making exotic Asian dishes at home because they seem complicated. Miso soup, the delightful and delicate Japanese dish, is actually quite easy to make, and homemade miso soup can be a real treat.
For a lot of people, Miso soup is one of those exotic dishes that we only have as an appetizer during our once-annual visit to a sushi restaurant. Maybe sushi outings are more common for other people than they are for me, but I'm still willing to bet that miso soup is not a staple in the diets of most westerners. How many of us even know what miso really is, let alone how to make soup out of it? For many years, I was just as ignorant as the next guy. One day, when a miso soup craving came upon me, I started to wonder about the nature of this delicious appetizer, and I'm glad I did.
As it turns out, miso soup is fairly straightforward and easy to make. Traditionally, it consists of just two or three ingredients. As with many dishes, there are many variations on miso soup, but at its heart it consists of dashi, a traditional Japanese broth, and miso, a paste made out of fermented soybeans. Prepared miso soup is topped with sliced scallions, or green onions, and served hot.
Although it only has a couple of ingredients, making miso soup takes a little practice. The hardest part is making the dashi. Dashi is a broth made from water and bonito flakes. Bonito flakes are made of dried fish, and they're what gives miso soup its subtle seafood flavor. These days, you can purchase bonito flakes at natural grocery stores, but they tend to be available cheaper at Asian supermarkets.
The difficult thing about making dashi is that it's crucial to maintain the right water temperature. If the water is too hot, the bonito flakes will cook and a foul fish flavor will be released. If the water is too cool, the bonito flakes won't release the delicate taste needed for the dashi.
I measure out ¼ to ½ cup of bonito flakes and get them ready in a small bowl. Then I put 4-6 cups of water on the stove to boil. Some people say to add the bonito flakes to the water and then remove the water from the heat just before it starts to boil. This can be a delicate procedure, though, and I've found that it's easier to boil the water first and then turn the heat off. When the water has just backed off from a boil, I add the bonito flakes. After about 30-60 seconds, the bonito flakes start to sink to the bottom of the pot. When most of the flakes have sunk, pour the dashi through a strainer and discard the flakes.
Don't worry about whether you have gotten the dashi right. Although it's easy to mess it up, it's also very easy to tell when you have messed it up. Once or twice, I added the bonito flakes too soon, and the resulting fishy flavor was totally unpalatable! Luckily, bonito flakes are pretty inexpensive, so it's no big deal to start again.
When the dashi is complete, the miso soup is almost done. The final step is to add miso. White miso (called shiro miso in Japanese) is best, and can be found at natural grocery stores or Asian markets. Traditionally, the miso (2-3 tablespoons for 6 cups of broth) is added to just a little broth, then added to the individual bowls of soup. This is what gives miso soup its interesting cloudy look. It's possible to add the miso to the whole pot of dashi, but the miso tends to settle, so it must be mixed well and served immediately. A sliced scallion or two should be sprinkled on top of the soup, and then it's ready to serve! Some people add tofu, seaweed, mushrooms, or other vegetables to their miso soup, but sometimes the elegant basic dish is best.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


text:
We wish to inform you all on the most up to date information on our beloved Vailya Thirumeni, His Grace Mathews Mar Barnabas. After receiving the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, Thirumeni requested to read the local newspaper and thereafter entertained visitors.
In fact we called Vailya Thirumeni this morning, and His Grace was enjoying a conversation with His Grace Dr. Gabriel Mar Gregorios who was visiting.
Vailya Thirumeni requested to receive Holy Qurbana, however His Grace was feeling much better and shared that he will receive Holy Qurbana in Church on Sunday, after better preparation.
Thank God, our Thirumeni is doing much better. Once again, many different sources throughout the internet have been relaying different news. We assure you that accurate information will be relayed to you by the Northeast American Diocesan Office.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


text:
Tara, Kennesaw, GA is undoubtedly a marvelous place to live in, as it offers rental opportunities for every budget. When it comes to owning pets, though, things tend to get a bit more challenging. Your faithful service dog, your sneaky kitten or your cheerful little bird are so important to you that you can’t even describe it in words, but pet-friendly rooms are scarce. Guess what? Your search is over! Use our filters to narrow down your search to cat-friendly or dog-friendly only rental properties.
People come and go, human love can be messy, but a dog’s love is always unconditional. There’s no wonder why your pet is so dear to your heart. Where others only see a pit bull, you see a bunch of love, loyalty and cuddles. If you’re planning to move, you probably know by now how hard it is to find apartments that allow pit bulls. You’re probably asking yourself how to rent with a pit bull when so many landlords seem to be against this breed. Look no further! Since no breed restriction apartments are pure gold for pet-parents, we think you’d like to have a look at our pit bull friendly rentals in Tara, Kennesaw, GA. If any of the listings catch your eye, and we’re confident more than one will, feel free to contact the landlord to check their pet policy and apply.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


text:
Pressured to convert to Islam, falsely accused Christian freed under reformed Emergency Law.
ISTANBUL, August 17 (CDN) — A Coptic Christian blogger arrested in Egypt on false charges of insulting Islam, then held for almost two years without charge under the country’s Emergency Law, has been released from prison.
Hani Nazeer, 31, a high school social worker and blogger was arrested Oct. 3, 2008 in response to a link to a Coptic Web site he placed on his Web log, “The Preacher of Love.” The Coptic Web site had a link to an online copy of “Azazil’s Goat in Mecca,” a controversial book written in response to “Azazil,” a novel critical of Christianity.
While the Egyptian author of “Azazil,” Youssef Zeidan, won awards internationally and across the Arab-speaking world for his book, the link to “Azazil’s Goat in Mecca” earned Nazeer one year and nine months in prison. Nazeer said that when he posted the link, he did not know the Coptic Web site had a link to “Azazil’s Goat in Mecca,” and that he has never read the book. Nazeer said there is a double standard in Egypt when it comes to any critique of Islam.
During his imprisonment, Nazeer said he was beaten, exposed to constant deprivation and was pressured to convert to Islam by violent criminals.
“One prisoner told me, ‘If you convert, you will be out in two days,’” Nazeer said.
He was released on July 22 because of recent reforms to the Emergency Law.
Nazeer’s Web log was exclusively dedicated to human rights issues and concerns facing Egypt’s ethnic Coptic community. He had previously brought attention to himself by criticizing the ever-increasing Islamization of Egyptian civil society.
Nazeer also singled out leaders in the Coptic Orthodox Church and lamented their involvement in politics. In one post, Nazeer wrote that a gathering of activists at a Coptic church building was inappropriate because church buildings were meant to be venues for prayer, not for politics.
He said that despite the controversy, his real problems started the last week of August 2008 when someone in his village discovered the Web site link, and groups of angry young Muslim men began to riot. A local priest brought some of the rioters to meet with Nazeer in an attempt at reconciliation, to no avail.
For the next three days, the youths ripped through Qena, a village in Upper Egypt, protesting in the streets, throwing stones at houses and verbally assaulting Copts. The demonstrations happened during Ramadan, Islam’s most sacred month. It is unclear if any of the teenagers or men were arrested on any charges.
Nazeer went into hiding during the riots, seeking sanctuary in a monastery near Qena. The State Security Investigations unit (SSI), Egypt’s secret police agency, took two of Nazeer’s relatives into custody and aggressively interrogated them to obtain his location. Eventually Nazeer turned himself in so the SSI would release the two men.
For most of Nazeer’s imprisonment, he was housed in a single cell with at least 30 convicted felons. He said prison conditions were much worse there with the violent felons than in other parts of the prison, and he speculated that authorities placed him there to put pressure on him.
Nazeer previously stated through his attorneys that he felt prison guards had organized attempts through prisoners to force him to convert to Islam. He now says he is unsure if attempts at coercion were directed by anyone.
Nazeer said he wasn’t tortured individually, but that on one occasion guards beat him and other prisoners with sticks during a visit by a police major.
An active member of his church for 10 years, Nazir said that before he was arrested his faith was strong, but that being in prison served only to make it stronger. He was able to get a Bible in prison and was even able to discuss Christ with two ethnic Copts who were incarcerated on felony charges.
“I spoke to them about the Christian faith when we were together alone,” Nazeer said.
He credited God for carrying him and his family through his imprisonment.
“There were times in prison that I was happy, and I know that is because God was with me,” he said.
Nazeer was imprisoned under Egypt’s Emergency Law, passed in 1981 in the wake of the assassination of then-President Anwar Sadat; it allows the SSI to arrest and hold people indefinitely without charge.
In theory, the law was designed to be used to detain terrorists and others who violently opposed the state. In practice, however, it also has been used to silence opposition to President Hosni Mubarak’s regime and to persecute those outside of the religious mainstream – such as Muslims who have converted to Christianity, or members of Islamic groups considered to be heretical.
In 2005, Mubarak promised to let the law expire if re-elected, but in 2008 his ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) extended the law for two more years.
Nazeer’s attorney filed motions numerous times to have him released, and 10 times judges ruled in his favor – but each time he was released from Borg El-Arab prison just outside of Alexandria, agents from the SSI, whose legal authority supersedes that of the Egyptian Courts, would take him to a different prison, he said.
“Every time the court would order my release, they would take me either to Alexandria or to Qena prison, and then later on, within a week, they would return me back to Borg El-Arab,” Nazeer said.
In May the NDP extended the law again but amended it to say that only people suspected of committing terrorist acts or of selling illegal narcotics could be arrested. In July, the Interior Ministry ordered that Nazeer be released in accordance with the revised statute.
Azza Taher Matar, a member of the International Relations Unit at the Arabic Center for Human Rights Information, an organization that defended Nazeer, said it is likely that the reforms to the Emergency Law will lead to authorities filing more charges of religious defamation against people in an effort to work around changes to the law.
Last October, Nazeer told his attorneys from prison that Kirollos was the priest that urged him to turn himself in to the SSI, promising that he would only be held four days and then released. Instead, Nazeer was prosecuted and sent to Borg El-Arab prison.
Nazeer now says he is unsure what role, if any, Kirollos played regarding his arrest. According to Nazeer, when he turned himself in to police, Kirollos said he would return in one hour, but the SSI took him away from the station.
He has applied for reappointment to his position as a high school social worker. He also said that despite his imprisonment, he will continue blogging.
Christian critical of Islamization of society, Orthodox church jailed without charges.
ISTANBUL, October 31 (CDN) — A Coptic Christian blogger in Egypt entering his second year of prison without charge is being pressured to convert to Islam in exchange for his freedom, his attorneys said.
On Oct. 3, 2008, Hani Nazeer, a 28-year-old high school social worker from Qena, Egypt and author of the blog “Karz El Hob” (“Love Cherries”), was arrested by Egypt’s State Security Investigations (SSI) and sent to Burj Al-Arab prison. Although police never charged him with any crime, Nazeer has been detained for more than a year under Egypt’s administrative imprisonment law.
Gamel Eid, executive director of the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), the group representing Nazeer, said Nazeer was arrested unfairly and now is being coerced to abandon his faith.
Nazeer is confined in what is commonly known as the “general population” area of the prison, meaning he is housed with both violent and non-violent felons. Nazeer told his attorneys he is often treated harshly. Despite this, Eid said Nazeer is constant in his faith.
A few days before his arrest, on Oct. 1, 2008, a group of young Muslims in Nag Hammadi saw his website and clicked on a link to an online copy of “Azazil’s Goat in Mecca,” a novel written under the pseudonym “Father Utah.” The book is a response to “Azazil,” a novel critical of Christianity by Yusuf Zidane that is famous in Egypt.
While Zidane’s critique of Christianity garnered him awards throughout the Arab world, locals protested the link to Utah’s site.
Insulting religion is considered a crime in Egypt, although typically the law is only enforced when Islam is criticized. Police have not publicly produced any evidence linking Nazeer to Utah’s work. After Nazeer was arrested, posts continued on Utah’s website. It is unclear if the teenagers who saw Nazeer’s website and were offended were students at his school.
Eid said the deeper issue was that Nazeer upset Islamic authorities by criticizing the increasing Islamization of Egyptian civil society and irked church leaders by lamenting political involvement of the Coptic Orthodox Church. In one post, Nazeer wrote said that a gathering of activists at a Coptic church was inappropriate because churches were meant to be venues for prayer, not for politics.
Police had detained Nazeer’s relatives at a police station and threatened to hold them until he came out of hiding, Eid said, and Nazeer turned himself into a police station in October 2008 – on the advice of Bishop Kirollos of Nag Hammadi, Nazeer reported to his attorneys.
Kirollos assured Nazeer he would be detained no more than four days and then be released. According to Nazeer and the ANHRI, the bishop colluded with authorities to get rid of Nazeer, whose online criticism had become bothersome.
Eid claimed the arrest achieved two complementary goals for police and Kirollos – calming those protesting “Azazil’s Goat in Mecca,” and silencing a blogger who had been critical of Islamic hardliners and the Coptic Orthodox Church.
All attempts to reach Kirollos were unsuccessful. Several attempts to reach Bishop Anba Yoannes, authorized to speak about the case on behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s Pope Shenouda III, were also unsuccessful. Egypt’s SSI, a political police force run by the Interior minister, routinely declines to comment on cases.
Nazeer’s attorneys are set to appeal his imprisonment on Sunday (Nov. 1), but it is unclear how or even if the appeal will affect his case. Courts have ordered Nazeer’s release several times before. The SSI has rendered the orders for release invalid by invoking the country’s longstanding emergency law, which supersedes court authority.
When local police execute a court order to release prisoners held under the emergency law, security police commonly re-arrest them minutes later. The law, enacted after the 1981 assassination of President Anwar Sadat, allows authorities to hold people without charge. Eid estimated that there are approximately 14,000 people imprisoned under this law.
Eid said Nazeer’s case is extremely difficult.
Kalldas Fakhry Girgis, Nazeer’s cousin, saw him 15 days ago. Girgis said that despite Nazeer’s confinement, he is in good spirits. He remains strong in his faith and his convictions.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text:
This past weekend, 265 alumni (450 attendees, including family members and friends) came home to Bishop’s for Alumni Weekend and class reunions. Though some graduated as recently as 2011 and some as long ago as 1961, all attendees had something in common – a love for the School.
Many alumni were eager to get back into the classroom (without the homework), so on Friday, they were invited to Women Writers with Cresence Birder ’07, African American Literature with Gary Hendrickson, AP U.S. History with Jeff Geoghegan, Mathematics I with Catherine Bagley Beamer '95, Robotics with Evan Pruitt, Environmental Sciences with Pam Reynolds and Latin Intro I with Ian Hayden. They also had the chance to tour the campus and see what has changed and remained the same.
Later that evening, alumni gathered at the Larmour Lawn & Plaza outside the Manchester Library & Learning Center for the Alumni Weekend Kickoff Reception, where they enjoyed live music, food and drinks. Head of School Aimeclaire Roche welcomed them back to Bishop’s and thanked them for their continued dedication to their alma mater.
The class reunions on Friday provided a time for Bishop’s grads to reconnect and reminisce at venues all around La Jolla. In total, 10 classes got together to celebrate their Bishop’s pride.
Coming back to Bishop’s wouldn’t be the same without experiencing milk break and chapel – two beloved traditions. On Saturday, alumni were treated to a traditional milk break and then a service in St. Mary’s Chapel, which is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its dedication. Alumni and their families then proceeded to the Quad for a picnic and fun festivities.
In addition to Saturday campus tours, alumni were able to visit the student-curated exhibit, “Romance and Honesty: Irving Gill’s Vision for The Bishop’s School.” The exhibit in the library and the didactic displays on the Gill buildings (Scripps Hall, Bentham Hall and Gilman Hall) highlighted Irving Gill’s inspiration for his architectural designs on the Bishop’s campus.
Alumni Weekend concluded with the Ellen Browning Scripps Celebration, which took place on Saturday in the Ellen Browning Scripps Dining Hall. In attendance were 225 – all there to honor this year’s honorees: Marjory Gengler Smith ’69, Louise Gengler Thomas ’71, Nancy Gengler-Saint ’74, Jeanne Gengler Swiacki ’76, Marion Gengler Melton ’80 and Bill Goss (retired faculty).
The Michael W. Teitelman Leadership Award honors a visionary leader who has been transformative in shaping the minds, hearts and spirit of the Bishop's community. Bill Goss, retired administrator and science faculty, was honored for exemplifying honor, integrity and leadership. Watch a video about Bill Goss here.
“We enjoyed having so many return to the School, and we look forward to continuing the tradition of Alumni Weekend in the years to come,” says Sarah Garro, director of alumni relations.
Photos from Alumni Weekend and the reunions will soon be available on the School’s Flickr page.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text:
The Librarians - what time is it on TV? Episode 6 Series 4 cast list and preview.
When Baird goes after Nicole Noone in an attempt to repair her rift with the Library, she ends up joining Nicole in a mission to retrieve a dangerous item.


text:
With 7 double digit winners returning, the 2013 Keansburg lineup will feature a pretty even balance of experienced returners and newcomers.
The lower half of the lineup has a trio of juniors who all won 10 or more bouts in 2012 in Nic Vloyanetes, Damian Zitzman, and Carlos Fontanez. Another double digit returner is Anthony Aziz, who could have a big year as a senior down in a low weight class.
The upper half of the lineup will have a strong senior presence. Among those seniors returning are Anthony Sandi and John Manoes, who each won 22 bouts a year ago. Brad Baker is coming off a solid 2012 in which he recorded 17 wins splitting time at 220 and heavyweight, a role he could once again fill in 2013.
There is a healthy amount of experience returning to the lineup this year. If the returners take it up another step and the newcomers can make solid contributions, the Titans will be in the mix for a chance at the B-Central title and a possible run at a Sectional bid.

industry_corpus2: Sports


text:
This page is about the zenith vibrating screen works,if you want to know For Mining ( like gold, copper, Iron ore beneficiation or nonmetal beneficiation, etc).
Dec 1, 2017 Special edition of AT MINERAL PROCESSING AT SCREENING TECHNOLOGY 2018. 2 COMPANY 12 Circular motion vibrating screen . separation technology has been beneficial in coal, copper.
VibraScreener specializes in Industrial Screening Machines for Minerals designed Please see below some of the vibratory sifters and rectangular separators Nickel; Zeolites; Zinc; Bauxite; Phosphate rock; Fluoride; Copper; Cobalt; Clays.
Aug 2, 2017 The simplest Vibrating Screen Working Principle can be explained using of most mining operations two variations of this screen has been developed. . feed be granular free-flowing material with a unit weight of 100 lb/cu ft.
Sep 16, 2001 Fault detection is a technique being applied in the mining Vibrating screens and feeders are key components in the mining . The fault detection system was first evaluated at a copper mine in Arizona in the United States.
SBM vibrating screens are quality machines providing exceptional screen process is able to assist for your vibrating screen used in mining production line.
Jun 10, 2016 vibrating. screen for the mining and mineral processing industries vibrating screen (RVS), has been proposed to overcome these limitations. The RVS is Small and medium mining industries that currently want to run.
MF Series (Multi-Flo) Vibrating Screens, generally referred as banana screens, are High throughput vibrating screen ideal for mining applications.
A simple structure of vibrating screen and robust body with very few sintered ore, iron ore, copper ore, limestone, crushed materials including mineral ores.

industry_corpus2: Mining


text:
Ann Jones AM has welcomed a Welsh Labour Government initiative to provide children and teachers in Denbighshire with the emotional and mental health support they need. The support will be provided in schools as part of a unique new initiative being unveiled this week. Denbighshire is one of three pilot areas where the initiative is running.
£1.4m will be invested to strengthen the support from specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to schools. Dedicated CAMHS practitioners will be recruited to work with pilot schools in three areas across Wales. The practitioners will provide teachers with on-site help and advice, ensuring pupils experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, and compulsive self-harm or conduct disorders receive early help in schools from suitably trained staff, preventing more serious problems occurring later in life.


text:
On the downside, we really don’t assume this hotel deserves to have 5 stars, and it is overpriced for what it does give compared with the seaside resorts at the other conclusion of Jumeirah Street, which are ultraluxurious in comparison. I saw men and women wearing those costly swiss watches even they can?t afford it. It communicates goodwill and brand image of the products which helps in self marketing. Make a note of the rankings for each individual web-site and evaluate them to any rankings that the agency has detailed in their advertising elements. Just glance via your neighborhood and national newspapers and magazines Authentic Minkah Fitzpatrick Jersey , pay attention to the radio, enjoy Tv, and consider a look at the social media and weblog posts to get an notion of how very much concern there is.
Corn is one of the mostly used ingredient of global coarse-grain which accounts for about three-quarters of total volume in recent years. Most of the corn that is used in applications such as feed and also in industrial and food uses. Corn products are available in the processed form which includes flour, corn meal, sweeteners.


text:
Appalachian Roller Derby is always looking for sponsors!
Are you interested in being a sponsor for Appalachian Roller Derby? We offer many different levels of sponsorship (with base packages and add-ons)! So get on board with your Appalachian Roller Derby for the 2019 season!
$250 – VIP (2 Cozies/T-shirts/Tickets & Special VIP seating up close to the action for ALL home bouts!
Email ard.sponsorship@gmail.com today or fill out an order form.
A Huge Thanks to our 2018 ARD Sponsors!


text:
There are no reviews written about the Tenax 48in X 50ft Multi-Purpose Net (2A090059).
Be the first to write a review for Tenax 48in X 50ft Multi-Purpose Net (2A090059) for your chance to win $25. Once you´ve submitted your review you will automatically be entered into the monthly prize draw to win $25. So don't wait: write your review today!
Write a review about Tenax 48in X 50ft Multi-Purpose Net (2A090059) to win a $25 gift voucher!
Do you want to win a $25 Gift Voucher? Write a review about Tenax 48in X 50ft Multi-Purpose Net (2A090059) to enter our monthly prize draw.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


text:
Sunrise Products, being the most determined Hot Runner Heating Element Manufacturers have different types of industrial heaters including Cartridge, Infrared, Immersion, High-Density Cartridge, Air, Bobbin, Oil Immersion, Drum Heater, etc. Our offered range of heaters is known for their extremely reliable performance and robust construction.
We have well-built and equipped manufacturing facility to design and manufacture our complete range under strict quality adherence. From manufacturing to final quality checkups, our products pass different levels before reaching to the high-end customers. Being the top-notch Hot Runner Heating Element Manufacturer, we aim to keep our clients satisfied with our product range, thus, we won’t make any compromise in the quality.
As the top-tier Hot Runner Heating Element Manufacturing Company in India, we assure you the timely-delivery of the final product to your doorway. Speak with our customer executives, to discuss your requirements. We are waiting for your calls or emails, hurry up! Get in touch now.


text:
YouTube Gizmos is an adware program that infiltrate the computer by means of third-party program. This kind of software was made to generate revenue for its authors. YouTube Gizmos is offered as the best Youtube tool that enhance one’s viewing pleasure when watching videos online. You must be aware that by using this tool, your browser may get invaded by Ads by YouTube Gizmos pop-ups. Furthermore, adware such as this can put your privacy at risk and can lead to identity theft if not taken care right away.
On the arrival of YouTube Gizmos, it drops files and registry entries on the system. Browser add-on, extension, and plug-in are likewise installed to allow the ads to show-up. Normally, YouTube Gizmos will appear when user begins to surf online. It claims to suggests websites that are related to your current search terms. With its ability to monitor your browsing activities, this adware can display ads that can be attractive to you. It issues coupons that are relevant to your search queries.
With the add-on and extension running, even your security program can never stop YouTube Gizmos from issuing advertisements. As long as the PC is connected to the Internet, the adware remains on fetching more ads from its own server. The only way to stop YouTube Gizmos ads is to delete entirely this potentially unwanted program. Running a virus scan and scanning the computer with genuine anti-malware tools can be helpful in solving issues like this one.
3. Look for and remove YouTube Gizmos entry. If not present, look for any suspicious labels that was installed recently.
4. It searches for presence of harmful programs, plug-ins, add-ons, or any data that were found malicious and linked to YouTube Gizmos. You need to Clean all items detected by this tool.
After the previous scans, you may have deleted YouTube Gizmos from the affected browser. This next step will ensure that no more module of adware will be left on the browser. This free tool scans and checks the browser for unwanted add-on and extension, and if found, Avast Browser Cleanup will give you a report and suggestion.
4. Avast Browser Cleanup will confirm before it permanently deletes the add-on. Please click Yes to proceed with the removal of YouTube Gizmos on the affected browser.
Cleaning your internet browser from clutter and unwanted add-on/extension is a must when dealing with YouTube Gizmos. The procedure below discuss on resetting various browsers to its default state.
Resetting Google Chrome to default settings is helpful in deleting hard-to-remove extension such as from YouTube Gizmos. This method is highly advisable to perform if you have difficulty in removing unwanted extension.
6. Close the existing tab and restart Google Chrome. That should have removed YouTube Gizmos extension.
This section describes how to remove unwanted extension from Firefox that may be related to YouTube Gizmos.. This process can fix many browser issues by restoring Firefox to factory settings without affecting your essential information (bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and Internet cookies) on the browser. If you desire to remove only specific extension, please see manual removal of add-on from Firefox.
4. Firefox browser will close and start the resetting process. When done, it will display a list of restored data. YouTube Gizmos should be gone by now. Click Finish to open a fresh version of Firefox.
Your data like favorites, bookmark, and history will remain in the browser. However, this process may delete add-ons by YouTube Gizmos and other unknown objects. If you prefer to carry out the procedure manually, please add-on removal from Internet Explorer.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


text:
It’s hard to start an urban farm when… it won’t stop snowing!
What the heck is an Urban Farm? Glad you asked! Basically, an urban farm is, well, kind of like it sounds, a farm in an urban setting. In other words, food production for personal or business use right here in the city. Chances are if you haven’t already heard the term, you will in the near future. The term is popping up almost as fast as the farms themselves. Right now, in our area, they are limited to crops and chickens, however some areas have goats too. From what I hear other small livestock are in line to be a part of this program too! But just so everyone is clear… what you will see in my front yard is purely plant related. The chickens are in back yard. And I’m not sold on having goats yet… although, I might be interested in the Rent-A-Goat program down the road!
I have to be honest, when I started in the Urban Farming Certification Program, I didn’t really have a definite plan for my “farm” and the plan that I have now is still evolving, but one piece of what I want to do in my yard is plant the seed, so to speak, to get people thinking, realizing, that they too can grow at least some of their food in their yard too. It doesn’t have to be the back. It can be the front or the side. You need to do what works for you.
Here is a picture of what my yard looks like today. Essentially a blank slate. The space where I will be growing food has, quite honestly, been simply ignored pretty much since we moved in. Over the past few years we lost two large, old elm trees, which took that space from mostly shaded, to full sun and the lawn from lush and green to simply fried. It could use some TLC and since there is an abundance of sun and space, why not grow food?
Regarding the space, for a point of reference, this space is about 60 feet wide by 60 feet long. I won’t be farming the whole thing, at least not this year, but I will be farming a good portion of it, but any piece of what I’m going to be doing could be put into a smaller or larger scale yard.
Fencing: Find inexpensive, attractive, yet effective fencing or fencing alternatives to keep the deer and other wildlife that will do heavy damage out (we have a Nature Center behind us and a small lake a block to the North) while at the same time keeping it open enough to welcome people in. This may include shrubs to provide food for both the wildlife and people as well as a barrier.
Grading: The grade change is not drastic, but it is currently sloping toward the driveway, the residential street in the front as well as the main street on the side. This means I’m losing water to run-off (not good!). I’m working on possible ways to alter the grade slightly to slow the water down and store it where it is most effective: in the ground.
Curb Appeal: Since this garden will be in the front yard, I want to maintain, or in this case, add, curb appeal. Granted, not everyone is going to love seeing a garden in the front yard, but part of my challenge is to make sure it’s not offensive to most (and hopefully if they get a tomato or two out of the deal it won’t bother them as much)!
Maintain set-backs/easements: You’ll notice we don’t have a public sidewalk in the front like many urban communities do. At first this seems like a bonus, and while it is regarding additional space, there are still limitations as to what I can do in the “boulevard” space. In fact, if I decide to alter the boulevard, I need to submit plans to the city, pay a one-time fee and apply for a permit. They would need to approve the plan prior to starting the project.
Maintain sight-lines: Corner lots come with restrictions. The most important restriction is to maintain a maximum height of 30 inches in a triangle going from the corner, fifty feet back on both sides of the corner and a line connecting those two points in order to not block the vision of vehicles turning into or out of our street onto the intersecting street.
Water: One goal I have is to capture and store the water that is on site, meaning, when it rains, I want to make sure I store as much of that water in the ground as possible. I want to limit the amount of municipal water that is applied to this site by redirecting water from the downspout that is currently getting wasted or turning into run-off. At the same time I hope to eliminate current water puddling/ice nuisances.
Community Space: As I mentioned before I want this space to be welcoming. I want it to be welcoming for our neighbors who live here, welcoming for visitors and passersby. I want to “plant the seed” for others to consider doing even a small piece of this. I want it to be welcoming to the community and I may be holding classes and/or events in this space, so I want it to be a space people want to come to and hang out in.
Compost space: I will need to have a place to store compost. I believe this may need to be on the other side of the fence, because if I recall correctly, compost cannot be in the front yard in our community according to city code.
Permaculture: And finally, all of this needs to happen within the context of Permaculture, because my Urban Farming Certification is designed within the Permaculture framework.
So that’s where things stand today. I’ve given a lot of thought over the past few months as to how best to go about this. I’m trying to accomplish this without spending a ton of money, because I want people to see that gardening doesn’t have to take a ton of time, labor or resources. I’m also trying to figure out how to “work smarter, not harder”. In other words, are there ways of doing this project that will be less detrimental to people, the environment and the soil and yet, still achieve the ultimate goal, which is an abundant urban farm?
I have some ideas, and the final plan will be posted soon. Until then, I’ll give you all of those things to chew on, because even though “easy” can be nice sometimes, challenges encourage us to get creative!

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text:
United To Overtake Real Madrid As World's Richest Club?
MANCHESTER United have jumped from fourth to second in the Deloitte's world football rich list with revenues of £433.2m in 2013/14 - only £26.3m behind the world's current richest club Real Madrid (£459.5m).
"If they can return to the Champions League in 2015-16 there is a strong possibility they could be top in two years’ time."
United flew past Bayern Munich (£407.7m) and Barcelona (£405.2m) as revenues at the club grew a whopping 83% in three years despite finishing seventh in last season's Premier League.
The club's finances have been bolstered by a recent ten-year £750m deal with Adidas, a seven-year £370m shirt sponsorship deal with General Motors and an increase of £34.2m in broadcasting revenue.
Some estimates suggest United could topple Real Madrid as the world's richest club (based on generated revenues - for the world's most valuable clubs see here) if they manage to return to Champions League football in 2015/16.
Manchester City's revenues grew 28% in the last year alone to £346.5m (the largest percentage increase in the top 10) placing them in sixth, while Chelsea (£324.4m), Arsenal (£300.5m) and Liverpool (£255.8m) placed seventh, eighth and ninth respectively.
Tottenham (13), Newcastle (19) and Everton (20) also made the rich list, meaning eight of the world's top 20 richest clubs were English.
Due to broadcast deals, every single Premier Club made Deloitte's top 40 globally.
The collective revenue of United, City, Liverpool and Everton (£1.16bn) make the North West the most lucrative footballing region in the world.
You can read Deloitte's full report here.
Meaningless. The richest clubs in the world are those owned by sovereign wealth funds. The rest are making up the numbers.
Not exactly meaningless due to FFP.


text:
In Missouri, the practice of life settlements are being discussed more and more. And yet, far too many seniors still do not know about their options and potential extra income they can bring. A life settlement is a process which allows the owner of a life insurance policy to obtain the true market value of the policy. People may find they do not need their life insurance for all kinds of reasons. Some may decide that they simply have too much coverage, and a portion or the whole policy could be of better use for something else. Others find themselves to be the sole surviving beneficiary and no longer have the need for a policy. One of the most common reasons to give up a life insurance policy is to qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid usually requires the owner to discard a policy for it’s minimal cash surrender value. Though a life settlement a value many time higher can usually be gained, allowing these funds to be used as the owner sees fit.
A variety of ways have been adopted by different states in dealing with life settlements. Missouri is still one of the few states that does not require settlements to be regulated. This means that financial institutions and brokers of life settlements do not have to get special licensing from the state to sell a policy on a secondary market.
Missouri residents are beginning to see the value that can be had when they understand the options of their life insurance policies. The methods in which states are handling life settlement is changing constantly. Do your own research from trusted sources before you commit to selling your life insurance to one company or another.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


text:
With over 40 years of house building experience, we truly understand what makes a house a home.
We are proud that many of the fixtures, fittings and finishings that would be offered as upgrades by many new house builders, are included in the price of a Stewart Milne home. This means you are fully aware from the outset of how much your dream home will cost.


text:
If you get up early enough, and you should, the streets of Havana are quiet and void of activity. And then, as you roam the vacant streets with dawn approaching, you’ll encounter small groups on their way to work, or to catch a ride, or to catch the bus, or to get a cup of coffee. It is during these early hours that you’ll likely find little vignettes such as this one. Of course I was drawn to the wonderful red car with tons of character, but then the door opened and the woman poked her head out. Then she stepped out, obviously waiting for her ride. An already good image now a better one. And then, after she left, a neighbor stepped out of his home and shared that the car was his and did not run. It too is waiting, waiting for another talented, industrious Cuban to come and fix it, so it will ride again.
I’d like to draw your attention to a very special new tour that Dan and I are offering in January of 2016. A full week at The Hideout Dude Ranch in Wyoming! Lots of details can be found on my tour page here! (scroll down to the bottom when you get there.) We are VERY excited about this one!
Nice catch John. It does pay to wait. Love it !
Thank you Mark. Folks, if you’re reading this comment make sure to click on Mark’s name above his comment and check out his post from our Cuba trip. They are tremendous!
I love this photograph John. It shows that a good image can become even more compelling with a little patience and instinct. By the way, that car is crazy. It looks like it can’t decided if it is a truck or a mobile home.
Fantastic image and a great tease for travel to Cuba.
Oh yeah…and a cool car! Whether it runs or not.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


text:
It Feels Good To Be Alive.... — Dear Darling Calligraphy & Co.
Sometimes it takes a collection of moments that span years of your life before that real subtle realization that they were connected all along..that life is not a random explosion of events that define you, but that there is something far bigger than you that threads them all together, working to teach you something, inspiring you to make the choices that will make you who you become. I made a friend several years ago who was from a rainy place. Something about this friend was so obviously different. They had a familiarity and affinity for sorrowful things unlike anyone I'd ever known. They saw this beauty in the rain, in the minor chords, and in the way that pain shows us we're still alive. I was fascinated by the way they saw things so different from me, a girl who'd been raised on the desert sun. Soon after that, I went to Scotland for a year, and it was there that I learned about the beauty in the sorrowful rain, the lyrics that can only be set to minor chords, and about just how painful it can be to miss your people, and even experiencing new depths of physical pain. I learned those things everyday for a year, and when I left, I was a different person. Fast forward 6 years later, I woke up this past Saturday with one of the worst fevers I've ever had. My entire body, even my fingertips ached, and the pain was all to real. After spending the whole day in silence in bed, around dusk, as the rain started to pour in Southern California, I reached over for an old familiar friend, music. And all over again I remembered how even in sickness, the loneliest of places, rain and music could be confided in, with old secrets shared. All day Sunday, in and out of sleep, I'd hear an old refrain, a familiar bridge, a perfect chorus, and the rush of rain, reminding me I've been there before, and how last time i was there, it taught me a new depth about being alive. And today, as I'm coming back to, and with the haziness subsiding, all I can think about is how good it feels to be reminded once again, that I'm alive...that pain is sometimes our greatest reminder of that...and that even in sorrow, there is great company. Pain does this thing, where it makes you stop obsessing over the next moment or moments past, and it makes you feel RIGHT NOW, in all too real of a way. Sometimes it's okay to feel all the things, and when you find the pain subsiding, when you find yourself landing back on earth, right back where you belong, push at least a little harder to make something of your one and only precious life.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


text:
Weight training, the brain and... Mensa?
NYTimes: Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain. Come to FitCampNYC three times a week and you may find yourself on the Mensa list! In all seriousness, resistance training, properly done has consistently improved brain function.
Weight training twice a week helps the brain. Maybe coming to FitCampNYC three times a week will get you....onto the Mensa list?!
What are Good Carbs? Good Fats? The key to losing weight.
This article delves into the "Bad v. Good carbs" that pack on the pounds and the good fat that delays hunger pangs and are heart friendly.
FitCampNYC provides this easy reference guide to help you get lean and fit. Mix this guide with intelligent exercise and you'll start seeing positive results!
What is the ideal "Female Body"? Be proud of your active and fit body.
Ronda speaks up! Here is a woman who trains intelligently, with a purpose and with intensity and she is proud of her athletic body. Which is the idea behind being fit.Feeling proud of your accomplishments from your workouts. March to the beat of your own drum, especially if you are active, strong and fit. A much better role model than those who seek "enhancements." Read her full quote at the end of the article.
"If anyone calls me fat one more time in my life, I'm going to kill them," the undefeated UFC champion said.
FitCampNYC likes Ronda Rousey's take on the female ideal.
How to keep looking like you're in your 20's well into your retirement years.
An eye opening article touts the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
If you workout intelligently you could look 20+ years younger.
Decide not to pay attention to the details you could age 3 physical years in 1 calendar year!!
The benefits extend beyond longevity into the wonderful land of improving your "Quality of Life" and over time saving money because you are healthier.
There are a couple of secrets that are not reveled in this article or study. However this does light a fire to the the important things in life. Like focusing to live healthy.
FitCampNYC shares a study that could be considered the "Fountain of Youth" at this moment in time.


text:
Im quite new to vB and still getting used to it. There are others too like me among this forum. My suggestion is to mainly those who release modsfor vB. Majority of the Mod's instructions seem to be aimed at experience users and lack detail. Instructions like these are very difficult for newbies to follow. I think that vB is mainly know for its modding and other bits, becasue of this - instructions should be written starting from scratch explaining where everything goes etc. I think by outlining this kind of information in mods, it will reduce problems and people complaing that they cannot install it.
So i think its a good idea if vB encourages mod publishers to build on the instructions for newbies like myself and many others.
I think its a better idea for noobies to learn vBulletin better so you can understand the hard to follow instructions. Sometimes the hacks author may not speak english as his first language so easier to follow instructions arent easy for them to write ;) Most hacks now are a simple upload or two of a .xml and maybe a template edit here and there.
It doesnt get much easier than that.
Unfortunately, there are those who don't even know to save / download the XML file instead of opening it.
The only way you cant learn it, is by getting a good set of instructions a few times, and then next time you will know what to do without needing such a detialed set.
They could open it and extract it to their computer.
oy.If all coders would stick to our Rules/Guidelines, then this wouldn't be a problem since it would have been uploaded as a zip-file.
Install counts are not everyones life, I manage to write some fairly lack luster install instructions at times, but people do manage to figure it out eventually.
I agree here. It shouldn't be the job of the coder to teach people the utter basics of vBulletin.
Besides, to say that the 'majority' of the Modifications here lack detailed install instructions is a bit of a misnomer. There may be a few, but most (that I have installed anyway) have step-by-step instructions.
It tends to save answering the same question multiple times in the thread if the instructions are clear.
Thats quite true. But when you say eventually, they have to go through posting messages asking questions before they even get it close to working. It should be set out stright forward from the very beginning.
I think the coder just needs to write the proper instructions once and use the same instructions for the rest of his mods. They are more or less likely to be the same installation procedure for the rest of this mods, if not he will just need to do a slight adjustment-it will save so much trouble.
I've noticed that coders here whose first language is not English actually write very clear and helpful instructions indeed as a rule; there may be grammatical errors and misspellings in their English, but they very often write extremely good instructions for newbies.
I've noticed that coders here whose first language is not English actually write very clear and helpful instructions indeed as a rule; there may be grammatical errors and misspellings in their English, but they very often write extremely good instructions for newbies.And for a lot of coders, that might be more difficult then coding the modification itself. Writing good instruction is a skill that not everyone posesses.
There is a forum for How-Tos. If someone isn't sure what "edit a template" or "install this product" means, of if they don't know how to run a SQL query, that would be the first place to check. We all had to learn the software at some point -- and instructions like this aren't specific to a particular hack.
In the end its up to the coder if they want right proper instructions. I think it should be something encouraged though, it may make a big difference.
One of the reasons why I picked vB over any other board was simply beacsue of resources available. I didnt ecpect to install a mod to be this difficult to unserstand.
Which mod is it that you are having difficulty with?
I think one of the mods he struggled with is my mod AboutToday (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=107319). I try hard to make the install simple and the instructions clear but appeared to have failed for him. I'd be curious to have other's look at my install instructions and tell me how they could be improved.
Are we required to ZIP our XML products? I didn't know that -- if so, what's the point? Why would you zip just 1 file with a negligible reduction in filesize, to boot.
All non graphical attachments (ie not screenshots) should be in Zip format. Other formats, such as XML and txt, have habits of opening instead of saving.
I think the instructions where ok, but i think the reason why it didnt work was because i ddint know if i had to uploads the seperate one to the forum directory or copy the folders into the directory. I soon discovered you had to copy the folders into the directory... I havent tried any other mods yet, but this might be case for them aswell.
Are we required to ZIP our XML products? I didn't know that -- if so, what's the point? Why would you zip just 1 file with a negligible reduction in filesize, to boot.I'm not sure if it ever got incorporated into written rules, but it was changed last year such that you could upload one file only for a mod (be it txt/xml/php/zip etc), so if the mod needed more than one file it had to be a zip, otherwise it could be a single xml etc file.
I used to upload single product xml files (partly because I had no winzip at work) but now I tend to always zip them as some people cannot work out how to download an xml file properly (and I have winzip at work now ;)).
Honestly, I don't release my mods for novice users. I write code that I need and I put a little effort into documenting it and packaging it for others to use. I could care less about install counts or titles. My goal is simply to share code with others who have shared code with me. It's not, I'm sorry to say, to share code with anybody who owns vbulletin. The level of support required to make modifications suitable for all is just too much to expect from somebody for free.
Ideally, coders could limit access to their more difficult mods to fellow coders to prevent the frustration novices feel when they run into problems using code that is beyond their abilities.
Until that happens, the responsibility falls on the end user to figure out how to use modifications posted here. Peer support is available if you have questions, and there is a plethora of information on installing mods, running queries, etc.
I just had a look..
Seems very straightforward to me.
What would be ideal about this?
I have not released any code here so I do not have a "Coder" title. Your ideal solution would prevent me from downloading hacks which I am more then capable of installing, modifying or changing to fit my needs.
I also happen to believe the majority of members here are just like me, more then capable to install hacks and do not require much support, if any at all.
.... the responsibility falls on the end user to figure out how to use modifications posted here. Peer support is available if you have questions, and there is a plethora of information on installing mods, running queries, etc.
I completly agree. Why is there not a area for coders to release hacks that are unsupported, and stated so in the forum description?
I think hacks should (also) be categorized by Unsupported and Supported.
There are many users here, novice to advanced, who are willing to learn if given the opportunity.
I'm not sure if it ever got incorporated into written rules, but it was changed last year such that you could upload one file only for a mod (be it txt/xml/php/zip etc), so if the mod needed more than one file it had to be a zip, otherwise it could be a single xml etc file.
I never figured that a user wouldn't know how to "Save Target as" the XML the file -- nobody has complained thus far about not being able to download, but I do see your point.
With products, plugins, and very few code edits these days I really can't see a need for levels. Members who aren't very computer literate shouldn't even try to hack their vB's until they get a grasp for how things work... If they do they don't have anyone to blame but themselves..
I think its a better idea for noobies to learn vBulletin better so you can understand the hard to follow instructions.
and how do you propose they do that if they don't have good instructions to follow? Learning vBulletin comes from experience. Not having clear instructions is frustrating. You were a brand new vB user at one time, remember?
I agree here. It shouldn't be the job of the coder to teach people the utter basics of vBulletin.Noone is saying it's the coders job to teach anyone anything. But creating a modification, then offering a set of CLEAR install instructions (especially if it's more detailed than just a xml upload and one or two template changes) is just common sense.
There are many users here, novice to advanced, who are willing to learn if given the opportunity.EXCELLENT. I've said this before in another thread. phpBB has their hack/mods database set up this way. In that respect (their hack/mod database), they are FAR ahead of vB.


text:
PLEASE READ! SixFigureMastermind.com REQUIRES CONSIDERATION FOR AND AS A CONDITION OF ALLOWING YOU ACCESS.
ALL PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE DENIED ACCESS TO SixFigureMastermind.com. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR YOU TO VISIT, READ, OR INTERACT WITH SixFigureMastermind.com OR ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER. SixFigureMastermind.com SPECIFICALLY DENIES ACCESS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT IS COVERED BY THE CHILD ONLINE PRIVACY ACT (COPA) OF 1998.
Unless expressly authorized by website, no one may hyperlink this site, or portions thereof, (including, but not limited to, logotypes, trademarks, branding or copyrighted material) to theirs for any reason. Further, you are not allowed to reference the url (website address) of this website in any commercial or non-commercial media without express permission, nor are you allowed to ëframeí the site. You specifically agree to cooperate with the Website to remove or de-activate any such activities and be liable for all damages. You hereby agree to liquidated damages of US $100,000.00 plus costs and actual damages for violating this provision.
If any matter concerning this purchase shall be brought before a court of law, pre- or post-arbitration, Viewer, visitor, member, subscriber or customer agrees to that the sole and proper jurisdiction to be the state and city declared in the contact information of the web owner unless otherwise here specified. In the event that litigation is in a federal court, the proper court shall be the closest federal court to the Sellerís address.
Contact Email: info@stayonsearch.com, All Rights Reserved.

industry_corpus2: Others


text:
Description: Estate’s interest in 2.33 acres of vacant land in Chiloquin, Oregon near McCloud. The property is located on Sprague River Drive, Chiloquin, OR 97624. The status of water, power, sewer and utilities is unknown. The APN# is R-3510-022AO-03800-000. The Property ID (Tax) # is R262708. The legal description is ‘Klamath Forest Estates, Bk 12, Lot 33’. The assessed value of the property is $4,750.
Location Info: The property is located approximately 7 miles outside of McCloud. It is south of Winema National Forest and east of Sprague River Road.


text:
Dermatologists recommend for people who experience hair thinning or hair loss to increase their consumption of zinc. Best way to naturally improve hair growth and help prevent thinning is to incorporate zinc rich food like zucchini into your diet.
While vitamin C from foods like zucchini boosts your immune system, it also encourage your body to absorb iron, a mineral necessary for hair growth, and help produce and maintain healthy collagen, a component that keeps your hair follicles healthy.
According to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, vitamin A deficiency is linked to dry hair, and if hair suddenly starts falling out, or becomes weak and brittle adding food sources of vitamin A, like zucchini, to your diet, may improve the condition.
If you mix 2 tablespoons of grated zucchini with 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, you’ll get an excellent DIY homemade zucchini face mask for oily skin. This mask will remove the excess oils and the impurities from your pores.


text:
Despite controversial statements issued by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte against journalists, the wife of a slain reporter said that she is hopeful that their family can bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice during the administration of the incoming president.
In an interview by Radyo Inquirer’s Erwin Aguilon on Tuesday, Florabel Balcoba, wife of slain reporter Alex Balcoba, asked the President-elect to prioritize the case of her husband once he officially assumes office.
Solving her husband’s case will be a step forward in ending media killings in the country, she said.
“Sir, nagmamakaawa po ako sa inyo. Kung kinakailangan ko pong lumuhod, gagawin ko po. Huwag niyo lang pong pabayaan [‘yung kaso ng asawa ko]. Sana po sa pag-upo niyo po, ito po ang una niyong atupagin para matigil na po ang media killings, kahit hindi man ‘yung krimen sa ating bansa.” Florabel said.
She is pinning her hopes on Duterte as the only person who can jail those behind her husband’s murder.
“Alam niyo po, umaasa po talaga ako sa inyo. Sa inyo lang po ako humuhugot ng lakas para po pag-uwi ko, dala-dala ko na po ‘yung hustisya. Sana ibalik na rin po ‘yung death penalty para po sa dalawang nasa likod ng karumal-dumal na nangyari sa asawa ko,” she added.
Balcoba, a crime beat reporter, was gunned down late Friday in front of their family-owned watch repair shop in Quiapo, Manila.
Two gunmen fled on a motorcycle after shooting the 56-year-old journalist.
Balcoba’s remains are set to be cremated in Caloocan City on Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, Duterte drew flak from press groups after he made a sweeping statement saying that slain journalists are being murdered because they are corrupt.
“Freedom of expression won’t save you. The Constitution cannot help you kapag binaboy mo ang isang tao (if you have maligned a person),” the tough-talking mayor said.
Various press groups, including the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and the National Press Club, slammed Duterte for his remarks.

industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


text:
Why don’t I see more of your signs around?
After leaving a Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (CCIT) joint degree program at UofT and Sheridan, I spent my youth as a successful large-scale event planner. I was happy to work with a number of city departments and offcials during this time, as well as to receive international acclaim, a number of local awards, and inclusion in LGBT activist and EYE Weekly jounalist, Denise Benson’s book on the topic of the nightlife history of Toronto.
During this time, I worked for many years with ‘Cannabis As Living Medicine’ supporting those suffering from the effects of cancer, HIV, epilepsy, MS, cerebral palsy, and other ailments across Southern Ontario. Our public advocacy and service advanced medical access to cannabis through our courts, became the largest protest of its kind in the world, and no-doubt influenced the moves we are seeing towards access to medicine in Canada today.
Currently, as a full-time shift worker at Toronto Pearson Airport, I am proud to represent Casual Frontline Workers through internal peer commitees regarding scheduling, operational expectations, vacation policy, and more. While difficult work, this position has allowed me to travel the world experiencing as many cultures as I can and see how important it was to develop and implement the current zero waste initiative now in place at YYZ, diverting items from landfill to local charities.
After losing both my parents over the last few years, my priority now rests with helping younger generations be able to afford the future they hope for and deserve as I struggle to maintain my parents’ home in Etobicoke Centre, as well as to advocate for better long-term and seniors care as I spend the majority of my free time with my grandparents and the other residents at our local Westbury Long Term Care Residence.
Most recently, I was elected by the NDP Etobicoke Centre Riding Association and membership to represent Etobicoke Centre as a community candidate in the 2018 provincial election. While previously a life-long Liberal voter, my experiences, concerns, and respect for the NDP platform garnered their mutual support. While advocating for better healthcare, childcare, and worker’s rights - we managed to gain over 10,000 votes, the largest number for the New Democratic Party to date.
My hope is that you will find as the NDP did; that my everyday experience with our healthcare and long-term care systems, education, worker’s rights, mental heath and addiction issues, and poverty will provide a fair perspective on the issues affecting our families and city, and the compassion for the genuine advocacy of Etobicoke Centre’s residents.
For more information please please visit the various subsections of the “About” menu.
Most campaign signs are not recyclable. As better waste management would be one of my top priorities on City Council, I felt it would be hypocritical to create such an amount of waste headed straight to landfill. As an alternative, our team decided it would be best to reuse the signs from the provincial campaign by handpainting 100 for public display.
Unfortunately, approximately 1/4-1/3 are now MIA.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text:
To celebrate the incredible success of Marvel's 'Black Panther' film, Funko have announced a whole new wave of Black Panther Pop! Vinyl Figures!
Black Panther film is set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, where King T’Challa returns home to Wakanda. However when two enemies conspire to bring down the kingdom, T’Challa must team up, as the Black Panther, with CIA agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje (Wakanda's special forces) to prevent a world war.
This Pop! features Ulysses Klaue, a South African black-market arms dealer, smuggler and gangster, who is allied with Killmonger. He comes complete with his sonic disruptor arm!

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text:
Andrew has always had a passion for plants. As a 10 year old in southern Indiana he expanded the family garden to over 20 herbs and vegetable varieties. While his friends played video games you could find Andrew reading books on tree and plant varieties and cultivating an indoor garden each winter.
By the time he was 15 he had the family lawn on a full fledged weed control and fertilization program. He also enjoyed athletic success as a high school basketball and track and field standout. He decided to attend Indiana University (as his father, mother and sister did before him) and compete in Track and Field as a decathlete. He enjoyed success and was a scorer at the 2016 Big Ten Championships.
Andrew decided to turn his passion into a potential career in 2014 as a first year student at Indiana University. He founded The Lawn Squad and put together a basic website. With just a pickup truck, a mower and a trimmer Andrew provided quality work and made a point to answer the phone every time his customers called. Word started to spread and his customer base began to grow.
While his peers at Indiana did summer internships in Chicago and Indianapolis Andrew got more serious about his lawn care company. He got certified and licensed as a pesticide applicator for the general public. He upgraded his equipment and began to offer the Bloomington Indiana community a full service lawn and home maintenance solution.
Andrew graduated from Kelley School of Business in May of 2019 with a Masters of Business Administration and now leads the company full time.
We realize you are inviting us on your personal property so it starts with clean cut and professional employees. We have a positive attitude, a smile and we are eager to help you in any way possible. Our work speaks for itself. We want your property to look like a golf course and we have the knowledge and expertise to make that a reality.
We are the only company in Bloomington with open communication about the schedule and types of fertilizer and plants we would recommend for weed control and landscaping projects. We would be happy to give you a free consultation with direction on how we would go about doing the work even if you would prefer to do it yourself or hire someone else. We do everything without a pushy sales approach. We pride ourselves in excellent communication when it comes to the status of your property!
We pride ourselves in offering the most competitive rates in Bloomington Indiana for lawn care, landscaping, weed control and pest control. We are transparent about our rates and always communicate how we charge and what you can expect.
#1 We mow the grass with our sharp blades so you get an even cut every time. We put stripes in the lawn as well!
#2 We edge the sidewalks and driveways so you have a crisp professionally manicured look every time!
#3 We trim everything we can't get with our mowers and we are very careful not to damage anything!
#4 We use our leaf blowers to clear your surfaces of any clippings so you can't even tell we were there!
01. Pest control. We've got you covered no matter what pests may be present or just for prevention.
04. Power washing is great for your pavement and deck and really makes your house look 10 years younger. Window and home cleaning is never fun. Let us take care of it!


text:
January 1, 2019. How in the hell did this happen? Aside from the ordinary passage of time which is speeding up.
Prompted by a cousin of mine (Lauren, that’s you), I am going to finish up this list–stream of consciousness-like. So here goes.
Listening and lists and lids. Why lids? Is there anything more satisfying than finding a missing lid?
Mittens. I’ve always been a glove girl, but mittens are so nice, aren’t they. I am beginning to love my fingers all cozy with one another in a nice warm wrap.
Noses and nose rings. Smelling and beauty in the middle of a face. I had my nose pierced years ago when Carter was just a little guy. I came home with the new nose stud, and he cried and said, “Take it out.” I did. A few months ago and years after the first failed attempt, while visiting my friend Katy, I decided to have it redone. So happy!
Black olives, green olives, olives stuffed with garlic or feta cheese. Olives with pits and olives with pimentos and olives warmed on the stove in vinegar and oil.
Pants. I love dresses and I love skirts, but after a few days, I’m always so grateful for my pants.
Quiet. Quick wit. Quarreling with someone smart. Quacking. Yes, I said quacking. I love when kids learn to quack and they quack and quack and quack. When I was a kid, my sister was quite the quacker.
And I love toast. I am beginning to feel hungry. Toast is the perfect, simple snack. Tacks and tape for hanging or sticking things.
Time. Isn’t time ordinary and extraordinary all at once.
Vines. I am aware that vines are a hassle for the backyard gardener, but gosh, a vine in the woods is a beautiful thing. Up trees, connecting trees, covering the ground, pulling everything together.
Winks and winking. I love walking back from communion and seeing someone I truly like wink at me. I feel seen and happy when that happens. As if I’m special and someone noticed it. Singled out for that wink. By the same token, I love to wink and offer that same blink of recognition and happiness to someone else.
I am going to admit, that X stumps me and Z will too. So extras.
A good zinger. I like to receive one, and I love to give one. Mostly to my husband who appreciates a good zinger now and then too.
So there it is. The end of the list or ordinary things. Anyone have time to offer up a few of your own?
I love this list! And I love your nose ring, beauty.


text:
The magazine called with two questions: how could they change their laptop’s power settings; and, how could they switch their laptop’s display to an external monitor?
By contrast, a call to Apple was promptly answered by a helpful unicorn, who, after quickly answering their questions, sent them a free chocolate cake for their troubles. Or something like that.
The full survey is chock full of the gory details of their encounters with every major manufacturer.


text:
The Weddings by StarDust team outdid themselves when it came to Austin and Jonna’s November nuptials. It was all hands on deck for this Major League Baseball star and his lovely bride and we are proud to say it ended up being one of the most memorable weddings we’ve ever had. From the lush floral to the floor plan, the fashion to the endless fun – this wedding was certainly one for the history books.
The creative minds of our planners were in full force designing three dramatically different atmospheres that made up one magical night. The serene ceremony was clean and elegant, draped in white and lined with candelabras leading up to the dramatic floral arch dripping in white cherry blossoms where the intimate vows were exchanged.
Guests were then transported to the grand ballroom which was filled with ornate tablescapes, pops of bold, bright colors and a white dance floor that valium online no rx would be hopping all evening! The standard formation of banquet tables was taken to the next level by creating a unique layout of X’s and O’s.
We knew this crowd wouldn’t want the fun to ever end so we came up with a fun surprise for the handsome groom – a “mancave” inspired after party to continue the festivities with casino games, whiskey tasting and a cigar roller!

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


text:
It's Computer Science Education Week and events are running across the world to encourage children to learn how to code. While there have been efforts locally to push for coding to be part of the school curriculum, there's still a notion that it’s a hard skill to pick up and only the exceptionally bright kids will be able to learn it. That's not the case, according to Microsoft's citizenship manager Anna Howarth.
Microsoft is holding Hour of Code sessions at its flagship store in Sydney as part of Computer Science Education Week. Howarth said that there's still a lot of work to do in terms of breaking down the stereotypes around coding and demystifying some of the notions that are attached to it.
"We have to make kids understand that coding is not just for geniuses - everybody can learn how to code," she told Lifehacker Australia. "We've started look at ways to make coding fun so we started looking at involving kids through game development."
Part of the Hour of Code sessions involve teaching coding to children through Minecraft, where participants are guided by a series of tutorials on how to create a minigame.
"They're not playing the game, they're actually programming in it, learning computational skills on the Minecraft platform," Howarth said. "It has been really well received by the kids and it's a great way to get young people started."
There is a general misconception that knowing how to code will lead to untold wealth as the consumer and business apps markets continue to grow. But there really is no guarantee that people will be able to find success in the technology industry. However, Howarth stressed that coding and computational skills will be valuable across multiple industries, which provides young people with a better chance of gaining employment later in life.
"Coding is a foundational skill for young people in the 21st century," she said. "It opens up important opportunities for now and into the future."
Since when is playing Minecraft coding?
Www.scopeiteduction.com.au - Australia has the world leading operation in teaching EVERY kid to code.


text:
highlights of the rich programme include how IAU initiatives are helping formal and informal education in the developing world, and outreach opportunities for the CAP community during in International Year of Light 2015.
communicate their research to the media, public and their colleagues. They develop writing skills that could help produce concise and engaging articles and funding applications.
The Universe Awareness (UNAWE) International Office has gathered data from the national UNAWE projects about activities held in 2012. They were polled on how many teachers and children they have educated and inspired, which activities were carried out and how many invited schools held UNAWE events.
The results are displayed in an attractive infographic, which can be viewed on the organisation’s website.
also obtain materials for the ‘Max Goes to the Moon’ planetarium show at no cost. Contact the author, Jeffrey Bennett, for more information (www.jeffreybennett.com).
community centres, libraries and under-resourced small science centres. The purpose of the programme is to demonstrate the universality of physical laws and the connection between our everyday world and the Universe as a whole. Watch video podcasts, read blogs, see activity demonstrations and find out more on the HTE project website. Educators may request limited copies of free, large-format posters for display (available in English or Spanish).
The Astronomers Without Borders’ project ‘Telescopes to Tanzania’ gained valuable publicity last month with a blog post on the website for Astronomy Magazine.


text:
The Hunter Gatherer is a refined version of the Blackbeard.
It's a bit narrower and has a bit more rocker to handle more power, without losing any of the benefits.
The HG retails from $825.


text:
Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe has reportedly denied that she assaulted a young South African model Gabriella Engels, 20, after she allegedly found her with one of her two sons Bellarmine Chatunga at a hotel in Sandon last month.
According to a statement dated August 17 and seen by Reuters, Grace dismissed Engels’ version of events as “malicious allegations” and maintained that she was attacked after “going to help her sons”.
The first lady portrayed herself as the victim after intervening on behalf of her sons Chatunga and Robert jnr who were “in trouble with a drunken young woman”.
Photos taken by her mother soon after the incident showed a gash of Engels’ forehead and head. She also had bruises on her thighs, the report said.
Mrs Mugabe’s statement alleged that Ms Engels might have sustained the injuries in a fight with other women at the city’s Taboo nightclub the previous evening.
But those claims were denied by Afriforum, an Afrikaans civil society group acting on the model’s behalf.
“Gabriella never attacked Grace Mugabe in any way and she did not participate in the fight at Taboo,” Afriforum said.
Grace made headlines after she allegedly assaulted Engels on August 13 using an extension cord while her bodyguards looked on.
Engels claimed that Grace burst into the room where she was waiting with two friends to meet Chatunga and started assaulting her with an electric cable.
Next Next post: 🇨🇲 CAMEROON BASED NIGERIA DIES IN FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT.


text:
We are investigating air resistance.
In science we will be learning all about forces and gravity. We will be investigating why objects fall and how we can use levers and pulleys to change the way objects move.
We have been learning all about the force of gravity and how it is measured in Newtons using a force meter.


text:
We have been enjoying the London sunshine today and took the chance to take a break from the computer screen and have a flick through Isaac Cordal's new book Cement Eclipses - Small Interventions in the Big City.
Traveling between London and Brussels the spanish street artist has spent the last few years populating the city with his miniature concrete dwellers. Some of our eagle eyed readers may have encountered these 25cm figurines across East London on their travels. Often perched up high on walls, tops of bus shelters and ledges watching passers by below them, these figures are often so subtle that they are frequently missed but once spotted they bring a sense joy to those fortunate enough to stumble upon them. Unfortunately many people also feel the need to take the cement dwellers home with them once seen, with some only lasting hours in the street after being placed by the artist. Fortunately Isaac Cordal has been very thorough at documenting his placed urban interventions with the results complied for the first time in this new publication.
Published by Carpet Bombing Culture the new book is set to be released this Thursday at the Pure Evil Gallery with an accompanying exhibition featuring the artist work. There will be a preview Thursday 26 May from 6pm and the book will be available to purchase on the evening of the launch. Two special editions of the book are also available each coming with an original limited edition sculpture. All editions are available for pre-order now from the Carpet Cuture Bombing website.
Thanks for the post! Isaac Cordal sculptures are amazing ... I found beautiful pictures of his Miniaturization Street Art in Art Days, here is the link! http://www.art-days.com/isaac-cordal-miniaturization-street-art/ ;) !


text: Celebrate your Cleveland Browns fandom with this Platinum jersey! Dress to impress in this cool jersey from Nike at your next tailgate. It features printed Cleveland Browns and Jordan Cameron graphics on the front and back so you can take your stylish Cleveland Browns pride everywhere you go.


text: Other Pens that Work in the Cricut Explore! I love that cheapo Crayola Markers work! An excellent way to practice or make kids coloring pages without wasting your spiffy pens.


text:
A great rundown of WTF happened.
"That is Donald Trump doing what Donald Trump does best: not paying the people who work for him."
Will there be employee blowback?
Can it live up to the first season?
The group includes all manner of schools including Harvard, Berkeley and the University of Southern California.
Will the Government Monitor Social Media for Snowden-Like Risks?
Did the Obamacare Twitter Campaign Curb the Hate?
A list of reliable reporters who are on the ground, covering the government shutdown and the looming debt ceiling.
Shutdown Silver Lining: Less Traffic for D.C.
So, you think you love science? John Skylar, a biomedical sciences Ph.D. candidate, argues that if we truly did care, we'd spend our money.