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J. C. SEMER.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. APPUcATxoN FILED APR1,191B.
Patented June 10, 1919.
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*UNITED STATES JOSEPH C. SOEMER, 0F NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.
Application led April 1, 1918.
To all whom it may concern.' Y l Be it lmown that I, JOSEPH C. SOEMER, av citizen of the United States of America, re.- siding at Newark, in the county of Essex and State of New Jersey, have invented cer tain new and useful Improvements in Internal-Combustion Engines, of which the following is a specification.
My invention relates primarily to an internal combustion engine, wherein reciprocating motion frompistons is transmitted to a. rotary shaft by an interposed wabble disk, held in position to travel in a predetermined ath.
p The prime object of the invention is to provide an engine of such construction as to permit of the employement ofl as many pistons as may be found convenient to obtain the necessary explosive impulses in one cycle of operation as will equally distribute the forces to the wabble disk.
A further object of this invention is to provide new and improved means for actuating the. valves, to insurel of the timing of the exhaust and inlet. of the gases.
The invention also comprehends improvements in the details of construction and arrangement of` parts which will be hereinafter described and particularly pointed out in the claims.
In the accompanying drawings Figure l is a plan view of my improved engine.
Fig. 2 is 'a vertical section of same substantially on the line a2-m of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged plan view of the valve operating mechanism.
Fig. et is a detail horizontal section on the line y-y/ of Fig. 2.
Fig. 5 is a detail horizontal section on the line z-z of Fig. 2.
Fig. G is a detail view of a part -of the valve actuating mechanism.
Fig. 7 is a diagram to illustrate the lay out of the pistons.
Figs. 8 and 9 are diagrammatic views to illustrate the positions and the operation of the various pistons, and the disk.
Figs. l0 to 15 represent diagrammatically the positions of the valves and pistons in two complete revolutions of the main shaft, or in one complete explosive cycle.
In illustrating my invention I have disclosed five cylinders, but it is to be under- Speccation of Letters Patent.
ratonted J une 10, 1919.
serial No. 226,073.
stood as many more or less may be employed if desired, five being however preferable to four or less to avoid the possibility of the engine stalling on dead center.
l indicates a lower casing, in which is mounted a vertical shaft whichl extends entirely through the engine. On the lower portion of the shaft 2, is keyed a beveled gear wheel 3, having a horizontal flange, to which is bolted a hollow fly wheel at, formed with an annular flange 5. Of course any other form of gearing may be employed, such for instance as worm or helical gears.
' In diametrically disposed threaded openings 6, in the flange 5, are plugs 7, which receive inwardly extending bolts 8. On the bolts 8, between the plugs 7,and flanged nuts, are bushings 9, and mounted thereon, are beveled rollers 10, rotatable on roller bearings 11.
On the shaft 2, above the beveled pinion 3, is keyed or otherwise secured a hollow ball bearing 12, and supported thereon is a wabble disk 13. The center of the disk is provided with a depending semi spherical socket 14, in which the lower portion of the ball bearing fits, and bolted to the upper surface of the disk is a cap plate formed with an upwardly extended semi-spherical depression 15, which engages the upper position of the ball bearing, the two semi-spherical portions embracing the ball and forming thereby a central support for thedisk. The disk is at all times held in inclined position, one of the beveled rollers 10 engaging the top of the disk near` the edge thereof, while the under side of the opposite edge of the disk is supported by the other roller 10. The edge of the disk is formed with beveled teeth 16, which engage an annular row of similar teeth 17, on the bottom of the cylinder lblock 18.
The intermeshing teeth are for the purpose of forming an interlock between the disk and the block, to prevent rotation of the disk in the operation of the engine, while the oppositely disposed beveled rollers hold the teeth in mesh, and afford a means for permitting of the pistons "imparting the proper leverage to the disk to eect the necessary rotation 'of the fly wheel, as will presently appear.
The cylinder block 18, is mounted on top of the casing 1, and is provided with five cylinders a-b-c-d-and-e, and surrounding ypart of the latter is a waterjacket 19. The center of the cylinder block is formed with an annular opening 20, formed by the inner wall of the water jacket, as shown in F ig. 2. Operating in each cylinder is a piston 2l, having an internal socket 22, in which fits a ball bearing on the end of a piston rod 23. The lower end of the piston rod is formed with a ball bearing- 24, and the rod is preferably formed in sections, connected by al `sleeve 25, for the purpose of assembling as the ball ends are larger than the opening in the ball bearing. The lower ball bearing fits in a socket26, formed in a plate seated in an opening in the disk. It will of course be understood that all the pistons are similarly connected to the disk, although but one has been specifically described.
The shaft 2 extends centrally through the cylinder block 18, and surrounding same is a sleeve 28, the lower end of the sleeve being threaded to be engaged by a nut 29 to hold it in position, the edges of the nut engaging a flange 30, to tightly secure the sleeve in position on the cylinder block. On the sleeve 28 is clamped a cup shape collar 3l, the upper end of which registers with the central opening or passage 20, While the bottom of the collar terminates in a tubular extension 32, and serves as an intake pipe for the gaseous mixture.
On the top of the cylinder block -is bolted a top casting 34, formed with live combustion chambers 35, and a central well 36, the overiow from which lubricates all the working parts. Extending from each combustion chamber 35, is an exhaust port 37, which communicates with an exhaust manifold 37 a located on top of the casting 34. Also communicating with each combustion chamber 35, is an intake port 38, which extends down- Wardly and communicates with the opening or passage 20, in the cylinder block by means of a passage 3 6. Surrounding the exhaust 'and inlet ports is a Water jacket 39, which comnmnrates through appropriate channels with the water jacket in the cylinder block, the water after circulating through the jacket passes oli' through a. pipe 40.
ln each combustion chamber is an exhaust valve 44, fitting in the end of the exhaust port 37, the stem 41a, of the valve extending into the well 36, where it is provided with a headed collar 42, and through same passes a vertical pin 43. Fitting in the end of the intake port is an inlet valve 41, the stem of same extending inwardly to the well 36, and
is provided with a headed collar 45, having a vertical pin 46. The inlet and exhaust valves are disposed radially around the casting 34, to properly position their inner ends to be engaged by the aftuating and timing mechanism,
Radially disposed between the exhaust valve of one cylinder, and the inlet valve of the adjacent, cylinder, is a tapered housing 47, which extends through the casting 34. Each housing is rovided at its inner end with a flange whlch engages a seat 48 (see Fig. 4), While a lock nut and packing gland 49, at the outer end serve as a means for fastening the bushing in position.
50 indicates a double yoke the opposite ends of which straddle the adjacent collars 42 and 45, on the inlet and exhaust vvalve stems, the outer central surface of the yoke having a seat 51, engaged by the rounded end of a rod 52, extended into the tapered housing 47. The rod is provided with a flange 53, against which a coiled spring 54 bears, the outer end of the spring engaging a plug 55, threaded in the outer end of the tapered housing.
The action of the spring, rod and yoke, is to normally close the inlet and exhaust on their seats, and at the same time this construction serves as a means, by which either the exhaust or the inlet valve can be opened, as will appear later on.
Access may be had to each combiistion chamber ,35, and the valves therein through openings 56, normally covered by plugs 57, and extending into each combustion chamber is a spark plug 58. The plugs of course will be suitably connected with appropriatev means for sparking at the proper time.
ln the lower portion of the well 36, is an annular i'lange 58a, on which the upper flanged end of the sleeve 28, is supported. By this construction it will be seen that when the nut 29, is tightened it will draw tlesleeve between the casting 34, and the cylinder Iblock to lock the parts together.
The upper end of the shaft 2 reduced and extends up through the well 36, and has mount/ed thereon a cage 60, comprising a lower spider 61, seated in a recess formed in the upper end of the sleeve 28, an upper spider 62, and connecting standards 63. Supported in the upper end of the sleeve 28, is a fixed internal toothed gear 64, having twent r-iive teeth, while mounted on the upper reduced end of the shaft, below the top of the cage, is a gear wheel 65, having five tee-th Mounted in the spiders of the cage are three vertical shafts 66, and on the lower end of each is a pinion 67 having five teeth which meshes with the twenty-tive teeth of the fixed internal gear wheel 6'4, while on the upper end of each of said shafts isa gear wheel 68, having six teeth, meshing-with the gear wheel 65, on the shaft.
0n each shaft 66, is a cam 66, the cams rotating in the path of the faces of the anged collars 42 and 45, to operate the inlet and exhaust valves 4l and 44. The cams are elongated blocks, rounded on their ends to engage the ianged collars, and are cour Baratively flat on one side 66", and are ulged on the other side 66, this shape being found preferable to obtain the proper timing in opening and closing the valves.
A cap plate 69, is'placed over the well to prevent entrance of foreign matter to the working parts, and the center of same is connected with an oil supply, which communicates with an oil duct 70, for lubricating the parts. The working parts of the valve actuating mechanism, including .the springsl in c linder b is at`th'e limit of the upward stro e, or upper dead center the charge having been compressed and is ready to be exploded.
The movement of the disk in direction of cylinder c, elevates the piston therein, and
.because of the position of the friction rollers 10, the disk is caused to tilt.
Referring to Figs. 10 to 1-5, which represent diagrammatically, the positions of and the timing of the various valves, and pistons. The positions of the pistons being shown adjacent each cylinder, as indicated at X, the length of the stroke of the pistons being div'ided into ten equal parts to show the relative locationsof said pistons to the valves and cams, the arrows indicating the direction of movement.
In Fig. 10, the piston X, in cylinder a, is at the top dead center ready for the explosion, both inlet and exhaust valves 41-44 being closed, the end of the approaching cam 66a now being at such a distance from the valve heads, that both valves will remain closed until the downward stroke of the piston is nearly completed, when the exhaust valve 44 in cylinder a, will begin to open. The exhaust valve 44 in cylinder b, is now wide open, but its cam v will soon permit said valve to close as the piston X has traveled about eight tenths of its upward or exhaust stroke.
-Shortly after piston X of cylinder b, paes lits upper dead center, the cam will have moved to a point where it will open inlet valve 41 for the suction stroke of the piston.
Inlet valve 41 in cylinder c is shown as closing and the piston X one tenth of its stroke from the bottom on its upper or compression stroke, the explosion taking place in this cylinder (o) after the explosion in cylinder a, the one tenth of a stroke l place.
being equivalent to the distance that the cylinder c is removed! from the center line opposite cylinder a, or one enth of the circle. i
The piston in cylinder d, is now one tenth of its stroke from the bottom of the cylinder, the piston completing its explosive stroke. It will be noted that the approaching cam 66a will commence to open the exhaustwalve 44 before the piston X in cylinder d reaches the bottom of the latter. This piston still has one tenth of its stroke to move, or equa-l to about 3'6' degrees of the cycle of movement, whereas the advance ot less than one tooth of the internal gear wheel 64, or approximately one twenty-fifth of the cycle of movement when the exhaust valve will open. The' time taken for the opposite end of the cam to reach the inlet valve being approximately equal to the upward or exhaust stroke.
Explosion in cylinder e, follows the explosion in cylinder c, and like cylinder is one fifth of a cycle or seventy two degrees removed from the line and is therefore one fifth of its stroke from the end of the cylinder on the downward or intake stroke. The cam ,66a being in positionljust after the opening of the inlet valve.
From the foregoing description it will be seen that the piston in cylinder a is in position to start downwardly on its explosion stroke; piston in cylinder I) is in position when' just about completing its. exhaust stroke; and the piston in cylinder c is in position where it is beginning 'its compression stroke. y
The next explosion will occur in cylinder c, the wabble disk having moved the piston to compress the charge, and reference is now made specifically to Fig. 12. From this figure it will be seen that the piston in cylinder c is in exa.-tly the same position as the piston a in Fig. 10. Then the positions of the pistons in cylinders c, d, e, a' and b in Fig. 12 will correspond with the positions of the pistons in cylinders a, b, c, d and c in Fig. 10, the wa'bble disk being so timed as to move the parts. to produce this result. As stated, the charge in cylinder c is now ready to explode, hence the piston will be driven downwardly, and through the `connections the shaft is rotated and the pistons are moved to the position shown in Fig. 14. This ligure shows the position of the pistons when the next or third explosion takes That is the piston in cylinder -e has compressed the charge and is ready to be driven downwardly by the explosion.
I In Fig. 14, the position of `pistons in cylinders e, a, b, c and d, correspond respectively to the positions of the pistons in cylinders, a, L, 0, (l and e, in Fig. 10.
Upon further rotation vof the shaft, the pistons are moved in the respective cylinders, until the positions shown in Fig. 11, are reached. After the explosion takes place in cylinder e, as stated with reference to Fig. 14, the next explosion takes place in cylinder o, the parts then being in the position shown in Fig. 11. The pistons in cylinders 0, d, e and a, in this figure corresponding to the position of the pistons in cylinders a, b, c, d and e, respectively shown in Fig. l0. The next successive explosion occurring in cylinder al', as shown in Fig.`
13, the other pistons being correspondingly positioned by the wabble disk. The next successive explosion takes place in cylinder a', as explained with reference to Fig. 10.
It will thus be seen that in a live cylinder engine a charge is exploded in alternate cylinders, and that in two complete revolutions of the shaft each cylinder has exploded once and another cylinder has taken a charge and the piston has compressed it and the parts are again in position to start another cycle of movement.
It will be observed that the rollers 10-10, acting on the wabble disk retain the pistons, valves, etc., Working parts in their relative working positions when the engine is running by momentum.
Stress is.placed on the construction forming the central intake for the gas. .This arrangement obviates the usual manifold construction employed in gas engines. The structure shown and descri'bed will permit of the use of kerosene or other low grade fuel, which of course is of commercial importance.
llVhat I claim is l. In an engine of the class described, the combination of a plurality of cylinders, a shaft, pistons in the cylinders, connections between the shaft and the pistons, inlet and exhaust Valves for each cylinder, means connecting the exhaust valve of one cylinder and the inlet valve of the adjacent cylinder, valve actuating means on the shaft for opening the valves, and means for closing the valves.
2. In an engine of the class described, the combination of a plurality of cylinders, a shaft, pistons in the cylinders', connections between the shaft and the pistons, inlet and exhaust valves for each cylinder, means connecting the exhaust valve of one cylinder and the inlet valve of the adjacent cylinder, valve actuating means on the shaft for opening the valves includin a plurality of cams rotatable with the sha t, means for closing the valves, and means for individually rotating the cams.
3. ln an engine of the class described a shaft, a plurality of cylinders surrounding the shaft, pistons operating within the cylinders, inlet and exhaust valves for each cylinder having radial valve stems, a yoke prvoted between its ends and arranged to Lacasse engage with the stem of the exhaust valve of one cylinder and the stem of the inlet valve of the adjacent cylinder' with the stems projecting inwardly beyond the yoke, a cam adapted to engage the inner end of one stem engaging the yoke so that the stem is moved outwardly and the yoke turned upon its pivot to move the other stein engaging the same inwardly, and means driven by the shaft to operate the cam.
4. In an engine lof the class described, the combination of a plurality of cylinders, a plurality of pistons in the cylinders, a shaft, connections 'between the pistons and 'the shaft, an inlet and an outlet valve in each cylinder, a cage rotatable with the shaft, a plurality of cams mounted in the cage, a fixed gear, a pinion rotatable with each cam and engaging the fixed gear, a pinion fixed on the shaft, other pinions rotatable with the cams and engaging the pinion on the shaft, the cams being positioned adjacent the valves as the cage is rotated and the pinions rotating the cams to operate a predetermined` valve.
5. In an engine of the class described, a shaft, a plurality of cylinders surrounding the shaft, pistons operating within the cylinders, inlet and outlet valves for, the cylinders having stems arranged radially with relation to the shaft and extending toward the same, yokes arranged around the shaft and serving. to connect the inlet valve stem of each cylinder with the outlet valve stem of the adjacent cylinder, yielding means to pivotally support each yoke at a point between its ends so that the yoke will move its iialve stems in opposite directions, cams to act upon the valve stems in proper order,
and means driven by the shaft to operate the cams.
6. In an engine of the class described, the combination of a cylinder block formed with a central opening and a plurality of cylinders, pistons in the cylinders, a shaft extending through the central opening, connections between the shaft and the pistons, a sleeve in the central opening through which the shaft passes, a casting fitted on top of the cylinder block and provided with inlet and outlet ports communicating with the respective cylinders, inlet and outlet valves in the inlet and outlet orts, a hollow casting in the central opening in the block surrounding the sleeve and formed at its lower end with a gas inlet opening and its upper end being open and in common communication with all the inlet ports, a well formed in the center of the top casting, and valve actuating mechanism rotatable with the shaft and operating in the well.
7. In an engine ofthe class described, tne combination of a plurality of cylinders, pistons in the cylinders, a shaft, connections between the shaft and the pistons, horizontally disposed inlet and eXhaust valves in each cylinder, a fixed gear ring surrounding the upper end of the shaft, a gear on the upper end of the shaft, a cage rotatably mounted on the upper end of the shaft, shafts mounted in the cage, cams on the latter shafts to actuate the valves, pinions on the upper and lower ends of the last mentioned shafts, the upper pinions engaging the upper gear Wheel on the main shaft and the lower pinions meshing with the teeth on the fixed gear ring, the earns being timed and positioned to successively actuate the inlet valves of alternate cylinders.
8. In an engine of the class described, a shaft, a plurality of cylinders surrounding the shaft, pistons operating Within the cylinders, inlet and exhaust valves for the c 7linders having stems arranged radially with. relation to the shaft and extending inwardly toward the same. radial tubular housings arranged between the inlet valve stem of one cylinder and the outlet valve stern of the other cylinder, a compressible coil spring arranged within the tubular housing, a pivot element engaging the compressible coil spring and adapted to move longitudinall of the tubular housing, a yoke engaging etween its ends with each pivot element and engaging the inlet valve stein of one cylinder and the outlet valve stem of the adjacent cylinder, a plurality of cams surrounding the shaft and adapted to engage with the valve stems, and means to cause the cams to revolve around the shaft and turn upon their axes.
In testimony' whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.
JOSEPH C. SOEMER. Witnesses:
GEORGE B. HULL, JOHN HAMLIN.


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Carbon nano-materials, especially Carbon nanotubes (CNTs(, are the most prospective advanced materials for application in cement-based products for the construction industry due to their excellent material properties. An appropriate design for beam-column joint structures is required to meet the requirements of strength and ductility to prevent any sudden failure. Under seismic action, this beam-column joint zone is considered the most sensitive zone that undergoes different shear stresses in different deflections. The seismic performance of beam-column connections and joints can be enhanced by using improved details in the joints, ensuring a strong connection behavior. However, the use of dense reinforcements brings about executive problems such as lack of concrete condensation. This paper investigates the effect of Engineering Cementitious Composites containing Carbon Nanotubes (ECC-CNT) on the behavior of RC exterior beam-column joints under reversed cyclic loading. In this study, three beam-column concrete joints were tested, one of which was the reference specimen. The two other joints of the critical area of beam-column connection were replaced with Engineering Cementitious Composite (ECC) and ECC-CNT. The main parameters considered include the moment-deflection relationship, the energy absorption capacity, hysteresis curve, and crack propagation. The specimen was subjected to a reversed cyclic loading under control deformation at the tip of the beam. Loading continued until the load dropped to more than 30-40% of the maximum load. Also, to simulate the actual sample, the compressive load of fifteen tons continuously entered the column. The mixing technique for producing highly dispersed nanomaterial in cement mortar is crucial as it directly affects the mechanical properties of the cementitious composite. In this study, a surfactant (plasticizer) and Arabic Gum were used in order to get a homogenous dispersion of CNT in water. According to the results in the sample containing CNT in the plastic joint, it absorbs the highest amount of energy at the end of loading, which was 28% and 55% higher than ECC and NC, respectively. In addition, results indicated that the use of ECC-CNT in the plastic bonding zone had a significant effect on the energy absorption and relative deformation of the joints.


So far we've had an exciting free agency period in the NBA off season. With key players going to new teams the landscape of the NBA has been changed drastically. Some under the radar teams have improved to mid-seed playoff calibur, and as they say for some of the elite teams "the rich get richer". So who were the winners :
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a great off season so far, and the sad thing for the western conference is it may not stop. Not only have they been able to keep the core 3 in Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Andrew Bynum but they also added 2-time NBA MVP Point Guard Steve Nash. The Lakers took care of a major need as they ranked amongst the lower teams in Point Guard production in both scoring and assists. With that said they are also front runners to make a play for big man Dwight Howard, given they want to deal Andrew Bynum. Whether Bynum or Howard is the center going into next season LA led by Kobe and Nash will be of Western Conference Finals calibur along with Oklahoma City. The LA fan base should be really happy with their moves, and excited for more to come.
The Miami Heat are a true example of "the rich get richer". The champs had probably the least amount of money to deal with this off season, and yet they've made just as much of a impact as any other team. You have the nucleus in James, Wade & Bosh going into next season. With the temptation factor of teaming up with the big 3, and winning a title Heat President Pat Riley has done it again. Successfully recruiting the NBA's leading 3-point shooter, and prolific scorer Ray Allen as well as also recruiting sharp shooter Rashard Lewis. Last year it was the bench of Miami that was questioned for a good part of the season, now you add Ray Allen, and Rashard Lewis to a bench with Shane Battier, and maybe a healthy Mike Miller. Miami is more dangerous than we ever imagined.
The Brooklyn Nets despite not landing Dwight Howard have had one of the best off seasons. They were able to retain all-star Point Guard Deron Williams, and improved the team a whole lot. They retained talented forward Gerald Wallace, and added all-star guard Joe Johnson which makes that backcourt one of the best in the NBA. Despite the Howard drama, Brooklyn still has Brook Lopez who is a top ten center in this league, and fire power off the bench such as young talented guard Marshon Brooks.They are also bringing back Power Forward Kris Humphries who averaged a double double, and was top 5 in rebounds. The Nets now have a team that can battle in the playoffs, the question is will they come up short, or become the team to beat in New York.
The Boston Celtics did lose Ray Allen to their heated rival. However they were able to make moves this off season that I feel keeps them in the top 5 of Eastern Conference teams. They filled the void Allen would leave by signing former 6th man of the year, and sharp shooter Jason Terry. Then they brought back key pieces such as Brandon Bass who had one of the best playoffs I've ever seen in a young forward, especially for Boston. They are also bringing back Forward Jeff Green, who is talented and when healthy very productive. To build around the big 3 in Rondo, Pierce, and Garnett even more the Celtics had one of the better drafts this off season. They filled a void at center with talented 7 footer Fab Melo of Syracuse, and added depth at the forward position in drafting Jared Sullinger the talented rookie from Ohio State. Boston will be in the mix next year, Coach Doc Rivers and GM Danny Ainge have done a good job so far.
NBA free agency is still ongoing, and things are subject to change. However these 4 teams I feel had the best moves to improve their chances of having success next season. I'm excited to see how these teams will look in 2013, as they all continue to make moves.


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The article “The C-Suite Lacks Confidence in HR Data Analytics. But Why?” by Roy Maurer explores the current state of HR data analytics and how business leaders are perceiving the data. The study conducted by KPMG highlights a significant trust gap, as only 35% of the senior executives surveyed have high confidence in their organization’s use of data analytics. The research, which included participants from 8 different countries, found that 40% expressed reservations about relying on the data, while 25% showed little to no trust.
One of the reasons for the lack of confidence is the fact that business leaders are unaware of how the data is gathered and analyzed. The data is usually based on algorithms created without their input, making it difficult for them to trust the results. Additionally, the data is coming at an incredible rate, making it hard for companies to keep up and ensure its accuracy.
The article points out that executives have to ask themselves three questions each time new data is presented: How is it gathered, how large is the dataset, and how long has it been analyzed? Some measurements, such as tracking source data, are deemed “thin data” and cannot be truly tracked due to the self-reported nature of the information.
Another factor contributing to the trust gap is the lack of accountability for the accuracy of the data. The study showed a wide range of opinions on who should be responsible for the research, with 33% believing it falls under core business (such as CEO or CHRO) and 62% saying it should be handled by IT. The article highlights that it is a shared responsibility between IT and core business, with the accountability of accuracy ultimately falling on the CEO and functional leaders.
The article also notes that while numbers can provide insight, it is essential to intelligently consider them and augment one’s decisions based on their own experience, intuition, and knowledge. Hiring assessments are just as valuable as the human element.
In conclusion, the article sheds light on the current state of HR data analytics and the lack of confidence business leaders have in the data. It highlights the need for companies to be transparent about how the data is gathered, analyzed, and presented and the importance of considering both the numbers and the human element when making decisions.
Source: The C-Suite Lacks Confidence in HR Data Analytics. But Why?https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/technology/pages/hr-data-analytics-trust-leaders-kpmg.aspx

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US envoy Jason Greenblatt says Israel should not move ahead with possible plans to annex parts of the West Bank, at least before the Trump administration’s peace plan comes out.
“I don’t think anyone should make unilateral moves until we at least reveal the plan. I don’t think that’s helpful to anybody,” he tells Channel 12 news.
Greenblatt, speaking from a Chabad house in the US in an interview taped Monday evening, confirms to the news channel that Israeli officials will not be present at the Bahrain economic workshop.
“To depoliticize the issue, we have decided to not have the Israeli government there and just have the Israeli private sector there,” he says.
He adds that Israeli officials will be brought in at a later point and will “be very helpful in the ideas that are generated and improve them as well.”
While expressing confidence in Israel and chiding the Palestinian Authority for boycotting the conference, he cautions against possible West Bank annexation plans, but does not discount a move being made once the administration’s long-awaited peace plan is revealed.
He defends the workshop as one part of a two-part scheme meant to plan for what economic benefits Palestinians can enjoy if a peace deal is reached, and says claims that the workshop is for an economic peace are “completely untrue.”
He says he is not disappointed in the Palestinians because he is not surprised by their decision to stay away from the meeting.
“They make decisions not helpful not only for peace, but also for their people,” he says of the PA.
Asked about the plan possibly failing, he says “I do think that we have to try to work toward something, but if we fail I understand why as well,” without elaborating.


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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Changes of venue and hosts are in place for the 14th Annual Shirley Looney Memorial Car Show.
The show, traditionally held at Dauphin Way Baptist Church is changing hands. According to a press release, the Deep South Region AACA car club has stepped up to host the car show at 8 a.m. on March 30 at Langan Park.
Officials say that this year’s show will mix things up a bit. “The show will feature many of the events that vintage car lovers expect such as great door prizes and a 50/50 drawing, but this show promises much more.”
In addition to vintage and modern cars and trucks, organizers say this is the first year that the show is open to motorcycles.
“I am so excited about the big changes coming to this great old show,” said Co-chair of the 14th Annual Shirley Looney Memorial Car Show, Deana Landry.
According to the release, the show also features a chance for car lovers to win some awards. Officials say the Best of Show winner will receive a 6-foot-tall trophy and a cash prize of $250.
In addition to the competition, attendees to the show can browse a silent auction featuring vintage items and items donated by Mobile businesses. Mike’s American Muscle Cars will provide entertainment at the show. Guests can also enjoy barbecue, hamburgers, hotdogs, and homemade ice cream while at the show.
Registration to the event is $25 for the first vehicle and $10 for each additional vehicle, according to the release.
Profits from the show are set to be divided equally between the Deep South Region and the Adam Looney Foundation. Organizers say funds raised for the Deep South Region will be used to host events that are free to the public.

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An Open Letter To My Heartbroken Self; It Will Get Better
Dear Heartbroken You,
Well, here it is — the worst ongoing nightmare/horror story/traumatizing life event: HEARTBREAK. Let the heart-sinking, breathtaking, agonizing feeling for (who knows how long) begin. It’s something I wouldn’t wish upon anyone, along with many other things, of course.
Feeling heartbroken is a part of life. We all go through it and whether it’s a significant other who broke your heart or a friend who decided to walk out of your life, it will crush you into grains of sand. There are three terrible times during a heartbreak — check them out:
1. Before you sleep.
As you lie in bed (alone), you probably let your mind wander to all of the good times and the memories, which keeps you wide awake. What ifs and nostalgia consume you and complicate your feelings about where you are and how you feel about what is real.
2. When you first open your eyes in the morning.
That waking moment when you open your eyes, unsure about what is real and not a dream before you remember can be so tough. You remember that you hate your current life. It can be miserable — even nauseating — but the worst, most selfish part is that it allows us to forget that we are blessed to be alive.
3. The entire day ahead of you.
With every step, you will be reminded of that person, even if there’s no connection. You will always find a way to tie where you are to your relationship that you’re mourning. Sounds brutal, huh?
Unfortunately, it never totally ends. It’s that emotion that you can’t seem to describe but lingers in your stomach and heart and makes you want to throw up everywhere. While you try to keep yourself busy to forget the pain, happiness flows inside your heart, but not for long. Depression overpowers happiness. Your body pushes that happiness away, bringing you back to square one, making sadness your comfort zone.
While the overflowing thoughts in our heads gather in our minds, we tend to forget that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel — but there really is one. It’s not an easy thought to brush off because we can never imagine ourselves going back to normal. But, that light manifests with time. Maybe it’s hard to believe that you were once laughing and completely content.
When something goes wrong, it’s easy to feel that the world is crumbling, piece by piece, in the palm of our hands, watching tear drops fall down our cheeks while we yearn for that one person who once whispered sweet nothings in our ears and made us believe that they were forever.
But think about you: You are fun, exciting, spontaneous, intelligent and beautiful. You enjoy yoga, walking around the city, working, meeting new people and hanging out with family and friends.
Don’t put any life goals or plans on hold. As time goes by, negative thoughts and feelings will vanish. You will wake up one morning feeling fresh and brand new. You may not forget that person but you will finally realize that he or she represents a life lesson. Now it’s time to be you — laugh, go out, try new restaurants, dance and sing.
There is absolutely no better feeling than feeling free because being cooped up with sad thoughts is a waste of potential happiness — take back your happiness. You only live once, so remember that while you may be completely infatuated with someone whom you may think is the one for you, be flexible to the reality of your thoughts and the situation. You’re better than someone who stays in a negative situation because it’s comfortable. Wake up and don’t ever forget to smile. Put on your favorite shoes and keep your head up. It gets better. It always does.
Your Un-Heartbroken Self
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Malobi Sona Sinha - Poems 'N Things
Out now fom Cresco Books...
Check out Malobi's first book, Savannah, published by Poseidon Books in 2010!
Malobi Sinha spent the early years of her childhood in the freedom and vastness of Kenya, in East Africa. Malobi is the best-selling author of Non-Fiction and Fiction works, as well as appraised collections of poetry, including Savannah (Poseidon Books 2010) and Road Less Travelled. Her latest book, The Castle and Other Stories, a collection of YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy stories, was published by Cresco Books in October 2014. She has had literary work (articles and poetry) published in various magazines and e-zines in Australia, the USA, UK and Isreal, such as Our Day of Passing (Anthology), The Writer's Drawer, Liphar Magazine, Poetry Pasta, 10 Day Book Club, Melaleuca, Words With JAM, Beyond India Monthly, The Compulsive Reader, Le Nouveau Monde Vert, The Australian Reader, Kaj-Mahkah, and Thylazine (see Publications). Malobi is also Copy Editor for the e-Publisher Stasia Press, and Tutors in English, Mathematics & Violin. She completed a Bachelors of Engineering from Monash University and a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Deakin University, and is also a Business Consultant. Malobi is the Lead Violinist for the group Taal. She also paints Artwork. Malobi lives in Victoria, Australia, with her husband.
Book Reviewers - please contact Malobi for review copies of any of her books.
"Malobi has a knack for bridging our outer and inner worlds in simple language that nevertheless grapples with deep thoughts and ideas. Her stories inspire adults and children alike. Beautifully written and good for the soul."
"Sinha depicts an enchanting and philosophical journey through a complex world of allegorical angels, faeries, grolims and gods. A world where she determines with astute vision, how we can all navigate this mysterious planet and take from it that which is joyous and positive."
..................Rosalind Beal, Published Photographer & Artist
"Thank you Malobi, for your candor and honesty. I think you have a gift that you share in your writing which is both beautifully constructed and is rich in imagery and feeling of nature and spirit. I am enjoying your newest book, Rain, very much."
..................Frank Esposito, Author, Editor - PoetryPasta
"Sinha writes with fluidity, candor, as well as surprising layers of complexity. Through the works, a sense of humor flirts with the reader at unexpected moments...
Long after I thought I had moved on from the book, I found myself reflecting on the dualities of perspective and meaning...Highly recommend"
“There is a freshness and vibrancy in Malobi Sinha’s poems that I for one have rarely encountered in the otherwise Byzantine mazes of much contemporary poetry. The complex layers of meaning in her poems, beneath their often apparent simplicity,
rewards the reader at every turn.
Malobi entitles one of her poems Your Soul but I think she is really describing her own world perception, for in Your Soul she says:
‘I breathe in
The beauty of
A thousand lifetimes
My Soul ’.”................Graham Pitts, Screenwriter“Malobi Sinha writes poems of suppleness and emotional candour... Although Australia is rich in poetic talent like Ms Sinha, this collection is a testament to her ability and promise as a new poet. The rewards of her poetry are many, and her poems encourage repeated readings, growing richer and more complex each time. This is not a collection to miss."
..................Phillip A. Ellis, Author, Editor MelaleucaCOPYRIGHT © 2017 MALOBI SINHA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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This traditional German stollen bread is the perfect treat for the holidays! It’s a delicious sweet bread filled with cranberries, raisins, candied citrus, and a luscious almond filling.
I love German food and trying to recreate it at home! A few more recipes you’ll have to try out: pork schnitzel, German oven pancakes, and this German potato salad! (It’s one of my favorite sides!)
German Christmas Fruit Loaf (Christstollen)
This holiday season, swap out your traditional fruit cake for this tasty German version! Translated, “stollen” means fruit loaf. These are eaten all year round, but in December they’re called Christstollen. Stollen bread is soft with the perfect chew. Similar to a fruit cake, it’s also loaded with cranberries, raisins, and candied citrus for delicious fruity flavor!
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Students to hit the jackpot with fundraiser
The College-in–the-Woods dining hall at Binghamton University will be transformed into a casino beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, complete with roulette, black jack and chance wheels with all proceeds going to a good cause. The event is open to the public.
Known as Casino-in-the-Woods, the annual event is hosted by the College-in-the-Woods area government. Each year Casino-in-the-Woods benefits a different local organization. This year’s proceeds will go to the Chris Klimuszka Fund. Klimuszka, a Binghamton University employee, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last year.
A cover charge of $2 includes refreshments and music. Participants purchase chips to play games of chance.
For more information, contact Jessica Kanzer, at 607-355-5026.


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|DURATION||06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS|
|DESTINATION COVERED||MANGALORE – COONDAPOOR – KARWAR – GOA|
The Manglore Goa Beach Tour is formulated to take you to the exotic and beautiful beaches of Goa. The tour is all about visiting beautiful churches, monuments, temples and forts. This place attracts thousands of travelers from all around the world to enjoy the feast and festivity. Being on this tour one gets the chance to visit major tourist attractions like Karkal Gomateswara’s Twin Statue and the 1000 Pillar Jain Temple, in Moodbarti. Explore Bhatkal Fort the oldest forts in India, at Karwar. Rejoice the guided tour covering all major attractions in Panjim and Old Goa.
|NOTE||This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.|
|Visit tourist major attraction like Karkal Gomateswara’s Twin Statue and the 1000 Pillar Jain Temple, in Moodbarti|
|Explore Bhatkal Fort the oldest forts in India, at Karwar|
|Tour covering all major attractions in Panjim and Old Goa.|
|Full day excursion to places like churches, markets, beaches, and temples, at Goa|
DAY 01 : MANGALORE
After arrival at Mangalore, meet our representative who’ll escort you to the hotel. Check in at a hotel. Rest of the at leisure.
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Next morning after breakfast, leave Coondapoor and head towards Karwar. Stop midway to visit Bhatkal Fort – one of the oldest forts in India.
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Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 07 : GOA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch the homebound flight.

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Shania Twain has reportedly gotten engaged to her boyfriend Frederic Thiebaud.
Swiss-born Thiebaud proposed to the country music singer two months ago in his home country, reports US Weekly.
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The White House wouldn't say Monday whether President Obama's views on gay marriage have changed, even as two high-level members of his administration have voiced support for the issue this week.
"The president is the right person to describe his own personal views. He, as you know, said that his views on this were evolving and I don't have an update for you on that," White House press secretary Jay Carney said at his daily briefing. On Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden said he is "absolutely comfortable" with men marrying men and women marrying women, while Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday morning that he believes same-sex marriages should be legal.
The administration's "policy positions haven't changed," Carney said, even as some members of the administration publicly express what Carney stressed were "personal" views in favor of gay marriage. Throughout the briefing, Carney deflected a persistent string of questions from several reporters who hoped to catch the press secretary going a bit further to indicate some kind of change in position coming from the president.
The Obama administration and the Obama campaign have worked to maintain a careful balance on gay marriage, at once stressing the president's support of civil rights and other LGBT issues, while not taking the step to fully endorse gay marriage. Obama's Justice Department announced last year that it would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act, signed into law by Bill Clinton more than 15 years ago.
Since he began his bid for the presidency, Obama has never gone so far as to say he's in favor of gay marriage, something that polls show a growing percentage of Americans favoring. LGBT activists have engaged in sustained pressure to encourage the president to complete the process of what he once called "evolving" on the issue and those calls have only intensified since Biden made his comments on Sunday.
But Carney wouldn't indicate any presidential shift, and instead turned his attention to the actions Obama has taken on LGBT issues. Obama has "an unparalleled record in supporting LGBT rights," he said, repeating similar lines multiple times during his briefing, and "strongly opposes efforts to restrict rights, to repeal rights."
Earlier Monday, senior Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod said on a conference call with reporters that Biden's comments “were entirely consistent with the president’s position, which is that couples who are married, whether they’re gay or heterosexual couples, are entitled to the very same rights and very same liberties.”
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BILLINGS — The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks department says 10 deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Carbon County.
The Billings Gazette reports that the positive cases revealed on Tuesday were a small enough number that more herd management isn’t needed.
The department says biologists generally consider management action to control the disease if at least 5 percent of the herd is infected. It’s estimated that just 2 percent of the tested herds are currently diseased.
That percentage is complicated, however, as the majority of positive tests came from Hunting District 510. State wildlife research specialist Emily Almberg says testing of samples from that district placed prevalence closer to 10 percent.
The fatal neurological disease affects deer, elk and moose.
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14 June 2017 : Clinical Research
Stromal Expression of Vimentin Predicts the Clinical Outcome of Stage II Colorectal Cancer for High-Risk PatientsLi-guo Liu1ACD, Xue-bing Yan2ABCE, Ru-ting Xie3BCD, Zhi-ming Jin4AEG*, Yi Yang5DEF
Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:2897-2905
BACKGROUND: Increased expression of vimentin in tissue samples from patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) has been previously demonstrated, but its prognostic significance remains controversial, and the clinical significance for patients with stage II CRC is still unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of vimentin in CRC and its potential prognostic significance.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyzed vimentin expression in 203 CRC tissue samples from patients with stage II cancer using immunohistochemistry, and correlated the findings with clinicopathological patient features. CRC-specific survival (CSS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed using the Cox proportional hazards method for survival.
RESULTS: Vimentin expression was significantly correlated only with tumor (T) stage (p=0.024). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis indicated that vimentin expression could stratify the CSS and DFS of patients with stage II CRC at high risk (p=0.029, p=0.042, respectively), but not those of low-risk stage II patients (p=0.208, p=0.361, respectively). Univariate and multivariate analysis further revealed that stromal vimentin expression is an independent prognostic factor for CSS and DFS of high-risk stage II patients (p=0.043, p=0.022, respectively). Moreover, high-risk stage II patients with low stromal vimentin expression benefitted more from standard adjuvant chemotherapy than those with high stromal vimentin expression (CSS: p=0.012 vs. p=0.407; DFS: p=0.017 vs. p=0.420).
CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that stromal vimentin expression is a promising indicator for survival prediction and adjuvant chemotherapy response in patients with stage II CRC with high-risk factors for recurrence.
Keywords: Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Colorectal Neoplasms, Vimentin
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"They also live / Who swerve and vanish in the river."--Archibald MacLeish
Monday, September 29, 2014
Thursday, October 2: Bigfoot and the Baby at Books, Inc. Palo Alto
This Thursday, join us at Palo Alto's favorite indie bookstore, Books, Inc., at 7 p.m. I'll be reading and chatting with Tanya Landsberger about cryptozoology, consumerism, and comedy. We'll also have wine and, I believe, a very special ale.


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What is Aciclovir?
Aciclovir is an antiviral medicine commonly used to treat Genital Herpes in adults. It is generally considered very effective and is best taken as soon as your symptoms first start to appear.
How do you take Aciclovir?
The Aciclovir pill is taken at a dose of one 400mg tablet THREE times a day for FIVE days. Space the doses evenly throughout the day and keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop.
Are there treatments other than Aciclovir for Genital Herpes?
There are other antiviral medication that can be taken to treat genital herpes such as Valaciclovir. Valaciclovir is converted to Aciclovir in the body and can be taken less frequently. However a dose of Aciclovir has the advantage in that it is a more cost-effective viral infection treatment and both are as effective as one another for treating genital herpes.

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Aldi is going to donate all of its unsold fresh food to charity this year to make sure it doesn't go to waste.
Stores will be redistributing its surplus stock on Christmas Eve, reports WalesOnline.
Local charities and food banks will be able to go to stores from 6pm to pick up fruit, vegetables, fresh meat, fish and bread.
All 775 UK Aldi stores are taking part, with the firm hoping to surpass last year's total of 450,000 meals handed out to more than 300 charities.
Fritz Walleczek, managing director of corporate responsibility, said: "We want to give something back to the communities that we serve at such an important time of year.
"Last year we were able to reach thousands of people across the UK, and some charities were even able to prepare fresh meals that fed families well into the New Year."
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The initiative is an extension of Aldi’s existing food donations partnerships.
The supermarket works directly with FareShare and Company Shop throughout the year and has also pledged to reduce operational food waste by 50 per cent by 2030.
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|For decades, settlers have seen themselves portrayed as a coddled, lavishly subsidized, politically omnipotent segment of Israeli society, a primary, if not the sole, root cause of the tragedies, rights abuses, and diplomatic and military dangers of the occupation of the Palestinians.
After nearly four years in the assault-rifle sights of Al Aqsa snipers and drive-by submachine gunners, after months in the shadow of the first announced government plan to eradicate settlements in the Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank, a number of strident settler voices Monday told the world that it is looking in the wrong direction for the true victims of Israeli rights abuses.
"Israel today has become non-democratic," said Rabbi Yishai Babad, Secretary of the Yesha Rabbis Committee of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. "There is no longer freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is only granted to those with power and the media."
He said Ariel Sharon had exercised power in anti-democratic ways in dismissing the Likud rank-and-file's rejection of the disengagement plan in a May vote, and that now the prime minister's government was silencing rabbis and rightists who on religious or other principles disagreed with his intention to cede land to the Palestinians.
"It cannot be that every statement by rabbis or the right is viewed as sedition, and becomes an immediate sensation, when the extreme left speaks out day in and day out against all that is sacred, against the Torah. All of the media are full of terrible slanders against words of Torah and they could have been put on trial scores of times" if authorities had applied laws justly, he said.
The sensitivity of settlers to what they viewed as an escalating attack on their rights to free speech, free assembly and, especially, freedom of choosing their place of residence, was abruptly magnified by a briefing given cabinet ministers Monday by the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency.
Shin Bet Director Avi Dichter raised hackles and fears across the right Sunday by warning of what he viewed as growing extremism among militant opponents of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan.
Spurred by Dichter's comments, Attorney General Menachem Mazuz plans to convene the Shin Bet chief, the IDF Judge Advocate General, and senior police and Justice Ministry officials to discuss policies regarding bringing suspects to trial over incitement to violence.
"We cannot speak freely today, because if I use strong words today, an indictment charge will be filed against me tomorrow," Babad said. "How can a rabbi speak freely, if Mazuz in the past has said he understands the sarbanim ["refuseniks"] of the left, while he said yesterday that he is about to 'take care' of refusal and all this talk against disengagement."
Babad refrained from directly addressing such issues as whether force may be used in resisting evacuation. But he added that when there is a clash between Israeli law and halakha, "halakha must always be paramount."
'We won't allow people to rape us'
Last month, the Yesha Rabbis Committee made headlines when it issued a ruling stating that "No person, civilian, soldier or policeman, may aid or actively participate in uprooting settlements or in expulsion of Jews." The panel of prominent settler spiritual leaders was careful not to address the minefield issue of whether it believed soldiers should actively refuse orders to remove settlers.
But others stepped into the breach.
"We are not people bereft of human rights, we are not people lacking human respect, and we will not allow people to rape us," said settlement movement veteran Uri Elitzur, in the late 1990s chief of staff to then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alluding with rising emotion Monday of the threat that evacuation poses for settlers.
"If they come to rape us, and to nearly kill us, we will not be sacks of flour. It won't work like that."
Elitzur was among the first to go public with a carefully worded but militant line on resisting a future evacuation. Last month, interviewed by a national religious publication, Elitzur touched off a fireball of debate by advising soldiers to refuse orders to evict settlers, declaring that resort to violence - although without weapons like firearms - was justified when defending one's home from expulsion for political reasons.
Elitzur said that there have been attempts to silence the right ever since the 1995 assassination of Yitzhak Rabin by Yigal Amir, a right-wing student implacably opposed to Rabin's peace moves with the Palestinians.
The left has long argued - and the right has long strongly denied - that Amir's actions were fostered by vehemently anti-government demonstrations that preceded the November shooting, and by rabbis' pronouncements indicating that Rabin fell under the category of din rodef, a precept of Jewish law permitting the killing of Jews who put fellow Jews under mortal risk.
Rightists maintain that the killing has been exploited time and again as a means to curtail their rights to free speech and expression.
"We've been hearing the mantra since the Rabin murder: 'A prime minister has already once been murdered in Israel,'" Elitzur said. "But it cannot be, and certainly at such a difficult time in Israel, that the opposition's mouth is shut with the explanation that there are crazy people in Israel. It's true - there are crazy people. I have absolutely no responsibility for Yigal Amir and those whom resemble him."
Bloodshed as a point of agreement
If there were any points of agreement between the Shin Bet men and the right, it was that bloodshed would be difficult to avoid.
Asked if he foresaw civil war breaking out in the wake of strife over settlements, ex-Shin Bet chief, now peace plan campaigner, Ami Ayalon said he preferred not to use the term. "But as to whether we are moving toward the possibility of civil violence, I believe so.
"If we are not careful, it will reach the level of violence," Ayalon said. "Those who speak of din rodef, those who permit the use of violence, are granting a license to kill."
For his part, Elitzur said, "To my regret, if heaven forbid the government attempts to carry out its inhuman plan, there will be bloodshed.
"I don't accept this with understanding. But you cannot shut the mouth of the opposition just because there are people on the fringes, and there are many of these. In this sphere there will certainly be many."
Weighing in later on Monday, the Chief Rabbinate announced a ruling that under halakha, settlers were barred from using violence to resist evacuation. It remained to be seen whether the determination would have a hoped-for moderating effect.
Rabin killing still relevant
Cabinet minister Gideon Ezra, himself a former senior Shin Bet official, declared the image of Rabin's assassination remains as relevant as ever. "We would not be hearing these things from the head of the Shin Bet had it not been for what happened to prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, of blessed memory."
Ezra recently stirred a storm of controversy by suggesting during a Knesset speech that Gaza Strip settlers should inform on anti-disengagement militants they believe could act with violence.
"Someone among the settlers or people outside of the settlements may interpret incorrectly the comments of rabbis and others concerning resistance," Ezra said Monday. "These people must be located ahead of time, and prevented from carrying out any insane acts."
Yesha Rabbis Committee spokesman Rabbi Daniel Shilo countered that if anyone were guilty of incitement, it was Dichter, who he said had tarred an enormous segment of Israeli society with the taint of sedition.
"It is unacceptable to me that the head of the Shin Bet should speak like this. Either he has solid evidence, or he would be better off not speaking, because this [spreading rumors without evidence] is incitement, rebellion, and stirring up fights."
Referring directly to Dichter, Shilo said, "First of all, the spreading of rumors must stop. The propagation of hatred must stop. Solid evidence must be related to, not these sorts of flimsy things. I know no one who says that it is permitted to shove or strike security forces personnel.
Shilo said that when opponents of evacuation discuss resistance, "they speak of 'fierce passive resistance.' Expulsion of people from places where they have lived for dozens of years, and who were directed there by the government - this is an act that is the crudest form of trampling of civil rights. So there's no need to be amazed if among the people condemned to this terrible act, that there will be irregular responses as well. One can expect this."
Justice Minister Yosef Lapid suggested that it was Elitzur who was engaged in incitement. "We are speaking of incitement to violence, and when we speak of someone like him, who has a public standing even as a private citizen, his influence is certainly even stronger."
Lapid, of the secular-centrist Shinui party, said that in order to safeguard democracy and freedom of speech, Israel was loath to use the words of individuals as the trigger for criminal cases.
But Lapid added that "Israeli criminal law has clauses for incitement and incitement to violence, and if people exploit the Justice Ministry's very liberal approach toward free speech for the purpose of inciting to murder, din rodef, and the right to harm soldiers, I assume even the patience of the attorney general will be put to a difficult test."
Lapid said that "for the present, we are sending warnings." Lapid also singled out Rabbi Avigdor Neventzal, rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem, who said last week that the ancient concept of din rodef could no longer be put into effect, but added that, strictly speaking, the distinction applied to anyone who transfers parts of the land of Israel to non-Jews.
"Its possible to interpret this as a thin hint, " Lapid said, "but he is trying in advance to wash his hands clean. These are examples of playing with fire, and the grave of Yitzhak Rabin is a reminder of this."


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And it really has been.
I needed something simple and comforting, and this has been perfect.
The pattern was easy enough for my concentration levels (low), and although there are mistakes in it, they have become features.
I've been able to complete it in a fairly short space of time too, which is satisfying.
The alpaca yarn from Adagio, is beyond description. It is soft, snuggly and light. It has a smoothness to it, that seems like lanolin, but can't be, because Alpaca doesn't have any. I hope someone knows and can tell me what it is. Or perhaps it's just part of the glory of Alpaca!
If you've been thinking of trying some of their yarns, I highly recommend you do.
I was inspired by the Adagio Alpaca facebook post, about a pattern called Curl Curl designed for their yarn by Meg Gadsbey, who has lovely, modern styles. Their kit contains the yarn & pattern for a beautiful simple and warm cowl. You can get it here. I was all set to cast on, but I had more yarn than the pattern required, which I really wanted to make the most of. If you are looking for a simple, snuggly cowl to knit, this would be a great project - also good for learning to knit in-the-round.
This led to a Ravelry search for something else fabulous.
If you aren't aware of Ravelry, and want to get into knitting or crochet, it's just amazing. It's an online collection of patterns, yarn databases, forums, groups, you name it.
The search functions within Ravelry are awesome.
I was able to search for a shawl with the type of yarn (DK / 8 ply), and the yardage. Then I browsed through the options that came up, and the name of this one caught my eye.
All the options you can choose from are listed down the side of the page. Here is what it looked like once I had chosen them.
Another thing I love about Ravelry, is that they have regular updates to their Home Page to help you learn how to use all the features of Ravelry.
I have enjoyed knitting something chunkier and softer than the fine sock yarn I have been working with on other projects. And it was lovely to knit something quick (I'm a slow knitter). The yarn is called "Clouds", and has the loveliest of greys in it - there is the slightest amount of subtle variegation within the strands of the yarn. It's a little bit 'knubbly' with an imperfection here or there - which I think adds to the cosiness of the yarn. It is such a beautiful yarn to knit with.
I know there is a larger 4 ply shawl pattern called Contrail coming out later in this yarn, also by Meg Gadsbey - I can't wait to buy it - it's a modern, striking design and it looks fantastic. I'll let you know when the pattern is released!
Balm to the Soul is what I have needed in this season, and this knit has been it!
There was time to master the basics of the increasing pattern (on the spine and border) before the other aspects of the pattern began.
I'm so pleased with how the lace worked out. Simple, not too fussy, and totally suits the alpaca.
If you are thinking of giving this one a go, here are my thoughts and how I changed the pattern.
It is a fairly small shawl. Probably a 'shawlette' really.
I got worried about this during the knit, wondering how it would be big enough to wear. I took a close look at the pattern pictures, and spent time reading through the comments on the Ravelry site - these can be a goldmine for you if you are considering a pattern, and want some perspectives on how other people found it.
It is most definitely a triangle shape - which means it isn't long for draping around artistically. It is the perfect size for wrapping snugly around my neck, and tucking the ends in - perfect for a cold weather shawl.
I did change the pattern slightly:
* I added a few increases in some of the stocking stitch sections - to encourage the shawl into more of a crescent shape than a triangle. This has only had a subtle effect on the shape of it, but I'm glad I did. It did mean the shawl became bigger sooner, and therefore, used more yarn. As a result I didn't repeat the lace section (The DK pattern indicated a repeat). I actually prefer it with just the one lace section
* I did the wrong number of rows in the moss (seed) stitch & garter stitch sections. I incorporated that into how I did the remaining scarf, to keep a 'balance' to the sizes of the different sections
* I repeated a section of stocking stitch / garter stitch to increase the overall size of the shawl
* This changed my stitch count, which affected the lace stitch. The lace pattern repeat was in multiples of 12 stitches. I increased the number of repeats, and kept enough "left over" to still incorporate the lace elements that were not part of the repeats. I think I ended up with a wider section of stocking stitch near the spine of the scarf, but I like how it has turned out.
* There was one criticism of the pattern in the comments - one knitter felt it had mistakes in it. I am not sure whether there were actual mistakes, but you did need to realise that the "border" and "spine" elements needed to stay consistent regardless of what else was happening. I think the pattern was a little unclear in this, although the notes did explain it well. I really appreciated the detailed notes, and I learned a lot about knitting shawls from reading them. I also really love the story behind a design - a pattern just isn't as appealing to me without that
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