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A little-known and oft-overlooked historical example of workers’ organization is that of the Limerick Soviet in Ireland. In response to the British militarist siege of the city of Limerick in 1919, trade unions organized their own form of local governance in which they were the masters of political and economic life. From April 15th to the 17th, the Soviet held a high degree of authority within the confines of the city. We will take a look at how the Limerick Soviet came about, and what its strengths and weaknesses were. This example of workers’ self-organization was the first and only show of labor actively challenging, and in some ways, outperforming Sinn Fein for the leadership of the Irish independence movement.
The Irish War of Independence began in 1919 as the Irish Republic Army, backed by Sinn Fein, began a guerrilla war against British-occupied North Ireland. Robert Bryne, a leading Sinn Fein and IRA figurehead and activist of the Post Office Union, had been arrested and was undergoing treatment at a hospital for the after effects of a hunger strike. As such, the IRA began a mission to liberate Robert. The liberation attempt was marked by the fatal wounding of Constable Martin O’Brien, as well as the injury of another policeman.
Although the rescue attempt was initially successful, Robert Byrne would later die from his wounds he sustained during the escape later that evening. His funeral, attended by tens of thousands of mourners and sympathizers all across the country, fastened the British government’s suspicions of the prospect of an Irish revolution. Utilizing extensive air, railway, road, and waterway transportation, the city of Limerick is conveniently located in a geographic area surrounded by transport mechanisms. In the words of the infamous Irish Republican Socialist James Connolly:
“Should it come to a test in Ireland….between those who stood for the Irish Nation and those who stood for foreign rule, the greatest civil asset in the hand of the Irish Nation for use in the struggle would be the control of the Irish docks, shipping, railways and production by unions that gave sole allegiance to Ireland.”
As a response, the British government declared the city to be under Martial Law on April 9, and was to be supervised by the stationed military presence within the city of Limerick. As of April 15, all residents who wished to leave or enter the city were required to have on hand an IRC paper. To protest this act of aggression, a general strike was called by the Limerick Trades and Labor Council on April 13th, of which Robert Bryne had originally been a delegate. The management of the strike was handled by a committee elected by the Trades and Labor Council, which principally declared itself to be a Soviet. John Cronin, the Chairman of this worker-elected organization earned the title of “father of the Baby Soviet” .
“We, as organised workers refuse to ask them for permits to earn our daily bread and this strike is a protest against their action”- Robert Bryne, Chairman of the Limerick Soviet Strike Committee .
If the Soviet wished to survive, it first and foremost had to be able to supply the city’s residents with food. Two committees were established: one to receive food and one to distribute it. Food stores were open from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Although the Soviet urged bakers to produce their goods, they were restricted from delivering their goods to homes or shops. Their goods were to be sold directly to the public . A Special Strike committee was established after the first week of the strike, which began running its own newspaper, as well as going so far as to print its own currency. However, private property was left untouched so long as the merchants and businesses agreed to follow the Soviet’s instructions and regulations. A list of shopkeepers that were prepared to accept the Soviet’s currency was drawn up, utilizing a sort of voucher system that the shopkeepers were allowed to redeem at a later date . They agreed to this policy over the short period of the strike, but this relationship would likely not be able to be maintained for long. Had the Soviet lasted for many months, trade moving in and out of the city would be hindered by the usage of two separate systems of currency. The dictates of the worker-controlled Soviet were running parallel to the interests of the property owners, as it only could. Had these antagonisms been maintained for too long, class warfare could break out not only within, but outside the city as well.
After two weeks of a general strike, The Sinn Fein affiliated Mayor of Limerick, Alphonsus O’Mara and the local Catholic Bishop Dennis Hallinan called for the strike to end as the city of Limerick’s restrictions on movement were revoked. On April 27, the Strike Committee declared the strike to be over. Although Sinn Fein and its affiliated armed wing, the IRA, were critically supportive of the Limerick Soviet, this could be seen as an instance of betrayal not only on behalf of the clergy and its influence it maintains in politics, but also somewhat on Sinn Fein as well. Not wanting to break the class “unity” that the political party was aiming to maintain, the founder of Sinn Fein, Arthur Griffith, stated in January 1919,
“The General Strike is a weapon that might injure as much as serve. It would be injudicious at present and might be injudicious at any time, unless under extreme circumstances…” .
These antagonisms between Labor, Sinn Fein, and the Clergy can be further exemplified by a statement made by a Rev. Fr. W Dwane:
“I wish to state that neither his Lordship nor the clergy were consulted before the strike was declared, and they were teetotally opposed to its continuance” .
Upon reading this overview of the events following the demise of the short-lived but powerful Limerick Soviet, one may ask what went wrong. The lack of outside help from unions at the national level is one cause. Although rank-and-file union members throughout Ireland participated in practical measures such as raising money and sending food supplies, the main industrial area of Belfast was not brought into the struggle and the workers and unionists in this area did not explore the thought of replicating Limerick’s example of defiance. Furthermore, the National Union of Railway men did not assist the Soviet. This is rather disappointing, as the workers of this national union had the opportunity to shut down or utilize the railroads in order to further supply the Soviet with essentials. Due to the lack of a national strike, or the lack of even a general strike in surrounding counties of Ireland, it became obvious that this young workers’ council could not be maintained for long.
Despite the short lifespan of Ireland’s example of workers’ control, the international excitement this event sparked must not be underestimated. This event was marked by initial worldwide enthusiasm of a brighter future run directly by the producers themselves. Press agencies both domestic to Ireland, and those in the United States and the UK reported on the Limerick Soviet with a high degree of interest. At the annual conference of the Independent Labor Party of Britain, for example, it was declared that:
“Councillor Cradford of Edinburgh said that they ought to do something to encourage the ‘Limerick Soviet’ which had got over its financial difficulties by the issue of a paper currency of its own. He would like to see the working-class of this country do the same. In spite of what Mr (Ramsay) McDonald had said, the ‘Limerick Soviet’ was the first working-class Soviet on practical lines established in these islands…” .
In the United States, the Times spoke of city’s upsurge as an upheaval that would have lasting consequences:
“…with the exception of Londonderry, there is perhaps no othertown in Ireland in which its history bulks so large as it does in Limerick” .
Meanwhile, the Chicago Tribune reported on the religiosity of the event:
“The bells of the nearby St. Munchin’s Church tolled the Angelus and all the red-badged guards rose and blessed themselves” .
The Irish Independent, on the other hand, viewed the Soviet experiment with caution while still acknowledging its importance throughout the world. In the midst of the perceived financial threat of the city, the newspaper declared on April 19th:
“Limerick, famous all over the world for the quality of its bacon, will at the present rate soon be without the morning rasher” .
As the experiment in Soviet democracy was coming to a close, the Irish Times made one last remark on April 23 regarding the international aspects the strike held for the world:
“We are spectators today of a very bold and candid experiment in Irish Syndicalism” .
Taken as a whole, it would not be idealist to say that the workers of Limerick were successful in their demands. They organized, elected a governing body, and controlled the city for nearly two weeks under threat of invasion and without outside help. Martial law was removed and the Soviet still remains a shining example of successful workers’ control.
That being said, it would be a one-sided view to say that the revolution was complete. Assistance from the National Union Leadership was not utilized and the lack of urgency to initiate strike movements across the country is what enabled the Limerick Soviet to fade. Although lasting less than two weeks, this example of workers’ struggle shows not only the power that labor has in its hands, but also the potentiality that the working class has for full scale social revolution. If organized labor can lift martial law within one city in less than two weeks, one must ponder the possibilities of a labor struggle being elevated to that of a national or international movement.
2) North Munster Antiquarian Journal, Vol. 34, 1992, p. 94
10) North Munster Antiquarian Journal, Vol. 34, 1992, p. 94
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I was sitting at me desk writing yesterday when the earth moved - again.
It's a while now since the two earthquakes that put Christchurch in the world's press, the first in the middle of the night and the second while we were on a rare visit to the city. Most people outside New Zealand will assume that it's all over, that life has gone back to normal, but of course it hasn't. Those who live in disaster affected areas will be familiar with this, probably on a much vaster scale than we are. I cannot imagine that Haiti, Bandah Aceh, or Fukushima will be back to normal for decades. The eye of the world moves on.
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GM Announced Their Energy Recovery System That Guarantees No Energy Is Wasted
The electric vehicle revolution is raging, and automakers are coming up with different technologies to release high-quality EVs and overcome industry challenges. Recently, General Motors (GM) revealed plans to fit its Ultium-based EVs with a heat pump technology that will help boost performance, range, and charging speed. This energy recovery system ensures no energy is wasted.
The Ultium based EV technology energy recovery system
GM has introduced a standard feature via a patented heat pump that helps capture and reuse waste energy from the EV battery. The main objective of this technology is to increase the vehicle’s range, charging speed, and minimize battery energy required for heating. This new technology traces back to the 1990s when GM engineers developed a heat pump for its first-ever EV.
The Ultium energy recovery system is available in all Ultium vehicles underproduction today and will be released soon. According to GM, the Ultium energy recovery system increases the vehicle’s range by 10%. Additionally, it enhances efficiency charging via warming the batteries before charging.
The technology also facilitates the recovery of wasted heat energy from electronics, vehicle batteries, and propulsion components. Similarly, the Ultium energy recovery system can also draw heat from humidity in and outside a car.
According to GM, this technology will offer better performance and range from its battery packs to similar packs from competing brands that don’t use heat pumps or similar technology. According to InsideEVs, the systems can store excess heat and release it when needed.
Vehicles with this feature have the potential to charge faster via battery preconditioning. The company claims this technology is one of the contributing factors to the GMC Hummer EV’s excellent acceleration performance.
Upcoming General Motors EVs
GM has launched many EVs already in the market or will be available in the next few years. The good news is that these EVs will come with the new energy conservation technology that improves performance, range, and charging speed.
In a recent address to the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the CEO and chair of GM, Mary Barra, revealed plans of the company to launch new EV models into the market in the coming decade.
The company is already selling the 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup from December 2021. It’ll launch the Blazer EV and Equinox EV in 2023, along with its first Cadillac EV. GM is also increasing its production of Cadillac Lyriq SUV and GMC Hummer EV pickups.
Toward the end of 2023, GM will release the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, Rivian R1T, and the Ford F150 Lightning. According to Green Car Reports, GM reported over 110,000 reservations for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup.
There are also rumors circulating that electrified versions of the GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevrolet Suburban are in the pipeline. The company CEO, Barra, says the company will launch heavy-duty electric trucks by 2035.
General Motors EV plan
GM is a global automaker focusing on advancing an all-electric future to make it accessible and inclusive to all. The Ultium energy recovery platform is one of the company’s strategies to provide high-performance EV vehicles to its customers. GM announced an investment of $35 billion in EVs by 2025. It also plans to release 30 new global EVs by the same time.
GM plans to spend $6.6 billion on establishing an EV battery cell plant in Michigan to dethrone Tesla as the leading EV seller by 2025. This investment is part of GM’s North American production capacity of 1 million electric vehicles by 2025. The EV battery cell plant is in a joint venture with LG named Ultium Cells LLC.
GM has also projected sales of 1 million EVs globally by 2025 and revealed they are partnering with Honda to develop cost-effective electric vehicles. These vehicles will be available in the North American market by 2027. This joint venture will include using GM’s Ultium EV platform and the robust manufacturing capabilities of both automakers. The companies will leverage their strengths to create affordable compact electric vehicles.
To achieve its EV plan, the company is already establishing competitive advantages in software, batteries, manufacturing, vehicle integration, and customer service. GM’s EV plan responds to an increased demand for electric vehicles.


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Figuring Out Furnace Problems
Before you call out the pros, why not take a shot at fixing that furnace yourself?
I have been in the HVAC industry for over 22 years. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a furnace, but many issues are easy for anyone to figure out and fix. Even if you need a part, don't be discouraged—many of the most commonly replaced parts are easy to install and can usually be bought from a local supplier. Your odds for getting the heat back on sooner rather than later are actually not too bad. Below, you'll find...
- A furnace troubleshooting checklist.
- Tips on common furnace repairs.
- A video guide to help you fix it yourself.
Furnace Troubleshooting Checklist
- Check the thermostat settings.
- Check for power via the breaker, switch, indicator light, and fuse.
- Check that the inline gas valve is open.
- Check filter.
- Check ignitor for ignition.
- Check flame sensor for ignition confirmation.
- Check for flue/chimney blockage: pressure switch.
- Know when to call a service technician.
Below, I explain each of these processes in detail. We start with the simplest problems and then test for more difficult issues. It's important to be methodical and systematic in your diagnosis.
#1: Check the Thermostat
I know it may sound silly, but before we get carried away, let's check the thermostat for a couple of things. You might be surprised how much money per year is spent having guys like me come and turn up peoples' thermostats or replace their batteries.
Thermostat Problem Checklist
for a jumbled digital display
need replacing (we can test this to be sure)
for a flashing battery indicator
need new 'AA' batteries
not be turned up high enough
not be turned to "heat" (switch off and on again to be sure)
inside for loose or touching wires
just need tightened or tidied up
Mercury-Controlled Thermostats Gotta Go
If you have the old tan, turn dial type thermostat that senses the temperature with a mercury bulb, get it replaced as soon as possible. It's not nearly as accurate as newer digital models and since it contains mercury, it's not safe.
How to Test a Thermostat
Testing your thermostat is really easy. All you need is a small or medium sized screwdriver and a short (6") piece of 18 gauge wire (what we'll call a "jumper wire"). If you go to the hardware store, ask for "18/2."
Simply go to the furnace, remove the doors, and follow these steps.
- Locate the circuit board where the thermostat wires connect to the furnace.
- Disconnect the wires connected to the "R" and "W" terminals. (The wires should be red and white, but aren't always.) Push them safely to the side.
- Connect your jumper wire between the "R" and "W" terminals.
- Re-secure the door and see if the furnace works.
Did it work?
NO: Then your thermostat isn't the problem.
YES: Then it's likely your thermostat is bad and needs replacing. It could be the wires connecting the thermostat to the furnace, but they aren't loose, it's unlikely.
NOTE: Do not leave the jumper wire on the furnace to run it. It will make the furnace run continually without any temperature control which can be extremely dangerous and cause other problems. Only use the jumper wire to see if the thermostat is faulty.
ALSO: These instructions of for testing a regular 24v (low voltage) circuit but not a high voltage one. In other words, don't use these instructions if you're not troubleshooting your furnace.
#2: Check for Power to the Furnace
If you hear the furnace trying to light (ignite) or hear the blower running but aren't getting any heat, then you can skip this step, because you have power. If not, then check the following...
- Did a breaker trip?
- Is the service switch at the furnace on? (Most units have this mounted to the furnace or ceiling just above.)
- Is the little red light on the furnace's circuit board on? (Most modern furnaces have an indicator light to tell you it's getting power, and if you're lucky, tell you what might be wrong.)
YES: Okay, then let's move on.
NO: Then you may need an electrician or HVAC professional. Before you call, though, let's check the fuse on the circuit board.
Did the Furnace Blow a Fuse?
Most modern furnaces have 3 amp fuses on the circuit board (although it might be located elsewhere on the boards of certain furnaces). It looks just like the standard size fuse you find in your car and should be easy to find.
If you have an indicator light and it's not on or flashing, this may be your problem and is easy to determine and fix.
Simply pull the fuse off the board and look to see if the link inside is burned and/or broken. If so, you should be able to pick one up at the local hardware or automotive store. DO NOT try to substitute the fuse with one of another amp rating.
#3: Make Sure the Gas Is On
I've been on calls where kids playing around the furnace have turned knobs and flipped switches, costing their parents a lot of grief (and about $150).
Did You Check the Filter? (I Had to Ask.)
Though it doesn't cause as many problems for heat as it does A/C, did you check the furnace filter?
#4: Check the Flashing Red Light
If there's a little indicator light on your furnace's circuit board (usually visible through a tiny window on the furnace door) and it's flashing, it's trying to help.
This light blinks a sort of Morse code, a number that corresponds to a chart located somewhere on the furnace. It's usually on the doors that you remove from the front. For example, a "dot...dot...pause...dot...dot...pause" would be the number 2, which the chart may say indicates something like "ignition failure" or "pressure switch open."
Understanding the red blinking light on your furnace will help you navigate through the following possible issues that have a possibly simple solution.
#5: Check for Blockages
Furnace Pressure Switch Problems
Sometimes, the little red light indicates an open pressure switch, which often means a flue/chimney blockage. It's also possible the pressure switch is bad, but before we decide that, let's see if the chimney is blocked. Birds and other small animals have been known to take up residence in flues when it's particularly cold. Check for this (and/or icing) by...
- removing the chimney pipe from the top of the furnace to see if there's anything in there. If you have a high efficiency furnace, this may be difficult, but animals are less likely for you. Also check outside to make sure the ends of the pipes are clear and not iced over.
- making sure the little fan hooked to the flue (the inducer fan) is working. If not, you'll probably need a service tech.
DO NOT get up on the roof to check the chimney unless you are completely confident and comfortable in doing so. It's not worth the risk, since usually the problem isn't up there. On occasion, birds will build a nest in the chimney, but if you haven't had problems so far this winter, it's not likely your problem. This is something that becomes apparent early in the heating season.
#6: Check Furnace Ignition
This is easy:
- Watch and listen to your furnace as it begins to cycle. Just before you hear the gas valve click open, you should see the hot surface ignitor begin to glow or hear the click, click, click of your spark ignitor. (You might even see this spark.) If you don't see or hear these things, the furnace will stop the cycle.
- If your ignitor isn't working, the gas valve won't stay open until you replace the ignitor because the flame sensor is telling the valve that the gas isn't being lit.
- Make sure the gas is on. I have been on calls where kids playing around the furnace have turned knobs and flipped switches, costing their parents grief and about $150, so be sure the gas is turned on as well.
- If the ignitor is working but the gas valve didn't open, I am inclined to have you call a heating and cooling technician to work with a gas valve. This is not a simple repair and can cause dangerous issues if not done properly.
- If you have a pilot light, look to see that its flame is lit. If not, this is likely your problem. Try to relight it just like you would a water heater. If it won't light, then you probably need a new thermocoupler. These are cheap and can be bought at most hardware stores. (Measure how long of one you need before you go.)
A Furnace Flame That Keeps Going Out
If your furnace lights the burners and then shuts off just a few seconds later, this is almost surely a fault of the flame sensor. This is one of the most common furnace problems homeowners face.
Cleaning and/or replacing a flame sensor is one of the most common and simple heating and air conditioning repairs one can make. Without a doubt, you should give this a try on your own before calling an HVAC technician.
#7: Know When to Call an HVAC Professional
Beyond the items we've discussed, there are many other things that could be wrong with your furnace. I have identified the simple fixes above, and if you still haven't diagnosed the problem, messing around any more could compound both the problem and the expense. Although you may not want to, you should consider calling a professional HVAC technician.
Please understand that any time you work with a furnace, there is a certain amount of danger that requires your attention and care. Never perform work on a furnace if you're not sure of what you're getting into and that you've taken all the safety precautions that you can with gas, electric, and sharp edges.
I hope we were able to solve your problem but if not, at least you will have a much better understanding of your furnace which will help you with your upcoming service call. You'll be a very informed customer when they come knocking.
Trying to fix a furnace yourself is great, but know when you need an HVAC professional.
Experimenting can be dangerous and cause more problems than you already have.
Questions & Answers
The flame lights or a minute then goes off. I replaced the flame sensor and ignitor but it still does the same thing. This is with honeywell smart valve. Any suggestions on what might cause this?
Well since you've replaced the sensor I'd check the hi limit or the board. Perhaps one of those are the culprit. I would need to run electrical tests to confirm though.
Why is the zone 2 light red on my Honeywell furnace? Is it not working?
I'm sorry but I can't answer this because Honeywell doesn't make furnaces and this would be in regard to what I believe is a zoning system which I cannot troubleshoot over the net. Sorry I can't help on this one.
Why does my thermostat read RECOVERY every so often?
This is programmable? It means it's getting back to an "occupied" set point. I.e., You were gone, so program for one temp and then another for your return...it's in "recovery".
My Comformaker furnace is showing a four flash code. I replaced the limit switch. Why is it not igniting?
I do not know what the four flash code means as the codes vary per brand. The pressure switch just confirms that the inducer is venting properly. Just because the flash code (if it said pressure switch) says pressure switch it doesn't mean the switch is bad, just that it is why it won't let the furnace light. So, it could be bad (which seems it wasn't since you replaced it) or it could be a blockage in the chimney, the motor is bad or going bad, and a couple other less likely possibilities. Electrical testing the circuit would help if you know how to use a voltmeter and run these tests to help confirm what exactly the problem is.
I have an Ultra SX 80. It seems like everything is working except the main blower fan. It makes a humming noise and does not turn on even when the thermostat is set to on. Any thoughts? Board or motor maybe?
If the furnace is going through its processes and then after lit, the fan doesn't come on, and the unit shuts down again it would likely be the blower which if changed should change the capacitor on the blower too. That's really the best I can offer you from here.
Why does the flame stay on when a furnace is off?
A pilot light (little flame) always stays on if that's what you see. If it's the burners, then I've only seen that on pretty old units, but there isn't enough info for me to offer any more info other than it shouldn't do that so you should have it looked at.
We have a Bryant furnace/AC combo unit. In the past 3 weeks we have had the inducer motor replaced, everything cleaned and checked inside, and the circuit board replaced. The pilot light will still not stay lit and it blows cold air. Any suggestions?
If this is a standing pilot unit, then I would say perhaps the thermocouple though standing pilots are only on older furnaces now. Newer furnaces do not have those anymore.
The blower will run, but no burners come on?
The blower runs at a default often when a failure occurs. Unfortunately, it doesn't tell me anything about why it failed. Sorry, I can't really offer any advice based on this information.
I have an electric furnace. The coils heat up, but the blower doesn't come on. I can hear a clicking when it tries to come one. What could be the problem?
Possibly your blower motor is bad. That's what I would be checking first.
I jumped the pressure switch because the tube keeps filling up with moisture. What would cause this?
Improper venting is the most common cause of excess moisture. I can't say what may be improper, but that is usually the case.
What does it mean when the light goes out then a flash?
It likely means you don't have power to the unit or perhaps blew the board fuse.
My Goodman unit is flashing a code for a pressure switch stuck open. I have cleaned the barbed fitting where the tube attaches, replaced the tube, checked for clogged vent, and changed pressure switches. I also checked for suction by putting my finger over the end of the tube, and it seems adequate. Also tried bypassing the pressure switch. Any suggestions on what else to try?
Sorry. Not without running tests. You've done a lot of what I would've already. You may need to get a tech out at this point.
© 2014 Dan Robbins


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Foods that contribute to inflammation
Avoid or minimize the following meals as much as possible:
White bread and pastries are examples of refined carbs.
Fried dishes such as French fries
soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks
processed meat and red meat (burgers, steaks) (hot dogs, sausage)
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Inflammatory foods’ health hazards
Not surprisingly, the same things on an inflammation diet that are generally regarded as undesirable for human health, such as sodas and refined carbohydrates, as well as red meat and processed meats, are also on an inflammation diet.
“Some of the items that have been associated with an elevated risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease are also connected with excess inflammation,” Dr. Hu explains. “This is not surprising given that inflammation is a key underlying process in the development of many diseases.”
Unhealthy meals also contribute to weight increase, which is a risk factor for inflammation in and of itself. However, even after researchers took obesity into account in other trials, the association between meals and inflammation remained, indicating that weight gain isn’t the only culprit.
“Some food components or nutrients may have independent impacts on inflammation in addition to increased caloric intake,” adds Dr. Hu.
These items should be included in an anti-inflammatory diet:
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Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges are examples of fruits.
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Dr. Hu recommends beverages and meals that minimize inflammation and, as a result, chronic disease. He specifically mentions anti-inflammatory diet which is fruit and vegetables high in natural antioxidants and polyphenols—protective substances found in plants—such as blueberries, apples, and leafy greens.
Nuts have also been linked to lanti-inflammatory diet and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to research. Coffee, which includes polyphenols and other anti-inflammatory components, may also help to prevent inflammation.
Aim for an overall healthy diet to lower inflammation levels. Consider the Mediterranean diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish, and healthy oils and closely follows the concepts of anti-inflammatory eating.
A more natural, less processed diet can improve your physical and emotional health in addition to lowering inflammation. “A nutritious diet is good not only for lowering the risk of chronic diseases but also for enhancing mood and overall quality of life,” explains Dr. Hu.
People on an anti-inflammatory diet should avoid or limit their consumption of:
unhealthful oils prepared foods with extra sugar or salt
processed carbohydrates, such as white bread, white pasta, and numerous baked products
Chips and crackers are examples of processed snack items.
ready-made treats like cookies, candy, and ice cream
excessive alcohol consumption
Furthermore, some may find it advantageous to decrease their consumption of the following:
Gluten: When some people consume gluten, they develop an inflammatory reaction. Gluten-free diets can be restrictive, and they are not for everyone. If a person feels that gluten is causing their problems, they may want to try avoiding it for a bit to see if their symptoms improve.
Plants from the nightshade family, such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and potatoes, appear to cause flares in certain patients with inflammatory illnesses. Although there is limited evidence to support this claim, a person can try eliminating nightshades from their diet for 2-3 weeks to see if their symptoms improve.
Carbohydrates: There is some evidence that a high carbohydrate diet, even if the carbs are healthy, may cause inflammation in certain people. However, some carbohydrate-rich foods, such as sweet potatoes and whole grains, are high in antioxidants and other minerals.
Is it possible to minimize inflammation with a vegetarian diet?
For those trying to reduce inflammation, a vegetarian diet may be an anti-inflammatory diet. A 2019 review’s authors examined data from 40 studies. They concluded that vegetarians are more likely to have lower levels of several inflammatory markers.
A 2017 study examined the data of 268 people who maintained a strict vegetarian, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, or nonvegetarian diet. According to the findings, eating animal products may increase the risk of systemic inflammation and insulin resistance.
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Using the technique of photographic collage, JR frees himself from dimensions, perspectives and space. Roaming the world, he captures life in all its gravity and lightness through his lens, blowing the results up to gigantic proportions that deceive the eye. These he exhibits in urban spaces and for this very special year, JR takes over the Esplanade du Trocadéro and a wall in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for the Parcours Saint-Germain contemporary art festival.
A canyon in the heart of Paris?
The magic of JR's trompe-l'oeil suspends the Eiffel Tower above the void. In fact, playing on the magnificent perspective seen from the Parvis des Droits de l’Homme, he composes in collage a deep canyon spanned by the famous Iron Lady. A figure gracefully plays with the void as it leaps across it. In Saint-Germain, No Trepassing shows a giant male figure, greatly resembling the artist, climbing over a wall. Guaranteed amazing!
Your Hotel Eiffel Blomet team invites you to gain a fresh perspective on familiar places by discovering JR's temporary exhibitions this spring in Paris. It will also be an opportunity for a delightful stroll in these magnificent locations in the city’s heart...
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- Secunderabad's polo grounds lost in concrete maze
When was the last time you saw horsemounted players hitting a small hard ball through the opposing team’s goal using a long-handled wooden mallet in Hyderabad? One of the world’s oldest team sports, polo has lost its glory thanks to the grounds vanishing in the maze of urban concrete jungle that the ‘City of Nawabs’ has been reduced to. Of the 17 polo grounds that the city could boast of, only one — Bison Polo Ground — exists in Secunderabad.
- Secunderabad Constituency Election Result: BJP's G Kishan Reddy wins Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat
Senior BJP leader G Kishan Reddy, also a former state party president, won the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency by defeating Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader and minister T Srinivas Yadav's son T Sai Kiran by a margin of over 62,000 votes, as per the Election Commission report.
- Gangsters make threatening calls from Ambala jail, post photos on Facebook
Gangsters lodged in Ambala Central Jail in connection with a teacher's murder case have made threatening phone calls and posted their photos on Facebook. The teacher was shot dead on July 9 last year at Bakarpur village. The murder case is being investigated by the Haryana state crime branch.
- Cleaning staff stir may raise stink in Secunderabad
About 150 contract garbage workers threatened to go on an indefinite strike from January 7 if the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) failed to pay their salaries by then. The workers held an hour-long protest on Wednesday outside the main office of Secunderabad Cantonment Board.


The B-52H Stratofortress took off Monday over the Point Mugu Maritime Range with the intention of firing the first reinforcement test vehicle for the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) program. sequence and was safely retained on the aircraft that returned to Edwards AFB, “the Air Force said in a statement.
The failure of the test is a setback for the United States, which is participating in a race with China and Russia to develop hypersonic weapons at a time of mounting global tensions. The missiles are designed to travel at such high speeds that they can fly great distances and move rapidly through heavily defended airspace to strike targets such as ports, airfields, and other facilities before they can be successfully shot down.
“The ARRW program has pushed the boundaries since its inception and taken calculated risks to advance this important capability. While the non-launch was disappointing, the recent trial provided invaluable information to learn from and continue. That’s why we tested,” he said Brig. . General Heath Collins, Executive Director of the Arms Directorate Program. The weapon is intended to provide US commanders around the world “the ability to destroy high-value, time-sensitive targets,” according to an Air Force statement.
The new missile is called the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) and is expected to be ready for deployment in the next few years. The test was specifically aimed at demonstrating the ARRW’s ability to achieve hypersonic speed.
The Pentagon is aiming to eventually develop a hypersonic missile that can travel at 20 times the speed of sound in a real-world military strike, defense officials say, not far from the speed at which space shuttles traveled when returning to enter the Earth’s atmosphere. So far, some components have been tested at speeds close to that.
Race with Russia and China
The Pentagon’s hypersonic research request for fiscal year 2021 was $ 3.2 billion, up from $ 2.6 billion the previous year. The goal is to have hypersonic missiles ready for deployment in the next few years, with hypersonic defense capabilities a few years later.
China first tested a hypersonic missile in 2014 and Russia in 2016. Russia’s hypersonic glide vehicle, known as the Avangard, is equipped with nuclear warheads and launched from SS-19 ICBMs, according to the Congressional Research Service. Russia conducted successful tests at Avangard in 2016 and 2018, and in December 2019 announced that it had activated two Avangard-equipped SS-19s.
China’s hypersonic glide vehicle, known as the DF-ZF, has been tested at least nine times since 2014, according to the CRS.
“Among the new weapons systems China is testing is an intercontinental-range hypersonic glide vehicle, similar to the Russian Avangard, which is designed to fly at high speeds and low altitudes, complicating our ability to provide accurate warnings.” General Terrence O ‘Shaughnessy, then commander of the US Northern Command, said in February 2020.
General Glen VanHerck, head of the US Northern Command, warned in March that the missiles could “challenge our ability to provide actionable warnings and strike assessment.”
Last year, former Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly said hypersonic weapons “have already changed the nature of the battlespace, as nuclear technology did in the last century.” Comparing hypersonic missiles to Russia’s launch of the Sputnik satellite before the United States, Modly urged the military to invest heavily in research and development. Although hypersonic weapons have never been used in combat, he warned that they can “destabilize the global security environment and pose an existential threat to our nation.”


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December 13, 2005
Engineers Fix Robotic Arm on Mars Rover
PASADENA, Calif. -- Two weeks after rover Opportunity's robotic arm failed to extend, engineers traced the problem to a stalled motor and fixed it.
The mishap happened Nov. 25 when Opportunity tried to unstow its arm to examine a layered outcrop in the Martian plains. But the arm, which carries four tools to chip at rocks and soil, failed to deploy because of a jammed shoulder-joint motor.Engineers zapped current to the motor and it finally moved this week, Jim Erickson, project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, said Tuesday.
Engineers planned to keep the rover's arm extended while it undergoes more tests.
Opportunity and its twin rover Spirit landed on opposite ends of Mars in January 2004. They long ago surpassed their three-month mission.
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- Do not use the medicine if you or your child have….
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S6 Advanced Higher Art (Expressive)
The Advanced Higher Art Course provides opportunities for learners to develop their creativity, visual awareness and aesthetic understanding while exploring how to communicate their personal thoughts, ideas and opinions through their expressive art work.
Advanced Higher Art (Expressive) gives students the opportunity to extend and apply the expressive art skills they have developed in the Higher Art and Design Course. It enables learners to demonstrate independence and creative decision making when developing and realising their creative ideas.
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to:
- experience an independent, self-directed study of expressive art and art practice
- develop personal autonomy, creativity, independent thinking and evaluative skills when responding to stimuli and creating their own expressive art work
- develop individual self-expression and creativity through their considered exploration and use of art materials, equipment, techniques and/or technology
- develop the higher-order thinking skills required to analyse, synthesise, and critically respond to and understand the impact of expressive art work
- develop advanced critical thinking skills, reaching substantiated informed judgements when refining and presenting lines of visual enquiry and development
Entry Requirements – Higher Art & Design
Attendance – Six periods each week (independent study will be required in addition to this. There is a studio space that is available to S6 Art and Design students at all times during the day)
The Advanced Higher Art (Expressive) course consists of two mandatory Units and the Course Assessment. The mandatory unit work is collated in learner’s sketchbooks and retained by the school for verification purposes. The course assessment consists of a portfolio and an essay. These are submitted to the SQA and form the basis for grading attainment in the full course award.
Unit 1: Expressive Studies – In this Unit, learners will work in a self-directed manner to research and investigate the working practices and creative approaches of others. The research and investigation will be based on a personally chosen area of art. Learners will critically analyse artists’ work and practice, evaluating and reaching substantiated judgements about the work itself and the contexts which influenced the work.
Unit 2: Expressive Enquiry – This Unit helps learners to work independently in a self-directed manner to plan, develop and produce developmental lines of enquiry and creative art work. Learners will select stimuli and establish a personal focus to the enquiry, using their understanding of art work and practice to inspire and influence their own creative approach and work. They will experiment with using materials, techniques, composition and/or technology where appropriate to realise their ideas in 2D and/or 3D formats and independently evaluate their design work and practice.
Course Assessment- PORTFOLIO (100 marks)
Component 1 —Expressive Portfolio: 60 marks
Critical Analysis: 30 marks
Evaluation: 10 marks
The purpose of this portfolio is to assess the learner’s ability to integrate and apply practical art skills and in-depth knowledge and understanding of expressive art practice across the Course. Learners will select one or more examples of their earlier expressive investigative and development work and use this as a basis for developing and producing pieces of highly resolved expressive art work.
The choice of expressive stimuli for the Art and Design (Expressive): Expressive Enquiry Unit/portfolio will be selected by the individual learner and approved by the centre. The portfolio will include:
- the initial creative starting point for the expressive ideas and further development work
- highly resolved piece(s) of expressive art work
- supporting evidence of critical analysis (essay) and evaluation
This portfolio will give learners an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and understanding:
- the ability to identify the expressive development potential in their work
- assured and skilled use of a variety of art materials, techniques and/or technology
- applied understanding of art work and practice informed by in-depth investigation and analysis of art work and practice
- personal creativity through the development of sustained line(s) of expressive enquiry
- the ability to create compositions and resolved art work(s) in 2D and/or 3D formats
- visual problem solving, planning and evaluation skills
- the ability to review, edit and present their work for assessment.
Unit Assessment – All Units are internally assessed. This involves sampling the skills, knowledge and understanding of learners demonstrated through their sketchbook work. There are two opportunities within the year to sit the assessment. Assessment is recorded as a Pass/Fail by the school and moderated by the SQA. Both these units must pass internal verification in order to be presented for the full Advanced Higher course award.
Course Assessment – The course assessment is made up of one component. The Expressive portfolio which is the main body of practical work along with an accompanying critical analysis and evaluation. The portfolio is externally assessed by SQA. The expressive portfolio is worth 60 marks out of a total of 100 marks available for this Course. The critical analysis essay is worth 30 marks and the evaluation of students work is worth 10 marks.
The practical work contributes approximately 60% of the overall marks for the Course assessment. The Course will be graded A–D.
Prelim Examination – Learners will not sit a a final exam or prelim examination for this course award. This is a portfolio based assessment.
Recording & Reporting
Ongoing formative assessment will take place in the classroom. This continuous process of discussion of both practical and written work is an essential part of the learning and teaching process in Art and Design.
Advanced Higher candidates will carry out a more formal learner’s conversation at various times within the year. This is an opportunity for learners to discuss with staff what their strengths and weaknesses are within their course work. It allows them to formulate an action plan to raise their attainment and ensure that they meet the requirements for a full course award.
Reporting to parents is in line with the school calender of tracking, reporting and parent evenings.
Studying Art and Design at Art College
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/ Duncan of Jordanstone
http://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/ Edinburgh College of Art
http://www.gsa.ac.uk/ The Glasgow School of Art
http://graysartschoolaberdeen.com/ Gray’s School of Art
http://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/architecturalstudies/ Architecture at Strathclyde University
Evening and Portfolio Courses
http://www.leithschoolofart.co.uk/ Leith School of Art
http://www.portfolio-oomph.com/ Portfolio Oomph
https://www.joininedinburgh.org/enrol/ City of Edinburgh Council Adult Education Programmes (16 yrs +)
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses Edinburgh College of Art
Art Galleries and Museums to visit
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/ National Gallieries Scotland
http://www.stills.org/ Stills Gallery (Photography)
http://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/ Fruitmarket Gallery
http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/City-Art-Centre/About City Art Centre
http://www.edinburghsculpture.org/ Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
https://www.jupiterartland.org/ Jupiter Artland
http://www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/ Edinburgh Printmakers
http://www.nms.ac.uk/ National Museum Scotland
Websites and Blogs
http://www.foa2016.com/ Festival of Architecture 2016
http://www.studentartguide.com/ Student Art Guide
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45707.html SQA Art and Design
http://www.vam.ac.uk/ V&A museum


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GREAT FALLS — Tim Bass, owner of the Bass Clef School of Music & Fine Arts and one of the tenants of the Times Square building in downtown Great Falls, has just completed the purchase of the entire Times Square building.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce announced the purchase and also announced the expansion of the Bass Clef School for Music & Fine Arts to include a large addition of classes ranging from crafting to music theory and even a choir.
Bass had a goal to be able to expand the school into Great Falls' own private fine arts school as well as to make it a one-stop shop for people of all ages to get to know their creative side.
He says this is just the next step and he hopes that Great Falls is with him: “We look for support within our community, for other businesses that may want to be a part of something like this so that we can offer things to families and start building relationships again. True relationships.”
Some of the programs and classes he hopes to provide are culinary arts, ballroom dancing, and crafting.
He believes these will bring people to the Times Square building and foster interaction between people in the Great Falls community.
Marcy Kilpatrick, an instructor and administrator at Bass Clef School, is looking forward to the community getting more involved in the arts: “Hopefully this is going to renew that love for fine arts and get people down here and enrolling in our school and hopefully maybe we can grow even bigger than just Times Square.”
The choir will begin meeting weekly starting February 5th at 7:00 p.m. available to students of the school and open to the public for a monthly fee.
The Ballroom Dance Club will meet March 4th every week from 7 to 8 p.m. at $10 a month
Movie Nights start on February 24th will be weekly from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will have free admission. Organizers do encourage sending kiddos with enough money for snacks and popcorn to help cover the costs to put on these nights. Kids, Parents and families are all invited.


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Modern art exists in the form we know now not only thanks to the talent of artists who have given us their greatest works but thanks to the people, who were in love with art and want to develop, protect and enjoy the art in all its forms. Such people did not create anything themselves – there mission is to collect masterpieces of art and help them live forever. One of the most vivid examples of such collectors is Peggy Guggenheim who has literally raised the modern art on its feet.
Peggy was born in 1898 in the family of an American manufacturer. However, she considered that America was too boring and prim, so, soon after achieving legal age she moved to France. She entered the world of bohemia and got obsessed with art. Her love of art was really close to obsession.
Peggy began collecting works of art. She concentrated on three styles – abstractionism, surrealism and cubism. In January of 1938 she opened her art gallery in London, where the works of Jean Cocteau, Vasily Candinsky were exhibited. Peggy established the rule of buying at least one picture after every exhibition and she often appeared to be the only buyer as at that time the vanguard art was not so popular. The British customs has once refused to accept the sculptures from Paris offering to declare them as just pieces of marble, bronze and wood. Peggy, however, produced a real storm in mass media and only then the creations of Brancusi, Calder and Arp were recognized as the works of art.
When the situation in Europe became t9oo dangerous due to the World War II Peggy has closed her gallery and returned to America with the collection of paintings of a surrealist Max Ernst who has become her husband afterwards. In New York Peggy has founded a new gallery “Art of This Century”. This gallery had great success. During four years Peggy organized a great number of exhibitions of different painters and helped to develop a new genre of art – abstract expressionism. It was she who noticed the talent of a young Jackson Pollock and awarded him with monthly grant which allowed Pollock to devote his time entirely to painting. She has also organized an exhibition where all works were created by women, and at that time it was quite a challenge for the artistic society.
In 1946 Peggy returned to Europe and chose Venice as her new home. After her death in 1979 her palazzo was opened as a museum which is visited by about 300 thousand tourists every year. Peggy Guggenheim dreamed of people all over the world recognizing the modern art, and her dream has finally come true.
Peggy was not an artist herself, but she devoted all her life to the world of art. Her personal life did not appear to be a success; her children were always on the second place while the works of art remained Peggy’s priority and main obsession throughout her whole life.


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Ann is a young woman with very curly light green hair which is mostly partitioned into two sections and purple eyes (light brown in One Piece live attraction artwork), and had freckles on her face. She wears a frilly white top with green sleeves that exposes her midriff, and has a necktie whose design is based off of Tokyo Tower. She wears a large skirt with green and white stripes that has a large amount of black frills lining the bottom, and wears green tights as well as green heels. She wears two bows, both of which are orange on the right side and have yellow and green stripes on the left. One bow is on the top of her head, while the other is on the back of her skirt.
Ann is a kind but ditzy girl. She quickly made friends with the Straw Hat Pirates, and she also is thoughtful enough to have asked Luffy if he wanted to see Ace again. However, she often forgets that she has created illusions when she interacts with them.
She has a bright, spunky personality and puts a lot of spirit into her announcing during the Pirates Expo. She is not shy about her bias, actively cheering for Luffy and his crew. She is also somewhat of a diva in personality, getting frustrated at her co-announcer Donald Moderate for cutting off her sentences and stealing his microphone to goad her ego.
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- Further information: Bijo Bijo no Mi
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Ann met the Straw Hat Pirates, except for Robin, Franky, and Brook, on an island, and she became friends with them. However, she was then captured by Buggy and Puggy and was forced to create several illusions of people the Straw Hats knew, putting them against the Straw Hats. The Straw Hats were captured, but they managed to defeat Buggy and Puggy and free Ann. Ann thanked them and offered to show Luffy an illusion of Ace, but Luffy declined.
One Piece: Stampede
When Donald Moderate began moderating the Pirates Expo and the main event, a hunt for Roger's treasure, he introduced Ann to the crowd as a guest announcer and explained her Devil Fruit abilities. Ann demonstrated her powers by creating a projection resembling Dragon Number Thirteen and exclaimed her excitement for the treasure hunt. The pair moderated, with Ann enthusiastically supporting the Straw Hat Pirates, but they became terrified when they realized that Douglas Bullet was present. They continued to moderate the battle until they learned of the Marines' Buster Call, at which point they fled.
Later, Ann was taken aboard the Revolutionary Army's ship and given a coat by Koala to keep her warm. As the Marines launched their second Buster Call and began clashing with the Worst Generation pirate crews, Sabo instructed Ann to create a projection of Ace. Sabo and Ace's projection launched joint Fire Fists, creating a path for Luffy and the other Super Rookies to escape the Marines safely.
- Ann's color scheme is based off the Japanese band GReeeeN, who are friends with Oda and wrote Ann's song for the Live Attraction.
- Ann shares her birthday with Portgas D. Ace, who was going to be called Ann if he was born a girl.