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The new Emir of Qatar will follow the policy forged by his father and the prime minister
- Simeon Kerr
Doha: As Shaikh Tamim, the 33-year-old new Emir of Qatar, receives tribal notables to accept their allegiance, many are asking how he will shape the future of a society transformed by his father’s modernising 18 year-rule.
Shaikh Hamad is leaving power at 61 after turning a near-bankrupt Gulf backwater into one of the world’s richest nations, using its gas receipts to become a global investor and diplomatic player.
Educated in the UK at Sherborne public school and Sandhurst military college, Shaikh Tamim’s career has been rooted in the military and security services. In recent years, he has taken on an increasingly public role as his father groomed him for the handover of power.
Shaikh Tamim has taken on a bigger foreign affairs role, handling Qatar’s tricky relations with Gulf superpower Saudi Arabia and post-Gaddafi Libya.
A keen sportsman, Shaikh Tamim has oversight over many of Qatar’s sporting pursuits, playing a role in the successful bid to host the World Cup in 2022, failed attempts to win the right to host the Olympic Games and the purchase of a Paris St Germain football club.
As the outgoing emir abdicated, he called on his son to preserve Qatar’s cultural identity, and its links to the Arab world and religion.
Many Qataris believe that preserving national identity in a fast-changing society will be a focal point for Shaikh Tamim as he balances between modernity and tradition.
Married twice with six children, few expect the young emir to instil radical changes.
But different personalities and priorities on the fringes of policy could emerge as a younger cabinet is named later this week.
“The broad strokes of Qatari policy are well established, but that leaves much room for interpretation led by the new emir,” says David Roberts of the Royal United Services Institute in Doha.
Observers say that, politically, Shaikh Tamim may emerge as a more conservative, risk-averse figure than his father, attuned to the conservative forces that run deep in society while aware of the need to update the country’s outdated bureaucracy and legal system.
As Qataris become an ever-decreasing minority in their own land, many are calling for the promotion of traditional ideals, such as limiting the sale of alcohol and promoting Arabic language in education, as a counterweight to the country’s greater openness as a new Gulf hub for finance, tourism, culture and sports.
Some have argued Shaikh Tamim is more religious and willing to see a greater role for religion in daily life, saying this has led to Qatar’s increasing promotion of political Islam in Egypt and Syria.
However, most observers in Doha say Shaikh Tamim is a pragmatist who will follow the policy forged by his father and the prime minister, Shaikh Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani.
They have used the rise of political Islam to further Qatar’s regional objectives, betting that the Muslim Brotherhood will become an even more potent force for decades to come.
While the new emir may not roll back previous policies, Qatar’s leading regional role may still be diminished, especially if — as expected — the powerful prime minister is relieved of his foreign affairs brief.
Many observers say such a domestic reorientation may be welcome as the country embarks on its next great economic boom.
If the past decade was marked by fast growth based on gas development, a new period of rapid infrastructure development is coming as Doha prepares
New contracts have already been awarded for the creation of a metro system and new roads as the country forges ahead with the building of museums and a new city in Lusail, where the final of the World Cup in 2022 is scheduled to take place.
His father’s legacy was to use Qatar’s new-found wealth to put the state on the global stage.
Shaikh Tamim will now have to define the trajectory of this young, conservative country under the harsh spotlight of global scrutiny.
- Financial Times


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I’m here for the animal lovers and the creatives, the sensitive ones who sometimes struggle and the compassionate ones whose hearts break for the world.
I’m here for those who are waking from the societal hypnosis and are feeling lost and alone, not sure how to proceed, just knowing there’s something more. There’s something deeper and more meaningful than they’ve been lead to believe.
There’s still a part of you that’s remained untamed and uncorrupted by the patriarchy.
She is the core of your authenticity and your truest power source.
She protects the memories of your superpowers and unique gifts. She alone can reconnect you to the lost realms of magic.

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Salvadoran Peasants Fear Undoing of Land Reform
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FELIX Lopez takes a break from sawing beams out of a laurel log to sit in the shade of a mango tree and tell how life has improved since his cooperative farm was expropriated from a landowner nine years ago. Orlando de Sola sits in a leather chair in a gleaming white mansion and laments that his land and hundreds of other big spreads were taken away and given to ``freeloaders.''
The two men exemplify a dilemma facing the month-old rightist government of President Alfredo Cristiani: How to deal with a land reform program that is anathema to the right but is too deeply rooted to abolish.
Since 1980, the reform program has redistributed nearly 30 percent of El Salvador' arable acreage. About 120,000 peasant families have taken part in the program.
In all, 469 big farms were expropriated, with compensation that many landlords say was insufficient. The farms were organized into 320 cooperatives, of which about 50 have failed for economic reasons or because they were in conflict zones where leftist rebels are fighting government forces.
Agriculture Minister Antonio Cabrales says only 10 percent of the remaining coops are profitable. Critics of the reform program say the coops have reduced production and that peasants - who are not accustomed to managing large enterprises - have been unable to run the farms.
Although the reform's economic outcome is uncertain, it has been a political asset for the rightist ARENA government in its battle against the insurgents.
Peasant organizations, the centrist Christian Democrats, and leftists now contend the ARENA government plans to undo land reform without wanting to be seen as actually doing so.
Mr. Cristiani and Mr. Cabrales reject the accusations and say the intent is ``to reform the reform'' -- to improve production by letting peasant farmers themselves decide how they want to work the land.


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Joe Biden issues new call to ban assault rifles
US President Joe Biden is once again calling on Congress to legislate a ban on assault weapons. (File photo)
After another round of gun killings, Joe Biden issued a fresh call on Tuesday to ban or at least restrict access to assault rifles, asking Congress to act “fast.”
The scourge of gun violence in America demands stronger action, the US president has said, after seven people lost their lives Monday in a shooting in Half Moon Bay (California), the second in two days to hit the Asian community in this western state.
Condemning this senseless new act of violence, the 80-year-old Democrat points to two bills introduced Tuesday by three senators from his party.
One seeks to outright ban the marketing of military-style assault rifles.
The other, more modest, aims to raise the legal age to buy from 18 to 21 an assault rifle in the United States.
I again call on both houses of Congress to act quickly and send this assault rifle ban bill to my desk for ratification, writes Joe Biden.
Pastor Abner Ramos lays flowers in honor of the victims killed in the shooting in Monterey Park, Calif., on Sunday, January 22 2023.
The US president has long called, unsuccessfully, to restore a ban on assault rifles in the United States, as it existed between 1994 and 2004, but he comes up against opposition from the Party Republican, which stands as a defender of the constitutional right to possess weapons.
Since the beginning of the year, the Republican Party has controlled one of the chambers of Congress , making an outright ban unlikely.
On Saturday, a 72-year-old Asian man armed with an assault rifle burst into the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, where he shot 42 shot and killed 11 men and women, all over the age of 50.
On Monday, it's 600 kilometers north of there, in Half Moon Bay, that x27;another individual, also of Asian origin, killed at least seven Chinese agricultural workers on two farms.
The shootings, whether in businesses, in places of worship, in the street, in stadiums or schools, punctuate daily life in the United States. Now, the number of victims must be particularly large or the circumstances particularly significant in order to generate national media interest.
Around 49,000 people died from gunshot wounds in 2021 in the United States, compared to 45,000 in 2020, which was already a record year. This represents more than 130 deaths per day, more than half of which are suicides.

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There’s no doubt that dogs are the perfect companion for a family. It could be that you’re an entire family in search of an animal friend for your children to raise with, or be living on your own and looking for an animal companion to keep you entertained. In the end, dogs are the ideal pet for everyone.
There are many ways to introduce the dog into your life. While the thought of going out to purchase an animal is tempting, there are a lot of advantages to giving a dog a home you might not have considered.
If you’re thinking of getting an animal to be an additional member of your family Here are some reasons it could be worth considering adopting instead of buying.
It’s extremely satisfying
A puppy purchase can be an enjoyable experience, however, there’s a sense of satisfaction and moral advantages associated with adopting an animal rescue.
There are a lot of dogs that are adopted into shelters for rescue every year, and many stay there for their entire life. So, when you adopt a pet from one of these shelters, you give the dog a second chance at being part of a family.
Giving them a permanent place to call home is beneficial for you and your brand-new friend. It does not just mean that you’ve done a great action, but you’ll also gain the unconditional affection of a dog who is in desperate need. In return, you’ll make your new dog feel at home and loved an experience you may not have experienced before.
There is less training required
It’s possible that some rescue dogs haven’t been with an individual for a long time or at all and consequently haven’t had any type of instruction.
But, a lot of pets at shelters will be used to being handled, and they will enjoy the attention and getting petted.
Additionally, it is possible that some dogs have been house-trained and familiar with doing business outdoors. This is why rescue dogs are the ideal choice for families with less time to train and who want an animal that can easily adapt to their lifestyle.
Although many of the dogs who are available to be adopted have had training, it’s vital to keep in mind that a certain amount of time will have to be spent adjusting the dogs to their new surroundings.
You should set some time each day to help your rescue dog adapt to your family’s routine and routine, and also to ensure that they feel at home within your home.
Less upfront cost
The purchase of a dog is likely to be more expensive than the initial expense of purchasing them.
A brand-new dog needs a lot of vet bills, such as vaccination, microchipping, spaying, or neutering them. All of these are essential for maintaining a healthy puppy and ensuring their lives get off to the perfect start.
Adopting a pet from a shelter might be a sign that some or all of these health measures are already taken. This leaves you with fewer upfront costs plus more funds to put into pampering your new pet! In addition, you’ll be able to rest at ease knowing that your pet is taken care of, and will give you the chance to focus on building relationships with your pet.
But, this won’t impact ongoing expenses, such as medical and food costs therefore, it is important to be sure that you’re financially in a place to provide for your dog throughout their life.
It’s always a great option to investigate insurance for your dog’s pet regardless of whether you’re looking to adopt or purchase an animal for the first time since this can help you protect yourself from expensive vet bills and more.

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This beautiful property is centrally located in the heart of Cenang Beach, just a short drive from Kuah Town or Langkawi International Airport. All the accommodations come with basic amenities, designed to provide utmost comfort to all guests. The property also features Coffee Garden as a relaxing spot, but if guests are looking for more exploration, then take advantage of the Island Hopping facilities. The friendly staffs take initiation in organizing special events upon guest’s request as well as business meetings and conferences. When staying in this beautiful part of Langkawi, guests should not miss to explore the Underwater World, Langkawi Mangroves, Atma Alam Batik Art Village and Langkawi Cable Car or just laze around at the beach and get indulged in various water sports. Best Star Resort provides a perfect getaway destination for all guests.
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Please note that there will be no extra bed provided for Family Room although the confirmation voucher states so. This is just to facilitate booking purposes. Should guest require extra bed, it will have to be requested during check in and on guest personal account. It is subject to availability.
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- Children under 2 stay for free in existing bedding.
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About a hundred former North Korean soldiers, who escaped to South Korea, held a public demonstration where they announced a campaign to use cell phone connections along the North Korea/China border, to connect with current North Korea soldiers and organize a revolution against the North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. The demonstration included a simulated firing squad executing someone dressed up as Kim Jong Il.
Getting North Korean soldiers to use Chinese cell phones on the border (where Chinese cell towers provide a good signal for several kilometers into North Korea), is not without peril. Three years ago, North Korean police began using German cell phone signal detectors, to find and arrest those illegally using cell phones near the Chinese border. Because it is possible to get a signal there, the government sees this as a major security leak.
People can say whatever they want using Chinese cell phone service, and the government is determined to stop this phone traffic. There are believed to be dozens of the German detectors in use, with teams (consisting of several dozen secret police agents) moving through neighborhoods and hauling away those found with cell phones. The detectors are small enough to fit in a pocket, so the secret police teams are fairly inconspicuous. The cell phone users are usually engaged in commercial activities, or simply communicating with friends and family. Some North Koreans have established a lucrative business by selling North Koreans access to relatives in China, South Korea or elsewhere, via calls on these phones. The government wants to stop all of this. So far, the effort has been unsuccessful, even though punishment for illegal cell phone use has been increased year by year.
The North Korea veterans in South Korea also plan to smuggle publications and videos to North Korean soldiers, exposing the full extent of the damage the communist government has done in the north. While only 19,000 North Koreans have made it to South Korea since 1953, the number has been increasing in the last few years. Over half a million North Koreans have made it to China, but they must get to Thailand, where they can reach a South Korean embassy that will get them to South Korea. Few North Korea refugees in China can afford the trip (or the risk of being caught by Chinese police and sent back to North Korea, and possible execution). The million troops in the North Korean armed forces are known to be suffering from plunging morale. One major cause is food shortages, something that had never hit the military before.
This public effort by former North Korean soldiers in South Korea will, at the very least, cause some sleepless nights among North Korean commanders.


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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, 27 September 2013 — The acting Government of the Hawaiian Kingdom filed with the Registrar of the International Court of Justice an Application Instituting Proceedings against the Republic of Austria, Barbados, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Botswana, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Djibouti, the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Dominican Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Finland, Gambia, Georgia, the Hellenic Republic of Greece, the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Haiti, the Republic of Honduras, the Republic of Ireland, the Republic of Kenya, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Liberia, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the United Mexican States, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Norway, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Paraguay, the Republic of Peru, the Republic of Senegal, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Suriname, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Swiss Confederation, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the Togolese Republic, the Republic of Uganda, and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay for treaty violations and serious breaches of peremptory norms. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland have treaties with the Hawaiian Kingdom. All (45) States have accepted the jurisdiction of the Court beforehand, including the Hawaiian Kingdom.
The filing of the Application is directly tied to the Hawaiian Kingdom’s Protest and Demand filed with the President of the United Nations General Assembly on August 10, 2012. The Application is seeking enforcement of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s Demand that States comply with their treaty obligations and obligations under customary international law.
Also submitted with the Application was a Request for the Indication of Provisional Measures of Protection. The request states the “fact that serious breaches of rules of jus cogens have been ongoing for over a century only amplifies the urgent request that the Court indicate provisional measures to protect and preserve the rights of the Hawaiian Kingdom.” The Court is requested to declare that:
a) All member States of the United Nations, which includes the States herein named, in compliance with the duty of non-recognition imposed under Articles 41(1) and 41(2) of the Articles of State Responsibility for International Wrongful Acts, are under an obligation:
1) to recognize the illegality and invalidity of the United States of America’s continued presence in the Hawaiian Kingdom;
2) to refrain from lending any support or any form of assistance to the United States of America with reference to its illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom;
3) to abstain from entering into treaty relations with the United States of America in all cases whereby the government of the United States of America purports to act on behalf of or concerning the Hawaiian Kingdom;
4) to abstain from sending consular agents to the territory of the Hawaiian Kingdom, purportedly under arrangements and/or agreements with the United States of America, and to withdraw any such agents already there;
5) to abstain from entering into economic, military and any other form of relationship or dealing with the United States of America on behalf of or concerning the Hawaiian Kingdom, which may entrench its authority over the territory;
b) With respect to existing bilateral treaties, member States of the United Nations, which includes the States herein named, in compliance with the duty of non-recognition imposed under Articles 41(1) and 41(2) of the Articles of State Responsibility for International Wrongful Acts, must abstain from invoking or applying those treaties or provisions of treaties concluded by the United States of America on behalf of or concerning the Hawaiian Kingdom, which include and/or involve active intergovernmental co-operation.
c) With respect to multilateral treaties, however, the same rule cannot be applied to certain general conventions such as those of a humanitarian character, the non-performance of which may adversely affect the people of the Hawaiian Kingdom;
d) All member States of the United Nations, which includes the States herein named, in compliance with the duty of non-recognition imposed under Articles 41(1) and 41(2) of the Articles of State Responsibility for International Wrongful Acts, should not result in depriving the people of the Hawaiian Kingdom of any advantages derived from international co-operation. In particular, while official acts performed by the Government of the United States of America on behalf of or concerning the Hawaiian Kingdom since the occupation began on 12 August 1898 are illegal and invalid, this invalidity cannot be extended to those acts, such as, for instance, the registration of births, deaths and marriages, the effects of which can be ignored only to the detriment of the inhabitants of the Territory.
e) With respect to non-member States of the United Nations, the illegality of the United States of America’s presence in the Hawaiian Kingdom is opposable to all States in the sense of barring erga omnes the legality of a situation which is maintained in violation of international law: in particular, no State which enters into relations with the United States of America concerning the Hawaiian Kingdom may expect the United Nations or its Members to recognize the validity or effects of such relationship, or of the consequences thereof.
The acting Government of the Hawaiian Kingdom designated David Keanu Sai, Ph.D., its Ambassador-at-large, as Agent for these proceedings, and Dexter Ke‘eaumoku Ka‘iama, Esq., its Attorney General, as Deputy Agent. Dr. Sai served as lead Agent for the Hawaiian Kingdom in Larsen v. Hawaiian Kingdom (1999-2001) and presented oral arguments at the Peace Palace on December 7, 8, and 11, 2000. Members of the arbitral tribunal included Professor James Crawford, SC, as presiding arbitrator, with Mr. Gavan Griffith, QC, and Professor Christopher Greenwood, QC, serving as associate arbitrators. Professor Greenwood is now a Judge of the International Court of Justice. Both the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Court of Justice are located in the Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands.
While in The Hague, Dr. Sai also met with a member of the International Criminal Court’s Information & Evidence Unit at the Court’s headquarters to inquire into the status of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s Referral to initiate an investigation for war crimes. He confirmed that it is still under review and that the Office of the Prosecutor will be in communication shortly.

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Centuries ago, our ancestors couldn't have believed man would fly. Now we have planes and we can fly across the world. Every day we get closer to newer inventions and a more technologically advanced world. Inventors and artists have never stopped imagining a utopian futuristic world and that is exactly what gives man the vision to build it.
Dahir İnşaat envisions a futuristic concept of public transport in the urban setup where the gyro monorail will play a key role and it's insanely impressive.
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The gyro monorail is a glass-dome cabin that is self-balancing and runs on two wheels, instead of four. With an adjustable height, the monorail is an easy solution to the issue of space crunch on urban roads. The problem of maneuvering through crowded places would be dealt with by installing lane separators that would essentially serve as tracks for the rail.
Watch the video and be ready to have your mind blown away:
Of course, it's just a vision that might or might not see the light of the day, but it's a clever one at that. The only hitch we see is the balance that could pose as a huge challenge. We don't know how plausible it would be for the narrow wheels to bear the weight of the vehicle without tipping it to either side. Surely, you cannot manage the weight of passengers to remain equal on either side.
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To take care of this problem, Dahir Semenov suggests self-balancing domes that can be controlled with a joystick. He is also planning to patent it and find the right resources to turn it into reality.
There are limitless possibilities to how much can be done with technology and this is just a preview of how our future on this planet might look like. That is if we don't destroy it with Global Warming or crowd it with trash.


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Albany, N.Y., March 26—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) said today that the final 2012-2013 New York State budget will keep all 11 of the state Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regional offices operating, including the Region 6 office in Hornell.
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2012-2013 executive budget proposal, which he released in January, called for reducing the number of DOT regional offices from 11 to 6.
“This is great news for the city of Hornell and our entire region, where the Region 6 staff has consistently provided quality service and valuable leadership in the development, improvement and maintenance of the region’s transportation network,” said O’Mara. “The future of our highways, roads and bridges is fundamental to the strength of our economic future. I’m grateful that we’ll be able to continue working closely with Region 6 leaders and staff.”
In a March 25 letter to state legislative leaders, DOT Commissioner Joan McDonald wrote: “While we will be reviewing opportunities to achieve efficiencies in the Department through redeployment and reorganization in support of Governor Cuomo’s vision to reinvigorate the State’s economy, I am writing to assure you that we will not close any of NYSDOT’s eleven regional offices in State fiscal year 2012-2013…The Department is committed to evaluating the most efficient and productive allocation of its resources. As we move forward, we will continue to work with the Legislature to ensure that the Department maximizes service delivery and minimizes the burden on the State’s taxpayers.”
DOT Region 6 covers Allegany, Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler and Yates counties.
Earlier today, O’Mara said that the Legislature reached another key transportation agreement that will maintain New York’s commitment to funding for local roads and bridges in this year’s budget. Specifically the agreement accepts the governor’s proposal to maintain state funding for the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) at last year’s increased funding level of approximately $363.1 million.
The CHIPS program provides the bulk of state aid to localities for the maintenance and improvement of local roads and bridges.
According to figures from the state Department of Transportation (DOT), the agreed-upon budget will result in the following CHIPS funding for the counties in O’Mara’s 53rd Senate District: Chemung ($1,391,371); Schuyler ($727,530); Steuben ($3,688,392); Tompkins ($1,685,229); and Yates ($971,280).
The Legislature convened its joint, bipartisan budget conference committee process two weeks ago to begin public negotiations aimed at reaching legislative agreements on key segments of the 2012-2013 state budget before the start of New York’s new fiscal year on April 1.

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Historical Detective Work at its Finest,
This review is from: The Sign And The Seal: Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant (Paperback)
This is an exceedingly interesting book, albeit controversial, for anyone interested in "history's mysteries." For those of us who have pored through the works of Zecharia Sitchin and dared to ponder questions that the scientists and religious authorities regard as sacrilegious (after all, science itself is a religion), this is especially interesting material. You don't have to believe in Hancock's theories (although he offers a weighty, serious argument for them) in order to love this book. Even if you regard the idea of the Ark of the Covenant resting in Ethiopia (or the notion that the Ark even exists) as preposterous, you can enjoy this book in the same way you can delight in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories; this book is about solving a mystery. Just as Holmes' series of adventures often resulted in no real, firm, graspable truth, so is the case here. This detracts little from the story, however. The final judgment is left up to you, the reader, which is the trademark of any substantive mystery--only in this way can the great and unattainable "truth," in its most esoteric sense, be discovered.
Granted, Hancock is not a scientist or theologian, but this may in fact serve as his greatest qualification for tackling the types of lofty problems he embraces. After all, the vast majority of scientists and theologians dismiss without consideration the sorts of "wild" ideas discussed in this book; if not for the open minds of men like Mr. Hancock, many truths that have now been established would remain jokes told by the arrogant "experts" over tea--take, as an example, the discovery of Troy. As for the content of this book, it truly is a mix of history, religion, and archaeology. This is not Indiana Jones' quest for the Ark of the Covenant, so anyone looking for that sort of action will be disappointed. Anyone expecting to see pictures and Hancock's personal descriptions of the Ark will also be disappointed. Whatever rests in the Church of Saint Mary of Zion in Ethiopia will not and probably should not be revealed to the eyes of anyone other than its appointed guardian.
What you will find in this book is a lesson on the history of the ancient Israelites and of the Biblical Ark, a history of Ethiopia (which I for one had never really heard the first thing about), a history of the mysterious Knights Templar (truly fascinating and mysterious men), and an enlightening story of Gothic architecture and mediaeval literature. Parzival is not an easy book to read, and thus it is rather unknown, even though it is just as important (and, if Hancock is correct, much more important) than Malory's better-known treatment of King Arthur and his search for the Holy Grail. The idea Hancock presents, namely that the Holy Grail was in fact the Ark of the Covenant, manages to bring together the story of the two most important Biblical artifacts in history. If you have an open mind and a zest for "understanding," then this book should definitely be included on your reading list. Believe Hancock's opinions or not, the tale he tells is fascinating, dramatic, and intellectually enlightening.

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Ajax Amsterdam’s home Eredivisie game against defending champions Feyenoord was abandoned on Sunday as fans threw flares onto the pitch, and mounted police used tear gas to disperse rioting fans outside the stadium.
A group of angry Ajax fans tried to force their way into the stadium after the game was halted leading the police to disperse them with tear gas, Amsterdam police wrote on social media platform X.
“After the stopped game supporters broke into the main (stadium) entrance. Order has since been restored,” the police said.
“It is a jet black day, this makes it even worse,” Ajax coach Maurice Steijn told broadcaster NOS.
Ajax were 3-0 down in the second half when the game was first suspended in the 56th minute.
Ajax, who have had a poor start to the season with just one win, sit 13th in the 18-team league and they conceded all three goals in the first half.
When flares were thrown onto the pitch for a second time, with many landing near the goal, the referee stopped the match and directed the players down the tunnel.
Fans paid no heed as the club displayed the message “Lighting of fireworks is prohibited” on the big screen at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
“De Klassieker has been permanently suspended after repeated fireworks on the field,” Eredivisie said in a statement.
“More information on playing out this game will follow later.”
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot said it was “especially annoying” that his side were not able to finish what had been a superb performance.
“In this way the chance for something very beautiful is taken away from us,” he said on the club website.
“We understand the decision that has been taken, but we do not feel a sense of victory… And so we certainly won’t get on the bus satisfied.”
The Dutch football association (KNVB) told broadcaster NOS it hoped to make a decision regarding the match on Monday, but added it might take longer.
Slot said that no outcome would be ideal.
“The match will be played with or without an audience, or not and it will be a legal victory for us. Whatever the case, in all cases there is distortion of competition,” Slot said.
“The question now is what the KNVB will do to keep this to a minimum.”
Ajax finished third last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 13 seasons. They had finished champions seven times and runners-up another five over the previous 12 seasons.


The finding could pose problems for plans to scoop up a sample of the asteroid’s surface material and deliver it’s back to Earth, researchers stated. Since they’d believed that Bennu could be dusty, OSIRIS REx does not have a mechanism for breaking up large rocks. The mission team instead plans to give Bennu something like an air kiss, employing a puff of gas to boost a cloud of dusty material and put it in a capsule which will ultimately be sent back home. The team will need to spend the following year or so attentively seeking a site which contains the right type of material for this sample collection process.
And once it comes time to really grab the sample, in 2020, spacecraft operators may have a tough time navigating Bennu’s rough terrain. But NASA assured reporters on Tuesday that it’s up to the challenge. The first 3 months of OSIRIS REx’s up close investigation of Bennu have educated us what discovery is about surprises, fast thinking, and flexibility, said Lori Glaze, Acting Director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division. The New Horizons spacecraft is already speeding away from MU69, a resident of a shadowy and a remote area called the Kuiper belt which surrounds the solar system beyond Neptune. The probe is so far from Earth it can take more than half an hour for signs from the spacecraft to achieve scientists on the floor. But as data trickled down to Earth in the months since New Horizon’s historic flyby, scientists have slowly built a picture of the very distant body ever explored.


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Crux of the issue
With the final results of the US election pending potentially days’ worth of counting and Donald Trump’s expressed desire for a Supreme Court challenge, a recent executive order threatens to expand the president’s ability to fire career civil servants and — even if Joe Biden wins and Trump only has until January — further hollow out federal institutions.
The debate: unions, Democrats fight executive order
On October 21, Donald Trump issued an executive order that would strip civil service’s due process protections from career federal employees working on executive branch policy.
The White House press release — which positions the measure as “enhancing accountability” — explains that the order establishes a new classification for federal workers dubbed ‘Schedule F’ for those employees “serving in confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating positions that are not normally subject to change as the result of a presidential transition.”
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Under the order, the White House claims federal agencies would have more flexibility to hire Schedule F workers and remove them without going through an appeals process:
“Removing poor performers, even from these critical positions, is time-consuming and difficult. The Government Accountability Office reports that it takes 6 months to 1 year to remove federal employees for poor performance. Surveys show career federal employees have long been frustrated with the failure of their agencies to hold poor performers accountable.”
While the order would make it easier to remove employees based on “poor performance,” it also prohibits certain personnel actions against ‘Schedule F’ employees, including actions “on the basis of the employee’s partisan affiliation, other protected characteristics, or because of the employee’s status as a whistleblower.”
All eligible employees would be reclassified as Schedule F save for the Senior Executive Service, who, CNN notes, operate just below presidential appointees. In late October, the Office of Personnel Management also gave agencies 90 days — roughly until Inauguration Day — to create and submit lists of positions deemed eligible for reclassification.
The measure was slammed by Democrats, with Senator for Virginia Mark Warner claiming Trump aims to fire top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and intelligence employees, while president of the the largest union for federal employees — American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) — Everett Kelley called it the “most profound undermining of the civil service in our lifetimes”:
“Through this order, President Trump has declared war on the professional civil service by giving himself the authority to fill the government with his political cronies who will pledge their unwavering loyalty to him — not to America. By targeting federal workers whose jobs involve government policies, the real-world implications of this order will be disastrous for public health, the environment, the defense of our nation, and virtually every facet of our lives.”
Head of non-profit Partnership for Public Service Max Stier likewise claimed the order “obliterates” the line between politics and career civil service, while Senior Executives Association interim president Bob Corsi invoked Trump’s long-running conspiracy of a “deep state” in labelling the move as “nothing more than propaganda intended to further the message that career federal workers are corrupt and not dedicated to serving all Americans equally.” Corsi also alleged the new workforce would see positions “tied to vague performance metrics based on political talking points.”
As Federal News Network explains, the motion faces two challenges launched in late October: a bill introduced by House Democrats designed to nullify the order — which, unless the part flips the Senate, is doomed to fail — and a lawsuit from the National Treasury Employee’s Union that reads:
“This case is a textbook example of the president acting contrary to Congress’s express and limited delegation of authority to the president. Under the law, the president may only except positions from the competitive service when ‘necessary’ and ‘as conditions of good administration warrant.’ The president’s sweeping order fails to make a meaningful showing that shifting large numbers of federal employees into a new excepted service category so that they can be fired more quickly and without cause is necessary or supported by good administration principles.”
Health officials, scientists at risk
According to Politico, officials at the Food and Drug Administration are particularly worried after Trump accused the FDA “deep state” of purposefully delaying COVID-19 vaccine trials until after the presidential election.
Multiple top FDA officials have directly voiced opposition to having to determine which employees would be deemed eligible with their Commissioner Stephen Hahn; Politico even reports that acting head of the FDA’s drug centre, Patrizia Cavazzoni, has suggested she could submit a blank document if required to draw up a list. Additionally, the Trump administration-appointed head of civil service advisory council Ronald Sanders has resigned in protest of the policy.
Similarly, Nature reports that AFGE director of public policy Jacqueline Simon expects the hardest-hit science agencies would include:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which monitors the climate, manages fisheries, tracks storms and issues weather forecasts;
- the Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates air and water pollution from power plants and factories; and
- the Bureau of Land Management, which regulates land use by the oil and gas industry.
“If Donald Trump wants to leave the executive branch in a state of chaos, this is a brilliant way to do it,” Simon says.
Key points to note: what has Trump already done to the public sector?
That Trump has sought to reshape American bureaucracy is nothing new; a review by the Pew Research Center in 2017 found five of the 15 people Trump nominated to cabinet secretary roles had spent all or nearly all their careers in the business world, with no significant public office or senior military history to speak of.
Jump forward to just after Trump’s impeachment acquittal in February 2020, Axios reported the president’s personnel chief and loyalist John McEntee called in White House liaisons from cabinet agencies to identify anti-Trump political appointees.
This was after Trump almost immediately purged employees that testified during the impeachment, notably Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman — a key national security official who alleged that Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was “improper” — and US ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland.
Other examples of Trump radically reshaping government institutions include:
- Postal service: gutting the United States Postal Service and replacing the postmaster-general with a loyalist (see ‘The Briefing’ back in August).
- Intelligence: installing loyalist John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence, seeking to limit congressional oversight, and removing a veteran official from a national security role in the Department of Justice, as administration officials attempted to stop public discussion of Russia’s covert role in damaging Joe Biden and boosting Trump (The Guardian).
- Agriculture: the Economic Research Service — a source of reports on farm income and other policy areas — faced apparent retribution by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in 2018 after publishing reports on how farmers had been financially harmed by Trump’s trade feuds, the Republican tax code rewrite and other sensitive issues; Perdue brought the body under the control of USDA’s chief economist, who reports more directly to the secretary, inspiring a mass exodus including six economists quitting the department on a single day in late April 2019 (Politico).
- Science: as COVID-19 continued to work its way through America in July 2020, the Trump administration transferred responsibility for collecting COVID-19 data away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Back in October 2017, the EPA under Trump also took steps to prohibit key scientists from serving on advisory committees while making it easier for industry representatives to serve. (Nature).
- Additionally, The Guardian explained in April how the Trump administration abolished a US$200 million early warning pandemic program run by the US Agency for International Development since 2009, simply titled ‘Predict’, in September 2019.
- Immigration: in just one example from George Packer extensive essay at The Atlantic, ‘The President is winning his war on American institutions‘, civil servants at the Department of Justice either quit or were cowed into accepting Trump’s long crackdown on non-citizens i.e. the early “Muslim ban”, family separation border policies, etc.
For a comprehensive if now-dated explanation of Trump’s powers over, and relationship, with American institutions, see the 2018 United States Studies Centre report ‘US presidency: The past, present and future of America’s highest office‘.
Voices of experience: what happens if Biden scrapes through?
While it could be days until a winner is officially declared, it is worth examining what a Biden presidency could mean for a hollowed-out public sector.
Speaking to The Mandarin, Senior Research Fellow at the US Studies Centre Jared Mondschein notes that Joe Biden is the “ultimate institutionalist who believes that public sector laws and norms should be strictly adhered to”, but that it is unclear whether a potential Biden administration would prove to be “more susceptible to political pressure from norm-breaking in the public sector when the norms have already been so thoroughly ignored and broken by a prior administration.”
“The Trump administration has gotten rid of multiple inspectors general across the government, deliberately rid itself of federal employees deemed insufficiently loyal to the president, condoned unprecedented turnover and empty positions, and defied public sector norms on a number of fronts to an unprecedented extent in modern history.
“The most significant impact on the public sector is that it’s unclear if such norms will ever return because the political pressure widely anticipated to deter the breaking of public sector norms has proven to be insufficient. There clearly is an absence of sufficient laws and sufficient enforcement of public sector laws.”
Mondschein specifically cites the 1939 Hatch Act, aka ‘An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities’, a federal law that theoretically prohibits public sector employees in the executive branch — save for the president and vice president — from engaging in some forms of political activity. He also notes that Biden, while critical of the Trump administration’s “hollowing out” of public institutions, does not yet have clear plans for the sector.
Biden, it should be noted, recently demonstrated a relatively-limited ambition to undo one of Trump’s other controversial appointments, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett; hours ahead of the final presidential debate, CNN reported that he only pledged to form a bipartisan, nondescript commission to recommend changes to the Supreme Court. He continued to decline questions on whether or not he would expand the court to reduce the Republican’s 6-3 dominance.
Either way, political historian at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy Dr Norman Abjorensen argued in The Canberra Times ($) in early October that, even if Trump is defeated, “the lingering effects of the assault will be felt for years to come.”
“Almost four years ago, US President Donald Trump rode into office with a virtual declaration of war on the public sector, vowing to ‘drain the Washington swamp’ and in the words of his then strategist, Steve Bannon, ‘deconstruct the administrative state’. In pursuing that aim, numerous federal agencies have been abolished or emasculated and professional people have been replaced by political appointees, regardless of expertise. The reach of policy has been deliberately shortened.”
Abjorensen argues the worst impacts have been felt by the State Department, which has had a strained relationship with the White House since the Muslim ban triggered a dissent channel memo — a mechanism established during the Vietnam War “designed to protect diplomats from making an argument contrary to existing US foreign policy” that attracted more than a thousand signatures.
As Politico reports, the move prompted the White House to force several senior career diplomats out and then-press secretary Sean Spicer to quip, “These career diplomats have a problem with it? I think they should either get with the program or they can go.”
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Briscoe and Green catch three murder cases and one kidnapping on the same day, and one murder is tied to a fourth murder which happened ten years ago. Each case apparently involves domestic disputes ...
The cases of the F.B.I. Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.), an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation's most dangerous serial killers and individual heinous crimes in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.
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Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and cocky F.B.I. Special Agent Seeley Booth build a team to investigate murders. Quite often, there isn't more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones.
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We see the detectives arrest wealthy people going about their business and when taken down to the precinct where they actually cooperate with the authorities rather than allowing their attorneys to speak on their behalf. This doesn't happen as wealthy people who aren't flight risks are allowed to surrender rather than be arrested in public and will let there attorneys do all the talking. See more »
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Initially released on Friday 13th February 2010 (40 years to the day after Black Sabbath’s debut LP), ‘Vol 1’ was the first efforts of unknown songwriter, Kevin Starrs. Pressed in small numbers for a non-existing fan base, the album took several months to shift all 30 CD-R copies. Recorded on a tight budget of stashed dole money and with little knowledge or regard for conventional recording techniques, the chaotic results speak for themselves. Distorted vocals, out of tune harmonies, ragged musicianship and everything pushed to the red. The clatter of mic stands falling over mid performance, the rustling of lyric papers, the missed key changes and flubbed lines. Everything you would want to avoid is here.
With its mix of budget horror lyrics, Everly Brothers obsessed harmonies, downer rock riffs, overly long guitar solos and bizarre high pitched vocals, Vol 1 had very limited appeal outside a small group of underground fanatics. Yet here, some seven years later, Kevin has remixed and remastered it, and it is now available on CD and vinyl. Part of me does wonder “why bother?”, as this is fuzzed and distorted, with pretty ropey production (and this is the remastered version remember), and much of it does feel quite amateurish. It’s as if Blue Cheer and Black Sabbath went on a long strange trip into the Sixties and never made it out. I can guarantee that John Peel would have loved this and tried to book them in for a session, but all I can think this for is for giving my ears a rest before I move onto the next album, as I found this incredibly easy to listen to without it ever becoming easy listening. There is little to distinguish this album, apart from wondering why it was released again, but possibly there will be a (very) limited market wanting to hear the missed notes. If ever a release needed to be on Alternative Tentacles, then this is it.


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History of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika – The Indonesian Nation and its diversity in terms of religion, skin color, ethnicity, language, which then makes it a plural and sovereign nation. This can be seen from the moments leading up to independence, almost all of the nation’s children who were members of various tribes also fought for independence.
The national leaders themselves then realized the challenges they had to face because of this diversity. This diversity then becomes a reality that cannot be avoided. Diversity as an essence of reality that already exists in the nation, while Singleness is a national ideal.
A. The Meaning and Meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
Literally the word Bhinneka Tunggal Ika comes from Old Javanese. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika has different meanings but still one. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is the national motto of Indonesia and is written in the Garuda Pancasila symbol.
The concept of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika itself is taken from the book Sutasoma written by Mpu Tantular , who lived during the Majapahit Kingdom around the 14th century AD.
Etymologically, the words Bhinneka Tunggal Ika come from Old Javanese which, if divided into Bhinneka , means variety or variety, Tunggal is one, and Ika is that.
So that the meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is different but still one. It means, with the soul and spirit of the Indonesian people, they acknowledge the reality of a pluralistic nation (ethnicity, language, religion, race, class, etc.) but still upholds unity.
I Nyoman Pursika (2009) in the journal Analytic Study of the motto “Unity in Diversity ” states that Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is a reflection of the balance between the reflections of the balance between the elements of difference which characterize diversity and the element of similarity which characterizes unity .
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika firmly defines harmony between diversity and singleness, between diversity and uniqueness, between diversity and unity, between many things and one thing, or between pluralism and monism.
Initially Bhinneka Tunggal Ika was used to express the spirit of religious tolerance between Hinduism and Buddhism. After being made the motto of the Indonesian nation, the context of “Bhinneka” or its differences has become wider, not only different religions but also ethnicity, language, race, class, culture, customs can even be drawn into differences in a smaller scope such as differences of opinion, thoughts /ideas, likes, hobbies.
Bhineka Tunggal Ika is one of the four pillars of nationalism, apart from Pancasila. The 1945 Constitution, NKRI is a value that must be instilled in every Indonesian citizen which is discussed in the Pancasila book.
So, if there are differences in support for football clubs, don’t fight, OK?
B. A Brief History of Unity in Diversity
In the beginning, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika was a motto that showed the spirit of religious tolerance, especially
between Hinduism and Buddhism.
The term “Unity in Diversity” was taken from the Book of Sutasoma by Mpu Tantular during the Majapahit kingdom around the 14th century. The term is contained in stanza 5 chapter 139. This stanza in full is as follows:
Rwāneka dhātu winuwus Buddha Wiswa,
Bhinnêki rakwa ring apan hit parwanosen,
Mangka ng Jinatwa kalawan Śiwatatwa single,
Bhinnêka Tunggal Ika tan hana dharma mangrwa.
It is said that Buddha and Shiva are two
They are indeed different, but how
can they be identified?
Because the truth of Jina (Buddha) and Shiva is
According to the journal of Lt. Col. Czi Dr. Syafril Hidayat, psc, M.Sc regarding Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, in the book Bung Hatta Answering (1979), Mohammad Hatta wrote that after independence, this motto was imprinted with a symbol made by Sultan Abdul Hamid (in Pontianak) and its use was inaugurated by the RIS Cabinet on February 11, 1950 as the motto of the national symbol.
Through this motto, Indonesia later became the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Bhinneka Tunggal Ika itself was first examined by Prof. H. Kern (1888). This motto itself was originally printed on a papyrus stored in the Leiden City Library (Purusadasanta or Sutasoma).
This motto was then re-examined by Muhammad Yamin in the following years and then he wrote in his book 6000 years of the Red and White in 1954.
The history of the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika has gone through a process of evolution and crystallization starting before independence, the national movement in 1928 until the founding of the Republic of Indonesia in 1945.
After being used as the motto of the Indonesian nation, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika has become a statement by the Indonesian nation that recognizes the reality of a plural nation but still upholds unity.
C. The Principle of Unity in Diversity
Why tolerance? Because tolerance can dilute differences so that there are no more divisions or conflicts. Therefore diversity must be interpreted by society through an understanding of multiculturalism based on the power of spirituality. Ethnic, religious and ideological differences.
The following are the principles of Unity in Diversity that you need to know:
1. Common Denominators
There are 5 religions in Indonesia, but in accordance with the first principle of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, differences in religious matters must be sought for a common denominator, or in other words find similarities in differences so that all Indonesian people can live in harmony side by side.
Likewise with various other aspects with all the differences in Indonesia, such as customs and culture in each region. All of this diversity of customs and culture is still recognized for its validity with all the differences that remain united in the unitary state of the republic of Indonesia.
2. Not sectarian and inclusive
Not sectarian and exclusive, meaning that in the life of the nation and state, every Indonesian person is not justified in considering himself or his group to be the most righteous compared to other people or groups.
Sectarian and exclusive views must be eliminated, because when sectarian and exclusive attitudes have been formed, there will be many conflicts that occur due to jealousy, suspicion, excessive attitudes and lack of consideration for the existence of other groups or individuals.
3. Not Formalistic
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is universal and comprehensive. This is based on a sense of love, respect, mutual trust, and harmony with one another. In this way diversity can then be united in an Indonesian frame.
4. Is Convergent
Being Convergent means that all diversity is not to be exaggerated, but a meeting point must be found that can make all interests meet in the middle. This can be achieved if there is an attitude of tolerance, mutual trust, harmony, non-sectarianism, and inclusiveness among the people.
5. Pluralistic and Multicultural Principles
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika contains values including: tolerance, inclusiveness, peace and togetherness, and equality. These values do not require closed or exclusive nature so that it is possible to accommodate the nation’s cultural diversity and face the currents of globalization.
Mutual respect between religions, ethnic groups, respecting the work of others, working together to build the nation regardless of differences in ethnicity, culture and religion, not discriminating against one another or even insulting one another because this can lead to conflict and become the initial source of breaking the unity and integrity of the nation.
6. The Spirit of Mutual Cooperation
The spirit of gotong-royong is not only about working together to clean up the environment, or keeping the environment around your home safe. But also in the spirit of mutual cooperation in fighting hoaxes or fake news which are now being spread everywhere in the name of clickbait.
Make it a habit to verify the data or news received and want to spread. Because digital footprints are very difficult to get rid of, the reason is, every day, there are thousands of hoaxes that spread and are ready to destroy the generation and diversity of this country.
In strengthening the mutual cooperation that we have and the national, democratic, legal, and multicultural spirit in supporting the realization of citizens who are aware of their rights and obligations, the book Strengthening the Spirit and Spirit of Nationalism is an appropriate reference for Sinaumed’s.
D. Interesting Facts about Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
In a shared life, where various interests will meet, and not all interests are in line, it will certainly result in friction and even social conflicts. In such a situation, the boundaries between the rights and powers of each party must be clearly, decisively and proportionately determined.
Every citizen is then free to claim their rights, but at the same time they are also obliged to respect the rights of others. Fair itself has the meaning of being impartial, not closed, and in groups. On the other hand, be fair or require an open attitude that always provides “space” for the presence of other people.
The habit of greeting others is a real form of manifesting a fair attitude. Greeting other people (anyone) is essentially the initial act of building a social network that will become a strength so that it is not easily divided and pitted against one another. Here are some facts about Bhinneka Tunggal Ika that you need to know:
1. Sourced from Lontar Sutasoma
The term Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is taken from Lontar Sutasoma by Mpu Tantular, a poet who lived in the 14th century in Majapahit and was still a royal relative during the reign of King Rajasanegara. The term Bhinneka Tunggal Ika itself is taken from a fragment of kakimpoi alias Syair Sutasoma. The following reads in Sanskrit, and is translated into Indonesian:
Rwāneka dhātu winuwus Buddha Wiswa, Bhinnêki rakwa ring apan hit parwanosen, Mangka ng Jinatwa kalawan Śiwatatwa single, Bhinnêka Tunggal Ika tan hana dharma mangrwa.
Meaning: Buddha and Shiva are two different substances but how can they be recognized? Because the truth of Jina (Buddha) and Shiva is one, it is divided, but it is also one. There is no confusion in the truth.
2. Not Bung Karno’s creation
In a book written by Mohammad Hatta entitled Bung Hatta Answering, it is written that it was Bung Karno who coined the term “Unity in Diversity”, meaning that Bung Karno did not invent it, but it was he who suggested adding the phrase to the ribbon gripped by the Garuda bird.
The Garuda bird itself was originally designed to grip the red and white flag but was later replaced with a ribbon that read Bhinneka Tunggal Ika which is used as the national motto, meaning it unites diversity.
Garuda bird itself uses a shield, as a form of building power in Indonesian civilization. The eagle from this mythology is closely related to the eagle. Birds are painted on several temples, including Dieng, Prambanan and Penataran.
3. Housed in the Leiden Library
With the close ties between the Archipelago and the Netherlands. The Sutasoma transcript later became one of the archives stored in the Leiden Library, with the verse containing the term Bhinneka Tunggal Ika located on the 120th sheet of Sutasoma’s papyrus.
4. Not Just About Tribal Unity
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is not only about ethnic and cultural differences that must be united, but also differences in thoughts. According to Sultan Hamid, Soekarno described Bhinneka Tunggal Ika as a union of federalist thoughts and unity in the United Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia’s name at that time).
E. Unity in Diversity and Nationalism
In order to fortify themselves from destruction due to the rapid development of technology and the various efforts made to divide the nation, the Indonesian people must return to the values of Pancasila.
Pancasila as the philosophy of the Indonesian nation, has developed naturally from a long history, contains the outlook on life, character and noble values of the Indonesian people, including Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. The noble values contained in Pancasila are the spirit of unity, respect for differences, willingness to sacrifice, never giving up, mutual cooperation, patriotism, nationalism, optimism, self-esteem, togetherness, and self-confidence.
In learning more about nationalism in a short, concise and clear way, Sinaumed’s can read the book Nationalism by Steven Gr which is below.
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is indirectly a picture of Indonesian nationalism. The meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is the principle of Indonesian citizens to build nationalism. The following are some of the elements that make up nationalism:
1. Historical Unity
The Indonesian nation grew and developed from a historical process, namely since prehistoric times, the Srivijaya era, Majapahit then invaders came, sparked the 1928 Youth Pledge and finally proclaimed independence on August 17, 1945.
2. Unity of Fate
The Indonesian nation was formed because of a common fate, namely experiencing the suffering of colonialism for three and a half centuries, then fighting for independence together and finally getting joy in the form of independence.
3. Regional Unity
The Indonesian nation lives in the territory of Indonesia, its people are spread from Sabang to Merauke. The unity of the nation’s own spiritual principles as one of the ideals, philosophy and way of life rooted in the Pancasila view of life.
4. Cultural Unity
Even though the Indonesian nation has a diversity of cultures ranging from traditional houses, traditional clothing, traditional events, languages and other diversity, the whole is one culture, namely the national culture of the unitary Republic of Indonesia.
E. Application of Unity in Diversity in Everyday Life
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is contained in Government Regulation Number 66/1951. Stipulated in Jakarta on October 17, 1951 by President Soekarno and Prime Minister, Sukiman Wirjosandjojo. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is contained in Article 5 which reads,
“Under the symbol written in Latin letters, a motto in Old Javanese reads: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.
The explanation from Article 5 is that the word Bhinneka is a combination of two words: bhinna and ika. The entire sentence can then be copied into ‘different but still one nevertheless’.
The following is the application of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika in the life of our nation and state:
1. Inclusive Behavior
The first implementation is that a person is required not to see himself as taking precedence over the interests of others. It is the same with groups, where common interests take precedence over personal or group interests.
2. Accommodate Pluralistic Nature
Judging from its diversity, it is fitting for Indonesia to become a nation with the largest pluralistic level in the world. This is also what makes the Indonesian nation respected by other nations. However, if it is not used wisely, there is a high possibility of disintegration within the nation. Race, Culture, Ethnicity, Language, Religion, and customs, the Indonesian nation.
By understanding more about the cultural diversity that exists in Indonesia through the book Guys, Indonesia is Bineka, Loh! Sinaumed’s will better understand the development of a very dynamic society and avoid misunderstandings and conflicts that occur due to differences.
3. Not Winning Alone
Differences of opinion are actually commonplace, especially in a democratic system. The system then demands that people are free to express their own opinions.
With this implementation of the principle of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, one is required to respect one opinion and another. Differences of opinion do not need to be exaggerated, but common ground must be sought that prioritizes common interests. Avoid diverging characteristics and apply convergent characteristics in the life of the nation and state.
Just like what happened in Indonesia where there was a conflict between Aceh and Papur which was successfully resolved with the shared values conveyed by Gus Dur as a conflict resolution strategy which you can read in Gus Dur’s book: Islam Nusantara & Diverse Citizenship.
4. Deliberation for Consensus
As previously explained, with the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika , if there are differences between groups or individuals, a solution must be sought jointly by deliberation.
As is the case with the common denominator principle or what is known as finding the core of similarity. This should then also be applied in conducting deliberations for consensus. With a variety of ideas, all of which are then summarized into one agreement. That way the agreement here aims to reach consensus on individuals and groups.
Indonesian society is basically indigenous peoples who sociologically have very strong ties in groups (ethnic or ethnic). However, in the Indonesian context, ties in the form of ethnic (origin) or religious sentiments can be reduced for the sake of building a sense of nationality.
The increasingly swift currents of globalization have brought with them new values that cannot be fully accommodated or understood by the majority of Indonesian people. New values tend to loosen national bonds, and worry for the future of national unity and territorial integrity of Indonesia.
Therefore, efforts are urgently needed to refresh the understanding of national values which are a characteristic of the personality of the Indonesian people.
Strengthening the national values contained in the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, as moral teachings about tolerance, fairness and mutual cooperation is the right strategy to deal with new values that tend to clash.
Examples of behavior that reflects “Unity in Diversity” :
- No discrimination against anyone
- Be fair to everyone (at school, home, community)
- Avoid fights/disputes that can harm yourself and others
- Respect each other despite different religions, ethnicities, races and cultures
- Do not insult or demean others
- Living in harmony in the family, school and community environment
Thus the information about Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, I hope this is useful!
Also read articles related to “The Meaning & Meaning of Unity in Diversity” :
- Dimensions of Pancasila as an Open Ideology
- History of Pancasila
- Understanding Pancasila as a Source of Value
- The Meaning and Meaning of Pancasila as State Ideology
- Understanding Pancasila Democracy
- History of the Garuda Pancasila Coat of Arms
- Understanding Archipelagic Insight
- The Meaning of Pancasila as the Source of All Sources of Law
- Meaning of the Youth Pledge
- The Practice of Pancasila Values
If you want to dig more about Pancasila in a more comprehensive manner, have the book immediately at www.sinaumedia.com.
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Orly Castel-Bloom was born in north Tel Aviv in 1960, to a family of Egyptian Jews. Her mother worked in a bank and her father was an accountant for the airline El Al. Until the age of three, she had French nannies and spoke only French. She studied film at Tel Aviv University and theater at the Beit Zvi School for the Performing Arts in Ramat Gan.
Castel-Bloom lives in Tel Aviv and has two children.
Castel-Bloom's first collection of short stories, Not Far from the Center of Town (Lo Rahok mi-Merkhaz ha-Ir), was published in 1987 by Am Oved. She is the author of 11 books, including collections of short fiction and novels. Her 1992 novelDolly City, has been included in the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works, and in 1999 she was named one of the fifty most influential women in Israel. Dolly City has been performed as a play in Tel Aviv.
In Free Radicals (Radikalim Hofshiyim) published in 2002, Castel-Bloom stopped writing in the first-person. In Human Parts (Halakim Enoshiyim) published in 2002, she was the first Israeli novelist to address the subject of Palestinian suicide bombings. Her anthology of short stories You Don't Argue with Rice, was published in 2003. Castel-Bloom has won the Prime Minister's award twice, the Tel Aviv award for fiction and was nominated for the Sapir Prize for Literature.


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The Magic of Evergreens
You're going to look at your Christmas tree in a whole new way ...
Okay friends, how are you doing with daylight ending at 4:30 pm?
Does it affect you (like it does me) or do you just roll with it?
I’m a light girl. Light is my jam and I thrive in the light.
And when this time of year comes around, I do my best to hold onto the light and stay upbeat and positive. But, TBH, it's H.A.R.D.
So if you are a light craver (both hands raised), here’s a little something to keep your spirits UP when the days get darker.
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Britain’s Got Talent sensation, Susan Boyle, has been tearing up the Internets, with her unbelievable performance of I Dreamed a Dream, from Les Misérables.
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Ms. Boyle, 48, goes on to say that she’s never been kissed, never been married and lives with her cat. Her answers were initially met with sneers, but once she started singing, the crowd broke into tremendous applause.
Check out the video below!
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For a federal agency that few Americans have heard of and almost none likely will use, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG ) sure can gin up some controversy.
Just last week it began compensating people who were improperly fired in 2009 from the anachronistic Office of Cuba Broadcasting. Its election night coverage three weeks ago was the target of derisive comments on BBG Watch , an online publication by current and former employees. Year after year, including this one, the BBG is a loser on key employee survey questions.
The agency oversees government-produced radio, television and online programming from the United States to the rest of the world. In addition to the Cuba service, its stable includes the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks and Radio Free Asia.
The latest controversy concerns hundreds of contractors who produce much of the programming. They complain about the agency’s new plan to have them hired by private staffing firms instead of the BBG’s practice of contracting directly with the workers. The BBG acknowledges that it expects no significant savings from the new contracting model and increases in per-contractor spending of up to 30 percent. With no boost in funding, that could mean fewer workers and some programming cuts, because the staffing agencies will have to take a slice from the same money pie. Annual expenditures for contractors, who are more than a third of the BBG’s workforce, are about $36 million. The first phase of transitioning contractors from direct agency hires to outside staffing agencies is scheduled to be completed this month.
VOA , by far the largest BBG network, uses about 660 contractors who work on programs in 45 languages, according to a December BBG document. That’s been an administrative pain for the agency and led to complaints from the Internal Revenue Service and the State Department inspector general’s office about BBG contracting improprieties.
In June, the inspector general found that the BBG “allowed contractors to work without having valid contracts or secured funding in place,” exceeded “its statutory authority to award personal service contracts” and “had not complied with Federal regulations related to procurement.” An IRS audit found that certain contractors should have been treated “as employees for tax reporting purposes, including by withholding income and Social Security taxes,” according to an internal BBG briefing paper .
To ease its administrative pain, the BBG decided to hire outside firms that would employ the contractors. It’s a model other agencies use. Many of the contractors don’t object to that in principle, but they fear that in practice the BBG plan could lead to lower pay or fewer workers.
This month, more than 150 contractors sent a letter to BBG Chairman Jeffrey Shell, with copies to 31 members of Congress, urging additional funding “necessary to avoid any cuts in contractor positions or pay which would subsequently force cuts to programming — including programming to Russia, China, Iran and other high-priority targeted regions of the world. Such cuts would further threaten the core mission of U.S. international media efforts. . . . However, the agency has not identified the additional funding necessary to avoid cutting content producing positions, wages or both.”
A few of the signatures are like chicken scratches, so illegible that BBG officials probably cannot recognize the names. No contractor would comment on the record. One said the fear of retaliation by the agency is strong.
Letitia King, a BBG spokeswoman, said the agency is tracking cost estimates. “We have to evaluate our programming relative to the human capital (employees and contractors) we can afford each year,” she said. “We remain committed to our goal of continuing to provide high-quality content to our audiences worldwide.”
The new model is expected to increase agency costs significantly.
A Dec. 9 memo to members of the board from Marie Lennon, chief of staff at the International Broadcasting Bureau, the BBG’s administrative arm, said using staffing agencies “would likely cost the Agency at least an additional 30 percent on average for each contractor due to overhead costs for the firm itself.” In January, another memo from Lennon said the anticipated overhead costs would be “in the range of 18-30 percent more than current expenditures.”
Yet, while the new system will ease the BBG’s administrative load, it is not expected to save much money.
In a series of questions and answers on the BBG Web site, the agency said “we anticipate potential savings related to the administration of contracts but not necessarily enough to offset the additional costs of using an outside firm(s). We do not anticipate that this new contracting model will generate significant cost savings to the agency.”
Then something — or someone — has to give.
The contract workers fear it will be them and the programming they produce.
Previous columns by Joe Davidson are available at wapo.st/JoeDavidson.


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roydondsa on 6/14/2016
I purchased Palio legend 2 custom made racket and if I m not mistaken this is the black side rubber.. very very nice rubber.. Very fast monster spin .. Awesome control if technique is good .. Smashes and push are tough because of the fast speed obviously but with proper technique that should not be a problem.. Make sure u put little water and rubber the rubber with your palm after each session as it will maintain the tackyness of the rubber.
alexandel on 8/21/2013
I use it with Galaxy T-11+ blade about 4 months. It's chinese tacky rubber. Excellent spin and control. I can compare it with DHS Neo Hurricane 3, but Hadou not so hard, maybe little faster and has bigger throw angle. Very cheap (I buy it for $14). The only disadvantage is, as other says, the durability and consistency: the rubber REALLY was separated from the shponge in 3 months of playing (2-3 times in a week). For example, you should not rub the rubber by your palms when you play. But I really like this rubber, and, as ttsava says, I will buy it again and again :)
ttsava on 2/6/2012
it was a great rubber but after 10 month its gone! i vill buy it again and again till i die!
Mesiento86 on 12/26/2011
Demonde said: "the rubber got separated from the sponge after about 30-40 hours of play!" I think the same.
demode on 4/13/2010
I used this rubber with a water based glue. It is a hard rubber.
The good: great spin and control
The bad: slower than expected, bad "wooden" sound even with lighter strokes, not very durable - the rubber got separated from the sponge after about 30-40 hours of play!

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New Delhi [India]: A Delhi court has actually gotten Rohini Forensic Science Laboratory to perform a narco test of implicated Aaftab Poonawala within five days in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.
The court guided the Examination Officer (IO) not to use any type of third-degree procedures. Accused Aaftab remains in five days of authorities guardianship.
Metropolitan magistrate Vijayshree Rathore of Saket court allowed the application looking for authorization for the narco analysis examination of implicated Aftab.
The court permitted the appeal after noting the permission of the accused with Legal Aid Advise Harshit Sagar. The implicated was generated through Video clip conferencing (VC).
” The FSL, Rohini is guided to enable the IO for conducting the Narco Evaluation Test of the charged within 5 days from today,” the court said in an order passed on Thursday.
The Court likewise guided the Investigation Officer (IO) not to utilize any other third-degree actions. MLC be prepared as per rules. Throughout the process, the accused was described the definition of the Narcos
Analysis Examination and the repercussions thereof.
He was more educated that because he is not physically created before the court today and his consent for the Narcos Evaluation Test is being looked for with video clip conferencing mode using video conferencing Meet, his approval will be taped through his Legal-Aid Advice Harshit Sagar that was assigned in his behalf on November 14 2022.
The court said, “Given that the charged has consented for Narcos Analysis Examination, the application carried on behalf of the IO is allowed.”
At this phase, the IO has actually sent that he has to look for permission from the FSL Division, Rohini, Delhi for carrying out the Narcos Analysis Examination of the accused. After that, the court guided the laboratory to carry out the test within 5 days.
A Delhi court on Thursday had prolonged the police protection of charged Aftab Amin Poonawala for 5 next days in the Shraddha murder case. The court likewise allowed the application for a narco examination of the charged.
He was created on trial through VC after 5 days of authorities safekeeping. He was detained on Saturday.
Metropolitan magistrate Aviral Shukla of Saket court had actually extended the police custodianship of Aftab Poonawala for the next 5 days after the submission of the authorities.
Delhi moved an application looking for an extension of cops wardship for 10 days.
According to resources Delhi Authorities sent before the court that the investigation is going on. The accused is to be taken to Uttrakhand and also Himachal Pradesh where he selected Shraddha.
Delhi police sent that further custodial examination of the accused is required to uncover the whole instance and to gather the evidence.
Earlier, the court had allowed applications looking for the appearance of Aftab with VC.
Delhi police sent that according to the information some spiritual outfits as well as miscreants may strike the accused. In these situations, it would not be appropriate to produce the accused in the courtroom.
After taking into consideration the application the court stated, “I realize regarding the general public belief affixed with the instance. I am likewise aware concerning the media protection and also sensitivity of the issue.
For justice, the application for appearance with video clip conferencing is permitted.
While the court was listening to the application, attorneys were opposing outside the court room and increasing mottos versus Aftab.
They were elevating the motto “Shraddha ke hatyare ko fansi do, fansi do”.
The court thereafter the court said the application for looking for an extension of cops custody will be used up through VC.