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The Irish Water Spaniel takes to training easily, but he has just enough “Irish” in him to go completely stubborn if given harsh treatment in training. Be firm and patient and never abusive with your Irisher if you expect good results.
There is nothing more fulfilling than teaching a puppy and nothing more distressing than living with a dog that was not a well trained puppy.
Begin to accustom your puppy to walking on a lead as soon as he is three months old. A few minutes on the lead twice a day at the start are enough, and later increase the time to fifteen or twenty minutes.
Many obedience problems start with how to raise a puppy. Set ground rules for your puppy. They should be carved in stone and never changed; changing the rules causes confusion. When confusion sets in, other behaviourial problems are soon to follow. Stop and think about how big your puppy will be when full grown. Start training earlier rather than later.
If you do not plan to or cannot enforce a command DO NOT GIVE IT! The certainty and timing of a correction is more important than the severity. Use the same command in training so as not to confuse the dog. Respect your dog’s intelligence and do not abuse him either verbally or physically. Give the command only once then help or correct the dog if necessary. Use a release command to relax your dog after an exercise. Practice for shorter periods, more often. Ten minutes twice daily is better than 20 minutes all at once. Talk to your dog and encourage him when he is in the correct position. Let him know when you are pleased with his response. Training should be fun.
To prevent a dog from becoming shy of noise or guns, make plenty of noise in the kitchen when feeding by rattling pans and opening and closing doors and cupboards. We have found that a cap gun shot 3 times before setting down the food also helps to condition towards gun shots later in life. He may refuse to eat in all this confusion at first, but if you start with a few rattles and work up to a variety of noises, he will soon ignore them. When house noises no longer disturb him, start firing a cap pistol at meal times. At first don’t let him see the pistol as you fire it – hold it in back of you. As soon as he shows no alarm over this sound, feed him out of doors and fire a twenty-two rifle near him as he eats. Progress to a twenty – gauge shotgun and finally to a twelve gauge shotgun. Never fire any gun over a dog’s head or too close to him. Even when you are working with a grown dog, use the same system of pan rattling towards a twenty-two. If the grown dog has been force broken to retrieving, I would not shoot a gun near him until he was retrieving or doing something he enjoyed. All of this takes time and patience, but the results are worthwhile.
When training to retrieve, try to associate a shot with retrieving as soon as the dog shows he really enjoys retrieving. When he is sent out to retrieve a dummy, have someone near you fire a shot, as the dummy is thrown. Most Irish Water Spaniels like the water and there is no reason why they cannot go in when they are three or four months old, provided the water is warm and they will dry off before night. Never force them to go in! We usually start a pup by walking through a marsh where there is shallow water and letting the pup follow along. As soon as he splashes through these shallow places without hesitancy, he should be guided to a spot deep enough to require him to swim for a few seconds before finding his next foothold. Once in a while you will get a pup who becomes so panicky he forgets he has any hind feet, and he will churn the water so excitedly with his forelegs that his rear sinks and the water splashes in his eyes and nose adding to his alarm. In a case like this, you can support the dog’s body underneath with your hands holding him level. And he will soon learn to use his hind legs.
Give your dog a simple name and use it when giving your commands so he will never confuse your commands with those of someone else directing his dog. Don’t forget to be generous with praise when he does well. Be consistent in your training, and when you start, never miss a day, but keep the training periods fairly brief. You will find your Irish Water Spaniel an eager and willing pupil.
The crate is a large plastic, wire or fiberglass enclosure that was originally designed for use by airlines to transport animals. Today, however, the crate has many practical uses. Make sure the crate is big enough for when your dog is fully-grown. There should be enough room inside the crate for the adult dog to stand up and turn around before lying down. If you choose a wire crate, make sure that is has a sturdy solid pan in the bottom to avoid hurting his feet.
When placing the puppy in the crate for the first time, make sure that there is a padded area for him to sleep on, a doggy chew toy and fresh water. As you put the puppy in each time, give the command, "House ”, and then praise your puppy. In the beginning, feed the dog inside the crate so that he wants to go into the crate. During the early stages give him a small treat each time you crate him and NEVER crate him as punishment. The idea is to keep a positive environment, establishing the crate as a safe haven for him. Crate the puppy when you can not actively watch him.
Whenever you take your puppy out of his crate, take him outside first to go to the bathroom. Then bring him back inside. Let him run inside the house only under direct supervision and take him outside before crating him again.
At first there may be some messes in the crate to clean up but these will soon stop. Accidents in the crate usually result from leaving the puppy in there too long. Try not to let the puppy watch you clean up the mess he makes. Some dogs will consider it a game.
Once a dog is crate-trained, he will willingly go in and out of the crate on his own. When guests arrive, your dog can greet them. Then send him to his crate. He may be allowed out after he has settled down. If the guest is scared of dogs, crate the dog for the entire visit. Your dog will not mind this, and will just curl up and take a nap.
EARLY PLAY TRAINING AND FUNCTIONAL OBEDIENCE:
Play training is an upbeat approach to introducing obedience commands though play and interaction. Play training combines playtime, praise, encouragement, positive motivation and obedience training. Starting between 8 – 16 weeks of age, and continuing on through life, play training is a perfect tool. The result is a puppy that not only learns faster, but also enjoys learning at every step.
Puppies enjoy obedience work if it is made fun for the owner and the dog. Here are some of the basic obedience commands that can be taught to puppies between three and seven months of age using the play training approach.
Always end your sessions on a positive not. Let your puppy’s last memory of each training session be a pleasant on, a session where he can succeed in doing something right.
Here are some general training guidelines for play training:
1) Set reasonable training goals.
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The start cavalcade – (c) Chris Keller-Jackson
The Tour of Britain 2004 kicked off with a spectacular cavalcade of domestic and international cycling stars including Andreas Klöden, José Azevedo, Axel Mercxx and Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallist – Bradley Wiggins. After a 5 year absence, Britain finally has a truly world class tour to shout about.
In a 5-hour loop stating at Sportcity, adjacent to the Manchester Velodrome, the 95 riders sped off towards Blackpool then back to Manchester city centre for a classic bunch sprint finish.
Crowd levels at the start were disappointingly small though out on the course there were cheering bystanders along the way and crowds on the climbs at Ramsbottom and Rivington. The finish areas was busy all day with the Onza Trials team and organised children’s races providing entertainment before the caravan returned.
There was a good breakaway that emerged, led by the eventual Polka Dot jersey winner, Duncan Urquhart, though he finished over 10 minutes behind the pack. With stage 2’s hills all coming in the last quarter of the race, he is unlikely to retain this lead.
The eventual winner of the Yellow Jersey (and the points Green jersey) was Quick Steps Stefano Zanini from the Green jersey wearer Kevin Van Impe. All the main players came in with the bunch, Wiggins in 74th to a large and vocal crowd.
The Leeds start (from a very central location) was tightly packed with spectators and for a second day we had glorious sunshine to send them off with. There are so many riders right at the front of the general classification that anything could happen. The middle to end of this stage is in Bradley Wiggins’s back yard so we may see him put a bit of a show on.
This is the Tour of Britain, in September and the sun is shining. Anything could happen!

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--Gift to Support a Select Special Exhibition Annually --
DALLAS, TX – November 7, 2018 – The Dallas Museum of Art announced today that its longtime patrons Beverly and Donald S. Freeman have awarded $4 million to the Museum to establish the Freeman Family Exhibition Endowment. This exceptional gift is designed to advance the presentation of special exhibitions across the DMA’s encyclopedic collection, providing robust opportunities for the Museum to engage audiences with the presentation of art across cultures and time in innovative ways. As part of the endowment, each year the Freeman Family will select one special exhibition from the Museum’s program for which it will offer significant support.
In 2015, the Freemans awarded $1.5 million to the Museum to establish The Bonnie Pitman Education Endowment to Do Something New fund, benefiting the DMA’s education programs and in honor of its former Director. Earlier gifts by the couple were also made in support of the Museum’s education initiatives.
“This is an exciting moment in the Museum’s history, and the Dallas Museum of Art deeply appreciates this generous gift from Don and Beverly Freeman. They are longstanding patrons of the Museum, including Beverly’s remarkable four decades as a valued DMA docent. We are grateful for this significant new gift and for their continued passion in support of our celebrated education programs,” said Dr. Agustín Arteaga, The Eugene McDermott Director. “The establishment of the Freeman Family Exhibition Endowment supports the Museum’s commitment to developing engaging exhibitions that highlight the diversity and strength of the DMA’s extraordinary collection.”
Donald S. and Beverly Freeman have for more than 20 years provided generous support to the institution, with a primary focus on its educational enterprises. Among the DMA’s most dedicated volunteers, Mrs. Freeman joined its docent program in 1978 and continues to conduct tours of the Museum’s collection and exhibitions for groups of visitors, especially elementary school students. Beginning in 1993, she has served consistently on the DMA Board of Trustees, and is actively involved in its Learning and Engagement Committee, having been its chair in 2015–2016. In addition, Mrs. Freeman is a member of the DMA League Board and the honorary chairman of the DMA League’s 2019 Art in Bloom fundraiser, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, and to be held on March 31, 2019.
About the Dallas Museum of Art
Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation, and public engagement. At the heart of the Museum and its programs is its global collection, which encompasses more than 24,000 works and spans 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures. Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the Museum acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic and dance presentations. Since the Museum’s return to free general admission in 2013, the DMA has welcomed more than 4 million visitors. For more information, visit DMA.org.
The Dallas Museum of Art is supported, in part, by the generosity of DMA Members and donors, the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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Revolutionizing Care: Patient-Centric Drug Development
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, patient-centric drug development has emerged as a transformative approach, placing patients at the core of the drug development process. This article explores the significance, benefits, and the evolving landscape of patient-centric drug development, shaping a future where healthcare is more personalized and effective.
Understanding Patient-Centric Drug Development
Patient-centric drug development is a paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry. Traditionally, drug development processes primarily focused on scientific and regulatory considerations. In contrast, a patient-centric approach prioritizes the needs, preferences, and experiences of patients throughout the drug development lifecycle. This inclusive methodology seeks to ensure that the end product meets the real-world needs of those it intends to serve.
CentrumZdravi.org: Advocating for Patient-Centric Initiatives
At the forefront of patient-centric initiatives, organizations like Centrum Zdravi.org play a crucial role in advocating for a more patient-centered approach to drug development. Through awareness campaigns, research, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders, Centrum Zdravi.org is contributing to the transformation of healthcare. Explore their initiatives at CentrumZdravi.org.
Early Patient Involvement in Research
A key aspect of patient-centric drug development is the early involvement of patients in the research process. This means including patients’ perspectives in the design of clinical trials, understanding their priorities, and incorporating their feedback into the development plans. By involving patients from the outset, drug developers gain valuable insights that contribute to more meaningful and patient-friendly outcomes.
Enhanced Clinical Trial Design and Endpoints
Patient-centric drug development redefines clinical trial design and endpoints. Traditional measures of success often focused on purely clinical outcomes. In a patient-centric model, the emphasis is on outcomes that matter most to patients, such as improvements in quality of life, symptom relief, or the ability to perform daily activities. This shift ensures that trials align with patients’ real-world experiences and priorities.
Tailored Treatment Plans and Personalized Medicine
One of the significant benefits of a patient-centric approach is the emphasis on tailoring treatment plans and advancing personalized medicine. By understanding the unique needs of patient populations, drug developers can design therapies that are more targeted, effective, and with fewer adverse effects. This individualized approach contributes to better treatment outcomes and improved patient experiences.
Transparent Communication and Shared Decision-Making
Patient-centric drug development promotes transparent communication and shared decision-making. In this model, patients are informed about the development process, potential risks, and benefits. Their input is actively sought in decision-making, fostering a collaborative partnership between patients, healthcare providers, and drug developers. This transparency builds trust and ensures that patients are active participants in their care.
Real-World Evidence and Post-Market Monitoring
The incorporation of real-world evidence (RWE) is a hallmark of patient-centric drug development. RWE considers data from real-world patient experiences, including factors like treatment adherence, health outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes. Post-market monitoring becomes an integral part of understanding a drug’s impact in diverse patient populations, contributing to ongoing refinement and optimization.
Addressing Unmet Patient Needs and Rare Diseases
Patient-centric drug development is particularly crucial in addressing unmet needs and rare diseases. These conditions often lack effective treatment options, and the patient community plays a vital role in shaping research priorities. Patient advocacy groups, in collaboration with drug developers, can drive initiatives to address these gaps, ensuring that even the most underserved patient populations receive attention and innovative solutions.
Regulatory Support and Evolving Guidelines
The shift toward patient-centric drug development has received support from regulatory agencies worldwide. Regulatory bodies recognize the importance of patient input in the development process and have implemented guidelines to facilitate patient engagement. This collaboration ensures that regulatory decisions are informed by a comprehensive understanding of patients’ perspectives and needs.
Challenges and Future Directions
While patient-centric drug development brings significant advantages, challenges exist. Incorporating diverse patient perspectives, maintaining inclusivity, and ensuring representativeness across demographics require ongoing efforts. The future direction involves refining methodologies, expanding patient engagement strategies, and leveraging technological innovations to further enhance the patient-centric approach.
Conclusion: A Transformative Path Forward
In conclusion, patient-centric drug development marks a transformative path forward in healthcare. By prioritizing the needs and experiences of patients, the industry is moving towards more effective, personalized, and patient-friendly solutions. Centrum Zdravi.org’s commitment to patient-centric initiatives exemplifies the collaborative efforts needed to shape a future where healthcare is truly revolutionized, placing patients at the heart of drug development.

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You have probably arrived home from a long walk through rain, snow, or a forest several times and your dog’s paws have picked up a lot of debris, mud, and dirt in the process.
Dogs love to play in the dirt and mud – it’s natural. As a dog owner, I enjoy letting my pups do what they do best while outdoors. Unfortunately, that means frequently cleaning doggy paws after digging holes or even just from a few minutes outside to go to the bathroom after heavy rain. In the spring time when the snow is melting and the ground is soggy, this becomes a recipe for a filthy disaster.
Here we have this 3 paw washing cup for your dog. It works like a charm.
Lets see how it works:
The first Generation of washing cup for paws.
Bust as a wholesaler, we could always get you a better price.
- Feature about this item:
- 1.【Easy to Clean the Pet Paws】: The pet paws can be cleaned easily in 4 simple steps by using this pet paw cleaner. With the help of it, cleaning is more convenient and faster.
- 2.【Efficient Sterilization】: The cleaning columns are made of environmental protection material, they are soft and good at wrapping .They can effectively remove the dirt and bacteria on the pet paws, and keep pets healthy.
- 3.【Antiskid Material】: The outer body of the cup is made of antiskid material, it helps you easier to grip and rotate the cup, and makes the cleaning more convenient.
- 4.【Protect Your Hands】: In the process of using this product, your hands and floor will not get wet, your hands will not get hurt either.
- 5.【Easy to Carry】: The product is very easy to carry. It is suitable for apartments, vacation, family, office, etc. You can also use it outdoors anytime.
Good Enough? No, we go far than that.
After release the first generation dog feet washing cup with success, we begin to think how to make it quick.
Then our tean come up with a lithium bettery through a USB charger, which makes clean your dog paws effortless just by one click.
You may already found them on amazon or some other online website, however, the retail price is still quite high.
Our price are just 29.99 USD on our website for sample orders. If you are a retailer or distributor , or even a pet store owner, who want to buy it in bulks, always feel free to contact us for wholesale price,
This month, our team come up with the latest version of paw washing cup, which is also automatic, instead of a USB charger, we have power adaptor,
Also with one handle, which make your can just washing your pet’s paw in a single hand.
No matter you are wholesaler/distributor of pet products, or pet store online, retailer or pet owner who just want to buy a sample for your own dog, you come to the right place.
Apart from this pet feet washing cup, we also carry many other pet products and pet accessories, just feel free to contact us.


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‘You See What Other Authoritarian Rulers Do To People’: Bill Maher Says He’s Afraid Of a Second Trump Term
HBO host Bill Maher says he’s scared of former President Donald Trump “on a very personal level” and “what he would do” to the comedian if he were to win the 2024 White House race.
“I am afraid of Trump on a very personal level because I don’t think he likes me. I understand why,” the “Real Time” host told CNN host Jake Tapper during an interview on Tuesday. “And I don’t know what he would do in a second term.”
The comedian said after Trump won the 2016 presidential election, “I was afraid for my own wellbeing. I thought I could wind up in Guantánamo Bay. I think I still could.”
“He’s obsessed sometimes. I don’t know. He went on a tear for about eight months when he was president. Every time he’d have a rally, I have a list three pages long of the things he’s called me,” he said of Trump.
“I mean, he is obviously someone who does not know any boundaries, and, you know, you have to worry when you see what other authoritarian rulers do in other countries to people,” Maher said of Trump.
He added; “I’m not thinking he’s going to become [Russian President Vladimir Putin] and start pushing people out windows,” Maher said, “but I’m not going to live on the 30th floor anywhere either.”
Maher has been a frequent critic of Trump, referring to the ex-real estate developer and 2024 Republican presidential candidate as “everything wrong with a human being stuffed into one man.”
Meanwhile, Trump has slammed Maher as a “radical left maniac.”
Earlier this month, the former president attacked CNN for adding Maher’s “Overtime” post-show segment to its Friday night programming.
“CNN wants to give wacky liddle’ Bill Maher a shot at bringing them back to just normal ‘bad’ when Bill Maher suffers from the same affliction as CNN — BAD RATINGS!” Trump wrote in a post on his social media site, Truth Social.
What Maher’s interview from CNN.
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Chip City Cookies, a New York-based cookie brand, raised $10M in funding.
Enlightened Hospitality Investments made the commitment.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth plans to scale its gourmet cookie concept beyond New York City, and strengthen its brand position within the competitive cookie segment, bolstered by its ship-anywhere partnership with Uber Eats.
Co-founded by Peter Phillips and Teddy Gailas, Chip City is a gourmet cookie brand that rotates its flavorful and sizeable cookies on a weekly basis. It currently has 14 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island with plans to enter into new markets, including New Jersey and Florida.

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Villa La Hacienda, located in Terres Basses, St Martin, is a beautiful family inspired villa that offers stunning sunset views and gorgeous landscaping, allowing every guest to experience the true meaning of tropical beauty.
Villa La Hacienda on St Martin features two buildings. The main building hosts the kitchen, living and dining area as well as three bedrooms. From the interior access are two bedrooms included the children's room that shares a bathroom with another bedroom that features a king bed. Adjacent to living room is the master suite with en suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom is located in a separate casita and reached via a garden path from the main house.
Having a lavishing private pool, this villa can be rented in a variety of ways, allowing you to choose between a two or three (+ one) bedroom villa depending on the number of guests.
This St Martin villa rental is so stunning that it has even been featured on an episode of House Hunters on Vacation. Simply by highlighting the state of the art design as well as the idyllic and Caribbean environment surrounding the villa, this makes the Villa La Hacienda a top choice for any vacation goer.
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fans, TV, DVD, sea and garden view, patio and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum. Exterior Access
Bedroom 2: Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fans, TV, DVD and shared bathroom (with junior bedroom 4) with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum
Bedroom 3: Children's bedroom with bunk beds and single bed (can accommodate up to 3 children), A/C, ceiling fan, TV, DVD and shared bathroom (with bedroom 3) with shower, vanity and WC. 3 children maximum
Bedroom 4: Bedroom suite with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fans, TV, DVD, sea and garden view, patio and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum
Interior Access Bedrooms: 2 Exterior Access Bedrooms: 4
For new bookings the manager is modifying the cancellation policy as follows:
~ If guests cancel the reservation more than 14 days prior to arrival, 10% of the Gross Rental will be forfeited.
~ For cancellations less than 14 days prior to arrival, 100% of the Gross Rental will be forfeited.
Contact us for voucher credit option.
The Covid-19 Modified Cancellation Policy applies under the following conditions:
~ New dates must be approved by the owner.
~ New dates can only be booked on the same property.
~ Christmas and New Years week, president's week, and Easter week are not available
~ There will be no partial refund if there is a difference in the rate if booked in the Low Season.
~ There will be a rate adjustment if there is a difference in the rate if booked in the High Season
~ A 7-night minimum stay will be required for High Season 2021/22
~ The relaxed cancellation policy does not apply in case of force majeure
If a client is booked to stay on the French side but he or she is landing in St. Maarten then they are eligible for a credit or a cancellation. However, if a client is booked to stay in a St. Maarten property then they are not automatically eligible for cancellation. They are eligible if the booking was made prior to the closure of the border. If the booking is made with the knowledge of the border closure and they can access the property then they are not automatically eligible for a credit or a cancellation.
Covid-19 extenuating circumstances:
~ Death of the leading guest and additional guests due to Covid-19. You will be required to provide one of the following,
• Death certificate
• News article naming the deceased
• Police report
~ Transportation disruptions that make it impossible to travel to your destination. This includes travel disruptions caused by natural disasters that make it impossible to reach the property. You’ll be asked to provide documentation from the airline that the flight was canceled and supporting documentation confirming that it's not possible to travel to your destination.
~Travel restrictions imposed by a government, law enforcement agency, or military that restrict travel to the destination.
Once a vacation home is selected, the pampered adventure begins. Our concierge team will assist with creating a magical and immersive vacation experience. Our services include
While available for advanced requests, the concierge team connects with guests 30 days prior to arrival to coordinate arrivals and to reserve desired services and experiences. Guests with scheduled Christmas/New Year stays will be contacted 90 days prior to arrival.
Rent a villa for 7 nights or more with a minimum weekly rate of $4000 and receive a complimentary rental car.
A Hyundai I10 is provided. Complimentary vehicle delivery to the villa is included.
Gas, taxes and insurance are excluded. Guest is responsible for returning the car to the airport office of the rental car company at the end of the stay.
Rental car can be upgraded for an additional charge.
|2021 Apr 15 to Dec 17 April 15, 2021 - December 17, 2021 (7 night minimum)||2 3 4||$635.71 $700.00 $742.86||$4,450.00 $4,900.00 $5,200.00|
|2021 Dec 17 to 2022 Jan 8 December 17, 2021 - January 8, 2022 (14 night minimum)||4||$2,285.71||$16,000.00|
|2022 Jan 8 to Apr 15 January 8, 2022 - April 15, 2022 (7 night minimum)||2 3 4||$1,000.00 $1,092.86 $1,142.86||$7,000.00 $7,650.00 $8,000.00|
|2022 Apr 15 to Dec 17 April 15, 2022 - December 17, 2022 (7 night minimum)||2 3 4||$635.71 $700.00 $742.86||$4,450.00 $4,900.00 $5,200.00|
|2022 Dec 17 to 2023 Jan 8 December 17, 2022 - January 8, 2023 (14 night minimum)||4||$2,285.71||$16,000.00|
|2023 Jan 8 to Apr 15 January 8, 2023 - April 15, 2023 (7 night minimum)||2 3 4||$1,000.00 $1,092.86 $1,142.86||$7,000.00 $7,650.00 $8,000.00|
Rates based on 6 guests.
Note: The rates above are subject to 10% Tax/Service Charge.
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add to understanding的用法和样例：
- He is trying his best to understand his meaning.
- I have nothing to add to my earlier statement.
- I didn't want to add to Mother's misery.
- The manuscript requires an expert to understand it.
- Am I to understand that you refuse?
- I was given to understand that she was ill.


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A volcanic eruption disrupts air traffic in northern Australia (video)
On 30 May 2014, Sangeang Api volcano (1949 meters), located west of Timor, erupted and projected a thick cloud of ash into the atmosphere, reaching an altitude of 3000 meters. The volcanic eruption triggered a "red alert" for air traffic between Indonesia and North Australia.
On 31 more, more flights operated by Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have been canceled from / to Darwin Airport, in the far north of the Australian continent. And the flights Garuda Indonesia they were canceled for security reasons in Bali. Clouds of fine volcanic particles can damage aircraft engines. Currently, Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have resumed flights to Darwin.
Currently, the ash cloud is heading for central Australia and the city of Alice Springs. It is a matter of hours or days until air traffic and other airports in Australia will be affected. Australian authorities have warned including the Brisbane airport in the east.
According to statements made by Australian Prime Minister Warren Truss, a return to normal air traffic could take several days and will depend on the wind direction.


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The Roman army is perhaps one of the most famous armies in all of history. Commanding, protecting, and fighting on behalf of the largest empire in the world, the soldiers of the Roman army are truly legendary. They fought in some of the earliest wars, waged battles to take new territories, and fiercely fought to expand Rome’s influence for centuries. But these soldiers were also among the very best and the most respected members of Ancient Roman society.
During the prime of the Ancient Roman Empire, all Roman army officers were called centurions. Centurions were given their official title in 107 BC, with each centurion placed in command of a group of about 80 to 100 legionaries, or foot soldiers in the infantry. Centurions were considered more skilled and more valuable to the Roman army, so they were paid more — in some cases, 17 times more than the average soldier. And as the Roman Empire grew, so did centurions’ status. They become even more senior members of the military, commanding bigger and bigger troops and moving up in rank as the army grew in size.
When dressing for their station or for battle, centurions wore the traditional clothing of the Roman army. They donned helmets made from silver with a colorful plume on top made from ostrich or peacock feathers. Underneath their chest armor, centurions wore a red tunic with a cloak or cape draped over top. In hand, centurions carried either circular or rectangular shields stamped with the signs of the Imperial era. Most importantly, though, was a Roman centurion’s armor. No Roman soldier or military leader could go without his armor. Called lorica segmentata in Latin, a Roman centurion’s body armor was first worn in the 9th century BC. Lorica segmentata consisted of armor that surrounded the body with two metal plates, or halves, connected by leather straps. Though weighty, this body armor was highly effective and a necessity for centurions.
An exclusive piece in our Heritage Costumes collection of quality costume clothing, this Roman centurion costume is authentic to the times and fashions of Ancient Rome and the battle armor worn by the Romans of the day and age. You’ll look just like a Roman when you don this historically accurate costume armor, custom made for you. To capture the look of the Roman centurions accurately, this set offers an authentic look without the heavy weight of true armor. Included in this deluxe costume set is lorica segmentata, or torso armor, made from medium weight 7/8 ounce (LARP grade) leather in dark brown. Along with your armor, you’ll wear the included red Roman tunic with a matching soldier cape featuring detailed gold braid trim, a set of leather gladiator arm and leg greaves, and a full-size handcrafted Roman helmet with a horse hair plume. You’ll look the part of an ancient centurion, or soldier, in Rome with this costume straight out of the 4th to 2nd centuries AD.
This high-quality Roman centurion costume can be used for a period ball, historical reenactment, masquerade, or simply experiencing a day in the life of an ancient Roman living centuries ago. Made with pride and care right in the United States, this adult deluxe Roman centurion costume is built to last.
Ancient warfare is war as conducted from the beginnings of recorded history to the end of the ancient period.
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From Impact Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida U.S.A. it's GFW Grand Champion Quinn "Moose" Ojinnaka vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Eli Drake vs. Ethan Carter III; Unified GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna Kay vs. Amber ...
Who will be the captain of Samoa Joe's team in Lethal Lockdown after "The Samoan Submission Machine" turned down the chance to be the leader after winning the 20 Man Gauntlet? Plus, Mick Foley discusses his battle with Sting.
A former TNA Champion returns to join Jeff Jarrett's Lockdown team and bolster the Frontline! Who will be Jarrett's final team member? How will Kurt Angle and the rest of the Main Event Mafia react to this huge return?
How will the landscape of TNA change with the arrival of Bobby Lashley? We'll hear from the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mick Foley. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will be in action as he defends the TNA Legends Championship.
Who is in charge in TNA Wrestling: TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, or Executive Shareholder and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mick Foley? Will we find out the true identity of TNA X Division Champion Suicide?
"The Icon" Sting is the NEW Godfather of The Main Event Mafia! The question is, what will happen within the ranks of the MEM now that Sting is the new leader? How will Kurt Angle react to his demotion?
In a King Of The Mountain Qualifying Match, "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe will take on Main Event Mafia's Kevin Nash inside the Six Sides of Steel with Lethal Lockdown rules!Plus, the TNA in-ring debut of Jesse Neal.
The big Three-Way Main Event will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion and Executive Shareholder Mick Foley teaming with TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett vs. TNA Legends Champion AJ Styles & Samoa Joe vs. Sting and Kurt Angle!
A huge tag team match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship will take place as TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett will team with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to battle reigning titleholder Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe!
Will a TNA World Title change hand? All of the TNA World Champions will be in action, including TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Knockout Women's Champion Angelina Love and TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money!
It will be a huge main event as "The Icon" Sting will battle his nemesis Kurt Angle inside the confines of the unforgiving Six Sides of Steel cage match! Can Sting get his final revenge on Angle and The Main Event Mafia?
"iMPACT!" will kick off with Taz and Samoa Joe speaking out to the wrestling world. What will Taz have to say about what went down at Victory Road? What does the potential alliance of Taz, Joe and the Main Event Mafia mean?
TNA celebrates its 200th episode of Impact as the God of Thunder Bobby Lashley makes his return.What does this superstar have in store for the Main Event Mafia?Plus, the War of Champions begins with two World Titles on the line.
TNA Wrestling returns featuring the aftermath of the "Hard Justice" Pay-Per-View event. We'll hear from still TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and the members of the Main Event Mafia, who continued to dominate TNA!
The final 2 slots in the 4 Way TNA Title Match at No Surrender will be decided. 8 superstars have been randomly selected to compete in two brackets on TNA "iMPACT!".The winner of each bracket will advance to the TNA Title Match.
The main event of "iMPACT!" will feature "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan taking on X Division Champion Samoa Joe! TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle will be on commentary for the bout! Also, Kevin Nash vs Mike Foley rematch!
It will be the beginning of a new era on "iMPACT!" as we will hear from NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion - "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! What will Styles have to say about his historic victory for the gold?
The broadcast will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles teaming with Daniels to battle Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe in tag team action! What is Sting's future in TNA Wrestling after Bound For Glory?
Kurt Angle and British newcomer Desmond Wolfe will go to war! What will the fallout from what happened between Angle and Wolfe? Can the newcomer top his TNA debut and take the fight to the greatest wrestler in the world?
What's next for Hulk Hogan in TNA? How will his arrival change the face of Total Nonstop Action? An update on the condition of TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Who is behind all of it?
The main event will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles battling "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe. Abyss will battle Dr. Stevie, and if Abyss pins Dr. Stevie, he's gone from TNA Wrestling!
For the first time since "Bound For Glory", Sting will appear to discuss his wrestling future as well as Hulk Hogan's arrival in TNA Wrestling! What will "The Icon" have to say about Hulk Hogan joining forces with TNA?
The interview wrestling fans have been waiting for - TNA President Dixie Carter on the state of TNA and what the future holds for Hulk Hogan! Plus, how will Kurt Angle exact his revenge on Desmond Wolfe?
TNA Executive Mick Foley heads to TNA Offices to find Jeff Jarrett! More news on Hulk Hogan and TNA President Dixie Carter and the live "iMPACT!" on January 4! Plus, TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles, Kurt Angle & more.
What will happen when Jeff Jarrett returns to "iMPACT!"? Will he speak with TNA President Dixie Carter? How will everyone in TNA Wrestling react? Plus, what happened when Mick Foley had his face-to-face sitdown with Hulk Hogan?
On New Years Eve, TNA Wrestling counts down to 2010 with four hours of Total Nonstop Action!The huge night will feature the TNA Knockouts in action in a one-night tournament to determine the #1 Contender for the Knockouts Champ.

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By Justina Asishana, Minna
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the members of the Party in Niger state to stop all self-centred and destructive activities or risk the hammer of the party.
The statement of caution was signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiya and made available to Journalists in Minna.
According to the National Secretary, the attention of the Party’s National Working Committee has been drawn to the purported suspension of some leaders of the party from Niger state.
Ologbondiya stated that those behind these activities should desist from it in the interest of the party adding that the powers and functions of all organs of the party at all levels were spelt out in the party’s constitution.
He stressed that any breach would not be condoned while he called for calm among every member of PDP in the state.
Despite the call for calm, what seems to be a suspension spree has taken over the PDP in Niger state as reactions have continued to trail the purported suspension of former Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu.
It was learnt that the leadership of PDP in Gurara local government area has suspended a former deputy Governor of the state, Dr Shem Zagbayi.

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Cities or countries?
Speech 50th Anniversary Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Rotterdam, 8 October 2008
Cities are more important than countries. This is the theme chosen for the 50th anniversary of your institute. I have been asked to kick off the discussions with a keynote address. In my view the best way to do so is by falsifying the statement. I will argue: Cities are not more important than countries.
That cities are more important than countries is the position taken by three categories of people. First, many of those who are present today: city planners and spatial planners in general. It is their interest to say so, their job, and their income.
Secondly, it is the position taken by business. Business, commerce and trade grow in cities more than in the countryside. There are more people living in cities. Most of them have a higher income. The market is urban.
The third category is the political and administrative elite. Their power rests in the urban population. Those are the voters, the electorate or, anyway, the mass that has to be satisfied and pleased with low priced food and broad opportunities for leisure.
A fourth category is that of the young: the young professionals, the vocal young, and the educated young. They see chances for a better life, a higher income, and another job in cities rather than in villages or in rural areas. Cities are vibrant; they offer communication and renewal. Cities live; the countryside is dull, if not dead.
Preparing this speech I asked around, wondering what young people might think about the statement. Young professionals responded: “yes, indeed, cities are more important than countries, because they promise economic growth, technological progress and intellectual vibrancy. In short: they represent modernity. Right in the centre of Rome, overseen by centuries old statues and monuments, a group of young professionals told me: 'the future is here, it is happening right here'.”
Rephrasing the statement.
All that may be true, but in my view it is a little short sighted. If you allow me: the central statement of the series of meetings commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of this institute is lacking balance. I would like to raise three objections to the statement.
First: cities stand for much more than modernity. They are inherently dualistic. For many people they offer not much more than life in a wilderness.
Second: we know more or less what a city is. But what is a country?
Third: even if cities are very important (and they are, no doubt), even if they are alive and kicking, what makes them live: their internal communication - economically, politically, socially, intellectually, culturally - or the relations with the real world outside. And with the latter I do not mean other cities, nearby or far away, as nodes in a global network, but the real world: the world consisting of land and water, the seas, the rivers, the forests, the water, the biodiversity, the farmers, the agriculture, the food, the minerals, the atmosphere. Young people, professionals, business managers, politicians, opinion leaders, the middle class: they know what makes cities tick. But the question is: what makes cities breath? And: what makes them sick?
Let me elaborate these three arguments. First: why do we juxtapose cities and countries? A country is a geographical category, conceptually rather meaningless. A city is a geographical unit, as well as a socio-economic entity and a political institution. A comparison between a city and a nation, the traditional embodiment of social and economic life, would make more sense than a comparison between cities and countries. So would a comparison between cities and states, the acclaimed political and legal institutions, which have dealt with each other throughout history and still today, despite globalisation.
Are cities more important than nations? Are they more important than states? Those are the more relevant questions. Those who argue that globalisation has turned world relations upside down would say that this is indeed the case. They argue that the new world economic order is based on cities rather than nations, that the new information and communication technology enables cities to relate directly with each other in networks, irrespective of national boundaries and that the world's political power is based in metropolitan centres with direct access to the most modern technologies necessary to exercise control over markets, people, knowledge and media.
A view from the bottom
This is the view of the elite, the middle class, the young, the educated, the managers, the whiz kids in finance and ITC and all others who benefit from the concentration of capital, technology, information and communication, and who call this 'knowledge'.However, farmers, fishermen, herders, nomads, and endogenous people will have a different view. This is only natural, you may argue, because these are the people of the past. Soon they will be history. We will industrialize agriculture and fisheries with the help of biotechnology and genetic modification and turn the rural areas into leisure parks, where city dwellers can rest, enjoy and revive themselves after periods of city stress.
But what about the loss of biodiversity, the threats posed by climate change, the depletion of the forests, sea level rise, the drying of rivers and the melting of glaciers, in short: the consequences of fast increases in mass consumption by the masses in the cities? Would the people in cities, the people of modernity, the people of the future, so superior in comparison with the people of the past, not run the risk that they will consume themselves to death?
Moreover, there is a third category of people, next to the people of the future (the middle class) and also next to the people of the past (the rural population). They are the underclass: people without much education, without a piece of land, without a job, without a decent house and a human habitat, without access to clean water and affordable energy, without access to the market, without a voice in the society that matters.
They too have a different view on life in the city. They live in cities because they can't live in the countryside anymore. Look at the poor masses in India. Many do not have a future in rural areas. Land has become less fertile. They have to split their land between their sons and each of them has too little to survive. They lack the money to buy fertilizer. They are dependent on middlemen for credit and finance as well as for access to markets. They can't repay the loans and the land is taken away. They have no other choice than travelling to the city. Does the city offer a job, an income, and a house? It does not: the migrants join the crowd, a huge mass of unskilled workers, paid less and less. Labour relations are informalized, rather than formalized, as would be expected in modern city societies. Protest against exploitation is not allowed. Resistance is punished by expulsion.
It is pure capitalism, rough and primitive. It is capitalism in the real economy, at the bottom of society. It is harsh and greedy. Compare this with present day financial capitalism in the sophisticated and civilised top layers of society, no less greedy, no less pure, and no less primitive. The financial and the real economy are linked with each other, in particular in cities, if only because the financial sector in the modern Wall Streets of city life has become footloose, while the very poor who are dependent on the real economy live underground, unnoticed, anonymous, unregistered, voice less, deprived of rights. The more the money at the top has become footloose, the less space there is left for capital investment providing solid ground (water, sanitation, houses with a roof, garbage disposal, schools, health centres, electric power, public transport).
In his novel A Good Man in Africa William Boyd describes a man sitting on the roof of his office and observing the pattern of growth of a city in which he works. It is a town in tropical West Africa, small but growing rapidly. He identifies the sea of rusty, corrugated roofs as being the product of the paranoid vision of some insane town planner. For him the growth pattern of the city resembles that of a festering and fetid organic culture that is growing uncontrollably in response to ideal biological conditions. “Clear the ground”, he thinks, “Let the jungle creep in”.
In Michael Thelwell's novel The Harder They Come a young migrant from the countryside is on a bus journey to Kingston, Jamaica. His first impression of the city is that of gigantic garbage dump made up of randomly dispersed shacks of cardboard, corrugated iron and wooden planks. The shanties are ugly, dirty and menacing - all jumbled together without order or orientation. They make up a foul, tentacular mass that will pollute even the soil. “Is this the first you seeing it?” asks a fellow passenger. “That's what them call the jungle”, he says without further explanation.
Both authors also talk of the inhabitants of these settlements. Both basically describe people in slums. For Boyd's character those people are a restless mass of organic life, moving through the structure-less urban fabric. Thelwell's hero is more overwhelmed by the numbers involved and their patterns of coordinated movement: “collectively the crowd as an entity seemed tense, nervous and moved by a single and alarmingly unpredictable will”.
Alarmist biological metaphors of the relationship between society and the built environment, in particular in fast growing developing countries, have been around a long time, and they have been revived under current conditions of rapid urbanisation, growing unemployment and homelessness, the rise of survival strategies and escalating levels of violence. Neither are these phenomena exclusively to be found in cities of developing countries. Life around Johannesburg, Beijing, Paris, London and Miami shows a certain similarity to life around Mexico City, Nairobi, Khartoum and Mumbai. All cities have two faces: a bright one and a dark one, glitter and gutter.
“Let the jungle creep in”, the expatriate in Boyd's novel thinks. “It is a jungle already”, is the slum dweller's response. Indeed, that is city life: a chaotic mass of individuals, evil, threatening, unpredictable, but in one-way or another: an organic entity, alive, moving, and fighting for space necessary in order to exist.
The face and the belly of globalisation
Last year, on the occasion of fifty-five years Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, a debate took place between students, staff and other professionals on the basis of two statements.
The first statement was: “Cities will increasingly become the dump site for a surplus of people. Billions of people will be stuck in marginalised, overpopulated slums, without adequate services. They have only one option: fighting for survival”.
The second statement was: “Population pressure in this world is not caused by urbanisation. On the contrary: urbanisation is the only way out. It is the concentration of people in cities that will facilitate creating an adequate infrastructure and establishing a network of essential services and utilities, thereby creating sufficient economic opportunities”.
Before the debate started the participants had to vote in favour of either statement. The majority supported the second, optimistic, position. I chaired the debate and for this reason, in order to be a neutral chair, I did not vote. If I had voted, I would have supported the first position. Admittedly, this was a gloomy picture, and I would hope that developments would prove me wrong. Indeed, population in many cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America is resilient. Indeed, economic growth is originating in particular in the cities and many people find a job in the informal economy. However, in the meantime half of world population is living in cities, not because all of them prefer this, but because the rural areas do not provide sufficient opportunities to survive. Many people do not have a choice. They migrate to a rural town and from there to a big city, and if possible to a metropolis far away, for instance overseas in Europe or the United States. However, in these cities the majority of these people will find a living at the margin of existence only, without education, without health care, without decent housing, forced to pay a high price for their drinking water and for daily transport in order to get a job or to stay on a job. Many do not know how and where to earn or get the money necessary to buy their daily food, day after day. Many, in particular young boys and girls, have no other option than resorting to crime, drugs and prostitution. The result is oppression and violence.
This is a vicious circle. Breaking through this circle is a privilege of only few. The others are resilient indeed, they have learned to adjust, but it is adjustment to circumstances that get worse year after year. In quite a few cities and countries political leaders do not even care. They want to please their own class and refuse to allocate resources necessary to enable the world's underclass to emancipate.
This is not a phenomenon limited to individual cities. If metropolitanization is the face of present day globalisation, the slums form the belly. Urban poverty is a global economic phenomenon. Urban neglect is a global political phenomenon. Globalisation is offering many opportunities to many people, opportunities that were unheard of in history. But the world middle class grasps these opportunities by excluding the poor. Middle class city citizens are greedy, selfish and short sighted.
This means that the slum dwellers are on their own. They can neither rely on the middle class, nor on politicians. Will they be able to make themselves not only visible but also indispensable for the future of the city? Some authors are pointing in this direction. They foresee that slums and slum dwellers will gradually permeate the cities, that they will be capable to get access to city services and that they will be accepted as citizens, illegal perhaps, but tolerated and gradually integrated into an expanding and flourishing city life.
I wish this would be true. I doubt. To continue the organic metaphor used by Thelwell and Boyd: different organic combinations may arise. Sometimes they are the result of the unpredictable will referred to by Thelwell, sometimes the result of force, as desired by Boyd. However, all of them follow the law of the jungle.
I see how in Lima slums gradually have become settlements and new towns, with some services and a certain degree of law and order, due to public policies aiming at spreading of both economic and social investments as well as of political and legal rights.
I also see how slum dwellers invade Asian cities like Jakarta and Delhi. However, I also see how the city centres in many of these cities are being rebuilt in order to compete with other mega cities. The renovation often means total reconstruction after demolition, leaving no space whatsoever for the poor anymore.
I see millions of slum dwellers in Khartoum, forced to live there because city elites did impose a war upon the people in the South and in Darfur. I se how these slum dwellers again and again are being forced by the same s city elite to move further away to the margin f he city, somewhere in the desert, in order to make room for the middle class.
I see, for instance, violence in Kenya integrating slums and countryside, threatening the city.
The jungle may creep in violently. In the end people who feel that they are being excluded from the city, while living in the city, have only thing in common: an identity, be it a religious one, or an ethnic, tribal, racial identity, a common to the security of a job, an income, loosing access to care, loose their sense of belonging, and risk loosing their dignity. They will cling together with others who are in the same situation and feel that they have been thrown back to the same bare and basic identity. If they feel that they have nothing to loose than their basic identity, like for instance this year was the case in cities in India, Kenya and South Africa, violence is looming around each street corner.
You may say: all this is far away. Indeed, it is far away from Rotterdam and this city, as well as other cities in Europe, is much better of. However, these cities too are part of a global system. They are part of rich nations, which have been able to build their wealth by colonising other countries and by protecting their domestic markets. They are part of strong states, which have been able to shield themselves against immigration by the poor from Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The slums of the European cities are invisible, because they are overseas, across the Mediterranean and we would like this to remain the case.
Who would still dare to argue that cities are more important than nations and states? The economic future of cities in the present world still greatly depends on the capacity of the nation state. We witness this today, in the midst of a financial crisis that is threatening all cities and the world middle class as a whole. We will have to understand this also tomorrow, reconstructing the global real economy, in the interest of society as a whole, elites, business managers, labourers, consumers, slum dwellers, farmers, and all others, in particular the young people.
For the new generation, including the yet unborn, to live in sustainable cities, we will need some major changes in policy making, in cities as well as in countries and nation states, at all levels, from the local neighbourhood to the globe as a whole.

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Jefferson Davis was one of ten children born to his parents, Jane and Samuel Davis.
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: His words have helped shape policies on everything from the relationship between church and state to the scope and limits of the federal government. When Jefferson was sent as an American diplomat to Paris inhe took with him his youngest daughter, nine year-old Polly, and the thirteen year-old Sally Hemings as a companion for Polly.
Critics charge that while in Paris, Jefferson began a sexual relationship with Hemings nearly thirty years his younger which produced some or all of her children of which four lived.
These Jefferson-Hemings charges have been repeated for over two centuries and, despite the fact that many Jefferson scholars have long rejected these claims, today much of the nation accepts them as true.
What is the evidence against him? The evidence against Jefferson stems from three primary sources: Oral tradition, the strongest of which comes from Thomas Woodson. On its face, such evidence against Jefferson appears almost conclusive.
Yet, if the evidence is as unequivocal and overwhelming as the critics make it seem, why, then, have most of the prize-winning Jefferson historians long rejected the charges leveled against him?
On what basis do they reach their conclusions in the face of such apparently incriminating evidence? What is the truth? Three legal principles should guide the search for truth.
First, an individual is innocent until proven guilty.
Second, there must be opportunity for cross-examination so that the other side of the story may be offered. According to the following proverb, presenting the other side of a story is vital: If a different view can be presented which raises a legitimate doubt and offers a rational alternative explanation, then the individual cannot be presumed to be guilty of the charges leveled against him.
Using these guidelines, examine the three sources of evidence against Jefferson. Consider first the most recent evidence—the scientific testing. In latethe prestigious scientific journal Nature announced that it had conducted DNA testings which proved that Thomas Jefferson had fathered a child with Sally Hemings.
Almost two hundred years ago, Thomas Jefferson was alleged to have fathered children by his slave Sally Hemings. The charges have remained controversial.
In fact, the original Nature article had reported that Thomas Woodson—the child that oral traditions claim was born of Sally when she was fifteen or so—the child born shortly after her return from France—was not sired by Jefferson: President Jefferson was accused of having fathered a child, Tom, by Sally Hemings.
Tom was said to have been born insoon after Jefferson and Sally Hemings returned from France where he had been minister. Present-day members of the African-American Woodson family believe that Thomas Jefferson was the father of Thomas Woodson, whose name comes from his later owner.
No known documents support this view. A few—but only a very few—even bothered to report this non-paternity aspect of the DNA findings.
It was this story which swept the nation. Because after proving that Jefferson had not fathered Woodson, it was revealed that their paternity conclusions about Jefferson fathering Eston were based on inaccurate and incomplete information, both scientifically and historically.
Significantly, there were twenty-six Jefferson males living in the central Virginia vicinity at that time. Quite simply, the researchers failed to eliminate the other lines.Preface. The scholarly understanding of presidential power rests on two distinctions.
The first distinction concerns the extent of the president's formal powers and . Dec 21, · When it comes to America’s Founding Fathers, there’s no one more captivating or controversial than Thomas Jefferson. The third president of the United States, Jefferson was an extremely talented man who could play the violin, design his own furniture, and build his own mansion.
Jefferson was also something of a paradox. The most fortunate of us, in our journey through life, frequently meet with calamities and misfortunes which may greatly afflict us; and, to fortify our minds against the attacks of these calamities and misfortunes, should be one of the principal studies and endeavours of our lives.
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The religious views of Thomas Jefferson diverged widely from the orthodox Christianity of his era. Throughout his life, Jefferson was intensely interested in theology, religious studies, and morality. Jefferson was most comfortable with Deism, rational religion, and Unitarianism.
The religious views of Thomas Jefferson diverged widely from the orthodox Christianity of his era. Throughout his life, Jefferson was intensely interested in theology, religious studies, and morality. Jefferson was most comfortable with Deism, rational religion, and Unitarianism. He was sympathetic to and in general agreement with the moral precepts of Christianity. Preface. The scholarly understanding of presidential power rests on two distinctions. The first distinction concerns the extent of the president's formal powers and . Thomas Jefferson, (born April 2 [April 13, New Style], , Shadwell, Virginia [U.S.]—died July 4, , Monticello, Virginia, U.S.), draftsman of the Declaration of Independence of the United States and the nation’s first secretary of state (–94), second vice president (–), and, as the third president (–09), the statesman responsible for the Louisiana Purchase.
He was sympathetic to and in general agreement with the moral precepts of Christianity. WallBuilders is an organization dedicated to presenting America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built – a foundation which, in recent years, has been seriously attacked and undermined.


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City of Roses
Here's my take here on this debate.
First of all, I believe that Hollywood is a little out of touch here, I just feel that those setting up the debate are looking at it the wrong way.
Some say the reason Oscar ratings have continued to go down, people stop going to the movies, etc. is because many feel these movies they release don't represent themselves or their values. Actually, the reason I don't go to the movies as much as I want to is simple; ticket prices. Many I know say the same thing. I don't know if that is representative of a national opinion, but I think it's safe to say movies would be making more if the ticket prices were adjusted a bit cheaper.
Look, I absolutely agree that though I believe our media, overall, leans to the right, or is at least fairly intolerant or neglectant of progressive views, Hollywood is one strong liberal-leaning market. I actually believe Hollywood has long leaned that direction. Maybe the "extremity" thing can be argued here, but this gets right into the second question.
I certainly don't think Hollywood is anti-religious. There hasn't been a Best Picture winner with religion serving as a themed centerpiece since 1959's "Ben-Hur", but faith, whether religious or secular-oriented has played a theme in many Best Picture winners since then. Particularly in the dramas centered on war or in "Titanic". In explaining why movies centered on religion don't seem to get Best Picture attention, religion indeed is a lifetime education and commitment. I just find it's difficult to convey religion at whole in a concise form in three hours or so, and abridging something of sorts like that usually leaves much vague, or unquestioned. And indeed, from what I've learned thus far, the truth indeed can be blinding and it just takes time for your eyes to adjust to it. But some just perceive the process differently than others, and it is shocking to many, and I guess to many, religion is just a lot to swallow in the form of a film.
Besides that, take "Joan of Arcadia" for instance. I find it to be the best drama on television in years, and is very religion-friendly and full of moral backbone. This CBS dark horse has ended up becoming a huge hit on Fridays and both liberals and conservatives are enjoying it.
Now, about "The Passion of the Christ".
No doubt it is a powerful, striking, gripping film, all great elements to a great film. It bears a strong message that unquestionably has resonated to many regarding its huge box office gross of $370 million domestically, the most ever for an independent film, and second only to "Spider Man 2" for the greatest-revenue film of 2004.
However, it also must be noted that the film didn't exactly get reviewed enthusiastically. According to Rotten Tomatoes, a web-site which averages up all reviews and labels each film with an average percentage approval of 60% or below as a "rotten tomato" and any film 60% or above as a "fresh tomato", "The Passion of the Christ" received a 51% average, marking it as a "rotten tomato". In addition, the average grade given to the film was in the B-/C+ range.
And if you insist the critics shouldn't be taken seriously, etc, though the film did receive a much better score (77%) among regular fans, it still falls well short of other average user scores for other films, including "The Incredibles", "Maria Full of Grace", "Hero", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", "Shrek 2", and "Garden State" (that last one absolutely deserved a nomination).
With that said, I absolutely don't believe the Academy Award Committee of 5,800 intentionally left out "The Passion of the Christ" out of spite or because it ran against their beliefs, etc. The fact is, there have happened to be even better movies than "The Passion of the Christ" released last year, and some conservative groups upset by the film's lack of Oscar attention should understand that. I absolutely respect Mel Gibson as both a person and an actor, and admire him for this bold, cinematic effort, but box office success just shouldn't always expect to translate into Oscar domination. After all, "Spider Man II" hasn't got any either. "Shrek II" didn't get any besides Best Animated Picture. "E.T", "Jurassic Park", "The Lion King" and all the Star Wars saga never won Best Picture.
Now, onto the next question.
I absolutely believe Hollywood releases a lot of dark-themed movies. Of course, it's nothing new in my mind either. "All's Quiet on the Western Front", the Best Picture Winner for 1929-1930, which is also the thid movie ever to win Best Picture, was very dark, with its chilling horror of war message. We had "Mutiny on the Bounty" in 1935, "Gone With The Wind" in 1939, "Mrs. Miniver" in 1942, "The Lost Weekend" in 1945, Gentleman's Agreement" in 1947, all movies themed on struggles during war-time, alcoholism and racism.
"The Bridge on the River Kwai", "Tom Jones", "Midnight Cowboy", "Patton", "The French Connecton", "The Deer Hunter"...the history of the Academy Awards is loaded with Best Picture winners with dark themes. It's nothing new, and neither is the year or years in-between when a more uplifting film takes the golden statue.
In final word, I feel when you look beyond the politics of Hollywood, which I feel have always leaned to the left somewhat there, Hollywood is unquestionably a cornerstone of American culture, in which, regardless of your political, cultural or social background, everyone is influenced by.
As an American liberal, I too agree that Tinseltown is not perfect by any means. I believe there is too much violence and sexual situations in our programming that is so easily accessible to children everywhere, and that is a problem that needs to be handled one way or another without encouraging broad censorship. It sees one way or another our youth will be surrounded by these themes or hear it from their friends anyhow, but I believe we should be asking Hollywood to put more heart in, if not exactly more moral programming, just simply more clean-fun programming.
Also I think Hollywood could use some sort of face-lift. I've been there myself a few times and indeed it appears rather plain to visitors, totally apart from the kingdom or palace many imagine Hollywood as. It should appear to its visitors more as a place of magic, not a little plastic castle. I don't know exactly how it should be done, but the place has a dark side to both visitors and the stars themselves.
That's just my take there. With that said, allow me to share my predictions for tomorrow's Oscar evening:
"Million Dollar Baby"
Martin Scoresce (Clint Eastwood shouldn't be ruled out, but he'll win and I think Scoresce deserves it.)
Jamie Foxx (but it deserves to go to Don Cheadle, which I do hope he earns a suprise win.)
Hilary Swank (She's good, though I was impressed with Catalina in "Maria Full of Grace")
*****Best Supporting Actor*****
Morgan Freeman (no complaining here)
*****Best Supporting Actress*****
Cate Blanchett (But it deserves to go to Natalie Portman for her wonderful performance in "The Garden State" and I'd love to see her make a suprise win here.)
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Clipboards in hand, signature-gatherers are fanning out across four Southern California cities this month, turning up at supermarkets and metro stops and apartment complexes to pitch a measure for the November ballot that they say will be salvation for renters.
But for landlords, their pitch is blasphemy.
At issue is whether the cities of Long Beach, Inglewood, Glendale and Pasadena should join a tiny band of California cities that already have rent control and “just cause” eviction laws that prevent landlords from ousting tenants in good standing.
And the idea has already spread far beyond those four cities. Rent control battles have been flaring up across California over the past two years, as rents have soared and investors have fixed up older buildings to jack up profits, often pushing out longstanding tenants in the process.
Two other Southern California jurisdictions — Santa Ana and the county of Los Angeles — are studying possible action on rent control for apartments or mobile homes. Petition drives also are underway in Sacramento and Santa Cruz.
Meanwhile, rent control has already appeared on municipal ballots in seven Bay Area cities over the past two years, winning approval in two — Richmond and Mountain View.
There’s even a statewide effort to put an initiative on California’s November ballot that would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act, a 1995 law that severely limits rent control in the 17 California cities that already have it.
Supporters see the broad push for rent control as a backlash against unfair landlords and out-of-control housing economics.
“Renters have been pushed to the breaking point,” said Long Beach housing advocate Josh Butler, one of the backers of the city’s #RentControlNOW Coalition.
“We’ve seen the stats. More and more, people are spending 50 percent of their income on rent. And the dream of homeownership; we’re seeing it slip away.”
In a state traditionally hostile to rent control, a turning point might be at hand.
Ten of the 13 California cities where rent control recently has been debated are majority-renter enclaves. And with the number of renter households rising statewide, some experts predict California soon will become a majority-renter state.
That worries landlords. Groups that have long been vigilant to fight any effort to limit rent hikes and “no fault” evictions suggest the new proposals generally miss a bigger point: Lack of housing is what’s driving up prices.
“Rent control is really putting a Band-Aid over the problem. People take their eye off the ball,” said Tom Bannon, chief executive of the California Apartment Association.
“The ball is we need to add more housing, quickly.”
For many renters — even employed renters who feel like they already pay a lot for shelter — the current economic trends in housing aren’t sustainable.
Jeri-Lee Mendiola, 39, a sales rep for a school yearbook company, last year had to leave her apartment in a 92-year-old subdivided house in Pasadena. The reason? Her rent went up 60 percent.
Until then, she paid just $975 a month for her 450-square-foot unit. The $600-a-month increase would leave her with less than $400 each month for food and other expenses.
She now pays $900 a month for a two-bedroom townhome in Duarte, 11 miles to the east. But she shares it with her sister.
“They have to make money,” Mendiola said, referring to landlords. “But… they can’t just increase (rent) 60 percent. If there have to be increases, it … has to be gradual.”
That sentiment is spreading. Housing groups in Orange and Los Angeles counties are seeing a spike in the number of tenants calling to complain about big, sudden rent hikes. The Fair Housing Council of Orange County, for example, reported that rent increase complaints rose from 2 percent of all calls in 2010 to almost 12 percent last year.
Landlords and some economists argue that rent control doesn’t work. They say it can drive up rents for non-rent-controlled units and lead to stagnation in the number — and condition — of those units that are rent controlled.
Tenants in the grip of an unfolding housing crisis don’t buy that argument.
Responding to a recent Southern California News Group online survey, 220 out of 341 renters said they support rent control, while just 23 opposed it. The rest were undecided.
“This housing crisis that we have is going to launch all sorts of proposed solutions,” said Dowell Myers, a University of Southern California demographer and urban planner. “When people are desperate, they’re going to go for anything.”
Over the past seven years, rent increased $337 a month on average in Orange County and $450 a month in Los Angeles County, according to Reis Inc. In the Inland Empire, the average seven-year gain was $255 a month. That amounts to rent hikes of about $36 to $64 each year for the average tenant.
But some landlords are playing catch up after years of neglecting to raise the rents, creating the rent version of sticker shock for some tenants.
“You hear stories of people facing hits of $600, $700, even $800 (a month) in rent increases,” said Mike Van Gorder, 32, a photographer and a former Glendale city council candidate who is helping to lead Glendale’s current rent control drive.
Allison Henry, 43, an organizer with the Pasadena Tenants Union, said she has knocked on 400 doors as part of a campaign to gather 12,900 or more signatures by May.
“It’s really interesting seeing what I’m finding. More people (living) in a unit. Front rooms turned into bedrooms. People who have lived here a long time getting large rent increases: $400, $500, even as high as $600,” Henry said.
“The condition of the apartments really debunks the claim that rent control causes buildings to fall into disrepair. … There are a lot of buildings that haven’t seen any capital improvements.”
How it works
Rent control varies from city to city, but all versions of it tend to cap rent hikes and limit the landlords’ right to order a tenant to move out. The rules also usually create rent-control boards to oversee the process and mediate landlord-tenant disputes.
Unless a city has enacted tenant protections, California law currently lets landlords raise rents as they see fit. It’s also legal for landlords to evict tenants without cause simply by giving them least 30-days notice if they lived in the unit less than a year or a 60-day notice if they’ve lived there a year or more.
The rent control initiatives under consideration in Southern California are similar to existing rent control laws. All would limit rent hikes to once a year, with the size of the increase tied to the annual inflation rate — up to a maximum of 4 percent in Glendale, 4.5 percent in Pasadena and 5 percent in Long Beach and Inglewood.
Unless the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed this November, rent control wouldn’t apply to properties that law exempts: Single-family houses, condominiums and all apartments built after Feb. 1, 1995. Landlords also would be able to reset rents to market rates after a tenant moves out.
All four measures also would ban evictions unless tenants failed to pay the rent, broke the law, or otherwise violated their lease.
“Everybody hears if there’s rent control, people aren’t going to maintain their units,” Glendale activist Van Gorder said. “We wrote our ordinance so you can’t do that. You won’t get your rent increase” if you don’t maintain your rentals.
A misguided policy
Rent control, landlords say, isn’t just an attack on private property rights. It plain doesn’t work — not for landlords or tenants, they say.
They cite a host of economic studies to prove their claim.
The most recent, published last October by economists at Stanford University, found that rent control in San Francisco led to greater stability and substantial savings for those lucky enough to get it.
But the study also found that the supply of rent-controlled units fell 15 percent in the city from 1995 through 2012 because owners converted their properties to condos or otherwise redeveloped their buildings. That led to a 25 percent decrease in the number of renters living in rent-controlled units, driving up San Francisco’s overall rent by 7 percent.
“Rent control is not the answer,” said Johanna Cunningham, executive director of the Long Beach-based Apartment Association, California Southern Cities. “Look at New York, San Francisco and other areas with rent control. (They have) the highest rents in the country.”
Others suggest that proposed “just cause” eviction rules also could backfire.
Kyle Kazan, president and CEO of Long Beach-based Beach Front Property Management Inc., said tougher rules about booting people from rental units would make it tougher to clean up the gang-infested buildings he manages in South Central Los Angeles.
Rent control is a misguided, outdated policy that will transfer “nightmares that are going on in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and West L.A. to these (other) cities,” said Leon Khachooni, executive director of the Pasadena-based Foothill Apartment Association.
Landlords note that rent control is not “needs based,” meaning affluent tenants are as likely to benefit as low-income renters.
“In the final analysis, rent control is an exclusionary policy,” said Bannon of the state apartment association. “It may have a short-term solution for people in those units, many of them not low income. But, in the long term, it really becomes an exclusionary practice.”
Those arguments could fall on deaf ears as California becomes a renter-majority state.
Renters made up 46 percent of California households in 2016, up from 42 percent in 2005, U.S. census figures show.
Myers, the USC demographer, agrees with economists who predict the state soon might have more renters than homeowners, though he noted that the trend wouldn’t guarantee renter domination of the electorate; homeowners and older citizens are more likely to vote.
“A bigger factor is the housing crisis,” Myers said. “People at the bottom are getting crushed.”
Tenants rights activist Butler noted that polling shows 70 percent of registered voters in Long Beach (a city where 60 percent of the residents are renters) support rent control. And Van Gorder predicted rent control will pass by a 60-40 margin in Glendale, where renters make up almost 66 percent of the residents.
Butler also disputed the notion that rent control doesn’t work.
“Work for who? Work for renters? Work for seniors? Work for the community? I think they’ll say it works quite well,” Butler said.
“Does it work for people with unbridled greed? It may not work for them.”


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