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A theme is going around on the “left” that the fact that the Taliban “won” proves that they have popular support. One of the main “left” anti-war groups in the US – the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC), which also supports Assad – has written “ It has to be clear that the Taliban have a lot of support in Afghanistan because they took the entire country at lightning speed…. They have no Air Force, no advanced weaponry or intelligence. The Taliban are not from outside the country, they are a homegrown movement. So why do they have such support? The answer is that they have been the main force in the country that has been resisting the occupation of the US and its Western allies, and the Afghan people, like all people, do not like to be occupied.”
“Annybonneypirate” (whoever that is) writes “the Taliban have won because they have more popular support.”
Foreign Affairs Magazine
This theme pictures the Taliban as first and foremost the anti-imperialist force in the country and therefore people support them. It in effect makes some sort of defense of the Taliban. Not being in Afghanistan nor knowing people who are, it’s impossible to judge from here with any confidence. However, Foreign Affairs, journal of the Council on Foreign Relations and certainly no opponent of US imperialism, does give a somewhat different view. They write: “All the problems that allowed the Taliban to defeat the army so quickly in 2021 were on display in 2015, when the group temporarily seized Kunduz, a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan: poor morale, desertion, attrition, corruption, ethnic factionalism, bad logistics, and an overreliance on backup from Afghan special operations forces. And for years, it was no secret that ANDSF units were making deals with their supposed enemy—warning the Taliban of forthcoming offenses, refusing to fight, and selling the group weapons and equipment.
“In other words, the dramatic meltdown of Afghanistan’s army only exposes the rot that had been festering in Kabul’s halls of power for years.”
Another Foreign Affairs article explains how local warlords abandoned the national government in one region after another. This includes, “… Sheberghan, stronghold of former Vice President (and human rights violator) Abdul Rashid Dostum… Herat, previously under the sway of former mujahideen leader Ismail Khan … [and] Mazar-e Sharif, formerly run by Atta Nur.”
Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan
Most revealing is a 2019 interview with Samia Walid of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA). She explains that RAWA had to work underground at that time. “The Jihadi leaders, warlords with bloody pasts of horrific crimes, are in control of the current government and parliament, and have their separate kingdoms in different parts of Afghanistan. Abdullah Abdullah, the CEO of Afghanistan, is one of these Jihadi leaders who belongs to the criminal gang of Shorae Nizar… these thugs [are] our biggest enemies…. All our members use pseudonyms for protection and we can never go public with our work. ” she says. She denounces all Islamic fundamentalists, making no distinction between those in the then-present government and the Taliban. RAWA, however, has no support for the Taliban either, as their Facebook page today proudly proclaims “The first spark of standing against the Taliban was again made by the brave Afghan woman.”
Epitomizing the just recently deposed Ghani government was the deal it made with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar in September of 2016. That deal granted him and his followers a full pardon. Known as “the butcher of Kabul” for his previous role carrying out indiscrimate attacks against the residents of that city, Hekmatyar, prime minister of Afghanistan from 1993-4 and again briefly in 1996, known thief and opportunist, was also known for throwing acid in the faces of young women and other such atrocities.
The US government used the public role of some women under the previous government to pretend that it had made some real advances. Much of this was carried out through US/European-run Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Walid explains their real role: “NGOs are a major part of the backbone of imperialism in our country. NGO-ization, we believe, is almost as dangerous as the formation of the puppet government of Afghanistan. The NGOs… in Afghanistan are almost all [funded]… through the US and other Western powers. They are a hotbed for recruiting youth to form the future puppet governments of Afghanistan which will have the appearance of a modern, democratic government, but whose heads will be brainwashed to serve as much more loyal lackeys of these powers. NGOs are also used to suck… revolutionary struggle out of the heads of our youth by giving them huge salaries and lives abroad. It is well-established that none of these NGOs serve the people and women and are simply giving out slogans of ‘reconstruction’ and ‘aid for people’ to hide their true purposes.”
So, if these reports are even only half accurate, the previous government was a house of cards, built around totally corrupt warlords whose only loyalty was to themselves and their regional power. There was not the slightest reason for the masses to support it, especially the most revolutionary wing of those masses – the women. And the occupation of a foreign imperialist power lessened even further any potential reason for supporting that government.
Afghanis over 30 will remember the previous Taliban rule and those too young to remember will have heard stories. For women, those years were like a form of solitary confinement, a low grade but constant psychological torture. Barred from schooling and from most work places, prohibited from walking in the street without a male family member, prohibited from even standing on a balcony or in effect from gathering in any sort of groups, forced into physical isolation by the simple fact of having to wear total body and face covering in public (the burqa), women were also subjected to beatings, rape and murder at will by the Taliban torturers. It is impossible to imagine that the masses of Afghani women have even the slightest degree of “support” for the Taliban criminals.
Taliban spokesmen (and they are all men) now claim that they have changed, that they will rule differently this time. Indian activist and writer Rohini Hensman, however, explains: “Regardless of what they say, there are reports that they have destroyed schools, stopped women going out to university or work, and drawn up lists of girls above 12 and young unmarried women to become wives of fighters, i.e. sex slaves. They have already killed journalists and dissenters, and will carry on doing so.” Moreover, the general repression which the Taliban justify through sharia law will fall most harshly on the most oppressed sector of Afghani society – women.
It’s possible that the most blatant and extreme oppression of women will be slightly hidden under the “new and reformed” Taliban, especially in Kabul and maybe a few other major urban centers. Possibly there they will have a few schools for girls and maybe even young women. This will be used to prettify their rule, mainly for international consumption. At best, it will be like the old segregation in the US South, which the segregationists called “separate but equal”. In fact, it was kept separate exactly in order to ensure and facilitate inequality.
US & Taliban
Already, we can hear the hints of acceptance of Taliban rule here in the US. One example is NY Times columnist and mideast “expert” Thomas Friedman. The fact that he completely supported the Bush administration’s invasion of Iraq should disqualify him from any supposed expertise, even in the eyes of the US capitalist class. Nevertheless, he continues to be trotted out to justify whatever strategy US capitalism may decide upon. In a recent column, Friedman in effect indicates that the US should be willing to work with the Taliban, as long as the Taliban can prettify and hide its oppression of women. Regarding getting US aid, Friedman wrote that the Taliban “might want to keep the White House phone number on speed dial.”
For this to happen, the (renewed) Taliban government will have to be legitimized in the eyes of capitalist rule globally. That process actually started when the US government (under Trump) opened negotiations with it in Doha starting in 2016. Neither Biden nor any other major Democratic Party figures denounced those negotiations. Since the Taliban took power, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken explained the Biden administration’s position: “A future Afghan government that upholds the basic rights of its people and that doesn’t harbor terrorists is a government we can work with and, recognize.” The Taliban is based on terrorizing the masses of the population in general and women in particular. On those scores, the leopard cannot and will not change its spots. So, what Blinken is saying is that as long as it has a fig leaf to cover over its subjugation of women and human rights abuses, the US will say it is “making progress” and will “work with” them if it doesn’t harbor terrorist groups that may launch new attacks on US interests. Why should we expect any different since the US government “worked with” that mass rapist and misogynist Gulbuddin Hekmatyar as well as misogynistic regimes around the world, first and foremost that of Saudi Arabia?
“Arm the Women!”
When Oaklandsocialist first raised this slogan, several readers liked it but thought it was unrealistic. They should keep in mind this article in the Guardian newspaper, Armed Women Take to Streets in Show of Defiance Against the Taliban. The Guardian reports on July 7 that “women have taken up guns in northern and central Afghanistan, marching in the streets in their hundreds and sharing pictures of themselves with assault rifles on social media, in a show of defiance as the Taliban make sweeping gains nationwide.”
The question is around which class, meaning with what sort of leadership and program, can women be armed and mobilized? Again, Samia Walid explains the problems and indicates a possible alternative from the perspective of 2019: “Recently, a group of sell-out, power hungry women from ‘Women’s Network’ met with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar as ‘representatives’ of Afghan women. Gulbuddin is one of the most bloodthirsty misogynist criminals who is well-known for throwing acid on the faces of women in his younger days and these women went to meet him to whitewash his misogynist Islamist party, all for fame, power and money…. These women ignore the flogging and stoning of women by the Taliban and point to their ‘good’ programs for women if they join the government! These women stand next to the ruling powers as traitors to our suffering women and have no ties or sympathies to the Afghanistan women.”
Walid explains the alternative: “RAWA believes that it can only turn into a powerful movement with the backing of the masses, and this backing comes by staying and working in Afghanistan, even if the situation is hell-like. People only trust revolutionary organizations that stand by them in practice and are active inside the country.”
In 2018 and 2019, women in neighbouring Iran staged widespread protests against mandatory wearing of head scarves. Today, Iran is awash in struggles of workers such as the oil workers strike and other struggles. (See this video.) With the Baluchi people living on either side of the Iran/Afghani border, and with many thousands of Afghani refugees inside Iran, the situation in Iran can play an important role in sparking a similar uprising in Afghanistan, as well as in the region as a whole. Based on mobilizing the Afghani masses, and most particularly the women among them, such a movement would make short shrift of the Taliban and would, in fact, radically transform the entire world situation. It would open the door to a more general uprising of the world working class, the formation of a mass global working class party, the real beginnings of a general struggle for socialism.
Update: The very day after this article was published, the NY Times reports protests against the Taliban’s rule in Kabul and elsewhere. So much for the Taliban’s “popularity”! Further, a CNN reporter who is in Kabul and witnessed (at least one of) these protests says the protesters were chanting “death to Pakistan”. Those in the US who claim the Taliban is popular base their claims on the hatred for an invading force (the US) in Afghanistan. But clearly the Taliban are also seen as representing a foreign force – Pakistan!
Never having been in Afghanistan and without direct contacts there, I have to be a bit cautious about the general views. Maybe there is an element of society – mainly rural males – who support the Taliban, but I find it extremely difficult to believe that this would not be just as much because they support male domination over women as because they oppose foreign troops in Afghanistan. It certainly seems in the cities that support is very small indeed. In other words, this means the attempt of a more rural and more reactionary layer of the population to dominate the more urban areas. In that sense, it’s not entirely different from what is happening in the United States. Here, we have a more rural, mainly white and mainly male layer being driven to dominate the urban population.


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We will visit Koh Phangan in Thailand to participate in a colorful 7 day excursion that consists of full moon celebrations and adventure like snorkeling , zip lining and more.You will arrive in Koh Phangan from Bangkok and enjoy the night and party with fellow tourists with foods and drinks.
Go for a zip line above the deep lush forest canopy and prepare to drive in the clear waters as you snorkel at Koh Ma island.The package includes meals, accommodation and transportation all through the experience.
Day 1 - Adventure tour to Koh Phangan Bangkok with Night Party
Take the complete day in Bangkok to look into the different locations of the fascinating town on your own after which take a single day bus to Chumphon.Board a bus for your journey from Bangkok to Chumphon.
Day 2 - Adventure tour to Koh Phangan Bangkok with Night Party
Arrive in Chumphon at round 5:00 AM and board a 7:00 AM catamaran to Koh Phangan.
Check-in to your hotel and spend some time inthe beach while you enjoy Thai seafood.Go out at night for your own cost to enjoy the colourful nightlife or relax at hotel.
Day 3 - Adventure tour to Koh Phangan Bangkok with Night Party
From Day three to Day 6 you may indulge in the adventure activities.
Snorkel and Zipline Adventure alongside Full Moon Party. Also you will get free days to explore the island in your personal.
Depending at the time the Full Moon Party falls, choose one of these days for an exciting and amusing Rainforest adventure tour. Fly throughout the tropical jungle on zip-strains, and snorkel on the quality spots near the Koh Ma Island.
Snorkeling and Ziplining Adventure Itinerary will be like this:
Pick-up from accommodation in Koh Phangan among 9.15-9.45 AM.
After mild breakfast (coffee, cookies, tea, clean fruit) head to visit the fantastically decorated Chinese Temple I Koh Phangan.Then take pleasure in adventure zip-line which passes above the rainforest cover.
Go snorkelling at the beautiful spot of Koh Phangan – Koh Ma Island. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at The Elephant front room and Restaurant. Head for the Phaeng Waterfalls and swim on the natural pool. The you can move to the Archery Club to try your hand at arrow and bow shooting.
Also get a chance to enjoy Thai boxing show together with dance and kicking pads for you.This will be followed it is the Herbal Steam Sauna at Wat Pho – Baan Tai village.
In the night of the Full Moon party there may be a Cocktail Party at your lodge beginning at 06:30 PM and ending approximately at 09:00 PM. During the birthday celebration you may have get admission to unlimited Beer, limitless cocktails, and a buffet dinner, with DJ and music.
Day 7 - Adventure tour to Koh Phangan Bangkok with Night Party
Today your journey can be finishing and you will return to the Thai capital city of Bangkok.
Get transferred from your lodging to the pier for the ferry departing at 01:00 PM.
Arrive to Chumphon at 05.00 PM to board the bus heading to Bangkok that travel throughout the night.

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JET JMD-18 benchtop Milling Machine
- Hinged belt cover allows faster speed changing
- 9 1/2 by 31 3/4 inch worktable
- 2 hp, 1 phase, 230 volt only motor
Jet JMD-18 350018 is among the best benchtop milling machine in 2021 for anyone who needs power in their benchtop factory. You get a 2 horsepower machine that is a great tool for professional use and it comes with many cool features like an extra large worktable, heavy duty tapered roller bearings and a hinged belt cover that shifts at higher speeds. . Regardless of which desktop factory you buy, you always want a machine that is durable and will support production for a longer period of time. The 1 JMD-18 350018 jet comes with a one-piece cast iron column that is ideal for support and provides increased durability.
The JMD-18 is equipped with a 2 hp, 250 volt, UL listed single phase motor that provides enough power to operate over a range of 12 spindle speeds ranging from 15 to 3000 RPM. On top of that, the engine is covered with a hinged belt cover that helps minimize delays when transitioning to different gears, thus providing faster gear changes. This machine is well-built, with enough of support and strength. It has a one-piece cast-iron column for more stability, which makes dealing with heavier materials easier. Heavy-duty roller bearings offer support to the spindle for accurate drilling depth and great tolerance.
With its hinged belt cover and large-sized worktable, the JET JMD-18 Milling machine is precise and efficient. It doesn’t matter whether you are working with wood, aluminum, or ceramic tile; you are going to get excellent and impeccable results. It has a drilling capacity of 1.25 inches with an end milling capacity of 0.75 inches. You also get the capability of face milling with this benchtop milling machine. The machine covers a longitudinal distance of 20.5 inches. The hinged belt cover present on the machine gives you easy and faster speed changes. It comes with heavy-duty tapered roller beams that support the spindle. The spindle has a peed with the range of 150-3000 RPM.
Klutch Mini Milling Machine
For people on a budget, you can go for the Klutch mini milling machine which is made of cast iron, which means it will have great durability. The Klutch tabletop shredder comes with a 3.4 horsepower motor that does not vibrate like any other and has variable speed. Head and column tilt angle plays an important role for any milling machine, with Klutch Mini you get a 45 degree tilt left and right, making the machine versatile. If you are one of those who travel a lot or move this machine from one place to another, you can opt for this best mini milling machine because it has a compact size and weighs less.
Another cool feature is that the milling head and column tilt 45 degrees left and right, giving this machine a bit more versatility. It is also compact in size and reasonable in weight, making it much more convenient if you want to have it in your home workshop. The Kluth Mini Router is a great option for anyone looking for a reasonably priced machine that is built to last a long time. It is the perfect size and weight for any home workshop or small business.
If you want your money’s worth in a Benchtop Milling Machine, choose the Klutch Mini Factory. It is priced well, made of sturdy material, and perfect for people on the go.
JET 350017 Benchtop Mill Machine
- R-8 SPINDLE TAPER
- FAST BELT ADJUSTMENTS: Belt cover with quick slide latch allows for easy spindle speed changes.
- UL-LISTED 1-HP MOTOR
The JET 350017/JMD-15 Milling/Drilling Machine is priced in the middle of the pack. It isn’t the most expensive, but the ordinary homeowner will undoubtedly think twice about purchasing it due to the cost. It’s of decent quality. It incorporates a one-piece cast iron column for increased support as well as a quick-slide clasp for quick belt modifications. The tapering base makes it easy to clean up after you’re finished. The 360° head swivel and extra-large work table were highlights for us. It even has a work light to keep your workpiece lighted.
The JET 350017 is a tabletop mill with a one-piece cast iron column support for long-term reliability. There equipment has big hand wheel knobs that can be readily adjusted, as well as strong-duty tapered roller bearings that can withstand severe loads and provide more accurate drilling depth. Jet 350017 is an excellent alternative for anyone who prefers to work on a large work table.
The only negative aspects of this tool are minor. However, the most of them are clear design faults that the corporation could easily correct, therefore it’s a shame they didn’t try to remedy these concerns. When you crank the left side, it rubs on the light’s arm. This causes the light to move about, which can be irritating.
Proxxon 34108 Micro Mill
- Quiet, precise and vibration-free for fatigue free use
- Low weight and slim design, without ever compromising performance
- High quality precision tools
The Proxxon 34108 is a compact, precise machine. It is one of the lightest alternatives available, weighing only 41 pounds, and has a tiny footprint, making it ideal for workshops with limited space. At six distinct intervals, the speeds range from 280 to 2500 RPM. It’s also quite simple to use. The hand wheel is used to control the height of the machine and to advance the fine mill feed. Furthermore, the headstock swivels 360 degrees, allowing you to mill accurately in almost any position. When you’re ready to go to work, both the quill and the headstock lock into place. With a weight of about 41 pounds, the Proxxon 34108 is a lightweight tabletop milling machine alternative that is ideal if you have limited space and require a mill for workshops that can execute simple milling tasks.
The Proxxon 34108 is an excellent choice if you need a compact machine that can handle highly precise work. It weights less than most of the other equipment we looked at and is ideal for manufacturing scale models. You’ll like the 360-degree headstock rotation for added precision. Another fantastic feature is the headstock’s 360-degree swivel, which allows you to mill in any position that is optimal for accuracy. When you’re ready to go to work, both the quill and the headstock lock into place.
If you need a tiny milling machine that concentrates on finely detailed work, the Proxxon 34108 is an excellent choice. This mill weights less than most other machines on the market, and you’ll like its unique feature, which is a 360-degree headstock rotation.
WEN 33013 Benchtop Milling Machine
- Variable speed goes anywhere from 100 to 1,100 RPM on the low setting and 100 to 2,500 RPM on the high...
- 18-1/8 x 4-3/4 inch table travels 11-13/16 inches along the X-axis and 5-1/8 inches along the Y-axis
- Bevel the head and column 45 degrees in either direction for angled cuts in metal, wood, plastic and more
This Wen 33013 features a 4.5A motor and a variable speed design with low and high setting. On the low setting, it delivers 100 to 1100 rpm, while the high setting delivers 100 to 2500 rpm. The table will travel 11.8 inches on the X axis and 5.1 inches on the Y axis, with the head also pivoting up to 45 ° to the left or right. While 45 ° is great, it is still pale compared to the Jet machine above which it rotates 360 °. It is also less powerful and smaller. But it costs less and Wen backs it with a 2-year warranty, too.
This Benchtop milling machine has a variable speed from 100 – 1,100 RPM on a low setting, and it has a speed of 100 – 2,500 RPM in a high setting. The table covers a distance of 11.8125 inches in the X direction and 5.125 inches in the Y direction.
You can bevel the column and the head 45 degrees in any direction for angled cuts in wood, plastic, metal, and a lot more. The milling machine is compact and is beautifully designed using cast iron. It comes with a pre-installed drill chuck, a spindle taper, a chuck guard, an emergency stop button, and plenty of other notable features.
The milling machine comes with a two-year warranty. You can create straight holes, flat surfaces, slots, angled edges, surface contours, and a lot more with this machine.
SUNWIN Milling Machine
The SUNWIN milling machine is perfect for beginners and those who are working within a budget. It has a spindle speed of 20,000 RPM, which makes it very efficient and precise. The headstock speed is 2,000 RPM.
The parts of the machine are made of metal, which makes it durable. The milling machine is compact, lightweight, and can be easily placed anywhere. It is easy to use and doesn’t need a lot of experience. This makes the machine perfect for students and hobbyists.
Not everyone is willing to spend a lot of money on a milling machine, and the bulk of individuals will be beginners. Sunwin metal benchtop mill will be an excellent alternative if you are seeking for a low-cost desktop mill that accomplishes the job well. All of the major pieces of this mill are constructed of metal, and everything, including the spindle, slider, tailstock, and pedestal, is well-crafted.
If you are a student or a beginner, the Sunwin metal mini milling machine is an excellent choice due to its small size and ability to perform extremely well in terms of accuracy and precision.
SHOP FOX M1111
- 1HP, 220v, Brushless DC Motor w/ Step-Up Transformer, 110v Operation
- Push button motor control for forward, reverse, tapping and off
- Variable Speed: 100 - 1750 RPM
Shop Fox M111, a machine built to withstand all the tough jobs you can put it on. It is a robust machine designed to be robust and precise. The push button speed control and backlit digital spindle tachometer are really easy to use and the quick tilt head makes it easy to position even for horizontal milling. The base of the stand is made of long-lasting cast iron and has 4 leveling sensations so it can be adjusted to have a flat work surface even if your workbench is not perfectly straight. We also really like the forward-facing emergency stop button, which is easy to reach in case you need it. If you’re ready to invest, this SHOP FOX M111 Tabletop Router is built to last. It’s rugged enough to handle just about any job, and features like one-button speed control and a backlit digital spindle tachometer are easy to use.
SHOP FOX M1111 also comes with a quick tilt head that makes horizontal mill positioning easy. The bracket supplied with the machine is made of long-lasting cast iron. You get a 4-level feel so you can adjust it according to the flat work surface. Safety is something that everyone should take care of. The fox M111 comes with a forward facing emergency stop button. We think for anyone looking for a solid grinder with features like a backlit tachometer and push button speed control, the SHOP FOX M111 is a great tabletop grinder.
Shop Fox M111, a machine built to withstand all the tough jobs you can put it on. It is a robust machine designed to be robust and precise. The push button speed control and backlit digital spindle tachometer are really easy to use and the quick tilt head makes it easy to position even for horizontal milling. The base of the stand is made of long-lasting cast iron and has 4 leveling sensations so it can be adjusted to have a flat work surface even if your workbench is not perfectly straight. We also really like the forward-facing emergency stop button, which is easy to reach in case you need it.
If you’re ready to invest, this SHOP FOX M111 is built to last. It’s rugged enough to handle just about any job, and features like one-button speed control and a backlit digital spindle tachometer are easy to use.
Proxxon 37110 Micro Mill MF 70
- Small and beautiful - the accurate mill for lab, optician, jewelry, electronic and model building...
- Supplied with a stable base of cast iron, vertical column and compound table are of treated, high quality...
- All axes are play-free and have adjustable slides, headstock, made of die-cast aluminum
Proxxon 37110 Micro Mill MF 70 has plenty of great features that make it stand out from the rest of the products available in the market. It is a fully functional milling system that comes with an additional drill as well. You can use aluminum, countersink steel, cast iron, and various other materials with this milling machine. It has a magnetic motor that provides power to the milling machine along with a poly v-belt. The machine has variable speed with six different options for you to choose from. The machine has a precision control as well.
Constructed of aluminum with a cast iron base, it is also very light at just 15.5 pounds, but it is very accurate, with minimal 0.002-inch increments and full steering wheel rotation equating to just 0.046 inches. It comes with a relatively small 100-watt motor, but it delivers between 5,000 and 20,000 rpm with variable control. You must understand that this device is too small for heavy duty work. But Proxxon includes a host of accessories in the box and backs it with a 2-year warranty to make it one of the best affordable tabletop mills available.
Grizzly G0758 Milling Machine
- Motor: 600W (3/4 HP), DC, 110V, 10A
- Spindle taper: R-8
- Spindle travel: 2"
This is a powerful milling machine with variable milling speed. It has a high torque motor that has a super quiet operation. The dovetail headstock column is very durable and efficient. The spindle speed varies from 50 RPM to 2,000 RPM.
The machine has a hand wheel precision control for the Z, Y, and X axes. It has a large-sized table, allowing you to work freely and precisely. The headstock comes with a special shifter knob that helps you with the power-transfer while changing speeds.
SHOP FOX M1036 Benchtop Milling Machine
- Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately
- Motor: 0.2 HP, 2A, 110 Volt, single-phase
- Drilling capacity: 1/4-Inch
Most professional users are always looking for equipment that have a very little margin for mistake and perform exceptionally well in terms of quality and precision. The SHOP FOX M1036 is one such tabletop mill, with features such as a digital depth readout, a micro down feed knob for finer adjustments, and a variable speed control. A compound slide table, which comes with the Fox M1036, is required for detailed work. The tool’s unique selling point is that each axis on the machine may be manipulated individually. You must position each axis with the crank handle and then lock it to reduce vibrations.
Precision is a crucial factor for this mill, as seen by the graded dials that govern motions in increments as small as 0.001 inches. This tool includes dual speed control, which means you may use it at faster speeds with softer materials and lower rates with hard materials. A CNC router can also be used to save money while working with metals and other hard things. Some of the greatest CNC routers for aluminum may be found here. The Shop FOX M1036 is ideal for consumers who require a high-quality machine for more polished and detailed work.
This machine is ideal for cutting high precision parts for small working models. The Shop Fox M1036 includes a digital depth readout, variable speed control, and a micro down feed knob for precision adjustments. The compound slide table makes it easy to undertake detailed work. One of the great features of this tool is that each axis may be manipulated individually. Simply set each one using the crank handle, then lock it in place to eliminate vibration. It’s also incredibly exact. Graduated dials control movement in 0.001 inch increments. Furthermore, because it features dual speed control, you can use it at high rates for softer materials and smaller bits or at low rates for harder materials and larger bits.
The Shop Fox M1036 is one of the best benchtop milling machines for fine detail work. You’ll be able to get precise, accurate results even on the smallest bits with dual speed control and changes as little as 0.001 inch.
Grizzly Industrial G0704-7″ x 27″ 1 HP Mill/Drill with Stand
- Motor: 1 HP, 110V, 12A, single-phase
- Spindle taper: R-8
- Spindle travel: 2"
The Grizzly Industrial G0704 Mill/Drill may be the finest alternative for individuals with a little extra cash to spend. It is one of the best alternatives on the market, but it is also one of the most expensive. It will cost you significantly more than any other option on this list. You do, however, get what you pay for. You’ll get some extra features because you spent so much more on this drill.
It has many of the same characteristics as many industrial mills. It has a dovetail column and a variable speed 1-HP motor, for example. These features enable it to perform better and complete more difficult tasks. It also includes several safety features, such as a safety shut-off. These qualities are critical for avoiding accidents and injury.
The only significant drawback to this machine is its size. If you want a machine that can compete with its industrial counterparts, it will need to be a little bigger. If you’re a homeowner with a limited workstation, though, it might be a little too big.
Benchtop Milling Machine Buying Guide
Milling Machine vs. Drill Press
A milling machine is different from a drilling press. The main difference between the two is of the axes. A drilling machine works on a vertical axis alone. A drilling machine comes with only one axis while a milling machine comes with at least three axes.
It can move vertically, horizontally, backward, and forward. It can also move left and right. Some milling machines may also come with a rotational axis. Another difference is that the drill press makes cuts using only the tip of the drill bit. A milling machine uses the sides of the bit as well in the milling process. This means that a milling machine is more precise than a drill press.
Power is very important since it determines the type of material you will be able to cut with your machine. If you are planning on milling steel, then you a strong and powerful milling machine. Steel is a difficult metal to mill, and you need a machine that can handle the milling process.
Look out for a milling machine that has a high horsepower along with adjustable speed. If you are milling aluminum, composites, wood, brass, etc. then you don’t have a very powerful machine. Know what kind of material you are going to work with, and then get a machine that will be perfect for it. Since you are looking for benchtop milling machines, one with 1/8 HP will be sufficient. However, if you are going to do plenty of intense jobs, then you can also choose from the various 2 HP models available in the market.
The next thing that you need to look out for is the speed of the milling machine. Every milling machine has a range of speed within which it can work perfectly. There are pre-set speeds that you can change from. There are usually up to 8 different speed settings on good milling machines.
Other milling machines have variable speed control, which means that you can choose and set the desired speed. It is nice to have a variable speed since you can see for yourself that what speed works best for the material you are working with.
The accuracy of the milling machine depends on how stable the machine is. Stability is highly affected by the foundation of the machine. If the foundation is not stable, it will not be able to tolerate the vibrations and will move around. This will affect your accuracy a lot.
Cast iron is the best material for the base of the milling machine. It is durable, sturdy, and is capable of handling the vibrations caused by the milling. Moreover, cast iron is durable and lasts for quite some time.
You have to look at the size of the machine you are going to buy. Benchtop milling machines are usually compact and small in size so that they can easily fit in small spaces. Other than the overall size of the machine, you need to look at the size of the milling tool. Most of the tools can be mounted to the workbench, and you need to make sure that the tool leaves you some workspace after being installed.
The distance of the spindle is also important. The spindle is going to move up and down. The distance is measured at the highest point as the spindle moves. This will give you an idea regarding the maximum height of the material which you can mill.
You need to look at the area of the worktable as well. Look at the travel distance of the worktable. The total working area of the worktable is given by the distance the worktable moves from side to side and front to back.
If you are going to do some angled work, then you need to look for a milling machine that has a head section that rotates and tilts. A few head sections can rotate a full 360 degrees while others move only 45 degrees. Know the kind of work you are going to do, and then make the final decision.
You need to look at the controls of the milling machine as well. The easier the controls are to manipulate, the more precise your work will be. The levers on the milling machines are usually large in size. They are used for coarse and large movements. On the other hand, the scales stop, and gauges are used for precise work and fine-tuning.
Some milling machines have automated controls, while others are manual. The manual machines require an operator to control their speed and power while in an automatic open, they are controlled via a computer.
There is a specific range of motion for every milling machine. When you are milling, you need to know the position at which your bit will come into contact with the material. Moreover, you need to know the diameter of the hole in case you are drilling. You also need to keep the space between the headstock and the table in your mind so that you can mill different sized materials.
There are milling machines that are built for a specific purpose, while many others are versatile and can be used for various purposes. You need to buy a machine that is versatile and is capable of doing various jobs around your workshop. You wouldn’t want to invest in various machines when you can find one perfect machine capable of doing everything you require.
Another thing that you need to look at while buying the perfect benchtop milling machine is its price. The prices of milling machines are generally high. The better the features, the higher the price will be. Therefore, you will have to keep your budget in mind when you go searching for the best product.The milling machines available in the market start from 700$ dollars and increase according to the features present in them. There are plenty of affordable options as well if you are willing to let go of some features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in the roller bearings of the milling machine?
When it comes to the perfect milling machine, you have to look at the bearings as well. You should get roller bearings that are tapered and are heavy duty. They will provide extra support to the spindle.
You can also learn about the drilling depth of the machine with the help of the roller bearings. Moreover, roller bearings increase the machine’s durability.
Should I get a milling machine with automated controls or manual controls?
It depends on your choice. If you want to save your time and don’t want to calculate the speed and power required to mill a particular piece, then get an automated one. If you want to do the calculations on your own, then you can buy a manual one.
Are milling machines used in industries only?
Before buying a product, you have to know what they are to be used for. Some time ago, milling machines were used only in industries and manufacturing companies and were huge and heavy. However, the milling machines that you can use in your workshop and your home are small and compact. Benchtop milling machines are the ones that can be used easily in your homes.


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Blacksburg, VA, March, 2014 – LewisGale Hospital Montgomery recently honored an employee, volunteer and a physician with its prestigious 2013 Frist Humanitarian Award – the highest honor a person can receive at an HCA facility, the parent company of LewisGale Regional Health System.
At a special recognition ceremony held recently, the Hospital presented the awards to Deidra Atwood, 2013 Frist Humanitarian Employee Award; Doris Smith, 2013 Frist Humanitarian Volunteer Award, and Dr. Harry McCoy, 2013 Frist Humanitarian Physician Award.
Created in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian Awards are awarded annually at HCA-affiliated hospitals to an employee, volunteer, and physician who demonstrate extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and their communities. The winners from each hospital also have a chance to win the national Frist Humanitarian Award.
At the awards ceremony, Atwood, Smith, and McCoy were recognized individually for their significant efforts.
Dr. Harry McCoy is a Medical Oncologist with Blue Ridge Cancer Care. Here is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative care.
“He cares for every patient as if it were his first,” said Beth Sohrabi, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, Case Management Director. “He advocates for those that need him. He expects nothing short of excellence for his patients.”
Deidra Atwood has been an employee with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery for five years. She is the founding member and leader of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s nurse-led Palliative Care team. Atwood is also active in her community most recently raising more than $2,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event.
For more than six years, Doris Smith has been a volunteer at the hospital. She also volunteers with her church Slusser’s Chapel, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and RSVP-Senior Volunteers.
“LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is committed to delivering high-quality patient care,” said Alan Fabian, CEO. “We are extremely proud to recognize the honorees for their efforts on behalf of our patients and our community. Their exemplary work and compassion set a high standard for healthcare professionals. Our patients benefit from the kind of commitment to humanitarian efforts they demonstrate each day.”

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DULUTH - Clowns dribbling basketballs aren't all that entertaining. But doing it upside down, while dangling some 35 feet in the air, now that is a show to see.
This juggling scene, along with a bevy of other thrilling acts that make up the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth" circus, will head to the Gwinnett Arena on Aug. 15-19, arena officials recently announced. Tickets for the show, called Ringling Bros. Gold Tour, will go on sale July 13, and prices have not yet been determined.
This stop in Gwinnett is a first for the circus, which has historically played at larger area arenas, such as Philips.
"We're really excited to have such a great show right here," said Julia Karrenbauer, associate manager of marketing for the Gwinnett Center. "I think we are becoming more established and are now starting to attract these bigger acts."
Just four years after opening its doors, the Arena at Gwinnett Center is celebrating a proud moment: it has become an official player on the Atlanta arena scene. Besides Ringling Bros., the arena announced last month Cirque du Soleil's "Delirium" show will come to Arena on June 8.
"Each year, we're being seen as more of a major player. It's not necessarily that we are trying to take business away from Atlanta," Karrenbauer said. "We just have a lot to offer that some places in the city don't."
Next week's schedule is the biggest in the arena's four-year history, Karrenbauer said. Headliners Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin and Martina McBride each have concerts scheduled within four days of each other. Aguilera will perform at the arena on Wednesday, Ricky Martin will sing on May 4 and Martina McBride on May 5.


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Two things you should know before reading Beauty:
1 - Beauty was written in 1978, about 15 years before Disney's Beauty and the Beast came out.
2 - This is Robin McKinley's very first book.
Now, the first point is key, as there are a number of details with which the book seems to overlap with the Disney film. In fact, as I was reading McKinley's book, I couldn't help but wonder if the Disney epic had been based on her novel. Since I adored the film, I had absolutely no problem reading a similar (yet very, very different) version of the Disney tale. Still, it is important to remember that any Beauty/Disney overlaps are not at all the fault of McKinley.
In regards to the second point, I found it rather reassuring to know this was not the pinnacle of McKinley's achievements. Although I enjoyed Beauty, it was not a breath-taking literary achievement. Having heard so many great things about McKinley's writings, it was good to know that she's had 30-odd years since the publication of Beauty to refine her style.
Now on to the good bits. Although I have no knowledge of the first Beauty and the Beast tale, McKinley's style made me feel like I was reading the original version of the story. It was almost as though I were reading the un-filtered first version of the tale - without the weight of an author behind it, visibly guiding the story. Instead, this book just... was. You know what I mean, right? When you read Beauty, you can't even begin to imagine someone actually writing it. The book, surely, just came into existence by itself.
And, because of that, I feel rather odd describing my issues with the plot - or rather the lack thereof. Even though, yes, this is Beauty and the Beast, everything still felt rather mundane. Beauty does this, then that, then the other, and then things work out to be such-and-such. It was more of a historical account than a dramatic novel, with none of the twists and curves you'd expect in "real" book.
But still, I really did enjoy Beauty. My unwavering love of the tale probably made me more forgiving of its dull moments... yet, I've no doubt that McKinley is a skilled author worth of praise.
Bottom line? Beauty is a must if you are a fan of the Beauty and the Beast tale. But if you're not, I'd try something else from McKinley's repertoire.


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What are the steps to buying a home? You’re starting to think about becoming a homeowner, or maybe you’ve even started to look at listings. Either way, you likely have lots of questions, from the general “how tos” to specific queries around financing, different home types and locations, to how to make an offer. To help simplify what can be a complicated process, we’ve outlined the steps to buying a house in Canada.
What Are the Steps to Buying a Home?
There’s a lot to do, but we’ve narrowed it down. Here’s our 10-step home buying process checklist to get you started!
1. Choose a real estate agent that’s right for you.
A home is a huge investment, so work with a realtor that’s knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Treat your search for the right agent like a job interview. Meet with a few different agents, ask lots of questions and check references. Here is a list of 7 questions to ask an agent before you commit.
2. Know your budget.
As you already know, buying a home is going to be expensive. Knowing exactly how much it will cost and how much you can spend is a crucial step in making a wise investment. Consider your lifestyle, your income and any current debts you’re carrying. Are you secure in your employment? Are you planning any major life changes in the near future, such as a job change or growing your family? Be mindful of the financial impacts this could have.
3. Explore mortgage options and get pre-approved.
A mortgage pre-approval informs you of how much your lender is willing to lend you based on a number of factors, such as your credit rating, income and debts. The lender also guarantees the current interest rate for up to 120 days (time may vary depending on the lender), giving you the freedom to house hunt, knowing that you’re safe from interest rate increases. If rates drop, so too should your guaranteed rate. In addition to the interest rate, be sure to also take into account the terms of the mortgage.
4. Start home hunting.
Admittedly, this step that has many sub-steps, but let’s narrow it down a bit. While the old adage of “location, location, location” still stands when it comes to good real estate investments, the recent trend of remote workplaces has given people greater flexibility when it comes to answering that all-important question of “where?” Then comes the what: what type of home do you need to accommodate how you and your family live? Condominiums, townhomes and freehold homes each offer distinct benefits, so ensure you’re choosing something that will work for you for the next rive years. Create a remaxinfinity.ca account and register to receive listings that meet your criteria when they hit the market.
5. Schedule showings.
Did you know your agent can show homes in-person or virtually? Virtual showings have been around for some time, often used for purchases by buyers from overseas, however it has picked-up speed with local buyers too, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Regardless of how you choose to view the listings, keep your eyes on the prize. Remember your budget and the must-haves outlined in step #4 above.
6. Make an offer.
You’ve found the home you want, in a location you like. Now, to make an offer to purchase for a price and terms that are agreeable to both you and the seller. Here’s where working with an experienced realtor can give you the upper hand. Different market conditions require a different approach – a seller’s market might mean lots of competition, requiring you to come in at or over asking price with few to no conditions, while a buyer’s market means you have choice and time is on your side. Lean on your agent on how to best handle the situation.
7. Get a home inspection.
Regardless of the market, this is one condition that we recommend you keep as part of your offer. The home inspection is intended to identify any existing or potential underlying problems in a home, alerting the buyer of risks and giving them leverage in negotiating a reduced selling price. Your home inspector will examine systems that are visible without opening walls or floors, including heating, plumbing, electrical, roofing and foundation. The inspection should take approximately three hours and will cost a few hundred dollars, depending on the size of the home.
8. Close the deal.
The closing period for your transaction is typically 90 days, however it can range depending on the agreed upon terms in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The homebuyer has some important obligations during this waiting period. Once the offer has been accepted, there’s a window during which you must take all the necessary steps with regard to your offer conditions, such as financing, home inspection and anything else that needs to happen before you officially seal the deal. Your mortgage lender will need a copy of the offer to ensure it’s in-line with your pre-approved level of financing. After any adjustments or repairs have been done to your satisfaction, your Realtor will finalize the deal and your lawyer will process the paperwork, including the mortgage documents with your lender. All of this will point to a final date of actual legal possession: the real closing day.
9. Update utilities, transfer services and change-of-address.
During your closing period, keep track of utility and credit card bills, magazine subscriptions and any other regular mail or standing orders that you receive at your current address. Alert them of the address change in advance of your closing date. Also be sure to contact your doctor and dentist. For family and friends, you can easily send a change of address card via mail or email, but there are a few more steps when it comes to informing government agencies.
- Click here to change your address with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Contact your local Ministry of Health and Ministry of Transportation to find out how to change your address on your health card and driver’s license.
- Forward mail to your new address by visiting the Canada Post website or at your local post office.
- If applicable, it is important to change your address for the Employment Insurance program that you can easily do here.
10. Move into your new home!
If you’re moving during the busy season (typically summer) ensure you’ve booked a moving company well in advance. If you’re doing it yourself, book the truck, enlist some help and ensure you have ample packing materials. Here are some packing tips:
- Pack the items you will need first in a clear plastic bin
- Pack your plates vertically so they are less likely to break
- Take a photo of how you electronics are connected so you can know where the wires go
- Wrap your breakables in clothing to save on bubble wrap
- Keep your glassware safe by packing it with clean socks
We hope this home buying checklist helps. If you still have questions about how to buy a home, or you’re ready to start the process, tap into the knowledge and experience of a RE/MAX agent, who will guide you through the process every step of the way.

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Intel has raised the bar for their Optane series SSDs with their new P5800X model. Officially launched into the world and making their way to OEMs right now, their second-generation of the Octane series can achieve speeds of up to 6.2GBps write and 7.2GBps read using the PCIe 4.0 interface.
These drives are blazing fast and ready for consumption, helping to create waves within the competition with amazing read/write access speeds for power-users, personal servers, datacenters, or your rich neighbor who just likes to brag.
Intel promises the new drives are faster, more reliable, more durable, and up to 3x the performance of the previous generation (P4800X). Far better than your typical NAND-based SSDs. They will be available between the speeds of 400GB and 3.2TB. Just imagine the boot times you’d achieve using this as your OS drive.
Of course, you won’t be able to get your hands on one just yet. As mentioned, they are currently making their way to OEMs right now. Intel hasn’t released a consumer release date or price just yet, but you can expect the price to range between expenses and very expensive. So get your wallets ready.


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A pet we’ve previously run on our pages who is still in desperate need of a home, when you imagine a pet delivering light and life into your soul, think first of this truly tender dog. Heartfelt, a great walker and eager to be a part of any home, reach out to adopt Arora today; BigHeartsBigDogs.com.
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Police are carrying out an underwater search for a mother who vanished in 1997 shortly before she was due to give evidence in a paedophile court case.
An underwater search is being carried out for Allison McGarrigle
Detectives believe Allison McGarrigle, from Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, was probably murdered and dumped at sea.
The operation will be assisted by Police National Search Adviser Mark Harrison and a sonar equipment expert.
They will survey an area of the Firth of Clyde between Largs and Millport ahead of a full hunt in the spring.
The advanced equipment on board the search vessel is of the same type used in the US to find pieces of the Columbia space shuttle which broke up as it re-entered the earth's atmosphere.
Detective Superintendent Stephen Heath, who is leading the investigation, said: "This equipment x-rays the seabed and sends up a picture live on a screen.
"In terms of remains of a body, which sadly is what we are looking for, that can be slightly tricky. I don't think it's been used before in Scotland."
He added: "The experts have been deployed worldwide, so it is a first in this kind of search. We're trying to focus in on a particular area of sea which has become very interesting for us.
"The reason we have re-launched this inquiry and have made significant developments in the last three or four weeks is because technology has changed and loyalties change as well."
The detective continued: "We have new leads. We wouldn't go on an exercise as technical as this without having assessed that it is achievable.
"It's a very sad story. A family have lost their mother and they have had no settlement to this for seven or eight years."
Det Supt Heath continued: "I think sadly she's been brutally murdered and she's been dumped in the sea in some kind of container and that's really what we are looking for."
Allison McGarrigle's son Robert has appealed for help
Mrs McGarrigle's son, Robert, 21, said last month he would do whatever he could to help police find her body.
He said: "Although seven years have passed since she disappeared, I have never stopped wondering what happened to her.
"Police now believe she is dead and it would help myself and the rest of my family if we were given the chance to lay her to rest.
"I would urge anyone who knows what happened to my mother or has any information that may assist in their inquiries to contact them."
Mrs McGarrigle, 40, was due to give evidence against two men who were later convicted of indecent assault and drug offences.
The mother-of-three was last seen by her family in June 1997 in the Largs area, where she had been lodging with two cousins.
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On Thursday, 13 June 2019, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights organized a workshop to Palestinian women in Gaza to raise their awareness of the protection of civilians as enshrined in the principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). 28 women from Khan Younis participated in the workshop, held at Al-Waleed Charity in Khuzaa.
The workshop participants were welcomed by Ms. Shirin Al Shobaki, Coordinator of Training and Mass Communication Unit, who first briefed participants about the importance of gaining familiarity with IHL’s essential principles of protecting women in contexts of armed conflict.
Ms. Al Shobaki discussed with the participating women relevant provisions from IHL, emphasizing those principles of protecting women enshrined in the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions. The discussion moved on to invite reflection from participants on how armed conflict, especially in areas adjacent to the parameter fence, affects women in particular. Finally, Ms. Al Shobaki presented on Al Mezan’s work in monitoring and documenting violations as a means of holding perpetrators to account.
The workshop is part of Al Mezan’s commitment to promoting IHL and human rights in Gaza and is supported by Diakonia through the joint project “Protection and Promotion of IHL in Gaza”.

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This post is an excerpt from the book Kapel van woorden (Words chapel) from 2013. The book is a collection of poetic impressions and reflections arising from the exhibition of visual poetry that was held in Tilburg, The Netherlands, from November 9 till 25, 2012.
Almost half of the crowdfunding for the publication of the book consisted of donations from outside The Netherlands, therefore the book contains a short and subjective summary in English (which in this post I slightly re-arrange) of the introductory text by Jenneke Harings, “Colorless ideas sleep furiously”, of the Voorwoord (Preface) by the organisers, and of the essay by Philip Meersman titled “Visuele poëzie in Tilburg: een reflectie op de tentoonstelling” (“Visual Poetry in Tilburg: a reflection on the exhibition”).
Jenneke Harings was in 2012 literature consultant at bkkc, center for the arts and culture in the Dutch province Noord-Brabant. When we contacted her with our plans about the exhibition she was quite enthusiastic and she gave us much useful advice to improve the project. In her personal introductory text she explains beautifully why she got interested in this exhibition and why it was worth the effort.
“Where words are, there is meaning. Even if it doesn’t have to. This is the strength of words. Or better say, of the people who provide words with meaning. As soon as words walk in the territory of fine arts, there is something going on. The viewer becomes a reader as well.” Exploratory exhibitions about the combination of language and image are not often seen. Nevertheless there are a number of artists and poets working on the edge between art and literature. Not only was the project of this exhibition an example of good research in visual poetry. It was also going to take place in a city where spoken language is currently in the spotlight. The chosen location was beautiful and the results could only be positive, if the project got accepted by the funding committee. “I could only help prepare the application as good as possible” Jenneke writes. And so she did, and the project got financed.
In November she visited the exhibition. “The art that hang there, or stood or laid, was intriguing. In each work I saw the research about the relations between word and image. The contradiction, the connection, meaning or signification.”
“Colorless ideas sleep furiously” is a sentence written by the famous linguist Noam Chomsky. It is a sentence that according to Chomsky does not mean anything. But there have been competitions held to imagine a context where this sentence might have a meaning. Evidence of the human will to always give meaning. “It is a beautiful sentence. A sentence that is nourishment for all the visual poets who will hopefully contribute to new exhibitions in the future.”
The three organizers of the exhibition Ellen Vedder, Martin Beversluis and myself have been motivated firstly by personal interest, as we write in the introduction. Being poets and graphic designers we have been producing and researching visual poetry for a few years and we have come across more and more authors, poets, artists and designers engaged in similar ways. From this experience came the urge to set up an exhibition and invite others to show their work next to ours, expand our own research, celebrate visual poetry.
Visual poetry is a form of literary art where a variety of materials and media are used to produce inspiring and thrilling 2D and 3D works. We believe that it is appealing to a wide public because a visual poem uses visual and textual language at the same time, and can be read on different levels. On the one hand this makes it “easier” and accessible for an audience not particularly accustomed to literature or art. On the other hand the interaction of text and image offers complex and layered materials for expression, that are interesting also for the “insiders”.
In our choice of the people that we invited to expose with us and in selecting the works we wanted to show the diversity of contemporary production in visual poetry, both by established authors, as well as by promising talents working in the Dutch-speaking area. We first invited Renaat Ramon, SAGE, Helen White, Rozalie Hirs, Marieke Houwers, Tonnus Oosterhoff, Nick J. Swarth en ACG Vianen. Later we came across the work of Sjon Brands and just could not resist adding it to the selection.
Thanks to funding by the Province of North-Brabant and the support of bkkc, we could organize this exhibition and complete it with an interesting program of performances, where Martin Beversluis’ network and his experience in organizing poetry slams and related events was fundamental. Poetry performances are very multidisciplinary and they definitely should be seen as a form of visual poetry. With Martin’s help we created room for performances by poets and musicians inside the exhibition, rather than next to it.
The Goretti chapel in Tilburg, our chosen location for the exhibition, provided a challenging context for the performers, because of its peculiar acoustics. In many cases the challenge was taken and transformed into inspiration, giving shape to really impressing results. Unforgettable for us, are the performances of Gijs ter Haar & Jouke Koning, Esther Porcelijn, poets collective Hongerlief, Philip Meersman and Helen White. In this book we have given room to the poets who held a performance to publish one of their poems. In an attempt to recall the suggesting atmosphere in the Goretti chapel, we have allowed the poems and the photo’s from the exhibition to embrace and influence each other.
An important goal for us was to attract and engage a public as large and diverse as possible. For this purpose we organized some extra activities, amongst them a visual poetry contest, open to students, professionals and young talent, which turned out to be a great success. Not only the quality of some of the submitted works was surprisingly high, the contest also involved actively hundreds of visitors who came to the exhibition, visited our facebook page and voted for their favorite works. The ten nominees are also included in this book.
Looking back at the exhibition we like to think of it as a first step upon which to build further. For a while we have worked together with Philip Meersman, developing the idea of a retrospective on visual poetry in the Low Countries within an historical and international context. Like Philip writes in his essay, there have been in the recent past some attempts to decode the DNA of visual poetry and to generate encyclopedic overviews. Meaningful examples can be found in the works of Bulatov (Dmitry BULATOV (ed.), A Point of View: Visual Poetry, The 90s. An Anthology, Kaliningrad-Koningsberg, 1998. 592p), Parmiggiani (Claudio PARMIGGIANI (ed.), Alfabeto in sogno. Dal carme figurato alla poesia concreta, Milaan, 2002, 466p.) and Dencker (Klaus Peter DENCKER, Optische Poesie. Von den prähistorischen Schriftzeichen bis zu den digitalen Experimenten der Gegenwart, 2011) and in The Last Vispo Anthology (Nico VASSILAKIS & Crag HILL (eds.), The Last Vispo Anthology: Visual Poetry 1998- 2008, Seattle, 2012, p336). In the Dutch-speaking area the relevant literature includes Zieteratuur (Karel TEN HAAF, Zieteratuur. Concrete en visuele poëzie uit Nederland en Vlaanderen, Groningen, 2010, 136p) and De letter te lijf (Humphrey OTTENHOFF, De letter te lijf. Beeldvorming van concrete en visuele poëzie in Nederland en Vlaanderen, Groningen, 2005, 329p.).
None of these attempts has succeeded in being complete however. Therefore this exhibition provides a good occasion for looking deeper into what has been left untreated until now.
To start with, Philip gives a definition of visual poetry: “Visual poetry situates itself between fine arts, music and literature and can be described as a combination of verbal and non-verbal elements forming together a spatial-semiotic unity, and which have to be read, seen, viewed and understood as such. Each element – verbal, non-verbal and the spatial-semiotic unity – is bearer and signifier of meaning on its own as well as in combination with the other individual and combined elements. Furthermore, the work can only be reproduced through using multimedia techniques and an oral performance will never be a true representation of the work. Finally the materials, techniques and methods used, provide the possibility to date the work post quem and to recognize or even identify its maker.”
Based on this definition he is able to provide us with a set of tools that can help us better understand and enjoy visual poetry.
The first question that has to be addressed when confronted with a piece of visual poetry is whether the verbal elements are prevailing of rather the non-verbal ones.
In second place we can concentrate on the verbal elements and look for what we may call the “special effects” of poetry, or seven forms of repetition. These can be divided in abstract (verse, meter, measure, strophe and form) and concrete (phonetic and lexical figures of speech). In third place we look at what we see. How the work is visually composed, what the non- verbal elements represent, what is their iconographic meaning, whether the viewer is supposed to recognize or reconstruct a story. Next we can focus on how verbal and non-verbal elements combine and interact with each other, and how they form together a meta-meaning.
The following, more practical, question is to identify materials, techniques, graphic elements, typography, that were used to create the work. This gives us the possibility to date the work and when possible complete it with a historical context both from the point of view of literature and of fine-arts. Besides it is useful to look at how the work can be reproduced. Can it be re-written or does it need to be photographed or filmed in order to give a truthful representation? At last, every visual poem provides a challenge as to be orally reproduced. This is typically not or barely possible, and every oral reproduction will be partial and subjective.
Using the tools just described, Philips discusses in his essay most of the works from the exhibition. These works consistently reach over the limits between verbal, sound and visual, and they each construct an own language that transcends the conventions of literature, music and fine arts. For instance Utopia and Metabet by Renaat Ramon suggests to represent the foundation of language itself, the city. Similarly, ACG Vianen takes the architecture of his city, Eindhoven, as inspiration for his series Beelddichten. Next to this Vianen also reflects on the mellow side of poetry with his teddy-words that besides sight and reading also recall a tactile experience. Completed with his performance, this work surrounds the public and activates almost all of human senses.
Sjon Brand’s speaking birds “talk” with one another about poetic topics in different languages. The viewer/ listener is induced to reflect about daily communication, language and sound, the essence of spoken language and about the meaning of the message.
With Voices, Helen White creates a human figure out of her own words, in a reversed-Eden situation. A video installation shows picture of concretized poetry, where physical objects become support for fragments of poems.
Marieke Houwers presents Where I End and You Begin, a work that can be read in the tradition of Mel Bochner’s Working Drawings. Language and words are existential elements of a “diary” in which the public can examine the love struggles between “I” and “you”, wearing white gloves so to preserve the fragile purity of the story.
Also Ellen Vedder explores the world of relationships with Liefste: heart-shaped little tables carry words that suggests a sweet love story. Or perhaps not so sweet, depending on the order in which the tables are placed and read.
In Autodicht (a collaboration with Max Vos) she integrates the iconography of different car brands in the poem and makes a statement about the omnipresence of cars as status-symbols.
Rossella Bargiacchi makes very different works. Her constellation is an expression of concrete poetry, but her PoeTree is a wooden alphabet-tree, an invitation to read and cross-textualize and a research on the edge of design, sculpture and language. A more conceptual problem is the postmodernist Oplossingsgedicht where an apparently easy solution becomes complex when you come closer and take a look in the diversity of answers that are hidden in the original puzzles used to create the collage.
Ik niet meer by Tonnus Oosterhoff is a two-dimensional moving poem where words become sculptural elements. A very different line of research than the one underlying the animation Gentleman Fight Night, a collaboration between poet and performer Nick J. Swarth and director Jeroen de Leijer, where the fragility of poetry gets crushed in a work that explores the boundaries of video art, animation and visual poetry.
Completely the opposite is the internet work Geluksbrenger.nl by Rozalie Hirsch. This poetic tree of life, when put in motion interactively by the viewer, radiates positive energy and creates an oasis of quiet and reflection.
The work by SAGE is often surrealistic, like in Schepping, and uses the alphabet as ultimate symbol for meaning, like in Samenvatting of het ultieme gedicht. In Vergeten Woorden out-of-use Dutch words are exhibited as specimens in formalin jars so that they can be looked at with nostalgia and unbelief, like language- related curiosities. Last but not least their Pogingen tot poëzie (which could be translated as Attempted poetry) refer to Greek mythology and constitute reflections on the circumstances in which poetry is created: sometimes like a Herculian mission, sometimes like an escape from reality, and sometimes like an eternal punishment in the Tartarus.
Philip’s conclusion is an appeal to the public: “each time, you stand in front of one of the exhibited works, you will definitely feel the urge to create a true as possible oral performance of the piece. Nothing or nobody should keep you from trying!”


GPs will be expected to lead on a new dementia diagnosis specialist service currently being trialled across England.
The new local dementia drive will see GPs share a list of care home residents who do not have a dementia diagnosis with the pilot service.
Specialist nurses and other healthcare professionals associated with the 14 pilot schemes – which are being rolled out in the new year – will then assess those residents via a full face-to-face assessment.
The clinician will also review the person’s use of medication and will meet with their family to help determine if they have dementia.
It comes after the number of diagnoses for the condition dropped rapidly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two pilots will be launched in each of England’s seven regions, with NHS England investing £900,000 in total.
The fourteen pilots spread across the country will be launched from January following the successful trial in Norfolk, through which 95 residents of 100 assessed were diagnosed with dementia.
Mark MacDonald, associate director of advocacy and system change at Alzheimer’s Society, said: ‘Knowing someone has dementia can transform their care, ensuring they receive the right kind of support, and that families and carers get the information and guidance they also need after a diagnosis.’
The new pilot sites will be run by the following trusts:
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
- East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT)
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM)
- Central North West London Trust (CNWLT)
- Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust (Bsol MHT)
- Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust (H&W H&CT)
- Humber FT
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust – North Community Locality
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust (CWP) in collaboration with Age UK Wirral (CWPT)
- Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MC FT)
- Oxford Health Foundation Trust
- Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT)
- NHS Cornwall and Isle of Scilly
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust


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2017 SinC/LA Workshops
Patio Room, Faith Presbyterian Church
5000 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601
COMING JULY 22: WRITING DIALOG
SinC/LA proudly presents GEORGIA JEFFRIES for this instructive class on dialog. Georgia cracked TV’s glass ceiling as a writer-producer of Emmy-winning drama, the first individual woman to be honored with a WGA Award for Episodic Drama. She has created original pilots for Showtime, ABC, CBS, NBC, and is now adapting her HBO docudrama, The Good Soldier, into a book and mini-series. A tenured professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts where she teaches graduate thesis, Georgia just completed a supernatural thriller based on the true story behind her aunt’s murder in the Illinois heartland. For this workshop, participants will be asked to bring a 2–3-page printed scene from a script with dialog, to share, “cast” and read aloud in a workshop setting. The focus will be on how to create “less is more” dialogue, the character-revealing “iceberg” scene, and how to avoid exposition by delivering information through dramatic conflict.
OCTOBER 7: REWRITE YOUR LIFE IN 7 SIMPLE STEPS
A very special SinC/LA workshop by author Jessica Lourey. According to common wisdom, we all have a book inside of us. But how do we select and then write our most significant story―the one that helps us to evolve and invites pure creativity into our lives, the one that people line up to read? Join author of fifteen books, Psychology Today blogger, TEDx presenter, and college writing instructor Jessica Lourey for the answers. Participants will be shown how to go from idea to completed novel using the seven-step POP Method in addition to receiving detailed information on cracking the world of publishing. This seminar has been taught by Jessica from New York City to San Francisco, and now it’s coming to our neck of the woods! Bring something to write with and on, as well as some potential experiences you’d like to fictionalize.
NOVEMBER 18: HOW DOES CHARACTER DRIVE PLOT?
Author, actress, and popular voice-over artist, PETREA BURCHARD, brings a wealth of talent and knowledge to SinC/LA’s final workshop of the year. Learn how a character’s physical descriptions (appearance, quirks, dialects, etc.) helps advance the story without detracting from it. How are these choices motivated? Bring paper, pen, and a character sketch of your main character, and be ready for some fun (and challenging!) brainstorming with Petrea Burchard from the Story Kitchen workshops.
Pleased to meet you 🙂
Our May 20, NETWORKING FOR WRITERS workshop:
On Saturday, May 20, Destination Mystery host and SinC/LA Board member, Laura Brennan guided a lively group through tricks to successful networking. Just in time for CCWC, participants learned how to converse with purpose—entering comfortably, engaging discussion, listening with value, leaving gracefully, and the ever-important follow-through. Thank you, Laura, for conducting the largest SinC/LA workshop to date! (Now, can we get your business card?)

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MPs have said that the Care Quality Commission was weakened last year when the body failed to address issues raised by whistleblower board member Kay Sheldon.
She had voiced concerns about poor leadership and safety breaches at the health regulator but the CQC "failed to address and act on them".
In August, The Independent reported allegations that the outgoing chair of the regular, Dame Jo Williams had attempted to discredit Ms Sheldon by casting doubts about her mental health.
The newspaper said that Dame Williams had commissioned an occupational health doctor to psychiatrically assess Ms Sheldon without her knowledge.
A report concluded Ms Sheldon, who has a history of depression, was possibly suffering from "paranoid schizophrenia" although the doctor never met her and spoke to her briefly on the phone.
She said: “I am very open about my mental health problems, but it feels like they tried to use it against me".
Dame Williams also wrote to the then Health Secretary Andrew Lansley requesting that Ms Sheldon be removed from the board.
However, he later decided that she should stay after she started legal action.
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Nuts & Bolts Volume 21
Published by Nuts & Bolts Books
96 pages soft cover
Review by Terry Ashley
Nuts & Bolts first published volume 6 on the Kanonenwagen Sd.Kfz.251/9 back in 1997 which had just 44 pages all in black and white with a mixture of wartime and museum close-up shots of the Stummel. This new volume 21 also on the Kanonenwagen Sd.Kfz.251/9 "Stummel" is not a simply reprint but has expanded to 96 pages with many of the detailed walk around photos in colour as well as sections with 1:35 plans, colour profiles and modelling. Some of the original photos are still in the new volume along with many new shots, both wartime action and close-up detail shots making this a useful volume to get even if you have volume 6.
The book is in the usual Nuts & Bolts soft cover A4 format with 96 pages that include both English and German text and includes many B&W wartime photos and colour walk around shots of preserved museum vehicles as well as numerous 1:35 plans and colour profiles as mentioned. the book covers the initial Ausf.C "Stummel" as well as the early Ausf.D with the 7.5cm gun mounted in the hull front plate as on the Ausf.C as well as the later Ausf.D with the gun mounted in the additional upper superstructure, the three versions are covered an the wartime photos, walk arounds, plans and the colour profiles.
The first 18 introductory pages is mostly text with a few photos and covers the development history that includes a brief technical description as well as tables showing the production numbers, unit inventory from December 1944 as well as vehicle deployment and unit organization and colour and marking info. There are also tables listing registration numbers and a detailed technical description followed by a section listing all available 1:35-1:72-1:76 kits and accessory sets available for the "Stummel" at the time of publication.
This is followed by 18 pages with black and white wartime action photos mostly 2 or 3 to a page with detailed captions in both English and German covering all versions that show some useful vehicle details as well as cam schemes, markings and crew uniforms with some nice diorama possibilties.
Next comes five view 1:35 plans of the Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.C with 7.5cm KwK 37 (L/24), the Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D with 7.5cm KwK 37 (L/24) and Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D with 7.5cm KwK 51 (Sf) along with additional cutaway diagrams showing the internal gun mountings and ammo layout for the two different gun types used plus illustrations showing the other storage and radio locations that should prove very useful for those building a model of the "Stummel".
The next 7 pages have side view colur profile illustations showing various cam finishes of the 3 different types with most of the illustrations including a small black and white wartime photo of the actual vehicle features in the profile to a good sense of how the vehicle actually looked giving the illustrations nice perspective.
Pages 53 to 95 are devoted to close-up walk around shots of mostly preserved vehicles supplemented with some close-up wartime detail where available with the photos a mix of B&W and colour. The shots cover just about every aspect of the vehicles from the exterior hull, suspension and gun details to interior shots showing the driver's position, vision visors, seats and very detailed look at the gun, gun mountings and gun controls.
There are mostly 3 or 4 shots to a page along with quite extensive photo captions to describe the detail being shown and while the photos are not huge they usually cover just one detail part and so are large enough to show the detail nicely as well as some shots of the gun mounting outside of the vehicle to give additional detail views. There is one caption error carried over from Volume 6 when the research was not a good as it is today where a shot of the rear steel cleat track used for about five months from late February to around July 1944 when it was discontinued as the metal pads created excessive vibrations on paved roads damaging the suspension components and was not produced just in the last months of the war as usually reported. Indeed there is a photo in this very book on page 26 of an early Ausf.D with the steel cleat track taken early summer in southern France which contradicts the photo caption of the steel track on page 88.
The final few pages have model photos of the late "Stummel", one being a conversion on the Tamiya early 251/9 and the other using the AFV Club kit #AF 35068.
The book has a good mix of wartime photos, museum walk-around photos and extensive 1:35 plan coverage and is just the reference for those building a kit of the "Stummel" if you haven't already or a good reason to build another with the additional information in this volume.
Additional information on the steel cleat track as incorrectly captioned in the book and commonly miss-reported.
Sorry, but this is a pet peeve of mine so sorry to bore you.