China's Middle East Calculations and Miscalculations
Perhaps China's position is shakier than it appears.
China's most dramatic 21st century Middle Eastern political move so far was its decision on February 4, 2012, to join Russia in vetoing an exceptionally mild and toothless UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria's Assad regime for its ongoing repression of the Syrian people. It was an action made China look like a weak follower of Putin's Russia. The veto aroused the hostility of a growing alliance of traditional Arab regimes, led by Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and the Islamist regimes that emerged from the so-called "Arab spring" revolutions of 2011, and confirmed the Western image of the Beijing government as a friend and supporter of some of the worst regimes on the planet.
It is inevitable that a rising world power such as China will find itself embroiled in the Middle East: not only does China need access to Persian Gulf oil, but due to its commercial and geopolitical stature, China should pay attention to the world's most volatile region. While the chances of a major war beginning in the Middle East are possibly not as high as they were during the Cold War with the former Soviet Union -- when it often seemed that a single incident between the US Navy and the Soviet Navy in the Straight of Hormuz or the Red Sea might ignite a global nuclear war -- the area cannot exactly be described as peaceful.
The Middle East as the heartland of Islam is China's far west -- Xinjiang province, sometimes known as East Turkistan, is home to the large Muslim Uigur population which includes an extremely disgruntled minority. Political and ethnic violence has been slowly increasing. China's drive for regional influence in Central Asia is mostly motivated by Beijing's perceived need to insure that none these states provides support or tolerates a base for Uigur insurgents.
Last November in "American Foreign Policy Interests" magazine, Stephen Blank wrote, "Therefore many, if not most, analysts observe that suppressing the threat of Islamic unrest, whether it manifests itself as terrorism (as Beijing see it), agitation for reforms in the heavily Muslim border province of Xinjiang, expressions of religious or ethno-national protest (which though different seem to be the same thing to Chinese analysts) is the foundation of China's external policies towards Central Asia." In spite of China's successful efforts in building powerful political and economic networks in Central Asia, this may not be enough to tamp down the ongoing unrest in Xinjiang.
China's problems with the Uigurs are not dissimilar to Russia's problems with the Chechen's and with other Muslim ethnicities in the Caucasus region. The Chechens can draw on a worldwide network of Islamist supporters mostly based near the Persian Gulf, who provide cash and volunteers to keep the Jihad alive. China, like Russia, has a strong interest in pushing nations such as Saudi Arabia to stop their citizens from providing aid to these Muslim insurgencies. As long as China is seen as supporting Iran and Syria, whom the Saudis see as a threat to their Kingdom, however, the Saudis, and the rest of the informal anti-Iranian coalition, have no motivation to pressure their own citizens on China's behalf.
China sees the pressure for regime change in the Middle East (or anywhere else) as a long-term threat to the supremacy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The leadership in Beijing also sees the tribal fracturing of places such as Libya, Yemen and Syria as setting a bad example for Uigurs, Tibetans and other ethnic minorities.
Compared to the failed and failing nation states of the Middle East, China has integrated its minorities into its national life in a far better, though still unsatisfactory, fashion. Imperial China had centuries of experience in absorbing and pacifying the powerful tribal coalitions that roamed Central Asia. Sometimes these tribal coalitions, like the Mongols and the Manchus, were able to take control of the empire, but in the end they were always transformed and tamed by China.
Does the Beijing leader's current nervousness about instability in the Middle East indicate a lack of confidence in China's traditional ability to cope with its ethnic and religious minorities? Chinese civilization has long had a power to attract and fascinate foreigners. This aspect of China's "Soft Power" should not be underestimated, but if, by their behavior, Beijing's leaders show that they doubt their nation's ability to exercise this power, then perhaps China's position is shakier than it appears.
It will be difficult for China's diplomats to reconcile their desire for good relations with the Arab Gulf states, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Emirates and the rest, with the policy of providing support for Syria and Iran. Whatever the political strategy, China will inevitably choose to engage with the Middle East independently of the West. From Washington's point of view this is neither a positive nor a negative development, it is merely a fact of life.
China's diplomatic dance in the Middle East may be delicate, but not impossible. After all, US diplomats have managed to force both the Israelis and the Arabs to accept that America has interests and obligations on both sides of that conflict. China's leaders may be able to force Syria and Iran, as well as Saudi Arabia and its friends, to live with its policy of 'friendship' with all sides. As Americans know all too well, however,reconciling contradictory national interests is not easy, especially in the Middle East.
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The second thing we get wrong about China is that it is safe to ignore periodic Chinese threats to incinerate our cities and wage war on us. They employ salami-slicing tactics, as with Scarborough Shoal... so that they do not invite retaliation.
If we cannot say these things clearly and publicly, the Chinese will think we are afraid of them. If they think we are afraid of them, they will act accordingly.
Chinese leaders do not distrust us because they have insufficient contact with us. They distrust us because they see themselves as protectors of an ideology threatened by free societies.
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Rock enthusiasts of all ages learn about geodes
Children, parents and grandparents attending the Burlington Public Library's "The Geode Guy" program Thursday saw what no one has seen in at least 300 million years: The insides of a collection of unopened geodes.
The program featured Dave Smith, co-owner of Natural Inspirations and chairman of Friends of Geode, who brought with him several geodes and a pipe cutter with which to crack them open.
But first, he told gave his audience of about 40 people a crash course in geology.
More than 300 million years ago, much of the Midwest, including Iowa, was covered by a shallow, swampy sea, as is evidenced by fossilized marine life and palm trees that have been discovered in the area. Plants and other organic material became trapped in mud along the sea bottom. As that material dissolved, it formed pockets within the mud and left behind minerals. As the mud thickened and more pressure was put upon it, the mud turned into a thin, layered rock material called shale, which eventually hardened into a solid rock. Minerals inside the pockets continued to grow inside, forming quartz and other crystals.
"The thing about the geodes around here, the conditions were just right so that you can find up to 20 different other minerals in a geode, and not just the quartz," Smith said. "Most other geodes you find around the world will be quartz or they'll be purple amethyst, or things like that."
Inside Midwest geodes, one may find pyrite (more commonly known as fool's gold), malachite, water and even oil, though Smith has seen oil only in Illinois geodes. Smith said it is because of this diversity of minerals that Midwest geodes are sought after by collectors from throughout the world.
The kind of minerals that formed the geode can be deciphered by its interior appearance, as Smith showed by cracking open the first of many geodes he would crack during the program.
"You guys are the first ever, in 300-and-some-million years, to see what's inside of this," he said after using the pipe cutter to crack it in half. "Just like a fingerprint, no two are alike."
The crowd gave out a collective "ah" when he showed the rock's hollowed out, white crystal-lined interior.
"This one's mostly quartz," he said.
The second was also quartz, though its shell was thinner and the quartz was more fine, so much so it had a sugary texture and appearance.
The third geode he opened most likely formed by some kind of plant, as evidenced by a stem-like bump on one end.
The fourth was solid all the way through.
"That's what happens when crystals keep growing and grow together," he said.
The fifth was what Smith called a snowball geode. When cracked open, one side had a snowball-like growth of quartz protruding from it, and the other was hollow.
Having opened up the geodes he brought, he got cracking on geodes brought to him by children and tweens attending the program. Some attendees were given geodes by the library as a reward for meeting their summer reading goal, others grabbed a geode from a box at the door and some brought their own.
Smith remarked one appeared to have iron oxide, based on the hues of rust exhibited within the quartz.
As he continued cracking geodes, Smith told the young geode enthusiasts about how some geodes will fluoresce under black light, turning either green or yellow, depending on what minerals are in them. Some minerals are phosphorescent, meaning they glow after being exposed to light.
"These almost look like they're from Mexico," Smith said of the almost phosphorescent appearance of the crystals inside two geodes belonging to Josiah Anderson, 7, who was there with his sister, Ruth, 4, and grandparents, Karen and Steve Anderson.
Karen Anderson said she collects geodes and decided to bring a few with her to the program so her grandchildren, who are visiting from Arizona, could see the inside, but she wasn't sure where she had gotten the geodes.
A hobbyist rock and fossil collector, Claire Marnion, 8, of Wever, was excited to see what her geode contained, but she was slightly disappointed to find it was solid.
"I think we were hoping for a hollow one," her mother, Aireal Marnion, said.
Though geodes are Iowa's state rock, so named in 1967 thanks to efforts of Smith's grandfather, they aren't found throughout the state. They taper off to the west and tend to be of higher quality further south. They can range in size from a fingertip to hundreds of pounds. If unsure whether what you're seeing is a geode or a rock, look at the color, shape and surface texture. Geodes tend to be brown or grey, round or oval shaped and lumpy, not smooth.

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If there’s one thing we can look forward to for the renewable future, it’s the concept of cities and vehicles powered by their very own sources. Currently in hot discussion, innovations known as ‘solar skins’ or ‘paint’ may just be the next big thing for both the manufacturing of more sustainable vehicles and buildings.
As the world looks to Germany as a shining example of how to shift away from polluting coal power, a Queensland-based nuclear expert says solar thermal power is the way forward for Australia.
It’s been a long time coming, but Tesla has finally given the green light on its highly anticipated solar roofs, with v3 now finalised for the market.
As part of its $1.7 million investment in a greener future, the City of Wagga Wagga is set to install a series of solar PV arrays across its sites.
The solar PV solutions they’ve brought with them have helped many communities, but since Cyclone Pam tore through the region in 2015, sustainable solar is more important more than ever.
2020 promises to bring both good and bad news for the Australian solar sector. While network conditions will continue to deteriorate, the low-carbon policy will become more supportive but also more chaotic.
A growing number of Australian big solar developers are shifting their focus to smaller-scale projects in a bid to avoid the pitfalls of Australia’s current grid connection and congestion crisis.
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I have to ask this: how often have you bought an academic book and then spent the entire afternoon following that just reading it? I mean not just skimming through it because it’s for an essay due the next day, but really reading it. Not just reading it, but also measuring the validity its arguments and at the same time enjoying every word you read.
Well I have that sort of experience this summer, and I might be bias in the, but the book was GOOD!!! Why am I bias? Well, the author was my former teacher in Early medieval history at the now University of Nordland, Norway, Alf Ragnar Nielssen. However, I believe that anyone who read this book will agree with me that it is a book well worth adding to any library throughout the world, and that any scholar who consider themselves serious about the Viking age should at least know what it suggest.
I have always been intrigued by the settling of Iceland, and how a nation came to exist on that island. Until now have most scholars maintained the conservative view that the migration to Iceland came predominantly from Western Norway, more specifically from what today is the counties of Moere and Romsdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Hordaland and Rogaland. Although this is the dominant opinion, scholars have lately started to re-evaluate the material from the Landnama book, as well as the genetic tests of the Icelandic population. Which suggest that Iceland was not only settled from Western Norway, but also from the British Isles, and other parts of Scandinavia, such as Sweden, Denmark and other parts of Norway.
Yet, none have so far explored the possibility of a North Norwegian migration to Iceland, although there is clear evidence in the Landnama book that there were settlers from this region. Well I should probably correct myself, none had done is except Alf Ragnar Nielssen, which this summer, June 2012, published a book on the topic called: ‘Landnåm fra Nord’ [Migration from the North].
‘Landnåm fra nord’ by Professor Nielssen is what some might call a breath of fresh air, it’s a book that not only explores the current ideas and accepted truths about the migration, and the sources available for exploring these truths. It also critically investigates what the sources themselves are saying, and seeing their evidence within the wider context of the Viking world both in North Sea perspective and the influence of the high North upon the issues it is concerned with. The book is divided in two, one part where it examines the context and the findings of the research in a wider context, as well as looks at each subject individually such as the women of the migration, the possibility of a Sámi element in the migration, the political and economic structures the emigrates left behind, and those they established when they came to Iceland. In the second part of the book does the author present the evidence on which he bases his conclusions, furthermore the author gives not only the references on which he bases his finding, but also the text itself, which makes it easier for the reader to follow. This makes the book not only a great introduction to the North Norwegian Viking age and the migration to Iceland, but also a respectable and important text for anyone who wish to understand the settling of Iceland and the use of the Icelandic literature as sources for history.
Unfortunately, this book is not published in English, but in Norwegian. So my advice for all of you out there: learn Norwegian and read the book as it is well worth learning the language just for that book. Or you can wait for Professor Nielssen to publish his findings in English, which I hope he will do soon. But for those of you who read Norwegian, you should definitely go out and buy the book or get your local library to get it, as it’s probably the best academic book that will be published in 2012.

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- Infinium announced yesterday an agreement with Amazon to supply low-carbon fuels produced with renewable hydrogen at Infinium’s Texas facility.
Renewable Hydrogen a Key Component of Infinium’s Strategy
Infinium made headlines yesterday by signing a deal with Amazon, also an Infinium investor, to supply its clean burning “electrofuel” to Amazon’s middle mile truck fleet. What is “electrofuel” might you ask? Well, from what we read on Infinium’s website, the company’s electrofuel is a drop-in replacement for conventional fossil fuels used in the transportation fleet. As shown in the company’s schematic below, fuels can be produced in the Infinium process by combining carbon dioxide, captured from industrial sources, with hydrogen, produced from water and renewable electricity. Sounds great, and also expensive.
Details around Infinium’s green hydrogen process are not clear, to us at least. Documentation suggests the company’s first production facility will be located here in Texas, and Infinium does have an agreement with Denbury for CO2 supply, but we have yet to find any data on an electrolyzer installation.

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Walgreens Robbery Suspect on the Loose
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for robbery. On November 29, 2012, at 2:57 p.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department were dispatched to the Walgreens located at 40 Chester Avenue, for a report of a robbery. The suspect, depicted in the above video surveillance photograph, entered the business, selected merchandise and attempted to exit the store without paying. The suspect was then contacted by a store employee. The suspect stated he was armed with a firearm and fled the business with the merchandise. The suspect is described as a Black male, 20 years of age, 5’08" tall, medium build, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111 or Detective William Toler at 661-326-3857. You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy. Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone "TipSubmit" mobile App or via email at https://www.tipsubmit.com.


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I just watched my DVR recording of Angel Face. In his introduction, Eddie Muller tells us that the film came about because RKO boss Howard Hughes wanted to torture Jean Simmons. Hughes had wanted Simmons for other reasons than her acting ability, and she and husband Stewart Granger hated Hughes so much they thought of killing him to put an end to "Hughes' unwanted advances."
Jean Simmons was obligated to Howard Hughes for one last film, before she could escape his clutches. Hughes decided to put her through the ringer.
Hughes took a rejected script, hired Otto Preminger from Fox and ordered him to "make life hell" for leading lady Simmons. She was afraid she might not survive making Angel Face.
Hughes and Preminger forced Simmons to have her hair chopped off and wear a wig, "a stunt done just to aggravate Stewart Granger."
Muller said "Angel Face has an especially dreadful and despairing tone, even for a film noir." He considers it one of his favorite film noirs.

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Recently my family celebrated a couple of life cycle events. In both cases, we cooked up massive dairy meals for our nearest and dearest. At the second party, one of our friends came to me with a smile and said, "I see that you caved in again. First, you got a dog, and now you are making dairy parties." She knows that I do not like most dairy foods and that if we make a dairy meal, it is probably not because I suggested it. I responded, "I don't think of it as caving in; I think of it as being flexible."

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Andrew Holt says insurance companies need to acknowledge their poor performance
' Offshoring doesn't work. At least not in the way those who embrace it want it to.
It doesn't cut costs as expected. Instead it involves considerable hidden costs.
Customer dissatisfaction is rife. But those involved in offshoring don't care - as long as business keeps booming. The trade-off of dissatisfied customers is seen as a price worth paying as long as the business grows.
This was the stark message from consultancy firm CM Insight in Prague two weeks ago. A damning indictment of all the propaganda spouted by those who promote offshoring as a business panacea.
The message is you can save wads of cash by offshoring to cheap labour call centres but at a price of alienating your customers.
Nobody involved in offshoring escapes this judgment. CM Insight covered all types of financial services and all types of offshoring/ outsourcing models, and the negative customer feedback was the same in all scenarios.
CM Insight's managing director Mike Havard points out that insurers and other financial service firms offshoring are sitting on a time bomb if they think they can continue focusing on business growth at the expense of growing customer dissatisfaction.
You have been warned.
So what can be done? Should offshoring be dispatched to the dustbin of history?
The problem here is that too many insurance companies are committed to offshoring because the cost savings it produces have already been factored into future operational costs.
So the issue is clearly to improve customer service at these operations immediately.
Insurers have a big part to play in this. They cannot sit back and accept such appalling levels of service. CM Insight said that, on average, 3% of customers were lost because of a basic lack of cultural understanding from offshored call centre staff when dealing with customers.
Havard also revealed that almost 60% of customers said they were willing to pay more to deal with UK-based staff.
Surely this undermines any rationale for offshoring when customers are willing to pay more?
The irony is that it looks like offshoring is here to stay. As well as too many companies embracing it, there are now too many domiciles promoting themselves as offshore/outsourced centres for it to be dismissed as a passing fad.
The implication being that if you have a Muppet organisation dealing with your operation, you can ditch Kermit and move to another more culturally disposed customer service centre.
But the issue of delivering proper customer service levels remains. It has to be dealt with now. The clock is ticking. IT


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Inspirational teaching books give wisdom, direction and motivation for teachers. They can be a lifeline pertaining to teachers in difficult conditions, when they are enduring student habits or feeling burnt away. This article prospect lists a few of the most educational teaching ebooks that are sure to encourage http://notadimwit.com/top-inspirational-books-for-college-students teachers and make them feel confident about their chosen profession.
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There are many motivating stories of teachers who have a new dramatic impact on students’ lives, from the classics such as Stand and Deliver to the more recent movies like The Freedom Authors and the book The Unexpected emergency Teacher. This book is a heartwarming journal that highlights lecturers who have gone above and beyond in their hard work to inspire their pupils.
It is important for young students to see part models that they can look up to, especially in the associated with education. This book features a various teacher-student connections that illustrate the importance of closeness, respect and compassion in their classroom.
Design Thinking for Teachers
AJ Juliani and John Spencer use their experience when teachers to explore methods creative self confidence can be fostered in the classroom through design thinking methods. The book can help teachers discover why discovery, experimentation and invention are so essential and how they can incorporate these operations into their lessons.
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Beth Behrs, Kat Dennings to host People's Choice Awards
Earlier today, the official nominees for all 58 categories of the 2014 People’s Choice Awards were announced. And just like that, the race is on.
But aside from voting, which is now open and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 5, the People’s Choice Awards also announced that this year’s show will be hosted by the stars of 2 Broke Girls, Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings. And to catch the not-so-broke stars in action, you can tune in Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. on CBS.


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A few years back, I took my children on the train. Hemings Family Tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello plantation. We learned about the people who were enslaved under our third president.
The guide asked the group who was the most valuable slave on a plantation. Although I knew the answer instantly, I was part of the only Black family that was on the tour and wanted to know what the white people valued.
All the guests gave incorrect answers. I spoke up.
“The most valuable slave on a plantation is someone like me,” I said. “A woman of childbearing age, because I can produce more slaves for free.”
It was the right decision. All I could do was grab my children tightly and hold them.
I didn’t read that answer in a book somewhere. I knew it in my bones, because I’ve lived in this country for four decades and have taken in enough information to know that bodies like mine, particularly during the founding of this country, were and are valued only if we are profitable.Too often, Black students find themselves forced to conform to white culture and are subject to repeated instances of anti-Blackness to obtain an education.
Last month, high school students from Portland, Oregon were only 40 minutes away from our Portland home. participatedIn a virtual slave market, where students joked about how much they’d pay for their Black classmates.
They even said things like “All Blacks should die” and “They can run but they can’t hide.”
I’m horrified that the Black students had to find out literally how much — or how little — their bodies are valued by their white classmates.
Then, just a few days later, a teacher’s aide in the same district was placed on leave after she came to school in blackface.She claimed she was dressed up as a civil rights activist Rosa Parks and was protesting Oregon’s educator vaccination requirements.
I wanted to be shocked at this news. These incidents are ripple effects of a troubling policy decision by the Newberg School Board, which voted to ban teachers from hanging “Black Lives Matter” flags in their classrooms because the board sees them as political symbols.
This board doesn’t realize that these symbols communicate to Black students that they are loved, protected, and seen. This is crucial in a city like Newberg. According to the most recent public data, Black student make up only 1% of the student body.
The data also show that there are not one Black teacher within the district. These facts make flags even more important as they allow children to easily see who is on their side.
“Students need to know who their allies are when they feel the need to talk or a safe space just to be themselves,” MaryJane BachmeierOn behalf of the Newberg Education Association Executive Board, I spoke out against the ban on Black Lives Matter Flags being displayed at school boards.
She’s right. Newberg’s school board members also failed to recognize that by rejecting symbols of inclusivity and antiracism, they are normalizing hateful behavior. This one vote has led to children being left unprotected and exposed at school to a more racist environment.
What’s happening in Newberg, Oregon, isn’t an anomaly. All across the country, school boards are voting against historically accurate curriculums that are culturally sensitive. Students and teachers are being censored from saying “Black Lives Matter.”
It’s time we recognize that these actions by public officials who seem to wish to keep systems of oppression in place are the first push of a chain of dominoes that can lead to the kinds of racially insensitive actions we’ve seen in Newberg.
Black children will continue to learn from the adults around them the values they should be pursuing.
They will one day know in their bones what I did that day on the plantation.
Many people are working across the country to stop this from ever happening. I am the executive director of an education advocacy organization in Oregon, and we’ve seen educators, parents, students and school board members step up to advocate for students’ rights to learn from history and feel seen in school.
We voted for more than 50 school board leaders in the state this year because we know how dangerous it can be to have closed-minded people leading.
Schools are the first place where we see the humanity — or inhumanity — of people not in our families. As such, all school leaders — from teachers to local elected officials — must take responsibility for the ripple effect of their disregard for communities of color.
If they don’t, we all should worry about what kind of trauma Black kids will carry around by the time they’re my age, based on the harrowing experiences they’re having today.

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Thanksgiving Day was warmed for many by Teaneck’s celebration held at Rain. Emergency service workers, veterans, seniors, families and friends gathered to express camaraderie and share a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal. Deputy Mayor Eli Katz and Councilwoman Gervonn Romney-Rice expressed appreciation on behalf of everyone for the essential services to the community of these special public service professionals.
They also made a special presentation to honor the legacy of Janice Preschel for her years of service and devotion to the Helping Hands Food Pantry. Sadly, Preschel succumbed to COVID, and the award was accepted on her behalf by her brother, Larry Preschel, who introduced his new granddaughter June, named in memory of Janice.
Councilmembers Karen Orgen and Michael Pagan visited with the guests. Also present was Allie Orgen, who was the behind-the-scenes ‘remote engineer’ of last summer’s Celebrate Israel Parade rally and concert.
Township Manager Dean Kazinci circulated amongst the crowd, and joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer in presenting an encased American flag to the family of Janice Preschel. “This flag was flown first in Washington D.C., and then brought to Teaneck for presentation to the family,” said Gottheimer. He also expressed appreciation to the Teaneck service workers and all American veterans who have served. He then invited everyone inside to enjoy the abundant fare generously provided by Chopstix, Dougie’s and Butterflake Bakery during the two-hour gathering, to a cheerful crowd of about 250 guests and volunteers.


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(No.3, Vol.3, Apr 2013 Vietnam Heritage Magazine)
From left: Pickled eggplant; M?m ru?c (fermented shrimp paste);
Tôm chua (fermented sour shrimp).
Photo: Truong Vung.
M?m ru?c, or fermented shrimp paste, is made from small shrimp. The final product is a purple- brown paste with the sweet taste of seafood and a strong odour.
I do not know exactly when the tradition of making m?m ru?c originated from my hometown; yet, it must date back to a long, long time ago.
I spent my childhood surrounded by giant urns of m?m ru?c. The taste and the smell of m?m ru?c were as familiar to me as the taste of new rice and the aroma of freshly-cut straw.
Each year, in spring and in fall, almost all families in my home village in rural Hue in central Vietnam would hold a ceremony to give thanks to the earth genie. Among the main traditional dishes offered to the spirits were m?m ru?c and boiled vegetables. The m?m ru?c must be pure, that is to say free of spices. The ingredients for the vegetable dish must be young shoots of sweet potatoes, which remains fresh and green even when cooked.
I went to Bo De high school in Danang and got the nickname ‘m?m ru?c guy’. It was then when it dawned on me that m?m ru?c was what that identified us, the villagers, and our homeland. Later on, after I immigrated to the USA, and until now, quite often I still wonder why Americans, while they love such fermented products as sourdough, cheese, yogurt and pickles, are not fond of m?m, the extracts from the fermentation of fish, shrimps, crabs, etc.
When it comes to m?m ru?c, westerners and many modern Vietnamese are mixed up between rotten food and fermented food. m?m ru?c is a fermented food and absolutely not something rotten.
In fact, some nations or groups of people around the world tend to like their food slightly spoiled. They have a reason for their own lifestyle. Food expert Henley McKenry studied the Botumm tribe in Middle Africa in order to find an explanation on slightly spoiled food. The reason he got from them was that even after elephants, tigers, etc. have died, their cells are not completely dead, and there are still spasms-the last effort to fight the enemy. Therefore, the consumption of fresh meat is unhealthy. The invisible antigens are yet to be tamed, or they’ll resist the humans’ body. The antigens are believed to cause indigestion, ailments, and aggression (A Review of the Strange Recipes; NY; 95).
Tôm chua or fermented sour shrimp and shrimp paste (in small cans) on sale at Dong Ba market, Hue.
Photo: Nguyen Van Thanh
M.D. Le Van Lan, a real expert, and in my opinion, he is by no means second to Dr. McKenry, said, ‘whatever deserves to be called m?m must be aquacultural products fermented with sea salt for a long time under the magic of nature’ (Research on Eating Habits, page 51.’)
Hue m?m is not just an aquacultural food, but the concept includes also local agricultural products such as cucumber m?m or eggplant m?m.
Throughout human history, rock salt, with its two basic elements, sodium and chlorine ions, has worked as country people’s antibiotic, a wonder medicine for thousands of years, a treatment for sore eyes, lumps, bruises, stomach aches and toothaches.
For Asian nations, m?m making is a natural way of survival. Mountain tribes in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia preserve their wild game by exposing it to smoke until it is dry. This is similar to Westerners’ meat smoking practice. Meanwhile, lowlanders and sea folk save their food by salting, sugaring, pickling, or fermentation.
Salting and fermenting are very similar. Salting is the preservation of food with dry edible salt. Fermentation is also a process of controlling bacteria, yeast, and moulds to keep food from going bad, but with other herbs and spices added to make it taste more like m?m.
If only Chuong Duong Street in downtown Hue were renamed M?m ru?c Street, like how Kim Chee Street in South Korea, Teriyaki Street in Japan, or Yogurt Street in the USA are named after fermented dishes. Chuong Duong Street is lined with m?m stalls of all kinds, all tastes, all smells, and all colours. The yellow-green pieces of fermented veggie, which are both eye-catching and nose-catching, remind passers-by of traditional home-cooked meals and make their mouth water.
M?m ru?c stalls also dominate the rural areas surrounding Hue city. They can be found right in the gateway to the village, at the open-air farmer markets, just about everywhere.
Throughout the year, Hue has a specific kind of m?m for each season.
In the winter-spring period, there are scad m?m, flying fish m?m, mackerel m?m, tuna m?m or sour shrimp m?m. In the spring-summer period, there are a whole variety of vegetable m?m. For the fall-winter time there are anchovy m?m or consorted m?m, which are the extracts of more than one kind of fish.
The kinds of m?m which are available at any time are sour shrimp paste, heavily-spiced fish paste (m?m nem), or oyster paste. The authentic paste is the one made from Lang Co oysters, which is the oyster paste champion. However, generally speaking, oyster paste, no matter where the oysters come from, is good.
M?m jars were technically Vietnamese people’s most ancient refrigerators. In the old good days, fish and shrimp were abundant; the folks preserved them for the rainy days. M?m was not just the food of the poor; it was also a delicacy of upper-class people.
From the original m?m nêm (heavily spiced fish paste), Hue people have come up with a wide variety of m?m, and each has its own taste and smell.
However, all in all, Hue m?m can be grouped into three categories: salty, sour, and sweet.
The original and most common is nam nem, which can be made from anchovy, baby scads, or hakes. Rural Hue people make m?m nem by mixing fish paste with fresh hot pepper, ground hot pepper, lemon juice, sugar, garlic then dip pickle, or fig fruit and eggplants in it. M?m nem is a unique condiment, which goes very well with rice, boiled vegetable, rice cakes, or soup. The strong smell of m?m nem is required for jackfruit and wild betel leaf soup, Indian taro soup, and leopard silk soup. M?m nêm also makes the soul for the rice noodles of Hue and Danang.
Fermented sour shrimp (m?m tôm chua) is also a kind of m?m but Hue people don’t call it that; instead they name it just ‘tôm chua’- sour shrimp. This kind of condiment can be found throughout the country, yet made-in- Hue tom chua is still the best. It features the special aroma of gangling ale root, garlic combined with the sweet taste of shrimp meat. Sour shrimp with boiled bacon pork and pickled mungbien sprouts is just irresistible; cucumber and lettuce when added will just make it more than perfect.
Eggplant m?m is very also very popular in Hue. By the end of spring, the skinny limbs on the eggplants are laden with fist-size fruit, white, or green. This happens to be also the season of anchovy and scad. Slices of juicy and fresh eggplant look as if they were just picked. The fish juice soaked in makes the skin and the core of the eggplant stick together and the whole thing crispy. Eggplant m?m can be made from raw eggplants, steamed eggplants or stewed eggplants. My favourite type is brewed eggplants brined in small shrimp paste mixed with hot pepper. It makes a perfect meal on a winter day.
According to physician Pham Tue, fresh eggplants are yin and are not recommended for sick people whose body contains a higher level of yin elements. When supported by salt, eggplants become yang. Dipped in shrimp or fish paste eggplants are then both yang and nutritious and become a good food for the winter when human body needs a lot of energy.
M?m ru?c has many functions in the Hue people’s daily recipes. When added with lemon juice, garlic, hot pepper and sugar, it is the condiment for fig fruit, pickle and star fruit, which is the favourite snack food for Hue people. M?m ru?c is also the base for almost all the local recipes, without which the dishes would be tasteless, like soulless good-looking eyes.
Royal Hue m?m
Like most of other Hue dishes, vulgar m?m also found itself a place on the royals’ dining table overnight.
In Vietnam’s very first royal cookbook ‘One Hundred Recipes’, Truong Thi Bich described the ways to make fancy m?m such as mullet m?m, rabbit fish and roasted rice m?m , baby tuna m?m , tuna guts m?m , tuna and eggplants m?m, soup base m?m, heavily-spiced m?m, crab roe m?m, or fermented sergestid shrimp. The m?m mentioned there is all very complicated and requires great caution and attention to details. To put it in another way, it is a real piece of art.
In 1960, the Thai royal couple paid Hue an official visit. Ngo Dinh Can, the warlord of central Vietnam at the time, held a thoroughly-planned welcome party for the king and the queen. Of the 10 Hue delicacies made with m?m ru?c, the most popular was eggplants with tuna paste, prepared by Ha Thi Da from Tay Loc, which was started half a year before.
First, the guts and the gills of fresh tuna were kept, and then they were then thoroughly cleaned, and drained before being salted. The fish-salt ratio was either 6-1 or 4-1. (The saltier it is, the longer it takes for the m?m to be ready). The mixture then was stored in a big jar, well pressed and sealed and put in the sun for successive 15 days. When air bubbles appeared on the top of the jar, it was time to prepare the eggplants.
Eggplants must be the white kind, not too young not too old. The stem has to be maintained while the green part removed.
Next came the soaking of the eggplants in salt water overnight. Then they were rinsed with water the next morning, then drained and dried in the open-air shade.
The last step was mixing the eggplants with the tuna paste, adding garlic, galanga roots, hot pepper, and sugar. The mixture then was put under the sun for 15-20 days before serving.
Poet Pham Nha Uyen, currently residing in Stockton, USA, said the Thai royals complimented the dish; and the Hue government awarded his mother, Mrs. Ha Thi Da, a sum of money large enough to build the family’s kitchen.
The uniqueness of m?m lies in the regional recipes. In the south, there are many kinds of m?m, Thai m?m, cod m?m, mud carp m?m, dwarf gourami m?m, snakehead m?m, butter catfish m?m, knife fish m?m, freshwater crab m?m, small shrimp m?m, fish gut m?m, you name it. Yet, only adventure-lovers have the chance and the guts to try rat m?m, turtle m?m, cobra m?m, or frog leg m?m, as the preparation of those kinds of paste requires extreme experience and expertise.
In the central-land region, there are fish gut m?m of Phu Yen or Khanh Hoa, cod m?m of Phan Thiet, squid m?m, pineapple fish or shrimp m?m, flying fish with roasted rice m?m of Quang Nam.
Meanwhile, the North is home to saltwater crab m?m, small saltwater shrimp paste, and sand-worm m?m.


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Nirvana and Heart’s Wilson sisters are among the musical artists to receive the Grammys lifetime achievement award next month.
The Special Merit Awards ceremony will honour artist’s contributions to the music industry.
In a write-up about Nirvana, the recording academy stated that “with more than 75 million records sold, Nirvana continues to be a singular inspiration for generations of fans and musicians the world over.”
Nirvana was inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame in 2014.
The statement goes on to describe the impact that Hearts Anne and Nancy Wilson had on the industry.
“Heart’s influence can be palpably felt everywhere, from rock and heavy metal to hip-hop and pop. As a result, their music resonates in nearly every corner of pop culture.” it stated.
Other artists honoured this year include Slick Rick (aka “The Ruler”), The Supremes, Bobby McFerrin, Ma Rainey and Nile Rodgers.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said ,
“Each creator on this list has impacted our industry — from technical to creative achievements — representing the breadth of music’s diverse community. We’re excited to celebrate this group of legends next month that continues to inspire and shape the music world.”
The Grammy’s will air on February 4 in Los Angeles.


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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary
Corn prices were 1 1/4 to 5 1/2 cents lower going home. December prices ended the session 6 1/2 cents off the low as some shorts covered while waiting to see the Crop Progress numbers.
The weekly Crop Progress report showed 93% of 2021/22 corn was dented as of 9/19. The average is for 89%. NASS data showed 57% of the crop reached maturity, up from last week’s 37% and the 47% average for this date. Harvest had progressed 6% points to 10% complete as of 9/19. That is now 1% ahead of the average pace. Harvest in TX was 70% completed as ND corn cutting also began during the week. Corn conditions were up by 1 point on the Brugler500 Index, to 353, as the Good/Ex category improves 1ppt to 59%. Sorghum harvest from the weekly Crop Progress update had reached 25% completion, compared to the 5-yr average of 28%.
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I just added two Cozy Mystery series to the site which both happen to come from Guideposts.
Mysteries of Silver Peak Mystery Series This series is written by Carole Jefferson. Sadie Speers is the sleuth in this series, and she owns the Antique Mine antiques shop in Silver Peak, Colorado. Silver Peak is a quaint little town that used to be a mining town. Sadie likes to provide background research with the antiques she sells in her shop. Sometimes the histories of the antique items have mysteries associated with them, which Sadie then, after switching into her sleuthing mode, solves! (A Mountain of Mystery is the first in the Mysteries of Silver Peak Mystery Series.)
Secrets of Blue Hill Library Mystery Series This series is written by Emily Thomas. The sleuth, Anne Gibson, is converting the old Victorian house her great-aunt Edie left to her. The house is destined to become the town’s library, just as her Aunt Edie had requested. Anne is a young mother of a nine-year old boy and she has been left widowed. In the first Cozy Mystery of the series Anne finds a hidden room while she is converting the Victorian into a library. (Nowhere to Be Found is the first in the Secrets of Blue Hill Library Mystery Series.)
Guideposts is a company that specializes in “Inspiration. Faith. Hope.” Over the years I have heard from Cozy Mystery readers who enjoy these series a lot. I have several Guideposts mystery series on my site: Church Choir Mysteries Series, Miracles of Marble Cove Mystery Series, Mysteries of Silver Peak Series, Mysteries of Sparrow Island Series, Mystery and the Minister’s Wife Series, Patchwork Mystery Series, Secrets of Blue Hill Library Mystery Series, and Secrets of Mary’s Bookshop Mystery Series. I also have a few of the Guideposts non mystery series on the site: Home to Heather Creek Series, Stories from Hope Haven Series, and Tales from Grace Chapel Inn. This past week I was trying to come up with a way to list all of the Guideposts series (both their mysteries as well as their non mystery series) and I decided to go ahead and make a Guideposts page that has all of the different series listed, with links to their corresponding pages on the site.
Thank you, Barb E.! Barb and I have sort of become Cozy Mystery reader pen-pals, although I have to admit that Barb is much better than I am about keeping in touch! Because of Barb, I have been able to find out about new Cozy Mystery series that come from mail-order clubs. Many of which I have listed on my No Swearing/No Profanity Cozy Mystery list.
Last month, Barb sent me a list of lots of Cozy Mysteries from Guideposts. Not only did she give me the titles and authors of some of the books I was missing from these mail-order Cozy Mystery series, but she also told me about the above two Guideposts series.
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Magnificent 7: Restaurants near Coxwold in the North York Moors
- 2 December 2021 -
These are our favourite seven restaurants near Coxwold in this picturesque part of North Yorkshire. All are 15 minutes or less from Coxwold Cottages. We have reviewed our “Magnificent 7” restaurants near Coxwold in alphabetical order just so we don’t show any favouritism! Stay a week and you can enjoy a fabulous meal at a different place every night – from gastro pub, via bistro and trattoria to fine dining restaurants.
The new kid on the block, opening in Summer 2021. A bistro style restaurant, Bantam specialises in sharing dishes although it is possible to have a “normal” three course meal if that is what you prefer. Worth considering if you are driving back to Coxwold from the Yorkshire coast and looking for a relaxed eating experience. Located right in the heart of Helmsley with parking nearby on the market square (free after 6pm).
A perennial favourite. We prefer eating in the main bar/restaurant which has a cosy feel. All the classic gastro pub classics are available but do look out for the large fireplace in the middle bar restaurant – it will be festooned with blackboards detailing the specials, or choose from the main menu. We love the Baked Queen Scallops with garlic and parsley butter with a cheddar and Gruyère crust. Located in a small village with a fascinating history – Crayke being a detached part of County Durham until 1844!
A great place on a Summer evening with a stream running past the outdoor tables. If it is a bit chillier, then the snug bar area or the spacious new orangery (opened 2017) are good options as well. Same menu wherever you decide to eat. The Fairfaxes were a long established Yorkshire family who owned extensive land and property in the county. Their principal residence was Gilling Castle in this village. And, if you travel to York, you can visit their famous Fairfax House – which featured extensively in BBC TV’s Gentleman Jack.
The Hare must be on the verge of receiving a coveted Michelin star. Don’t expect to be able to just turn up – with only a handful of tables, the Hare can be booked up months in advance. The great thing is that means you really do receive friendly and personal service. The food is imaginative and fantastically flavoured – with lots of seasonal, local produce. We recommend going “all in” and ordering the wine pairing as well. Makes a wonderful meal truly sublime… Excellent for a special occasion. Just remember to book in advance.
When you walk in you will think this is “just” a typical North Yorkshire pub – certainly the décor gives that impression. But ignore any first impressions and enjoy some of the best and heartiest food available in this part of North Yorkshire. They really take pride in what they do here, and rightly so. If slow braised beef cheek, wild line caught sea bass or roast free-range chicken supreme float your boat then this is the place for you! The drive from Coxwold takes you past Hovingham Hall where you will see the idyllic scene of pedigree cattle grazing in the parkland.
Probably most famous for TV chef James Martin proclaiming that the Stapylton Arms served the “best scampi in Britain”! The nearest restaurant to us at Coxwold, just past Byland Abbey. Good quality gastro pub food at its best with all the favourites from tasty double-baked mature Cheddar Cheese souffle to yummy pan-fried medallions of pork. Formerly known as the Wombwell Arms after the Newburgh Priory family at Coxwold, the Stapylton Arms has now reverted to its original name from the period 1739 to 1896.
A place where you can enjoy for breakfast, coffee, lunch or dinner, La Trattoria brings an authentic taste of Italian cuisine to the heart of Helmsley. Located right on the Market Square, this is a relaxed dining experience with lots of tasty food on the menu from Venetian tapas via pizzas to some seriously good mains. We have been meaning to try La Trattoria for ages but the recent electricity cuts provided the ideal opportunity. Great food and friendly service made us wonder why we hadn’t been before. There is a sister restaurant in Malton.
And, just to show off, Coxwold Cottages also just happen to have a Michelin starred restaurant on our doorstep as well: Tommy Banks’ Black Swan at Oldstead is just a couple of miles away. Hopefully we will have a second reappearing in 2022 when Andrew Pern’s Star Inn at Harome hopefully reopens after a terrible fire in November 2021. In addition, the town of Malton, Yorkshire’s self-proclaimed capital of food, is just under half an hour away. There are so many restaurants near Coxwold, you really are in “Foodie Heaven” from the moment you arrive and start to enjoy one of our acclaimed welcome hampers!


How Cell Phones Have Changed the World
By Laurel Storm
The first commercially available cell phone was released in 1983 and only let you talk for half an hour before it needed to be recharged. It resembled a brick in size, weight and design, and despite the hefty $3,995 price tag, people were all over it. Since then, phone technology has advanced enough to make cell phones commonplace; basic phones can be obtained without breaking the bank, and top-of-the-line smartphones are more like small computers that can also make phone calls. The pervasive presence of cell phones has changed our lives and society -- sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
With cell phone towers sprouting up like mushrooms all over the world and satellite phones available for areas without coverage, cell phones have brought the world together by allowing people to communicate with each other no matter where they are. Worried parents can give a cell phone to their child and ensure they can always reach him; the homeless can purchase or be gifted inexpensive cell phones to be able to more easily obtain jobs and homes, as well as reach emergency services when in need; busy professionals can be found using cell phones to conduct business while away from the office.
The Changing Face of Language
The Short Message Service text messaging system built into cell phone networks originally only allowed for 160 characters per message. To increase the amount of information they could cram into each message and save time on tapping them out, people started inserting abbreviations, skipping punctuation and using phonetic spelling. Although these restrictions have since been lifted, the habit remains, and some of the changes in the language brought on by texting have extended beyond it. For example, the first recorded use of the abbreviation "OMG" for "Oh my God" is in a 1917 letter sent to Winston Churchill by Lord Fisher; still, it can't be denied that SMS accelerated the changes.
A Computer in Your Pocket
Since the first cell phone, there has been a consistent market push for the introduction of more sophisticated features. The modern smartphone is an evolution of cell phones that combines their usual functionality with that of music players and even computers. Smartphones offer an array of features including games, music playback, email, Internet browsing and document editing. In essence, these smartphones are the Swiss army knives of the cell phone world -- a single tool that fits in your pocket and can do pretty much anything you need it to, making life easier and offering convenient solutions for problems you may encounter, such as being lost in an unfamiliar city.
For all the good that cell phones have done, they can also present a significant hazard when used irresponsibly or thoughtlessly. According to a study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the risk of being involved in a car accident rises dramatically when cell phones are involved; the lives of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists are endangered daily by irresponsible people who are too distracted by their phone to pay attention to the road.
Even when they don't present a risk to life and limb, cell phones cause a noticeable shift in the way our society functions. Text messages are swiftly replacing face-to-face interactions and even phone calls, affecting our social development and our ability to relate to others. According to MIT psychologist Sherry Turkle, this flight from conversation "can compromise our capacity for self-reflection," a skill that is the bedrock of personal development.
- MSNBC: First Cell Phone a True 'Brick'
- MinnPost: Cell Phones for the Homeless -- Helping Them Connect With Jobs, Homes
- Virginia Tech News: New Data From Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Provides Insight Into Cell Phone Use and Driving Distraction
- CNN: We Never Talk Any More -- The Problem With Text Messaging
- TED: Sherry Turkle -- Connected, but Alone?
Laurel Storm has been writing since 2001, and helping people with technology for far longer than that. Some of her articles have been published in "Messaggero dei Ragazzi", an Italian magazine for teenagers. She holds a Master of Arts in writing for television and new media from the University of Turin.


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A 36-year-old man was found sitting in his car where he had been huffing inhalants. Police officers discovered multiple cans of inhalants inside the man’s car. The man became aggressive as officers approached, and a struggle between officers and the man occurred. He was shot with a taser gun to calm him down. The man was arrested and charged with huffing inhalants and resisting an officer.

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For a bunch of hardened urbanites, Chicagoans sure do have a soft spot when it comes to animals.
Remember Olga the Walrus? How About Cookie the Cockatoo? Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at the Brookfield Zoo
The recent loss of Nakili, Brookfield Zoo’s 33-year-old eastern black rhinoceros, unexpectedly sent us on a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the zoo’s most beloved residents.
Nakili was diagnosed with kidney disease last summer. At 33 years old, he was the oldest male of his species living in an accredited North American zoo.
In what’s become an annual tradition, staff at Brookfield Zoo handed out Valentine’s Day treats to several animals this holiday. The reactions were priceless.
Brookfield Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. It was a century ago when construction on the grounds began.
Recently, two researchers with Brookfield Zoo received prestigious awards for their work in the field. Their current work focuses on the impacts of major oil spills on marine life.
Before the Chicago Bears kick off their 2022-23 season on Sunday, the team might want to send some scouts to Brookfield Zoo.
Baby Addax Antelope Born at Brookfield Zoo Could Help Bring Critically Endangered Species Back From the Brink
The addax, a Saharan antelope, is threatened with extinction in the wild, where fewer than 100 exist. A baby just born at Brookfield Zoo is part of the species’ conservation plan.
Mexican Wolf Pups Born at Brookfield Zoo Released Into the Wild as Part of Endangered Species Recovery Program
Once considered extinct in the wild, the Mexican wolf is making a comeback thanks to a recovery plan involving breeding and fostering programs at places like Brookfield Zoo.
Brookfield Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an adorable baby porcupine. We had to know: How do mama porcupines give birth safely?
The Urban River Otter Research Project recently launched in Cook County. One of the early goals is to gather otter sightings from the public in order to get a sense of the extent of the animal’s presence in and around Chicago.
Most of Brookfield Zoo’s 700 Christmas trees were shredded for mulch. But some were used by keepers’ to shake up animals’ routines. The results were entertaining.
Brookfield Zoo is in the midst of a seahorse baby boom and caught the arrival of its newest little ones on camera. Dad made it look easy.
The 11-year-old tiger had received her first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine developed for animals. The zoo is now awaiting test results for other big cats that are exhibiting symptoms similar to the infected tiger’s.
Capybaras, native to Central and South America, are the largest members of the rodent family, tipping the scales at 130 pounds. Three of them have just arrived at the Brookfield Zoo.
Animals at Brookfield Zoo have begun receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, with Lincoln Park Zoo soon to follow, as federal and state officials approved the use of the inoculations.


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When Was the Land Purchased?
How much did it cost to purchase the property, and build the structures, for the Año Nuevo and Pigeon Point Light Stations?
According to the book, The History of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, by Frank Perry, the government of the United States paid $10,000 to purchase 19.5 acres from Loren Coburn and his brother-in-law, Jeremiah Clarke on May 18, 1870. The 19.5 acres were comprised of the following tracks:
1.5 acres at the tip of Pigeon Point
9 acres located about 500 yards inland from the point for "water privileges"
The 9 acre Año Nuevo Island
On March 3, 1871 Congress reappropriated $90,000 to fund the construction of the Pigeon Point and Año Nuevo Light Stations. Congress had to reappropriate the $90,000 because on July 20, 1868 Congress had, due to the efforts of US Senator Cornelius Cole, provided $90,000 for the establishment of a first-order lighthouse at "Point Año Nuevo or vicinity." There had been some differences of opinion as to where the light should be constructed, Pigeon Point or Año Nuevo Island, as well as disputes over who held the rights to Año Nuevo Island (the government or private owners), and over the purchase price of the land at Pigeon Point and Año Nuevo.
By the time the price for the 19.5 acres was settled, most of the original $90,000 appropriation (except for the amount spent to purchase the land) had reverted to the US Treasury, thus requiring the additional $90,000. Construction on Pigeon Point began soon after the 1871 reappropriation.

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“What is big data?” is a question often asked these days. Big data has been a topic of much conversation, as a result of the continued growth of smart phones and tablets, digital data visualization tools, and the availability of large-scale online services such as streaming media. These tools are making it possible for people to access large amounts of information quickly and easily. In addition, companies have begun leveraging such information to help improve internal processes, create more meaningful business models, and reduce overall company costs.
The question “what is big data?” is important because it enables businesses to exploit unstructured or semi-structured data in new ways. Typically, big data refers to unstructured data obtained through different sources, including telephone bills, emails, social networking profiles, and the Internet. Large unstructured data also refers to historical data, which can include multiple versions of an event or document. When compared to structured data, unstructured data has the following characteristics:
– Unstructured data may be stored in various formats, including text files, Excel spreadsheets, and web records. – Since unstructured data comes from a variety of sources, it’s not always easy to sort through and extract useful information. Companies may use a variety of tools to sort, filter, and extract information. – When comparing structured data to unstructured data, it’s important to remember that the former tends to be more current. This means that the information may be more recent when it first comes in, as it has been stored and retrieved over time.
– Real-time processing refers to the ability to retrieve and process big data sets in a timely manner. This capability can be delivered in different forms. Companies may choose to store their data in a cloud-based service, allowing them to access it anywhere in real-time via devices, laptops, desktops, smartphones… – Many service providers also provide software that enables companies to acquire real-time velocity.
When using velocity, it’s important to remember that it’s more than just a simple tool for retrieving structured data. With real-time velocity, a company can also utilize algorithms to analyze the big data. These algorithms can take advantage of the natural human behavior of browsing, searching, and decision-making processes to provide recommendations.
In addition, unstructured data can also be leveraged in real-time for strategic business analytics. Unstructured data analytics offers a different analytical perspective which may prove to be more supportive for making business decisions. As well, real-time analytics provides access to previously inaccessible or under-utilized data sets. These additional data sets can be valuable for a company in the following scenarios:
In the enterprise context, what is big data? It can mean various things to various people. However, it basically means the volume of data that is being accumulated by businesses every day, and the ability to process this data to provide insights and make informed decisions. Data processing is particularly useful in retail and distribution businesses where sales are typically made on a daily basis. Furthermore, in industries where cash is an integral part of the business, velocity can help in gathering, storing, and analyzing this monetary flow.
Today, most companies are leveraging the tools and systems available to improve customer experience. In particular, the integration of velocity into an existing e-commerce platform can generate increased revenue while reducing operational expenses. What is big data, then, if not the opportunity to improve the customer experience through better insight and decision-making? The next time you hear the term ‘big data’, keep these three points in mind.
First, understanding the meaning of the term is crucial, especially when working with large amounts of data. In its simplest form, it refers to the capacity to analyze using algorithms the volume and frequency of data. As previously mentioned, big data analytics is particularly useful in retail and in particular in speed and storage of stored data. This capability may mean the difference between creating a thriving online business versus failing to make any progress in a competitive environment.
In addition to the ability to analyze the volume and frequency of data, what is big data also refers to the ability to exploit it in order to serve a variety of purposes. The use of such tools as velocity is most often used for data mining, which refers to the process of searching for patterns and relationships among large volume data sets. In other cases, what is big data may refer to tools that facilitate or automatically extract and analyze financial statements. Of course, in each case, what is big data is relative to the context in which it is applied. What is important is that big data is relevant to certain aspects of management in order to ensure accuracy and manage the business better. This is the reason why many companies are investing in tools such as velocity and big data analysis.
What is big data may also be referred to as unstructured and structured data. In the context of business, unstructured data usually refers to customer records and sales information that are collected manually. Structured data on the other hand refers to financial statements and other types of historical or organizational information. As you can see, the meaning of what is big data is relative to its application. Regardless of what the term indicates, it can be helpful to know the difference between the two forms of data.


Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra says adultery can be a ground for divorce but can’t be held a criminal offence
In a landmark verdict, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, on Thursday (September 27), held the colonial era adultery law – Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code – to be “absolutely manifestly arbitrary” and said that a law that adversely affects the dignity and individuality of a woman must “invite the wrath of the Constitution”.
The Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was delivering its verdict on a bunch of petitions that had sought the court’s directions on whether Section 497 that treats a married woman as a commodity owned by her husband violates the constitutional concepts of gender equality and sensitivity.
During the course of the hearing in the case, Chief Justice Misra had observed that adultery did not even qualify as a criminal offence and that sending a person to prison for five years for adultery does not appeal to common sense. Additionally, he had observed that adultery can at best be seen as a civil offence and be a ground for adjudicating marital disputes like pleas for granting divorce.
It is largely this opinion that the Constitution Bench proceeded with while delivering its verdict in the case.
It must be recalled that the Centre had urged the court during proceedings in the case to let adultery stay as a criminal offence in the statute books. The Centre’s argument was based on a patriarchal premise that making adultery a criminal offence ensured that the sanctity of a marriage is preserved.
What is the Adultery Law?
Section 497 gives a husband the exclusive right to prosecute his wife’s lover. A similar right is not conferred on a wife to prosecute the woman with whom her husband may have committed adultery. Secondly, the provision does not confer any right on the wife to prosecute her husband for adultery. The law also does not take into account cases where the husband has sexual relations with an unmarried woman.
—India Legal Bureau
THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT, THE STORY WILL BE UPDATED ONCE THE DETAILED VERDICT IS AVAILABLE


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Then last night went to Guthrie to the "Murder at the Black Patch" dinner and murder mystery play. It was a wonderful evening with my mom, sister and mother in law. We really had a enjoyable time even though we didn't solve the mystery.
I had alot of friends ask me about The Hayloft and some expressed interest in being a vendor. I have had several contacts this past week and feel really good about them. I am up to about 15 vendors and continue to work on securing more. My ad should be coming out in The Folk Magazine with the July/August issue this week. That is really exciting for me !!!!
Well I am going to call it a night so I will try not to be MIA this week.
Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July and if traveling be safe.


O so good — Mississippi company selected for coveted Oprah list for second year in a row.
Published 12:53 pm Monday, November 21, 2022
For two years in a row, a Mississippi soap company has landed on Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday list of favorite things.
Of the 104 gift items recommended by Winfrey — a list that business owners across the world dream of making — Leisha Pickering’s soap and bath bomb company Musee Bath has made the list not one but two times.
The Madison, Mississippi, company that makes everything from makes handcrafted soaps to bath bombs and candles provides jobs for women trying to put the pieces of their lives back together after spending time in prison, treatment centers or abusive situations.
“Stedman and I love a big bar of soap. These are generously sized and inspiring, with words like kindness and hope etched into them,” Winfrey wrote on the favorite list website. “Plus, you’ll be supporting a woman-owned company that hires women in recovery, people with disabilities, and those who have lived in chronic poverty.”


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1. What does it mean to thrive when it comes to health? To find joy and fulfillment in life’s limitless offerings.
2. How does attitude affect health? If you expect to be healthy, you increase your chances of enjoying good health. If you expect to be ill, you increase your chances of that.
3. How do you rank social, emotional, and spiritual health? They are all equally important.
Religious faith has an enormous effect on your attitude. It can make you more generous and openhearted toward others and yourself.
Friendships are good for your health. During hardships, they are a source of comfort and strength. Learn how to find and nurture friendships and how to be a good friend.
People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life’s inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives.
4. Does having a sense of humor actually have any health benefits? Humor is one of the most important weapons in a person’s attitude arsenal.
Humor stimulates laugher. Physiological stimulation through laughter leads to a number of health benefits. It appears to reduce stress; it tends to boost immunoglobulin A (an antibody that fights upper respiratory disease); and it tends to boost killer T-cells, which are antibodies that fight infection.
5. Is the mind connected with the immune system? It used to be thought that the mind and the immune system existed independently of each other. But research now shows that they may act as a single unit. Feeling stressed, for example, can make you more susceptible to whatever virus is going around. On the other hand, when you feel joyous and lighthearted, your immune system has a better chance of protecting you from it.
6. Is boredom a bad thing? Boredom has negative effects on your health, also, because of its lack of challenge and mental stimulation. Fatalism has a negative effect too. According to an article published recently in the Washington Post: Women who believed they were prone to heart disease were nearly four times as likely to die as women with similar risk factors who didn’t hold such fatalistic views.
7. How can I feel more excited about life? Look around you. There is so much to do and so much to see. The opportunities are endless. Life has a lot to offer and it’s right there for the picking. Find a new hobby, reconnect with an old friend, go on a spontaneous adventure.
8. What are good examples of thriving?
- A zest for living and the ability to laugh and have fun.
- The ability to deal with stress and bounce back from adversity.
- A sense of meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships.
- The flexibility to learn new things and adapt to change.
- A balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.
- The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.
- Self-confidence and high self-esteem.
9. Why is it important to have good self-esteem? How we feel about ourselves can influence how we live our lives. People who feel that they are likeable and lovable have better relationships. They are more likely to ask for help and support from friends and family when they need it. People who believe they can accomplish goals and solve problems are more likely to do well at workplace. Having good self-esteem allows you to accept yourself and live life to the fullest
10. How does having a negative personality affect me? Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that negative personality traits increase the risk of coronary heart disease. These negative personality traits include anxiety, hostility, anger, and bouts of depression. The traditional risk factors of heart disease are high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and extra weight. Each negative personality trait by itself is associated with heart disease; together the traits are the best predictor of your risk for developing poor heart health. These researchers encourage doctors to address negative personality traits in an attempt to promote long-term heart health – as well as cholesterol and immune system health.


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Submitter: Federico Pastrone
Alexander III, 336-323 B. C.
Av.: Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet, on helmet, griffin.
Rv.: Nike standing l., holding stylis and wreath, to l., joined foreparts of to horses and letter delta.
Ref: cf. SNG Berry 145 (reverse), BoC 8, 1/2, 1983, p. 9,2.
FAKE – The head is in the style of Babylon, the reverse symbol occurs at Lampsacus and would not be found linked with an obverse from Babylon.