New Research on Poverty in Philadelphia by The Pew Charitable Trusts
December 13, 2017
On the coldest morning of the season, attendees from diverse agencies, organizations, and professions gathered to discuss and engage with research on one of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues: poverty. Philadelphia has the highest poverty rate of the ten largest cities and ranks fifth among the poorest large cities in the nation. The poverty rate in the city has remained largely unchanged over the last decade: now at 25.7%. Director Larry Eichel and Officer Octavia Howell of The Pew Charitable Trust unpack these figures in their newest report, “Philadelphia’s Poor: Who they are, where they live, and how that has changed”. The Pew Report can be found here.
Their research found that children, Hispanic residents, and African-American residents disproportionately experience poverty, each group having a poverty rate well above the city-wide average. Households in poverty are distinct in that they are more often headed by women, and are more likely to include children. Additionally, while most cities across the nation have seen a “suburbanization” of poverty, Philadelphia is seeing a concentration of poverty within city limits. Eichel and Howell speculate that this difference is related to the relatively low costs of public transportation and housing within the city, and the higher land-use regulation of surrounding suburban counties.
During the Q&A that followed, attendees raised questions on the history and geography of poverty in the city. Others were more about the personal experiences of residents: What is life like for almost 400,000 persons experience poverty in our city? While Census data does not lend itself to an easy answer, attendees were eager to share their ideas and solutions to create change on the ground.
Mitch Little, Executive Director of the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, closed the event with a call to action: “We understand where it is and who it is. Do we have the gumption to have the conversation and dig deeper?”
Here’s what you said about the Roundtable:
What is one thing that you will take away from this Roundtable to enhance the work you do?
- “Talking about poverty without race is not meaningful.”
- “New areas of poverty where we have low programming.”
- “Child poverty rate is incredible – and we need to continue to work to improve their situation.”
How could future Roundtables be improved?
- “Building on this one so that it is not a one and done. We now have the data, so what next?”
- “Another session to discuss presentation in smaller groups then returning to the larger group with comments, questions, and application.”
- “More opportunity for participants to speak to each other.”
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The picture above is an actual photograph of an Echu danse staff from Nigeria. The priest or priestess of Eleggua holds this staff in their hands when sacred danses are held for Echu or Eleggua. Eleggua is the owner of all the roads in the world. There are many caminos or paths or encarnations of Eleggua. Some live on the street corners, some live in the woods, some live on the banks of the river or the shores of the oceans, some live at garbage dumps, some live at the door of the cemetery. Eleggua is just as important to the Orishas as he is to human kind. He is like Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. Since he lives on the street corners, he knows what is going on with everyone. Sometimes he tells Orunla about a person's life even before a person comes to consult with the Oracle of IFA. He is one of the first Orishas that new entrants to the afro-cuban system of Orisha worship receive. You have to have Eleggua before you can receive any other Orisha. Eleggua is the first to eat before any other Orisha. He must always be fed first, when sacrificial offerings are made. The reason for that is explained in the following story. The Creator, or Olofi, became sick. None of the powerful Orishas could cure him. Finally, Olofi sent for Eleggua. Eleggua left his home in the woods where he gathered medicinal herbs and went to Olofi with his bag of medicine on his shoulder. He made all the other Orishas leave him alone with Olofi. He then opened his bag, and using his knowledge of medicinal herbs was able to cure the Creator, Olofi. Olofi, to show his appreciation, told Eleggua that from now on, he would be the first to eat when the other Orishas were going to be fed. This made Eleggua very happy, since living in the woods, he sometimes did not have enough to eat. To this day, Eleggua must be fed before any Orisha can eat. This is how one of the smallest of the Orishas became one of the most important and poweful Orishas.
Above you see an actual picture of an Eshu. There is much confusion at times in believers minds about Eshu and Eleggua. Echu or Echu or Exu is really a much older entity than Eleggua. Eshu was here at the beginning of the world before the other Orishas. He has a malignant side and is a Trickster diety. For that reason, in Brazil, he is associated with the Devil. In Brazil and Africa, Eshu lives outside the house, to protect the home. His energy is considered too strong to have in the house. Eleggua, on the other hand is Echu working under the direction of Obatala to do good and serve the other Orisha and human kind. Eleggua's day is Monday and devotees usually give him simple offerings, to insure that he protect the home and open the ways. Everyone tries to stay on his good side, since he can turn things around in a minute. Even the other Orisha try to stay on his good side, so that plans that are made can come to pass.

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Background: In a recent double-blinded clinical trial, the probiotic combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM (L-NCFM) and B-LBi07 reduced bloating symptoms in patients with functional bowel disorders; an effect more evident in those who reported abdominal pain. In mice, L-NCFM but not B-LBi07 induced colonic mu-opioid receptor (MOR) and cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) expression, and reduced visceral sensitivity.
Aims: To determine if L-NCFM was the active component in the clinical trial and to investigate the mechanism of action in humans with mild to moderate abdominal pain.
Methods: Caucasian women (n = 20) 18-70 years with mild to moderate abdominal pain were enrolled in a double-blind, two-armed, single-centre study. Patients were given either L-NCFM alone or in combination with B-LBi07 for 21 days at a total dose of 2 × 10(10) CFU b.d. Colonic biopsies were collected during unsedated, unprepped flexible sigmoidoscopy before and at the end of probiotic consumption. mRNA and immunostaining were then performed on these biopsies. Patients kept symptom diaries for the 7 days prior to starting probiotic therapy and for the last 7 days of therapy.
Results: L-NCFM alone, but not with B-LBi07, induced colonic MOR mRNA and protein expression, as well as downstream signalling, as measured by enterocyte STAT3-phosphorylation. In contrast, CB2 expression was decreased. Both treatment groups trended towards improvement in symptoms, but the study was insufficiently powered to draw meaningful conclusions.
Conclusions: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM modulates mu-opioid receptor expression and activity, while the combination of L-NCFM and B-LBi07 does not. This study provides a possible mechanism for action by which probiotics modulates pain sensation in humans (Clinical Trial Number: NCT01064661).
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The provincial deputation of Teruel has granted the "T" of quality to this establishment in the modality of Charming House.
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Rural house SIERRA PALOMERA is a set of two houses of rural tourism of high quality and charm in camañas.
We have 2 comfortable and fully equipped rural apartments to share with family, friends and loved ones and the SUITE house with 2 spacious rooms, where our guests will feel the same comfort as in the best hotels at a much more price. interesting and with the advantages of having nature one step. House cataloged in SUPERIOR CATEGORY, which offers accommodation in its unique, different and daring rooms and common areas, providing an intimate and cozy atmosphere.
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No censorship on poll surveys: Press Council
Press Council of India chairman Justice P B Sawant on Tuesday clarified there was no ban on publishing poll surveys.
But newspapers should adhere to certain guidelines to avoid political parties from using the media to influence the poll outcome, the judge said.
''In the event of a staggered Lok Sabha election, the exit polls should be published only after the polling is over,'' he said.
As for pre-poll surveys, newspapers should preface them conspicuously by indicating the institutions which conducted the survey, nature and size of the samples collected, method of selection, margin of error as also the organisations or individuals who commissioned it.
He called upon the media not to take partisan views and fall victim to caste, religion and language propaganda.
In the interest of the country's democracy, he continued, such reports should be unbiased so as not to influence the voters for the benefit of a particular political party. Unfortunately, the media was not a homogenous institution. There were many players in the field and in the absence of any specific controlling body, it becomes necessary for the Press Council to monitor media reports.
''In any case, poll surveys might not be the true outcome of the election,'' Justice Sawant said, "In 1996, nine out of 10 surveys went wrong."
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This spring, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin construction in Seward Park to perform an emergency replacement of the main electrical service to the park. The primary electrical service to Seward Park is a buried cable that powers the restrooms, clay studio, park lights, Seward Park Audubon Center and other park amenities. This cable has repeatedly failed, and Seattle City Light is unable to make further repairs. Construction is expected to start April/May 2020 and take 6 to 8 months to complete, weather dependent.
SPR is working with Seattle City Light to install a new “raceway” system. The new service will be located in underground pipes and electrical vaults allowing direct access for future maintenance and replacement. Construction work will take place along the main roads, parking areas and a portion of the east walking path at Seward Park.
SPR will work with the contractor to minimize impacts to park users and the community. SPR and the contractor hired for this project will be relying on the patience and cooperation of all park users as construction work progresses through Seward Park. We ask park users to follow construction notifications and be prepared for detours around work areas. Events previously scheduled at Seward Park will proceed unless canceled or postponed by event organizers.
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NEW YORK, NY -- According to Money magazine, Scrooge McDuck has jumped two places in just six months in its list of the richest individuals in the world. At an estimated worth of $71.6 billion dollars, McDuck has passed Spanish fashion retailer Amancio Ortega ($70B) and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ($71B).
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So, my only experience with wasabi in life has been nudging the little knobs of it next to my sushi plate, thinking if I should eat it or not. Never used it in a recipe, never saw it in any food (other than sushi..).
As a first ever recipe experience with wasabi, I decided to make something simple: a spread! Seriously, this cannot get any simpler. The only thing that takes time, maybe, is boiling the beans.
I loved eating and serving it with corn chips but you can eat it with different things, like breadsticks, crusty bread, other kinds of chips. The sky is the limit (or the grocery store).
So, if you have a fun night with friends, say rewatching old episodes of Game of Thrones (when it was an amazing TV show), you can think of this spread to accompany your chips and your fun! Enjoy!
Printable PDF-recipe (no photos)
3.5 dl (or 1 1/2 cups or 200 gr) frozen or fresh edamame beans, cooked and drained
3 tbsp white miso paste*
1.5 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
2 tsp wasabi paste
room temperature water to adjust the texture
* Make sure you get gluten free miso paste if you have this dietary choice / restriction.
1. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and process the mixture while adding just a little water gradually, until you get the texture you wish. Serve with chips, crackers or breadsticks. Enjoy with friends!
Love this, I definitely need to try this recipe! I’m a fellow edamame-enthusiast 🙂 I just wrote a post about edamame snacks, feel free to check it out x
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Oil pressure gauge doesn't work.
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Exhaust muffler between the 2 pipes developed brown burn marks, which are visible and ugly.
The CD player keeps skipping.
Cup holder broke.
I've always loved the look of this car, so a year ago I decided I just had to buy one. Everyone was very impressed and it seemed to improve my social life.
Realistically though, the car is "stupid." It looks like a sports car, but really isn't. The power of the car is lacking and will always leave you wanting more. The car is very heavy and desperately needs a turbo. It can't keep up with modern V6 family cars. Housewives will beat you off the line. Seriously.
It goes around corners very well, when doing a U turn it is easy to kick the tail out and scare your passenger. The downside is that because the camber is pointing out so much, your tyres wear unevenly. The tyres cost about $600 each.
The engine is rock solid and I never had any mechanical problems. It's only the interior that is very cheap and full of glitches. The squeaks and rattles are well known, yet Nissan continue to construct it the same way, year after year.
The sound system isn't good. Very light speakers and inferior sound quality. The sub woofer is a joke. I wouldn't mind the light speakers if I thought Nissan were making a genuine effort to save weight, but clearly weight wasn't a concern when they were building the car.
I just sold the car for $10k less than I bought it for 12 months ago.
I regret buying it, though I did like impressing people with a fine looking car.


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HOLLIDAYSBURG - An Altoona man has been declared competent to stand trial on criminal charges in Blair and Lackawanna counties on charges stemming from an alleged shooting spree more than three years ago.
Joseph Brian Olecki, 36, has been housed in the Norristown State Hospital for the last year receiving treatment. Olecki has been evaluated on a regular basis to determine his competency to stand trial for shooting incidents in Logan Township and in his native Scranton.
An evaluation in late February revealed that Olecki is competent enough to stand trial, Blair County Deputy District Attorney Wade Kagarise said Friday.
It means that Olecki's cases in Blair County will be brought up for trial review on April 30.
A judge will determine what needs to be done to prepare the cases for trial and could set a trial date.
Blair and Lackawanna officials have been in contact concerning the Olecki cases, and no decision has been made on where Olecki will be tried first, Kagarise said.
Olecki's alleged crime spree began on March 14, 2009, when he opened fire with an assault rifle outside the home of his estranged girlfriend. Police charged him with shooting 21 rounds into the girlfriend's house and car in Altoona.
Olecki is accused of shooting a Scranton couple who lived next door to his family, police said. The man and woman were wounded in front of their children.
Olecki returned to Blair County two days later and was taken into custody by local police, who said he had a rifle, 500 rounds of ammunition and six homemade pipe bombs when arrested.
In Blair County, Olecki faces numerous charges including attempted homicide, carrying a prohibited weapon, theft, recklessly endangering another person and discharging a firearm into an occupied building. He is charged in Lackawanna County with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and related offenses.
Olecki is represented by Blair County attorney Thomas M. Dickey.
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Ones in the mangroves, your guide will show you the grand significance of this eco-system and discover the beauty and the great variety of flora & fauna that this estuary offers. During this tour there is a good chance to see monkeys, (sea) birds, raccoons, crabs and other animals. The duration of the tour is approximately 1 hour.
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Tour includes: Short boat ride and Spanish/English speaking guide.
What to Bring: Light clothes and comfortable shoes, swim suite, sunglasses, cap, camera, sunscreen and bottle of water.
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Elections Commissioner also pointed out that June 01 has been named as the Voters’ Day. The national function in this respect will be held in Badulla and parallel to the event ceremonies will also be held at the Provincial level. The prime purpose of this effort is to educate the public in including their names in the Voters’ Lists. The Elections Chief said that there is a low trend with respect to the completion of the Voters” Lists by low income and higher income urban dwellers residing in flats.
The Elections Chief said that many householders do not duly fill the forms handed over to them to update the Voters’ Lists. But finally they allege that they are deprived of their voting rights. As such he appealed to all householders to duly fill the Voters’ Lists and hand them over to their respective Grama Niladharis.

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Fuzzy MPPT For Solar PV Battery DC Microgrid System in MATLAB
Welcome to LMS Solutions! Today, we'll delve into the application of Fuzzy MPPT for a Solar PV Battery DC Microgrid System. This simulation model encompasses a 2000 Watts PV panel connected to the DC bus via a boost converter, coupled with a 48V-rated battery connected via a buck-boost converter. The aim is to optimize power extraction from the PV panel by utilizing the Fuzzy Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm.
The need for an MPPT algorithm arises due to the non-linear characteristics of solar panels dependent on irradiation and temperature. These changes affect the power output of the panel, making it crucial to extract maximum power by tracking the Maximum Power Point (MPP) under varying conditions.
The simulation model demonstrates the PV array characteristics, depicting the power-voltage (P-V) and current-voltage (I-V) curves. These curves showcase the varying peak points under different irradiation conditions, emphasizing the importance of accurately identifying the MPP for maximum power extraction.
The Fuzzy MPPT algorithm utilizes the measured PV array details such as voltage and current as input. It implements a Fuzzy Logic Controller to process the voltage and current inputs, computing the change in voltage and change in power to determine the optimal operating point for the PV panel.
The Fuzzy Logic System integrates multiple rules (49 in this case), considering variations in error and change in slope, to modulate the duty cycle of the boost converter. This adjustment enables the system to control the boost converter and extract maximum power from the solar PV system.
Additionally, in this microgrid system, the DC bus voltage is maintained at 400 volts. A Proportional-Integral (PI) controller manages the DC bus voltage, ensuring it remains constant by generating pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals for the voltage controller of the buck-boost converter.
The power balance within the system is crucial. The excess power from the PV panel is used to charge the battery when available, while the battery supplies power to the load when needed. The control mechanism enables the system to adapt to changing power demands, managing charging and discharging modes based on the PV power and load conditions.
The simulation involves testing the system under varying irradiation conditions (1000, 800, 500, 300 watts per square meter). Results demonstrate effective power balance management and the system's ability to adjust power flow between the PV panel, battery, and load based on changing conditions.
The simulation involves testing the system under varying irradiation conditions (1000, 800, 500, 300 watts per square meter). Results demonstrate effective power balance management and the system's ability to adjust power flow between the PV panel, battery, and load based on changing conditions.nt control mechanisms in place.
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Court of Appeals of Ohio, First District, Hamilton
Appeal From: Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas TRIAL NO.
T. Deters, Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney, and Scott M.
Heenan, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, for
Arenstein & Gallagher, William Gallagher and Elizabeth
Conkin, for Defendant-Appellant.
Defendant-appellant Brooks Beyersdoerfer appeals from the
decision of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
sentencing him to 12 months' imprisonment after initially
sentencing him to community control. We hold that the trial
court had no jurisdiction to alter Beyersdoerfer's
sentence, and we vacate the trial court's judgment.
Beyersdoerfer was originally convicted of possession of
heroin under R.C. 2925.11(A), a fifth-degree felony. The
court sentenced him to three years' community control
with the condition that he "enter and successfully
complete all residential phases of the River City
Correctional Program[.]" The court told him that if he
violated the conditions of his community control, it would
sentence him to a year in prison.
The River City program refused to take Beyersdoerfer because
of a medical condition. The court held a resentencing hearing
based on his alleged failure to fulfill the conditions of his
community control. No probation violation was ever filed. The
court made no findings and sentenced Beyersdoerfer to 12
months' imprisonment. No evidence was presented at the
hearing, and Beyersdoerfer was not given an opportunity to
respond or present evidence.
Beyersdoerfer filed a motion for a stay of sentence or for an
appellate bond. During a hearing on that motion, he argued
that the court had already found that he was amenable to
community control and that community control was a proper
sanction. Therefore, the entry sentencing him to a prison
term contradicted the original judgment entry imposing
community control. The trial court noted that it had failed
to state its reasons for sentencing him to prison. It stated,
"I had placed him on probation with a condition that I
wanted him to do River City. He's not eligible for River
City, and therefore, I don't find that he's eligible
for probation." This appeal followed.
Beyersdoerfer presents three assignments of error for review.
In his first assignment of error, he contends that the trial
court violated his right to due process when it
"revoked" his community control and imposed
sentence without notice of a violation and a hearing. Under
this assignment of error, he also argues that the trial court
lacked jurisdiction to modify the sentence. We agree.
Unlike probation, which is a period of time served during
suspension of a sentence, community-control sanctions are
imposed as punishment for the offense at a sentencing
hearing. State v. Heinz, 146 Ohio St.3d 374,
2016-Ohio-2814, 56 N.E.3d 965, ¶ 14; State v.
Blair, 2016-Ohio-5714, 62 N.E.3d 201, ¶ 8 (1st
Dist.). The revocation of community control is an exercise of
the sentencing court's criminal jurisdiction. Following a
community-control violation, the court sentences the offender
anew. Heinz at ¶ 15-16; State v.
Fraley, 105 Ohio St.3d 13, 2004-Ohio-7110, 821 N.E.2d
995, ¶ 17; Blair at ¶ 8.
Put another way, community control is the sentence, and
absent statutory authority, the trial court has no
jurisdiction to modify that sentence. State v.
Saxon, 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 104295, 2017-Ohio-93,
¶ 12; State v. Cauthen, 1st Dist. Hamilton No.
C-130475, 2015-Ohio-272, ¶ 18. R.C. 2929.15(B) does not
authorize the court to modify the sentence absent a violation
of the conditions of community control. Saxon at
¶ 12. A trial court lacks jurisdiction to alter the
final sentence unless it determines the defendant violated
the terms of community control as imposed in the final
sentencing entry. Id.
Beyersdoerfer did not violate the conditions of his community
control, and the trial court did not treat the second hearing
like a hearing on a community-control violation. The court
acted as if a final sentence had not been entered. But a
judgment entry with a sentence of community control had
already been journalized. Consequently, the court improperly
amended a sentence that was already final. Once the entry was
journalized, the court had no jurisdiction to modify the
Consequently, we sustain Beyersdoerfer's first assignment
of error and vacate the trial court's judgment altering
Beyersdoerfer's sentence of community control. We find
Beyersdoerfer's other ...


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JUST IN | EC pupil stabs another to death in classroom
An 18-year-old Eastern Cape pupil was stabbed to death in class, allegedly by a fellow pupil at Nathaniel Pamla Secondary School in Peddie.
A 16-year-old pupil has been arrested and charged with murder, said Eastern Cape provincial spokesperson Captain Mali Govender.
She said the killing happened after the pupils fought over a missing cellphone.
The pupil died instantly from the stab wounds at 3pm on Thursday, said Govender.
This is a developing story.


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How Hair Transplants Can Fix an Uneven or Thinning Hairline
If you’re in the business of buying a house, car, or even a ten-speed bicycle you will make sure to assess the quality and propriety of all the components before investing in the beloved item. Sweet visions of you driving down a coastal highway or cycling through the mountains is the ultimate goal, but knowing that your vehicle is duly stocked, protected, and maximally functional is where true peace resides.
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A refugee and a Brooklynite teamed up to serve a few lucky New Yorkers a little taste of foreign lands.
Naseema Bakshi fled Afghanistan after her husband, who served in the U.S. army, was killed by the Taliban. This widowed mother of six now lives in New York, and is making the most of what she knows: cooking for her family. Pairing up with Hannah Goldberg, a professional chef, Naseema discovered a new purpose and means to make a living.
Hannah founded the multicultural food business Tanabel less than a year ago. She works with a different woman every month for catering, cooking classes, and monthly dinners. Each of the women she works with is a refugee.
“The thing I always loved about food was the way that it bridged cultural gaps and was a common language everyone could speak,” Hannah told The Daily Beast. “My hope is that this offers a safe, productive space for women.”
Naseema and Hannah created a three-course dinner in celebration of Nowruz, a 3,000-year-old holiday that was banned by the Taliban. Nowruz celebrates the new year, and is observed on the vernal equinox.
RECIPE: HAFT MIWA
- 250g whole almonds with skin
- 250g walnuts
- 250g pistachios
- 250g dried apricots
- 250g dried white apricots
- 250g sinjid (aka oleaster or Persian olives)
- 250g long green raisins
- 250g red raisins
- 250g black raisins
- 3 pods green cardamom
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the almonds and blanch them for 2 minutes to soften them and release their skins. Drain the pot into a strainer, rinse the almonds with cool water, slip off their skins, and set them aside in a small bowl.
- Repeat this process for the walnuts and pistachios, using fresh water each time. Peeling the walnuts will require the aid of a paring knife. As you peel them, place them in a small bowl of cool water to keep them from discoloring.
- Put the 6 dried fruits in a large bowl and rinse them three times, agitating them vigorously with your hands, then draining the water away.
- Refill the bowl with filtered or distilled water to cover the fruits by an inch.
- Lightly crush the cardamom and add it to the bowl, along with the nuts. Mix to combine.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for one day (or two—the flavor only improves!) for the fruits to absorb the water and for the flavors of the dish to meld.
- After the bowl has sat overnight, top up with more filtered or distilled water as necessary, and let it sit until the celebration begins. The compote should be quite juicy—the naturally sweet steeping liquid is part of the dish and the pleasure of eating haft miwa!
- Spoon into small bowls along with some of its liquid and serve.
Video Producer: Sarah Bellingham
Executive Producer: Alex Brook Lynn
Associate Producer: Lizeth Beltran


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This was originally published May 26, 2002, so the contest is no longer available.
So you like Matt Damon, but how much do you really know about him?
You should at least know that he is coming to Boise for an advance screening of his latest film, "The Bourne Identity, " to benefit Boise Contemporary Theater on Saturday, June 8.
Damon and the film's executive producer, Frank Marshall will introduce and also appear at a sold-out post-film reception at Fulton Street Theater.
You've still got one chance to meet Matt Damon. Take our quiz, get it right and your answers will be entered into a drawing for two VIP tickets to the film and reception. Answers must be in The Statesman office by 5 p.m. Monday, June 3. Winners will be notified Wednesday, June. 5. E-mail your entry, along with your name and phone number, to LifeIdahoStatesman.com, or mail to Life, The Idaho Statesman, P.O. Box 40, Boise, ID 83707.
1. Where did Matt go to college?
2. What is his middle name?
3. What was his first movie?
4. What character did Damon play in "Saving Private Ryan"?
5. Which actress has NOT been romantically linked to Matt?
a) Minnie Driver
b) Claire Danes
c) Cameron Diaz
d) Winona Ryder
6. What is Matt's Project Greenlight?
a) Web site for people wanting to volunteer for Greenpeace.
b) Web site where unknown screenwriters can submit scripts to Miramax and others.
c) A Matt Damon fan site.
d) Matt's info site for people who love nature.
7. Which film does not feature both Matt and buddy Ben Affleck?
b) "Good Will Hunting"
c) "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"
d) "Chasing Amy"
e) All of the above
8. Who wrote the novel "The Bourne Identity?
a) Robert Ludlum
b) James A. Michener
c) Tom Clancy
d) J.K. Rowling


Monday, February 15, 2010
The nonprofit watershed watchdog group American Rivers says federal stimulus dollars are helping to keep storm water out of treatment plants and pollution out of waterways while at the same time creating jobs. American Rivers Associate Director Liz Garland says billions of dollars have been spent on green infrastructure projects aimed at slowing the flow of storm water into rivers and sewage treatment plants through the State Revolving Fund. Money is being spent on green water projects such as building green roofs, laying porous pavement and planting water-absorbing strips of land near developments. Garland says she has heard anecdotally that the projects are creating thousands of temporary jobs but since the data has not yet been compiled there are no hard numbers. She says the projects do not just benefit the businesses that get the upgrades and those employed in installing them. She says by reducing the amount of water that enters waste water treatment plants and reducing the amount of pollution that flows into rivers and lakes the local tax payers see rate savings and everyone can benefit from a cleaner environment. Among the projects funded through the State Revolving Fund is a $1.2 million effort by Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forests to plant trees and install permeable pavers to reduce runoff from parking lots.


Why is AMD so cheap?
AMD is able to offer lower prices by thinking that even though the margins are lower, the amount of CPUs sold should make up for the difference – at least somewhat.
AMD is cheaper because of brand name (recognition) in the CPU department, and cheaper in the GPU department because of a worse product..
Is a Celeron processor any good?
The Celeron is a better value-for-money processor especially when using new operating systems (Windows 7 or Windows 8.1). CPU Passmark, which has a leaderboard of the top 100 CPUs based on price/performance, lists two Celerons in the top five desktop processors currently available for sale.
Which is better Intel Celeron or AMD a4?
The CPU performance of the Celeron N3450 with 4 CPU cores and a clock between 1.1-2.2 GHz should depend a lot on the cooling solution. If the chip can maintain its Boost clock, the N3450 should be about 15-20 percent faster than the old N3710 (Braswell) and compete with an AMD A4-7210.
What is better Intel Celeron or AMD?
And, the fastest two dual core processor, the Celeron N4000 is 47.4% faster than the Celeron N3050. It is with this information that you can make an informed decision….Processor.ProcessorPassMark ScoresIntel Celeron N3450 @1.10GHz1835AMD A6-92202196Intel Pentium 4415Y @1.60GHz2197AMD A9-9225220511 more rows
Is AMD a4 a good processor?
The AMD A4-5300 is a low-end desktop APU based on the Trinity architecture. The chip is produced in a 32nm process and integrates 1 module with 2 CPU cores clocked at 3.4 up to 3.6 GHz. Depending on the benchmark, the CPU performance of the A4-5300 can be somewhat below the desktop dual-core Celeron G550. …
Which is better Intel Atom or Celeron?
Performance. As of May 2013, the Celeron has a peak clock speed of 3.6GHz with the Celeron D 365, while the Atom peaks at 2.13GHz with the D2700. Although generally slower than the Celeron, the Atom is designed as a more energy-efficient chip, consuming as little as . 65 watts with the Z500.
Is Intel better or AMD?
Intel CPUs are typically the favorite choice for performance and overclocking enthusiasts. … Intel’s top CPUs cost more than their AMD counterparts, especially once you add in a decent cooler, but they’re often a bit faster in games. AMD meanwhile is able to trounce Intel when it comes to multithreaded applications.
What is the best Celeron processor?
The fastest of these processors is the quad-core Intel Celeron N3450. Using the Celeron N3060 as the baseline, the Celeron N3450 is 91.5% faster, nearly twice as fast. The second fastest processor, the Celeron N4000 with a gain of 55% followed by N3160 with a gain of 18.7%.
How reliable are AMD processors?
There is no notable difference in Intel and AMD CPUs’ reliability. … Ryzen CPUs are just as reliable as their Intel counterparts, but Ryzen is generally more power efficient, and exponentially more power efficient than Comet Lake.


We present an experimental study of a systematic design procedure for achieving high bandwidth wavelength conversion with low ripple in a fiber parametric device with a single tunable pump. We find good agreement with established theory. Fourth order dispersion and fluctuations in the zero-dispersion wavelength have little effect on final conversion bandwidth. Strategies for ripple reduction and pump filtering in a practical device are proposed.
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I've been putting this one off for a while...
I took a class my senior year of college called "Strategic Management". It was a summer class, and one of my favorites. My teacher had a passion for the topic that was evident as he lectured, earnest for us to grasp the concepts. When we looked at different businesses, he used to refer to the business that dominated the market as "the 800 pound gorilla". McDonald's is an 800 pound gorilla in the fast food industry. Wal-mart holds the honors for retailers. Starbucks probably puts drugs in their drinks to earn the title, but you get the idea.
When I think about my life as a single mom, and the things that are competing for my heart, one things stands out: S-E-X. I don't care who you are, controlling sexual desires is a BATTLE. It certainly isn't a struggle limited to single parents, but we do seem to have a unique dilemma when it comes to sexual purity - we know what we're missing!!!
If you've ever read any books about what drives men and women, you may know that typically, for men, the sexual act itself is a bonding experience. For women,(which I will address more specifically since I know a little more about them than men!) we are much more driven by the emotional aspect of the process. Women live to be loved and desired. Stasi Eldredge says this:
"A woman becomes beautiful when she knows she's loved. Cut off from love, rejected, no one pursuing her, something in a woman wilts like a flower no one waters anymore. She withers into resignation, duty and shame. The radiance of her countenance goes out, as if a light has been turned off. But this same woman, who everyone thought was rather plain and unengaging, becomes lovely and inviting when she is pursued. Her heart begins to come alive..."
After walking through a divorce, many of us have experienced some form of deep emotional pain. Naturally, finding someone to fill that empty place in our hearts is where we tend to focus our energy. I certainly did. We want to be desired. I've found that most of my life the quickest way to be desired was to be sexy. Granted, it isn't the way I really want to be desired ultimately, but it feels good - again - shallow, but honest. Whenever I find myself struggling with a little insecurity, I can almost bet that my inclination will be to throw myself at Adam. It's a good thing I wear a metal chastity belt, and the key is at my dad's house in Dallas. So uncomfortable... :-)
Putting the pieces of my life back together after divorce has been a long and difficult process to say the least. Dealing with the sexual aspect has been overwhelming at best. Most of us know what God has to say about the subject. I wish I had some secret to share, or magic formula to follow, maybe even a prayer to say that would make our sexual desires dormant until the right time. I don't really have any advice to offer. Even if I did, I imagine that it wouldn't be some eloquent combination of words that would challenge you anyway. There are practical bits of wisdom we can learn from, and remind ourselves of God's truth, but I think the place the battle is really won or lost is in our hearts. I've been praying for the past few weeks that God would change my heart. I just want to share one thing that was meaningful to me, again from Stasi Eldredge's book Captivating:
"The vast desire and capacity a woman has for intimate relationships tells us of God's vast desire and capacity for intimate relationships. In fact ,this may be the most important thing we ever learn about God - that he yearns for relationship with us. Oh, how we've missed this! How many of you see God as longing to be loved by you? We see him as strong and powerful, but not as needing us, vulnerable to us, yearning to be desired. God wants to be a priority to someone. From cover to cover, the cry of God's heart is 'Why won't you choose me?' It is amazing to me how humble, how vulnerable God is on this point. 'You will find me,' says the Lord, 'when you seek me with all your heart' (Jer 29:13). In other words, 'Look for me, pursue me - I want you to pursue me.' Amazing. God wants to be wanted".
I am challenged by that thought, and this verse:
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem...how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing." (Matt. 23:37)
The battle is for our hearts.
"Lord, you know my heart, the struggles, the insecurities and the secrets in the deepest places. Remind me today that you long for ME and want to heal me of the pain I've experienced. May my heart be yours so that I long to pursue you. Change my heart. Help me to make you my priority, so that I'm filled with your love, and not empty when someone else comes around. Give me the discernment to distinguish between true love, and a temporary fix. Remind me that my longing for romance really can be fulfilled in you."
Becky Patton, who is like a mother to me, recently started a ministry called Truessence that is devoted to the concept of Holy Sexuality. Check it out - it won't be what you expect. www.truessence.net Becky always challenged me to invite God in - let him be a part of my sexuality - and see how He changes me.


Ellington, Dragic lead Heat’s 3-point attack past Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS – Wayne Ellington scored 21 points and made six 3-pointers off the bench, Goran Dragic added 20 points and the Miami Heat rode a season-best shooting performance from behind the arc to a 109-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Dragic was 5 of 8 from 3 as Miami hit a season-high 19 3-pointers on a season-high 39 attempts. Dion Waiters added 17 points, including a 3-of-8 mark from deep.
Jimmy Butler had 18 points for Minnesota, which has lost three of its past four games. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points and Karl-Anthony Towns also had 18, all in the second half.
With Hassan Whiteside controlling the paint, Miami has taken the rest of its offense out to the arc this season. The Heat entered the game fifth in the league with 31.6 3-point attempts per game and were tied for seventh in 11.1 made 3s per game.
Miami is averaging its most points from 3-pointers in franchise history, entering play with 33.2 percent of its total coming from beyond the arc.
The Heat opened the game hitting 10 of their first 13 attempts from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3.
Minnesota used a 13-0 run to get back in the game as Miami’s shooting went cold, but Ellington provided a charge off the bench by hitting 3 of 3 from 3 in the second quarter.
Heat: Six players hit 3-pointers. The Heat’s previous season high was 15 3s against Denver on Nov. 3. . Ellington’s season and career high for 3s in a game is seven on Nov. 19. . Whiteside had 16 points and 10 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season.
Wolves: Starting PG Jeff Teague was ruled out minutes before the game with a right Achilles injury. Teague is averaging 14.0 points and 7.5 assists this season. Aaron Brooks started for Minnesota, his first start since April 5, 2015, for Chicago. Tyus Jones started the second half at point guard and played a career-high 32 minutes with eight points, six rebounds and six assists. . The Wolves were also without reserve forward Nemanja Bjelica due to a left mid-foot sprain.
Heat: Continue their four-game road trip at Chicago on Sunday.
Wolves: Host Phoenix on Sunday.


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"I love dance. I love that I have found something that makes me, me! The studio is my second home, my peers are my second family, and dance is like a second pair of lungs, set in my chest allowing me to breathe. I wouldn't be who I am without dance. I couldn't imagine a day where I ask myself "When did I get that bruise?" or "I swear I had a hundred bobby pins yesterday". I love performing, after working so hard. I love when I show myself that I can do things I didn't think I was capable of doing!"
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The American Craft Council’s magazine American Craft gives some good pub to potters Celia Storey and Larry Pennington, bladesmith Lin Rhea, sculptor Michael Warrick, potters Jim and Barbara Larkin, fiber artist Barbara Cade, basketmaker Leon Niehues, wood sculptor Robyn Horn, painter-printmaker George Dombek, Mimi Wynn’s Handmade Market in Fayetteville and others in a story published in its October/November issue.
Here’s a segment:
Ed Pennebaker has turned his property into a glass artist’s wonderland. In addition to a hot shop, his complex includes a timber-frame home (which he built) outfitted with handmade glass-front kitchen cabinets, his signature light fixtures, and a back porch featuring one of the artist’s enormous chandeliers, reflecting the natural surroundings. “I do a lot of walking around the woods,” says Pennebaker, who is particularly taken by the geology of the area. Changing seasons always bring new
inspiration. “When it’s wet in the winter, the ice formations are really interesting, almost like glass.”
Eureka Springs, in the heart of the Ozarks, has a thriving art scene, with many galleries, and art and music festivals throughout the year. In the historic downtown district, Victorian buildings house boutiques and artist studios where enthusiasts can buy directly from makers. Potters Patrick Lujan and Lee Kroll moved to the city in 2007 and opened Out on Main, where they sell their work alongside work by friends. Just outside the city, Thorncrown Chapel, another Fay Jones-designed building, incorporates more than 6,000 square feet of glass, which blends into the surrounding bluffs and forest.
Higher up in the mountains, near Mulberry Creek, potter Steve Driver, recently retired from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, and his wife, Louise Halsey, a weaver, are returning to the land. They’ve opened a showroom on the plot they bought with three of his brothers in 1976. After moving to other cities for graduate school and teaching jobs, raising children, and most recently living in Little Rock, the couple are going back to their roots.
“At 62, I still have a lot of art I want to make and a lot of things I want to do,” Driver says. “With the back-to-the-land movement, a lot of stuff is coming full circle, and this is what I want to do with my time and my energy.”


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Peace Bubble 2 is an interesting bubble shooting game. Your mission is to fight in separate tanks, protect your city from charring from incoming bomber planes. Test the player's agility and observation. Challenge quickly.
Operate properly to protect your city from charring.
When the game is loaded, click Start to start the game

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GenreBiography, Drama Initial DVD releaseSeptember 13, 2005 CountryUnited States
Release dateJune 20, 1997 (1997-06-20) WriterNeal Cassady (letter), Stephen Kay CastThomas Jane (Neal Cassady), Keanu Reeves (Harry), Claire Forlani (Joan), Gretchen Mol (Cherry Mary), Adrien Brody (Ben), John Doe (Lewis) Similar moviesJupiter Ascending, Fish Tank, Factory Girl, The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things, At the Edge of the Abyss, Pitch Perfect 2
TaglineLife is what happens when you're busy making plans
The last time i committed suicide 1997 trailer
The Last Time I Committed Suicide is a 1997 drama directed by Stephen T. Kay. Based on a letter written by Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac, it stars Thomas Jane as Cassady. The cast also includes Keanu Reeves, Adrien Brody, Gretchen Mol and Claire Forlani.
The film takes place in 1946, and is loosely based on a letter from Cassady to Jack Kerouac. While the letter was written in 1950, the action of the letter took place when he was 20.
Told from Neal Cassady's (Thomas Jane) perspective, in a form of a letter, the film follows his life before and after the suicide attempt by his longtime lover, Joan (Claire Forlani). Demonstrating Neal's active mind and ever changing thoughts, the film jumps back and forth between before and after the attempt.
The story begins the day of Joan's suicide attempt, with Neal sitting in the hall outside Joan’s hospital room. The story then jumps to the day before the suicide attempt, where a rain soaked Neal whisks Joan away from her job. They have an intimate night together. After, she sits on the bed, sad, but Neal keeps professing his love to her. The scene returns to the hospital room, silence between them. Neal is told he has to leave.
The story moves ahead, with Ben (Adrien Brody) visiting Neal. He asks Neal if he has been back to the hospital to which Neal replies no. It cuts ahead to Neal wide awake, drinking coffee and eating bread with Ben. In a manic state, Neal tells Ben about the story he wants to write.
Neal encounters his friend Harry (Keanu Reeves), who suggests the two of them pick up some girls and take them out on a road trip in a stolen car. They all drive out into the country, flying down the roads. Later, at Neal's job at a tire plant, Neal's friend Jerry finds Neal obviously high, and saves him from getting in trouble.
Eventually, Neal makes amends with Joan, and decides to settle down with her. On his way to pick up a suit for their wedding, he runs into a drunk Harry, who asks him to come in for a beer. Neal ends up drunk, and Harry convinces him to call Mary (Gretchen Mol), his teenaged ex-girlfriend. When Mary sneaks out of her house, her mother calls the police, who arrest Neal just as he is about to leave. He is allowed to make a phone call, but he doesn't know Joan's phone number. When Mary refuses to testify against Neal, the charges are dropped. The police nevertheless hold him on the false premise of suspicion of burglary. After spending a few days in jail, Neal is released. He goes to Joan's house, but finds it empty; he waits, but eventually it is obvious she isn’t coming back. He walks back down the porch, steals a car, and disappears.
Neal finishes writing the letter and places it in an envelope. Walking away, he throws the pages of his novel into the air, paper flying and landing everywhere.


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1. Capital requirements for credit risk on exposures to SMEs shall be multiplied by the factor 0,7619.
2. For the purpose of this Article:
(a) the exposure shall be included either in the retail or in the corporates or secured by mortgages on immovable property classes. Exposures in default shall be excluded;
(b) an SME is defined in accordance with Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises1. Among the criteria listed in Article 2 of the Annex to that Recommendation only the annual turnover shall be taken into account;
(c) the total amount owed to the institution and parent undertakings and its subsidiaries, including any exposure in default, by the obligor client or group of connected clients, but excluding claims or contingent claims secured on residential property collateral, shall not, to the knowledge of the institution, exceed EUR 1,5 million. The institution shall take reasonable steps to acquire such knowledge.
3. Institutions shall report to competent authorities every three months on the total amount of exposures to SMEs calculated in accordance with paragraph 2.
4. The Commission shall, by 28 June 2016, report on the impact of the own funds requirements laid down in this Regulation on lending to SMEs and natural persons and shall submit that report to the European Parliament and to the Council, together with a legislative proposal, if appropriate.
5. For the purpose of paragraph 4, EBA shall report on the following to the Commission:
(a) an analysis of the evolution of the lending trends and conditions for SMEs over the period referred to in paragraph 4;
(b) an analysis of effective riskiness of Union SMEs over a full economic cycle;
(c) the consistency of own funds requirements laid down in this Regulation for credit risk on exposures to SMEs with the outcomes of the analysis under points (a) and (b).
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Memorial service set for fallen firefighter killed in Yosemite blaze
The firefighter who was killed battling the Yosemite blaze on Sunday will be honored at a memorial service this weekend.
Brian Hughes, 33, and his crew were engaged in a tactical firing operation on the east side of the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County. They were operating in an area with a large number of dry, dead trees, officials said.
The Sequoia National Park-based firefighter was struck by a tree. He was treated on scene, but died before he could be taken to a hospital.
The memorial service, to be held in Fresno, will salute his life and work protecting public lands.
Hughes was originally from Hilo, Hawai`i, and was with the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots for four years in the sequoias.
An official memorial website has been established in honor of Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and where to send condolence letters or contributions.
The site also includes a section for visitor-submitted memories and condolences.
“While we grieve and remember our brother Brian, it’s good to know how many people out there are thinking about him and his family,” says Arrowhead Hotshots Superintendent Joe Suarez. “There’s a huge amount of support pouring out of the community, and we feel that.”
Hughes' memorial service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Valdez Hall in the Fresno Convention Center, located at 702 M St. in Fresno.
For more information about Hughes or memorial services, visit www.sequoiaparksconservancy.com/captainbrianhughes.
Ferguson Fire grows, containment at a standstill
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Itchmo called Canidae this afternoon to inquire if they had received the lab results from their testing. They received the test results yesterday. A Canidae spokesperson released this statement to us:
In view of recent reports that have been circulating that products of major pet food manufacturers contain acetaminophen, Canidae wants our customers to know that we have tested our products. The results confirm what we at Canidae already know: we do not put acetaminophen in our products in any way, shape or form. Independent laboratory results found no detectable acetaminophen at 1 part per million.
One unconfirmed report by one laboratory appears to have given rise to the postings and rumors about our products. That same laboratory has also claimed acetaminophen contamination in other manufacturers’ products that the FDA and the laboratory at the University of California have examined and found that the claims could not be validated. We are not aware of any other laboratory that claims to have found acetaminophen in pet food samples. The independent testing of our products includes samples from the same lot that gave rise to the claim about our products as well as samples from a second lot. Again, no detectable level of acetaminophen was found down to the 1 part per million level.
Canidae is committed to the highest level of safety for our products and we live up to that commitment: we do not use Chinese suppliers. All of our products are made in the US. We believe that there are no products on the market today that are safer or more nutritious for your pet than Canidae pet foods.
Note: A company spokesperson showed me the negative lab results under the condition that I keep the lab results confidential and not post, circulate, or retransmit the results.

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Dylan teams with Mitchell, Morrison for concert tour
Published 4:00 am, Wednesday, March 18, 1998
JONI MITCHELL was the Lady of the Canyon and her songs were the sensual evocation of free love and a life painted in primary colors. Bob Dylan's is the voice of a generation bent on changing the world. For almost 40 years, he has chronicled his peers' hopes and dreams in song, remaining so viable that he recently won a Grammy for his latest album, "Time Out of Mind." And Van Morrison is the Irish blues man whose folk-like songs went into the barroom and the bedroom with equal ease.
Each singer / songwriter delineated the '60s and beyond with more than pop sensibilities. They put the "art" in artist.
In the latest of geezer rock's dream tours, coming on the heels of the Eagles, the Stones and Fleetwood Mac, popdom's mother and fathers - Mitchell, Morrison and Dylan - are setting off on a limited concert trek, arriving in the Bay Area at the San Jose Arena on Tuesday, May 19. Their five-city tour kicks off in Vancouver on May 14, travels to The Gorge in Washington State (May 16-17), Los Angeles (May 21-22) and Anaheim (May 23).
Tickets, which go on sale Sunday at 10 a.m., are $45 and $75, plus service charge from all BASS outlets. For tickets and information, call (510) 762-BASS or (408) 998-BASS. <


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Video Above: Would a "No-Fly" Zone Create Massive World War III with Russia?
The Pentagon continues to take clear and decisive measures to ensure Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does not escalate into a WWIII kind of Russia-NATO confrontation, as evidenced by a number of key developments such as the reluctance to impose a no-fly zone, transfer Polish fighter planes or commit any actual “fighters” or forces on the ground.
For instance, DoD’s decision to avoid sending Patriot Missile batteries to Ukraine, given that it would require putting US personnel on the ground to train Ukrainians on the system. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby was clear that this decision was in large measure due to concerns about possible escalation which might accompany such a move.
What about Taiwan? Does the US operate with similar caution regarding a massive confrontation with China over its “one-China” policy? Certainly a large-scale war with China could, in conventional terms, be much more threatening and serious than any NATO-Russia confrontation.
However, when asked about Taiwan during his trip to Asia, President Biden made it clear that the US would defend the island nation militarily, saying “yes..that is the commitment we made.”
When asked about Biden’s remarks by a reporter at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was non-committal and clear not to speak for the President. Austin let Biden’s comments stand for themselves.
“Our One China policy has not changed. He reiterated that policy and our commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. He also highlighted our commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act to help provide Taiwan the means to defend itself. So again, our policy has not changed,” Austin said.
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Military action against a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, however, is a complicated and quite nuanced question, given that Taiwan is an island only 100 miles off the Chinese coast and surrounded by vast swaths of ocean.
Several of Taiwan’s key stated allies such as Japan and South Korea, can be up to 1,000 miles away depending upon a point of arrival. While South Korea operates a very large 2-million strong military, largely to protect the DMZ from a North Korean invasion, they are far away and would of course be quite challenged to attack and “extract” an occupying Chinese force from Taiwan should it be annexed.
Similar dynamic with Japan, as the country’s southern island chain can approach being within 500 miles or so of Taiwan, it would also seem quite difficult to mobilize and deploy elements of its 1-million strong force in time to deter a Chinese takeover of Taiwan.
The only possibility, which seems unlikely anytime soon, would be to preposition large amounts of Japanese and South Korean armored ground forces on the Island of Taiwan prior to any Chinese attack. Once an occupying Chinese land force were entrenched and in control of the island, sending millions of Japanese, Korean and US forces in for an amphibious “liberation” exercise would doubtless be extremely costly and high risk, given the size of the People’s Liberation Army and its arsenal.
Therefore, should the Pentagon receive early intelligence that a Chinese invasion may indeed be imminent, perhaps it might make sense for Japanese and Korean soldiers and ground forces to pre-position on the island for specific, clearly-stated defensive purposes only.
Could that prove to be a deterrent? Perhaps if presented or operated in close coordination with forward-positioned US Navy assets in position to respond. In fact, given the emphasis the US Navy puts on forward “presence” in the Pacific, it seems conceivable that a US-led coalition of allies could actually stop or destroy a Chinese amphibious attack on Taiwan before it could succeed.
However, such a prospect, while clearly realistic, would likely depend upon how many US Navy assets could be forward deployed, how many submarines could respond and the speed and scale with which ocean-launched US 5th-generation aircraft could get into the air in sufficient numbers to achieve air superiority.
Kris Osborn is the President of Warrior Maven - Center for Military Modernization and the Defense Editor for the National Interest. Osborn previously served at the Pentagon as a Highly Qualified Expert with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army—Acquisition, Logistics & Technology. Osborn has also worked as an anchor and on-air military specialist at national TV networks. He has appeared as a guest military expert on Fox News, MSNBC, The Military Channel, and The History Channel. He also has a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature from Columbia University.


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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule today aimed at further restricting soot emissions from power plants, refineries and other industrial facilities. If finalized, the rule would restrict the amount of particulate matter (PM2.5) each facility could emit, from the current standard of an annual average of 12 micrograms per cubic meter to between 9 and 10 micrograms per cubic meter.
Director of CEI’s Center for Energy and Environment Myron Ebell said:
“The EPA’s proposed particulate matter rule is a fantastic jobs bill—for China. In exchange for miniscule alleged health benefits, it would put most of the country off limits for new economic development. The Biden administration has expanded its regulatory war on American energy production to the whole economy.”
CEI senior fellow Ben Lieberman said:
“Fine particulate matter has been declining for decades, and EPA already has a long list of rules in place to reduce it further. The proposed rule is all economic pain for little or no environmental gain.”


May 6, 2013, 9:23 PM EST
Alabama coach Anthony Grant has locked down yet another transfer for the future, this one in Longwood forward Michael Kessens, who announced his intentions to transfer after the resignation of former Lancers’ coach Mike Gillian.
The 6-9, 205-pound native of Switzerland will sit out the 2013-14 season and have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
The Lancers’ best all-around player, Kessens was second on the team in scoring (13.7 points) and led the team in rebounds (8.8 per game), blocks (42) and field goal percentage (53.7) on his way to being named a member of the Big South All-Freshman team. He also clocked 32.7 minutes per last season. He can obviously do a lot, and do it in a lot of minutes.
Kessens made the decision official in a tweet on Saturday.
Made the best decision, this school is the right for me #RollTide
— Michael K. Kessens (@MikeDoubleK) May 4, 2013
Kessens joins Tulane defector Ricky Tarrant on the Crimson Tide roster for 2014-15. Kessens did not begin playing basketball until his was 16, which is pretty amazing.
The Lancers finished 8-25 this past season, 4-12 in the Big South.
It’s always a gamble, taking transfers from teams that aren’t elite, in leagues that are essentially one-bid conferences. Sometimes this works out well (see: Curry, Seth), sometimes it doesn’t live up to all the expectations (see: Conley, Jason).
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“I come from a country which was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday.”
Malala Yousafzai is a sixteen year old girl who fought for the rights of women and education when the Taliban ruled her country. This is her story about how she campaigned for justice and was shot for her brave and courageous actions. Amazing and inspirational, I Am Malala should be read by everyone: not because of the words, but because of the moral that so many people ignore – one person who speaks out can change the world.
Before I knew about Malala, I dismissed the thought of being a feminist- how could I change anything? It has nothing to do with me. But when I attended a school assembly which was dedicated to her, and read the book, my thoughts changed completely. I now know that one person can make the course of education different, by speaking out. If everyone read this book the world would be a better place. Also, the book itself has an great plot which grips you until the very last sentence. Although it usually takes me about three days to read a book, I Am Malala took me a week. This shows that, unlike some books, you learn a massive amount.
The age range is 12+ and the publisher is Orion Books. I give this book five stars.


The Allman Brothers Band hit their commercial peak in August 1973 with the release of Brothers and Sisters.
It was the band’s first album without Duane Allman and Berry Oakley and included their new keyboardist Chuck Leavall. The album went to number 1, where it stayed for five weeks, and spawned the hits Ramblin’ Man and Jessica.
For the fortieth anniversary of its release, Island/Mercury are releasing special editions which include a remastered version of the album, previously unreleased rehearsals, jams, outtakes and live performances.
UMe Chairman and CEO Bruce Resnikoff said of the release “Brothers and Sisters documents a band reinventing itself and finding a new direction after a traumatic loss. The two deluxe editions, through these previously unreleased rehearsals, jams and outtakes, offer a priceless glimpse inside that creative process.”
The deluxe two-CD edition of Brothers and Sisters includes the original remastered recording as well as previously unreleased rehearsals of Wasted Words, Trouble No More, One Way Out, I’m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town and Done Somebody Wrong; outtakes of the instrumental Southbound, Double Cross and Early Morning Blues, as well as the brand-new archival find, A Minor Jam.
The four-CD set includes two discs devoted to a live performance at the Winterland in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 1973, right after Brothers and Sisters’ release, featuring an introduction by Bill Graham and previously unavailable live versions of Done Somebody Wrong, Stormy Monday, Midnight Rider, Statesboro Blues, You Don’t Love Me (which includes Amazing Grace), Les Brers in A Minor, Blue Sky, Trouble No More and Whipping Post, along with two Brothers and Sisters tracks in Come and Go Blues and Jessica.
Disc 1 (Original Album)
Come and Go Blues
Disc 2 (Rehearsals, Jams and Outtakes)
Wasted Words (Rehearsal)
Trouble No More (Rehearsal)
Southbound (Instrumental Outtake)
One Way Out (Rehearsal)
I’m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town (Rehearsal)
Done Somebody Wrong (Rehearsal)
Double Cross (Outtake)
Early Morning Blues (Outtake)
A Minor Jam
Disc 3 (Winterland, Part 1)
Introduction by Bill Graham
Done Somebody Wrong
One Way Out
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
Come and Go Blues
Disc 4 (Winterland, Part 2)
You Don’t Love Me (Includes Amazing Grace)
Les Brers in A Minor (with Drum Solo)
Trouble No More
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