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Presidency and American Political Development: A Third Look
Skowronek, Stephen, Presidential Studies Quarterly
The past century dawned with hope that the presidency might advance the cause of progressive democracy. As first articulated by Henry Jones Ford in The Rise and Growth of American Politics ( 1967), the idea was that American political development had so confounded the intentions of the Framers as to demand a wholly new conception of political-institutional relationships: Congress, the branch closest to the people, had proven itself an "incurably deficient and inferior organ" of democratic will, while the presidency, which was ostensibly designed as a conservative constraint on the Congress, had demonstrated a capacity to operate as "the instrument of the people breaking through the constitutional form" (pp. 279, 293). The potential implicit in this assessment--that a more responsive and democratic state might be built around the presidency--guided thinking about the institution for the next six decades. Ford's idea was picked up and elaborated in the theory and practice of Woodrow Wilson (1908). During the New Deal, the Committee on Administrative Management pressed it forward with recommendations for a presidency-centered reorganization of the federal government (President's Committee on Administrative Management 1937). Richard Neustadt ( 1990) followed up with a sober but still hopeful evaluation of the prospects at midcentury.
Progressive aspirations for the presidency unraveled in the wake of the Vietnam War and the Watergate investigations, but they did not disappear entirely. Their influence lingered as leverage for the critique of American political development that followed. In the later decades of the twentieth century, scholars took aim at the disparities between the promise and the performance of the modern presidency, dwelling not only on its limitations as a solution to the problems of American government but on new problems that had been engendered in pursuing this line of political development. This second look at the history of the office pointed to unintended consequences in the presidency's rise to prominence. It laid bare the unfounded pretensions of presidential power and countered overblown expectations of its capacities. It exposed distortions of constitutional principle and democratic theory wrought by the design and practice of "presidential government." In 1985, Theodore Lowi delivered the summary judgment of the twentieth century's great experiment in the reconfiguring of American government and politics: "power invested, promise unfulfilled" (see also Schlesinger 1973; Ceaser 1979).
But just as advocacy had its limits, so too has disillusionment. The passage of time--if not an overriding perception of the United States as a great success in negotiating the twentieth century's gravest challenges--has robbed the gloomy prognostications of the post-Watergate era of much of their bite. The presidency may no longer inspire great hope for American politics, but the story line has moved on, shortfalls and dysfunctions notwithstanding. As our experience of the office drifts ever further away from the constructions of history that anchored analysis in earlier days, it tests our capacities to think in new ways about all that has gone before.
This strikes me as a moment of considerable importance for presidency research, for it is precisely when the relevant history of the office is thrown into doubt that paradigmatic shifts in the research agenda tend to occur. By the same token, we might expect a third look at the presidency in American political development to be more than an extension or updating of what received histories of the office have told us about the past. The breakpoints that punctuate the old histories deserve close scrutiny in and of themselves, and alternatives that might better illuminate the contemporary universe of political action and possibility need to be considered. The objective should be a conceptual realignment of past and present, one that sustains a more pertinent and productive discussion of current affairs than that offered by the received histories. …


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In all my time as an education and play advocate I have often glazed over my teaching experience. I mention I'm a former teacher and leave it at that. Why am I so closeted about it? Come closer and I'll tell you the secret I've been keeping, but please promise not to tell. Pinky swear? OK. I'm a Teach For America alum. Not only that, I am also a former staff member. Shhh, keep it down! Don't gasp like that. Someone will hear you! Why have I kept quiet about this? Because mentioning it makes people squirm. They get shifty. They get a fake smile on their face. Sometimes they look at their feet, as if they need to make sure they are still attached to their legs. Sometimes they want to debate me about the good vs. bad of the organization, but regardless it's never an easy conversation. So I've avoided it until now.
Many educators don't like TFA. They think TFA teachers take over jobs held by veteran teachers and flaunt their success despite their lack of "proper" teacher training. They feel TFA isn't interested in creating teachers, but rather is looking to create an army of charter school founders, policy makers and corporate reformers that will align with its mission. Well, OK. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm not going to deflate those arguments today. That's for another column. Rather, I'm going to share my experience.
Before I keep going, I'd like to state that I know a thing or two about the teaching community. My mother is a veteran teacher. All her closest friends were teachers and, like most American kids, I was taught by teachers. Then I became a teacher. Then I started my site Let Children Play where I write about and work with teachers as an advocate for kids. Then I had three of my own kids and sent them to school where they were taught by teachers and I'm friends with teachers now! I understand the pain that is felt in the teaching community over the wave of new teachers, programs, and funding flooding the education community. It's not surprising that resentment is so rampant, but it saddens me to know that this resentment inhibits kids from getting the education they need for a world more innovative and competitive than any we have ever seen. Each day adults battle over the traditions of the teaching profession is one more day wasted, and when our kids can't successfully negotiate life's challenges they will resent us for being unable to see that their futures were more important than our disagreements.
These days I work as a play and education advocate and I have my time with Teach For America to thank for inspiring me to do this work. When I became a TFA teacher I never knew I couldn't succeed in the classroom. I was set up to believe, that despite the odds, I would. Neither failure nor mediocrity were options.
The experience taught resilience. It taught me flexibility. It taught me how to hold my ground with 21 wiggly kindergarteners. It taught me how to reach people I had nothing outwardly in common with. Instead I had to reach inside for the most intrinsic human experiences on which to build relationships. Most importantly I came to understand that our children are more important than anything else in the world and we must work with urgency to ensure their health and happiness. It is with this urgency now that I work each day as an advocate for children on Let Children Play.
I don't believe Wendy Kopp, founder of TFA, ever set out to fix our education problems with teachers that would teach for two years. She knows this isn't a solution; it is only one step in educating young people on all that needs to be done to make lasting social change. Many TFA alums stay in the classroom. Many don't. Regardless I have never met a TFA teacher that was not profoundly altered by their experience. Whether they loved it or hated it, their eyes were opened, their mind engaged in a vision of how they believe our schools should be run. Whether they are critical of the movement or supportive doesn't matter. Kopp has achieved her goal of starting a new conversation, opening a new window through which young people pass, altered and alert to the problems we face as a nation. There is nothing that can take the place of that sort of encounter. They will go forth and take part actively in their society, working for the change they believe in.
We can save this generation of kids if we put aside our resentment and fear and begin to accept that never again will our schools look as they have for the past fifty years. Whether we like it or not, our culture is moving forward. The important thing is to find how we can contribute in a positive way to this change.

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New Study Examines the Importance of Vitamin C on Eye and Brain Health
Many of us are already aware of the importance of Vitamin C as it relates to promoting immune health. However, a new study reveals that a regular intake of this best-selling vitamin may provide specific brain and eye health benefits.
This surprising discovery was made by the researchers of the Oregon Health & Science University. Their findings revealed that retinal cells required high concentrations of Vitamin C for proper functioning. This study, published in the Journal of NeuroScience also found that Vitamin C may promote brain health since the retina is part of the central nervous system. 1
Vitamin C For Eye Health
Although the function of Vitamin C is not fully understood, we do know that Vitamin C reservoirs are the last to be depleted in times of food deprivation. These observations suggest that Vitamin C may have neuro-protective properties and may be useful in preventing or treating a wide range of conditions, like glaucoma and epilepsy, which are dependent on the proper functioning of nerve cells in the retina and brain.
Vitamin C For Brain Function
Triggered by Vitamin C, GABA-type receptors act as an inhibitory brake on excitatory neurons in the brain, thus modulating communication between brain cells. In the absence of Vitamin C, these special receptors no longer function properly. This would explain why depression is one of the most common symptoms of scurvy, a disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency.
Functions of Vitamin C
Although Vitamin C deficiency leading to scurvy is very rare these days, inadequate levels of Vitamin C could cause inefficiencies in other important functions of the body.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that the body uses to produce a protein called collagen. It is used to form connective tissues such as skin, blood vessels and tendons. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C protects the body against cellular damage and inflammation.
The importance of Vitamin C is seen in the benefits it provides:
Fighting the common cold – Studies show that Vitamin C supplementation in beneficial doses may not prevent the common cold, but may shorten the course and produce milder symptoms. It is the most common infectious disease. Adults may have to 2 to 4 upper respiratory infections a year. The result of three meta-analyses show that Vitamin C in the dosage of 200 mg to 2 grams per day reduced the duration of common cold by 8 percent in adults and 14 percent in children. 2-5
Vitamin C facilitates the dietary absorption of iron – Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. One of the therapies is increasing dietary intake of Vitamin C. This is because gastrointestinal absorption of elemental iron is enhanced through supplementation of Vitamin C. 6-9
Vitamin C is vital to repairing wounds because it stimulates the production of collagen, which aids in the healing and regeneration process. 10
Vitamin C promotes cardiovascular health by preventing the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) implicated in development of atherosclerosis. While a lack of Vitamin C may not be the cause of cardiovascular disease, it does play a crucial role in stimulating the production of collagen and may help to heal arterial lesions and help prevent plaque formation in the arteries both of which lead to cardiovascular problems. Nobel Laureate, Linus Pauling and Matthias Rath have theorized that atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is caused by Vitamin-C deficiency. 11 According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the world’s largest killer claiming 17.1 million lives a year. More than 80 percent of cardiovascular-related deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries to men and women alike. 12
Vitamin C helps to promote healthy cell production – Because of the powerful antioxidants it contains, Vitamin C is used as an anti-wrinkling agent. Scientists also believe that by neutralizing free radical activity before it damages DNA, Vitamin C may help to prevent the growth of certain cancerous cells. 13
Who’s Potentially At Risk of Having Inadequate Vitamin C Levels?
Smokers – Studies consistently show that smokers are at risk of having low levels of Vitamin C due to oxidative stress caused by inhaling nicotine. The Institute of Medicine recommends that smokers take in 35 mg more of Vitamin C per day than non-smokers. As of March 2011, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. Statistics show there are 46 million smokers accounting for 20.6 percent of the adult population. All of them need to take extra dose daily of Vitamin C. 14-15
Those who follow an unhealthy diet – A diet rich in fruits and vegetables will enable individuals to meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of Vitamin C. Eating fruit two or more times a day and vegetables, three or more times a day is generally recommended for a healthy diet. However, the percentage of Americans actually following this type of diet ranges from 8.8 percent to 20.1 percent. The rest of the nation, ranging from 79.9 to 91.2 percent, needs supplementary Vitamin C. 16-17
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1. Allosteric Modulation of Retinal GABA Receptors by Ascorbic Acid, The Journal of Neuroscience, Volume 31, Issue 26, Pages 9672-9682, doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.5157-10.2011.
2. Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold, Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD000980. PMID: 10796569. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10796569
3. Epidemiology of community-acquired respiratory tract infections in adults. Incidence, etiology, and impact”. Am. J. Med. 78 (6B): 32-7. doi:10.1016/0002-9343(85)90361-4. PMID 4014285.
4. Vitamin C for Preventing and Treating the Common Cold”. PLoS Medicine 2 (6): e168. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0020168. PMC 1160577. PMID 15971944.
5. The effectiveness of vitamin C in preventing and relieving the symptoms of virus-induced respiratory infections. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Oct;22(8):530-3. PMID: 10543583. NCBI Website
6. Bioavailability of dietary iron in man, Annu Rev Nutr 1981, 1:123-127. http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.nu.01.070181.001011
7. Ascorbic acid safety: analysis factors affecting iron absorption. Toxicol Lett 1990, 51:189-190.
8. Effect of ascorbic acid on iron absorption from different types of meals. Studies with ascorbic-acid-rich foods and synthetic ascorbic acid given in different amounts with different meals. Hum Nutr Appl Nutr. 1986;40:97-113.
9. Iron Deficiency Anemia, American Family Physician, http://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0301/p671.html#afp20070301p671-b36
10. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid; Dehydroascorbic acid), PubMed Health, February 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0003056/
11. A unified theory of human cardiovascular disease leading the way to the abolition of this disease as a cause for human mortality. Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine 7 (1): 5-15. http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1992/pdf/1992-v07n01-p005.pdf
12. Cardiovascular Disease, World Health Organization, 2011. http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/en/
13. Effect of the Supplemental Use of Antioxidants Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://archive.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/aoxcansum.htm
14. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000.
15. Adult Cigarette Smoking in the United States: Current Estimate, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm
16. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000.
17. State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009, Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Remind children that everyone sees the same phases of the Moon on the same day, perhaps by sticking a figure on the map on different countries and having children point to the phase of the moon for today. Is the Moon only seen at night? I have yet to see a children's drawing which shows the moon out in the day so children will believe this to be the case. This resource will ensure that children know we can see the moon both in the day and at night. The only phases of the Moon that cannot be seen in the day are full moon which is usually only visible at night and the new moon which is not visible from Earth at all.
If set as a homework task in the evening it may be forgotten or some children may find it difficult without guidance. Remind them that the shape of the moon will be the same no matter where in the world it is viewed on the same day. Using fruit to model the Solar System sounds like a lot of fun and a great way of looking at the relative sizes of the planets and their distance from the Sun. This physical representation may help children see that the Earth is not the largest object in our Solar System.
This resource is an excellent source of information for teachers who want to extend or refresh their ideas about Earth, Sun and Moon. It also details examples of children's understanding of the topic and notes on how to develop their existing knowledge on these tricky concepts.
Build a re-entry capsule to allow your eggnaut to safely return to earth. A lovely group activity that develops thinking skills and allows children to consider Newton's Laws of Motion whilst designing their capsules.
This could be highlighted using a clip of an astronaught walking on the Moon as they don't float away but bounce lightly off its surface. The European Space Agency website specially designed for children with all you need to know about space. It has animations, facts, games, puzzles and quizzes to stimulate and enrich learning about earth and space.
A great resource with lots of ideas for planning lessons across the curricuum using space as a stimulus. Looks at life in space and what is it like to live and work on board the International Space Station. Paxi introduces himself, then explores the Solar System, investigates comets and looks at how scientists aim to find out if there is evidence for life on Mars. These animations are a great introduction to learning about space and ESA missions in a way that is accessible to children. The statutory requirements are that children are taught to: Sunlight and Space Travel Category: Science Children may think that day and night is caused by the sun going behind the Earth or hiding behind clouds rather than because the Earth spins on its axis taking 24 hours or one day to do so.
Is There Anyone Out There? Science Teachers often find that this topic is difficult to make practical. Phases of the Moon Category: Daytime Moon Viewing Category: Physics Is the Moon only seen at night?
The Earth rotates counter clockwise, from west to east. The Earth travels all the way around the Sun once every year. This journey is called the Earth's orbit. The Moon travels around the Earth and it takes just less than 28 days for the Moon to complete its orbit. The planets stay in their orbits because the Sun's gravity keeps them there. The Moon stays in its orbit because the Earth's gravity keeps it there.
Information on the Phases of the Moon Includes facts about the moon. Day time and Night time Includes a map showing which countries are having night and day time right now.
The Reasons for the Seasons Why do we have seasons? Take the Moon Challenge Drag the Moons to their correct places in lunar cycles. Moon Calendar Showing phases of the moon each month. Space Quiz Game Interactive multiple choice Challenge.
Can you beat the clock? Virtual Model of the Solar System Explore the planets, comets and asteroids on an interactive virtual fly-through and then try and create the perfect world. Animation showing Orbits of Planets and time taken. A Day on Planet Mercury.
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2. V/A-Rise Of Bossa Nova
3. Celso Piña-Sin Fecha De Caducidad
4. Serge Gainsbourg-Historie De Melody Nelson
5. Eydie Gorme Y Los Panchos-Cantan En Español
6. V/A-Psych Funk: Sa-Ra Ga!
8. Enrique Iglesias-Eurphoria
9. Cristan Castro-Viva El Principe
Hands down the biggest world music seller over the last three months has been the Afrocubism CD. However, giving it a good chase is The Rise Of Bossa Nova compilation on Soul Jazz Records. There's a CD version, two separate double LP sets and a book (all sold separately) with all the classic original Bossa Nova tracks that DJ’s have brought back into circulation over the last ten years.
I should have been clued in when Fania Records promised to be a sponsor for a club called Anda! that I do with fellow deejays Gazooo, Ray Ricky Rivera and Mando Fever. The folks at Fania suddenly backed out on their sponsorship for no apparent reason other than to say that there were going to be "changes in the company." Then I read this today: according to an announcement made on Decarga.com, Emusica, who had purchased Fania in 2005, has sold Fania to Signal-Equity, a company that, according to their website, specializes in “leveraged buy-outs, roll-ups, restructurings and secondary purchases of investment portfolios in the media and technology sectors.”
Also according to Descarga.com, it seems that Signal-Equity intends to be respectful of the catalog and “appears to be committed to doing the right thing with this historically significant material.” Formal announcements and future release dates are planned for late summer or early fall.
What does this mean for the fans of Fania Music? Signal-Equity seems like it’s one of those companies that takes failing businesses and turns them around for a profit. The best-case scenario is that Signal-Equity will improve upon what Emusica has started with the catalog. Emusica did a great job reissuing and re-mastering the classic titles that have been out of print for decades. However, my criticism is that there were way too many compilations, including ones aimed at people new to Fania Records that neither appealed to new fans nor Fania enthusiasts. Also, there were way too many “Greatest Hits” packages, many from the same artists. Currently, there are five different Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe and Celia Cruz “collections,” most of which contain the same songs. Perhaps Signal-Equity will focus on the many titles that were still in the Fania vaults rather than barrage their customers with endless greatest hits packages?
Another legend has left us. Joe Cuba, who was known as “The Father of Boogaloo," passed away on Sunday, February 15. He had many hits during the 60's and 70's with his "Boogaloo" style, a mixture of Latin music and R&B sung in both Spanish and English. It was the perfect marriage between Motown and Fania, which were the sounds of New York at that time. It was the kind of music that got Afro-Americans listening to Latin music and got Latinos into soul. He had a number of hits, such as “Bang Bang,” “Push Push,” “El Pito,” “Ariñañara,” and “Sock It To Me Baby,”
He also helped launch the careers of many great singers, including Ruben Blades and Cheo Feliciano.
I got into Joe Cuba from the infamous bodega scene with RuPaul in the movie Crooklyn. In the background was the song "El Pito" and it knocked me out. I slowed down the VHS tape so that I could read the credits at the end of the movie. If you don't think you know Joe Cuba's music, maybe this scene from Crooklyn would refresh your memory:
I knew about Willie Bobo and Mongo Santamaria, but discovering Joe Cuba opened a door into the world of boogaloo and from there, into all the great Fania artists. Joe Cuba was instrumental in helping me to develop a deep love of Salsa and Afro-Caribbean music in general.
Thank You, Mr. Cuba, for helping all of us who were into your music expand our horizons.
This is our opening night. Ray and I will be spinning selections from the Discos Fuentes, Fania, Tico, SAR, and Allegre labels. Also we will play some great music from obscure South American, Mexican & Central American groups from the 70's & 80's.
Fellow Amoebite Ray Ricky Rivera & I are always talking about old Salsa & Cumbia records. We both spin at various clubs where we play a bit of Salsa & Cumbia in our sets but not throughout the night. One day we thought, "Why not have a night at a club where all we play is that?" Thus, Anda was born.
We will have a performance by the best Cumbia/Vallenato group in L.A. right now, Buyepongo. On top of all that, there is no cover charge.
We hope to have that dance floor moving. I think we should enforce the Midnight Star "No Parking On The Dance Floor" rule that night. Maybe we could have someone in a cop uniform go up to someone who's not dancing and say:
Excuse me, madam
You’re standing still in a no parking zone
You don’t get a move on that body
I’ll be forced to give you a ticket
So get with it
Ok, I'm real tired, because that was really funny to me.
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Robert Leslie Davis, 93, was last seen at 8 p.m. Wednesday after leaving Marin Joe's Restaurant located at 1585 Casa Buena Drive in Corte Madera, police said.
Davis left Corte Madera following his weekly dinner with his daughter and was last seen driving away from the restaurant toward U.S. Highway 101, according to police.
Davis did not return home to his residence in San Rafael and has not been heard from or seen since, according to officers.
Davis was driving a 2001 silver Toyota Camry with a California license plate 4SEY056. The car is missing a right front hubcap and may have damage to one of the fenders, officers said.
Police said Davis suffers from a medical condition and may have become disoriented. It was raining heavily when he left so he may have gotten lost on his way home.
Davis is a white man with gray hair and gray eyes who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 139 pounds, police said.
He was wearing a beige jacket, yellow sweater and beige slacks when he was last seen.
Officers released a new photograph of Davis today in addition to one released immediately after Davis went missing.
Police have also released a photo of a vehicle that is the same year, model and color, though not Davis' actual vehicle.
Anyone who has seen him is asked to call San Rafael police at (415) 485-3000 or 911.


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SAN JOSE (KCBS) – The recession may officially be over, but the latest data from the Census Bureau shows the number of people in the Bay Area living in poverty continues to grow.
The statistics show the income gap between the richest and poorest Americans grew by the largest margin ever last year.
This comes as no surprise to Michael Enos, who works at San Jose’s Second Harvest Food Bank.
KCBS Mike Colgan Reporting:
”We’ve seen an increase in the demand for food within the past couple years, and especially within the last year,” said Enos. “We’ve essentially increased our distribution by 11 percent, meaning we’re giving food to over 230,000 people each month.”
Janet, who was laid off more than six months ago, has seen her savings run out, and is about to use up the last of her unemployment benefits as well.
”It’s hard not knowing where the money is going to come from when it’s all gone, wondering how I’m going to pay rent,” she said. “I have two children, and I’m a single mom.”

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Jan 17, 2020 · Boiler safety valves are indeed supposed to be ASME rated for the task. They also must be sized to suit the boiler such that the boiler cannot realistically produce steam faster than the safety valve is able to blow it down, that way no matter how wild the fireman gets it is impossible for the pressure to rise above the stamped MAWP.
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Boiler operators and technicians should pay close attention to three key safety devices to protect personnel, equipment, and the facility: Safety valves. The safety valve is the most important safety device in a boiler or domestic hot-water system. It is designed to relieve internal pressure if a range of failures occur within the system.
2018/11/11 · Different types of valves we use in boiler room here are some example. Ball valve Gate valve Globe valve Check valve All these valves have the application in the purpose for controlling and isolation or creating backflow on a process.
With reference to ASME BPVC IV, HG 401.1 (h): The manufacturer for all safety valves and safety relief valves shall provide: A discharge piping and connections B minimum of one drop tray C isolation valves before and after the safety valve D a body drain below the seat level
1/19/2016 · Boiler Safety Valves protect the boiler from over pressurisation. As per the requirements, at least two safety valves should be fitted to the boiler and both are mounted on a common manifold with a single connection to the boiler. Boiler with … Continue reading →
Safety Valves or pressure relief valves for boilers and central heating systems. A pressure relief valve opens up to discharge exessive pressure in a closed system to avoid damage. It is a vital safety component in a central heatings systems and should only be replaced by a approved safety valve.
An accident involving a boiler blast has been the reason for many casualties and destruction in the past. To avoid such situations, boiler safety relief valves are used. Boiler Safety Valve. A boiler safety valve is a spring loaded valve, which is always fitted in pairs on a common valve chest.
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2010/04/26 · Safety valves are tested and set at the manufacturer or assembler; if mounted off of the vertical position, this could or will change the set point. The steam system must be clean and free of any dirt or sediment before commissioning the steam system with a safety valve.
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continues to update the Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes for safety valves. It is the respon-sibility of plant personnel, primarily the steam team, to know which codes apply to the different parts of the steam system. In the United States the major considerations for safety valves are proper sizing followed by correct installation.
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There is no routine maintenance on a safety valve. However, safety valves are routinely tested to ensure proper operation. Safety valves are commonly tested by lifting the safety valve try lever.. With the boiler pressure at a
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FM Qureshi says talks with IMF chief ‘productive’
DUBAI (92 News) – Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said on Sunday that a meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde in Dubai as ‘productive’. “We have reached a consensus with the IMF on basic points. The prime minister’s meeting with IMF chief Christine Lagarde remained productive,” FM Qureshi said while talking to the journalists after the meeting. The minister said that he was happy that the government and the IMF converged on a number of financial issues and vowed to bring in a programme to facilitate low-income stratum of society. In the meeting with the IMF chief, the prime minister lauded IMF’s support to Pakistan and shared his vision for nation-building. FM Qureshi stressed that the government’s commitment for undertaking structural and governance reforms and strengthening social protection in Pakistan. The IMF MD acknowledged the steps taken so far by the Pakistani government for stabilising the economy. She said that the IMF will remain engaged in supporting Pakistan in sustaining its economic recovery. Meanwhile, the prime minister met the IMF chief on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai this evening. Finance Minister Asad Umar, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Adviser to PM on Commerce, Textile and Industry Abdul Razak Dawood and others were present during the meeting.
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The Pokemon Company today released a trailer for Pokemon Sun and Moon that reveals the final evolution forms of the game’s starter Pokemon.
As you’ll see in the video, Rowlet’s final form is Decidueye, while Litten morphs into Incineroar; lastly, Popplio becomes Primarina. Watch the video to see the creatures in action, while you can see official descriptions for the final forms at the bottom of this post.
The video also spotlights the three Alola guardian deity Pokemon, including Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini. They share a common Z-Move that unleashes a giant “Guardian of Alola” being that crushes foes with ease. It deals damage equal to 75 percent of the target’s remaining HP.
Other new Pokemon like the psychic-type Cosmog and the dark-type Alolan version of Persia are also on display the in the video.
In other news about Pokemon Sun and Moon, Nintendo announced that the game’s free demo reached 3.5 million downloads in just a week. That’s the fastest start ever for a 3DS demo.
Pokemon Sun and Moon launch for the 3DS on November 18. The developers recently told GameSpot that they are still considering connecting the game in some way to Pokemon Go.
- “The Arrow Quill Pokemon Decidueye is the fully evolved form of the Grass- and Flying-type first-partner Pokemon Rowlet. Decidueye attacks with astonishing speed, plucking arrow quills from its wings to send them hurtling towards its target with precise aim. This Pokemon is able to move about whilst completely masking its presence from others. Decidueye is the only Pokemon that can learn the move Spirit Shackle. This new Ghost-type move hits an opponent and makes it unable to leave the battle–it can’t flee or switch out.”
- The Heel Pokemon Incineroar is the fully evolved form of the Fire-type first-partner Pokemon Litten. As Incineroar’s fighting spirit increases, the flames it produces within its body burst from its navel and waistline. These flames resemble a championship belt, which it uses to unleash its moves. Incineroar is the only Pokemon able to learn the move Darkest Lariat. This new Dark-type physical attack allows Incineroar to deal damage to an enemy whilst ignoring the effects of any stat changes on that enemy.”
- “The Soloist Pokemon Primarina is the fully evolved form of the Water-type first-partner Pokemon Popplio. As Primarina dances, it releases balloons of water and controls their movement using the sound waves from its voice. Primarina uses some of these balloons to jump on and maneuver in battle whilst others explode when touched, which can trigger chained explosions. Primarina is the only Pokemon that can learn Sparkling Aria, a new Water-type special move which heals the burns of any target it strikes.”

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Snow Cake, the long-gestating drama starring Alan Rickman,Sigourney Weaver and Carrie-Anne Moss, has finally started shooting in Canada.
The UK-Canada co-productionbegan shooting in Ontario this week and relocates to Toronto at the end of themonth, wrapping on May 19th.
Marc Evans, whose creditsinclude Trauma and My Little Eye, is directing, with Niv Fichmanand Jessica Daniel from Rhombus Media and Gina Carter and Andrew Eaton fromRevolution Films producing.
"It's such a heart-warmingscript and a truly inspired cast," says Fichman, whose credits include TheRed Violin. "Snow Cake is an exquisitely intimate story exploringsome fairly explosive themes - the relationships between damaged and disparateindividuals, the meaning of grief and the nature of imperfect love."
The script, by first-time UKscreenwriter Angela Pell, is about a tight-lipped Englishman, played byRickman, who gives a ride to a young hitch-hiker only for her to be killed in acar crash. Distraught, he seeks out her mother, played by Weaver, and starts tobuild relationships with her and her sassy, independent neighbour, played byMoss.
"Angela sent me her debutscript a year ago and I knew at once she had created something very special,"said Eaton, who worked with Evans on Resurrection Man. "It is atestament to the quality of her writing that we have managed to bring togethersuch a brilliantly talented group of people. It is especially great to beworking with Marc again."
Evans added: "Angela'sscreenplay is the best thing I had read in a long, long time, and we havemanaged to attract a really tremendous cast."


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During operations in Afghanistan, mustering enough qualified linguists proved a constant challenge for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). These difficulties point to larger problems with how the CAF—and Canada—approach strategic languages.
On June 29, 2021 the NATO Association of Canada hosted a panel discussion with Lieutenant-Colonel Melanie Lake, Task force Commander of Operation UNIFIER and Mr. Rouslan Kats, Counsellor for Political and Public Affairs at the Embassy of Canada in Ukraine. Our esteemed guests discussed the ways in which their work helps to build capacity in Read More…
What are the takeaways for Canada’s security in Budget 2021? In this article, Eric Jackson explores the implications of the new federal budget on military spending and Canadian operations abroad.
Upon Erin O’Toole’s election to lead Canada’s Conservatives, Arjun Singh examines the party’s foreign policy platform.
In the final part of a two-part series, research analyst Mark Jarrat and program editor Alexis Amini discuss the shape a realist Canadian foreign policy would take.
Twenty years after the Ottawa Process, Ida Mannisto explores the precedent that the treaty established for international accords banning weapons.
Stéphane Dion is promising to take Canadian foreign policy in a new direction – one that’s both “moral” and “responsible.” Matt Korda argues, however, it’s all but apathetic toward human rights.
Rejeanne Lacroix examines how NATO is perceived in the international community and how greater payments and commitments must be made toward the Alliance. Lacroix specifically examins the 2% GDP spending and its implications.
An update on the Paris attacks and its implication on global security.
Marta Canneri discusses the arguments for renewed Canadian leadership in the solutions to the ongoing conflict in Syria.


Linux Claims The First USB 3.0 Drivers
After what is said to have been a year-and-a-half of work, it appears that the first driver for USB 3.0 has been born. Was it created for Microsoft Windows? Nope. How about Mac OS X? Not quite. As it turns out, Intel’s Sarah Sharp has created the world’s first USB 3.0 driver; and it’s for Linux.
The announcement came from her blog post on June 7th, stating “[it is] queued [for] the patches for 2.6.31, so Linux users should have official USB 3.0 support around September 2009.” So Linux will be the first operating system to have official USB 3.0 support.
So what does this mean for end users? Unfortunately, not a whole lot—yet. In order to utilize the soon-to-be new standard, users need two additional things:
- Onboard (or PCI-express or peripheral) USB 3.0 host controller
- USB 3.0 devices, such as iPods, flash drives, and the like
As a commenter from Digg.com pointed out:
“Am I the only one who finds it depressing that someone spent a year and a half making drivers for things that don’t exist?”
This is a valid point indeed. Driver software does little good if you can’t use it with anything. Fortunately, NEC is slated to release 1 million xHCI PCI express add-in cards in September, which takes care of one of the requirements. As for when we’ll begin to see devices that actually use USB 3.0, only time will tell. No major hardware manufacturer has released any information signaling that USB 3.0 devices are on the horizon. For the early adapters, let’s hope for sooner rather than later.
The same commenter from Digg also left the remark:
“[These are] drivers that will immediately be made obsolete once a big company makes a USB 3.0 device.”
The statement is true and false. Yes, it is correct that when you buy your future USB 3.0 featured iPod, Apple will ship it with its own drivers that you can install. But let’s not forget that USB is supposed to be Plug-N-Play, with one-driver-fits-all. Also, recall that this driver was written for the Linux kernel—not for Windows or OS X. Most companies do not produce hardware drivers for Linux anyway; so who knows, Sarah’s work may stick. And like everything else Linux, they are completely open source, and can be downloaded here.
Regardless of the near future, this is a major win for Linux and the FOSS community! Way to go everyone, you beat the big boys on this one! Now let’s see some devices that handle those 4+ Gigabit speeds!
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Heating mats work for seedlings
A few years ago, I got to interview Joe Cocker because he wanted to talk about tomatoes. He was a lovely person and he had read some of my old Stine’s Lines columns, where I had written about the frustrations of starting seeds. He gave me a seedling heat mat, which I treasure because how many people can say they have gardening supplies given by Joe Cocker? The man definitely knew his way around a tomato plant.
When we started seeds a few weeks ago, we filled one of our bio-dome (as Park Seed calls their seed-starting planter) with only peppers and put that planter on the heat mat. You can see by the photo that most of the seeds have germinated and some plants have their first two little leaves.
Because we’re growing a variety of sweet and hot peppers, we had more seeds than would fit in this one bio-dome, so we put pepper seeds in domes that had other types of seeds in them. In addition to peppers, we also started broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and kohlrabi. Unlike peppers, they don’t really need to be started indoors, we just like to do it because it means we’re planting seedlings in early April in the garden as soon as we have water. We also started several types of basil because basil is an extremely slow grower at first.
As you can see by this pic, whatever cole crop is planted in this dome (which is not sitting on a heat mat) has germinated and is doing nicely (it’s the tall stuff on the left). Even the basil is up (it’s the little stuff on the right). That leaves the rows in the middle with nothing germinating. Those are pepper seeds that didn’t fit in the dome on the heat mat.
The moral of this story for me is: buy another heat mat and make sure that all of my heat-loving plants are in the same planter.


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|Scouting Report: Brown is probably the most complete running back to come out of the Lone Star State since Adrian Peterson. He has the size, speed, balance, and tackle breaking ability to be a home threat every time he touches the ball, but he will also pick up the hard yards in the middle of the field. When the hole opens up there is no wasted movement with Brown, as he makes just one cut an explodes through it. - Greg Powers|
Wilder did in fact select Florida State over offers from Georgia and Florida, but the late afternoon commitment news was quickly trumped on the national scene by the profoundly quiet super star Malcolm Brown, a 6-foot-0, 220-pound running back from Cibolo Steele High (Texas), who chose the Longhorns with little publicity or fanfare over Alabama and other elite level offers.
Malcolm Brown checks in as the 3rd best prospect in the country according to Scout.com and is the top rated player in the state of Texas. This is the second consecutive year that Mack Brown has been able to reel in the state's top ranked player. Last season UT signed Jackson Jeffcoat from Plano West.
As a junior Brown had 201 carries for 2,170 yards (10.8 yards per carry) and scored 33 touchdowns to earn First Team All-State honors.
Eval - When you watch Brown you feel like you are seeing exactly what a running back is supposed to be. He has great size and runs with authority. When he sees a hole or has to get past a defender he makes one move and then explodes making him an elusive back with size. He also has tremendous balance which allows him to stay on his feet when lower his shoulder to deliver a blow or spinning away from defenders.
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Tis the season…well, almost. With only a couple of months to Christmas, it makes sense that we’re starting to get trailers for this year’s stock of new Christmas movies. But one that sticks out from the usual holiday fare is “Violent Night”, a goofy black comedy action-thriller from director Tommy Wirkola (“Dead Snow”, “The Trip”). The film stars David Harbour as jolly old Saint Nicholas and lets just say he has “a particular set of skills” that goes beyond delivering toys.
It’s Christmas Eve and Santa (Harbour) is going about his routine – sliding down chimneys, munching cookies, and leaving gifts for all the good boys and girls. But while stopping at a wealthy family’s mansion, he encounters a group of heavily armed mercenaries led by John Leguizamo. They’re holding the family hostage, and are caught off guard when Santa shows up. Suddenly it’s up to him to save the night (and I suppose Christmas). The trailer is loaded with big bloody action and plenty of laughs. Hopefully there’s enough to fill a feature length movie.
“Violent Night” opens in theaters December 2nd. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
I’m digging the trailer and Ive really like Harbour in Stranger Things alot. It looks campy,over the top and has a 80s action vibe . I’ll definitely check it out.
You’re right, it really does have an 80s vibe to it.
Yeah, I’m going to see this. This looks hilarious and we need something like this for the holidays. A good ol’ fashion ass-kicking movie and seeing Santa Claus kill a bunch of people just because they don’t believe in the Xmas spirit and go beyond the realms of being naughty. Just because you’re naughty doesn’t mean you get something but shit like what John Leguizamo and these bad people are doing. There’s only thing they’re getting. DEATH.
Oh man, I laughed at the sheer absurdity of this. I can’t wait to see it. “Seasons Beatings”!!!
Maybe not at the theatre, but I’ll definitely check this one out. Looks very funny and quite “ironic.”
Very much so. It’s so intentionally goofy.
Oh here we go, danged Christmas movies. Although this one does look a laugh!
This one looks to be spoofing a lot of the Christmas movie tropes. It looks so silly (and I say that as a compliment).
It’ll be a hard sell to my hubby, he detests Christmas movies and songs 🤣🤣
But “Seasons Beatings”!!!!!
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As Pimp Mama Kris kreamed over Kanye West calling her main ho some “good pussy,” Jimmy Kimmel talked about Kanye’s latest ALL CAPS meltdown over a sketch he did. Jimmy said that Kanye demanded a million “I’m Sowwy” balloons and called himself the most powerful voice in media. I’m pretty sure the announcer on Price is Right is and always will be the most powerful voice in media, but Kanye lives in a world where Kanye is Kanyeverything and yes that world is up his ass. Jimmy read all of Kanye’s tweets and wants to rub his weirdly skinny naked body all over those tweets. Jimmy loves them all.
But if Jimmy Kimmel really wanted to make Kanye rage out of his Givenchy butt plug, he would’ve worn a pair of leather jogging pants while reading those tweets. #NODISRESPECTTOLEATHERJOGGINGPANTS

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JAF Grand Prix winners are KEIHIN HSV-010 and in GT300 the GAINER DIXCEL SLS
Sasaki in the S Road NDDP GT-R victorious for first time in GT300 Race
Race winners are Eneos Sustina and Gainer Dixcel SLS.
In the GT500 class qualifying, the No. 6 ENEOS SUSTINA SC430 driven by Kazuya Oshima and Yuji Kunimoto won the pole position.
GT300 winners: Taniguchi and Kataoka in their BMW
ZENT CERUMO SC430 gets its first win of the season. BMW conquers in the GT300 class
Tarek Ramchan: Our friends at Endurance-Info were in Japan last weekend, for the famous 1000 km of Suzuka, the stellar event of the Super GT.
Grueling 1000km sprint race to the finish! In the GT300 class the Subaru BRZ takes its first Super GT win
GT300 class pole goes to the Subaru BRZ, it’s fourth of the season
DTM compatible cars releases in Japanese Super GT.
Lexus “LF-CC” based car will compete in the Super GT Series GT500 class starting next season
Jann Mardenborough and Alex Buncombe to compete at the Fuji Sprint Cup in November. Both head to Japan this week for SUPER GT Test at Fuji.
Sudden rain turns Sugo into a severe battle of survivors and ARTA HSV-010 stages dramatic reversal for first victory in 3 years! ARTA CR-Z GT takes GT300 win for a double ARTA triumph.
BZR takes GT300 class pole for the third time with Sasaki taking the honors.
Hans Werner Aufrecht: “We have agreed upon the goal that in 2017, all manufacturers will be racing to absolutely identical regulations."
Calsonic Impul GT-R scores Super GT GT500 win from pole position on the Sepang International Circuit. Earning their maiden GT300 win in Malaysia was the ARTA CR-Z Honda hybrid.
The Calsonic Impul GT-R GT500 team of De Oliveira and Matsuda will start on the pole on the Sepang International Circuit. In the GT300, the front row goes to the two CR-Z hybrid machines!
The second round for the Super GT series saw Kazuki Nakajima taking his first victory in a GT500 race! Lexus SC430 cars sweep top four at home course Fuji. Prius GT hybrid scores first win in GT300.
Magnificent 3-way contest between the HSV-010 and GT-R teams


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By: Galen Satterlee
There is a sad and disturbing story in today's Arizona Republic about a lack of accountability in a young woman's death at the hands of a drunk driver 21 years ago (http://www.azcentral.com/story/laurieroberts/2014/08/04/rose-marie-maher-angela-gloria-schulze/13491551/).
This story illustrates the struggle family's of drunk driving victims sometimes go through. While victim advocacy in the criminal courts has come a long way in the last two decades, letting a known killer escape is a wrong the must be made right. Unfortunately, the interests of the victim(s) of drunk driving accidents aren't always a top consideration in prosecuting DUI offenses. But victims deserve to be heard and offenders deserve to be punished.
We hope and pray that Rose Marie Maher gets justice!
About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing victims of drunk driving. Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident. Call us at 623.512.2502
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Boeing postures for a long freeze inside China
Comac C919 certification may bring a chance of a thaw for the 737 Max.
A different way to think about the future of flying in China
A rapidly declining Chinese population will force a reshaping of western aircraft manufacturer...
New photo adds to the mystery of China’s MA700 regional turboprop
A fresh sign that China’s homegrown MA700 regional turboprop is flying, but with whose engines?
CAAC clears 737 Max, but aviation in China is different 33 months later
Boeing’s jet will return to a transformed Chinese aviation ecosystem that looks nothing like it did in...
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Through a practical point of view, Asus (7/5) in the Grand Ballroom Grand Indonesia, Jakarta, Asus launched Fonepad.
Fonepad is a combination between a tablet and a 7-inch phone, with 3G mobile data and an Intel Atom Z2420 processor.
“Looking at [...]
Exploration of the universe using telescopes have been done by the experts since time immemorial.
Various planets and outer space Unexplained phenomenon-was discovered using a telescope.
Various types of telescopes were presented by experts in order [...]
Mars or also called the Red Planet is predicted to be hit by a comet around the year 2014.
Quoted from Slashgear, Friday (29/3), is the Australian Observatory astronomer who discovered the comet on January 3.
Australian Observatory comet called C/2013 [...]
To promote Windows Phone 8, Microsoft took the actress Jessica Alba and singer Gwen Stefani as their commercials. The two celebrities have been selected for the top stars, their status was also a homemaker.
Ads featuring Windows Phone 8 is a busy celebrity [...]
Rumors that Samsung will release the Galaxy S4 Dual-SIM version became a reality.
Quoted from Ubergizmo, Sunday (28/4), the South Korean manufacturer officially introduced the Galaxy S4 Duos.
Besides being able to be pinned two SIM Card at once, no more [...]
Apple has recently released iOS 6 operating system update to the new version, the iOS 6.1.4.
Quoted from Ubergizmo, Friday (3/5), strangely this update is only intended for those users of the iPhone 5.
It is something that is not unusual for Apple to [...]
AMD (03/13) announced the first time the presence of AMD Elite A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), which was given the code name of “Richland”.
AMD A-Series APUs will present the latest innovation for users, such as log-in using [...]
The design is minimalist.
Leaked photo of the latest BlackBerry smart phone cellular seemed talkative use touch screen technology, rated following the design of the iPhone from Apple.
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Besides Z10, BlackBerry also launched Q10 series is still equipped with its flagship QWERTY physical keyboard. What is interesting about the BlackBerry Q10?
BlackBerry Q10, The design is quite pleasing to the eye with four curved corners are not rigid. [...]
Fujitsu, Japan’s IT development company today announced the newest technology in the field of health is to know the pulse of a person through face image as reported by Cnet.com (18/03).
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Sony showed off its latest ultrabook Windows 8 operating system, Vaio T13 “Touch Screen”, Indocomtech exhibition in 2012 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC).
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Saeeda Bano was India’s first woman radio newsreader. You will soon be able to know about her life in a new book, originally written as a memoir in Urdu, Penguin Random House India announced on Monday. The book titled, “Off the Beaten Track”, has been translated into English by Bano’s granddaughter Shahana Raza from her 1994 memoir “Dagar Se Hat Kar”.
The memoir will take the readers through events of great personal impact in Saeeda Bano’s life. Events such as walking out of a suffocating marriage, witnessing the violence of the Partition, moving to Delhi from Lucknow as a single mother, eating toast with prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and falling in love with a married man — Nuruddin Ahmed, who would, in the course of their twenty-five-year relationship, become the Mayor of Delhi is all mentioned in the book.
“Unflinching and riveting, ‘Off the Beaten Track’ offers a personal account of the Partition and the burgeoning capital city of a newly-independent India. “A story of hope and resilience, it’s an unforgettable exploration of a fascinating woman; beckoning readers to reflect upon what it means to live and love passionately in the face of conformity and social pressure,” the publishers said in a statement. The book, co-published by Zubaan Publishers, will hit the stands on October 12.

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Dragon Boat Race 2019 Extras
Dragon boat racing is the fastest growing water activity in Britain today – as well as the most fun! Up to 10 people paddle each 30’ boat with a drummer at the front beating time. No previous experience is required, just plenty of team spirit!
Time & Location
15 Sept 2019, 10:00
Location is TBD
About the Event
To help to make your day as fantastic as we can we have put together a number of packages and extras for you. Please take a few minutes to look through the list, chat with your team mates, and tick the boxes to book the extras of your choice.
We hope you find these optional extras as interesting as we do
Also available, are Team Training Sessions (not available via the website)*
No previous experience of dragon boat racing is required to take part in the festival but if you want to get the upper hand on the competition, book a training package with one of our experts!
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Company logo’d boat
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Tug of War
Your team will not be in the water for the whole day – enter your team into our Tug of War competition, your chance to win another Trophy!!£50.00


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Expats Responsible for 45 Percent of Traffic Accidents
Dr. Nahid Bashatah
According to a Greek saying, the law should have power and authority over men and not vice versa. The Council of Ministers recently approved the imposition of traffic fines to reduce the rising number of traffic violations. A study conducted and published by the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue showed that the number of traffic violations committed on our roads has increased dramatically all over the country. Around 69 percent of drivers use cell phones while driving, 57.6 percent commit at least one traffic violation a month, 11.9 percent run red lights, 33 percent do not wear seat belts and 40.3 percent do not follow speed limits.
Moreover, the study showed that 87.8 percent of respondents agree that not respecting traffic rules contributes to accidents whereas 82.7 percent believe that road works are the reason why the percentage of accidents has increased. We need to raise public awareness about the dangers of running red lights and speeding. We should not overlook the fact that teenage drivers account for a large number of accidents as well. Awareness programs alone cannot make our roads safe; families should teach their children the etiquette of driving and the importance of respecting traffic rules.
The study also indicated that expatriate workers cause 45 percent of accidents; Maj. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Ajlan, Director of Traffic in the Kingdom, confirmed this. As you can see, this is a big percentage that shows that expatriate workers contribute to making our roads more dangerous. Awareness programs should focus on expatriate workers as well.


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This free trade stuff is getting downright silly. In the old days, free trade meant spurring competition by lowering tariffs on imports. Today free trade seems to mean making everything the same. Differences themselves are now considered unfair trade practices.
The name for this new movement toward sameness is ``harmonization.`` It means setting global standards to encourage global markets. The bigger the market, the bigger the scale of manufacturing, the lower the price. That`s the theory.
Now I want to make myself perfectly clear. I say hooray for harmonization when it makes sense. If Germany and France want to link up their railroads, it is reasonable to demand that tracks on both sides of the border have the same gauge or width. Having to reload all passengers and freight at the borders is manifestly inefficient.
But if Germany and France were to require condoms to have the same width on both sides of the border, a reasonable person would respond, ``Are you kidding?`` I kid you not. The European Commission, at this very moment, is trying to establish a standard size for condoms sold in Europe, to prepare for the coming continental market.
Last spring, it wasn`t the loins, but the tongue, that was found guilty of undermining the global economy. The Spanish language was declared an unfair trade practice. Actually, to be more precise, the whole language wasn`t condemned, just one of its letters.
The tilde, that wavy mark above the ``n`` that makes an entirely new letter, has been in the Spanish language for centuries. Back in 1986, Spain decreed that all computer keyboards sold there had to have an ``n`` with a tilde above it. At the time Spain was only a transitional member of the European Community, so the Commission decided to cut it a little slack.
Next year Spain will become a full member and is expected to assume the full responsibilities of membership. One of these responsibilities, the Commission informed her last spring, would be to eliminate the tilde regulation.
The ruling provoked outrage in Spain. In Brussels, the Community`s headquarters, the bureaucrats expressed ``puzzlement`` at Spain`s reaction. As New York Times reporter Alan Riding noted last May, ``The Eurocrats argued that their intent was merely to promote free trade, and that the tilde, well, just happened to stand in the way.``
France has been ordered to drop its regulation that car headlights be yellow because the rest of the EC prefers they be white. Germany has been asked to drop its 500-year-old provisons concerning the ingredients that could be used in brewing beer.
Last year, in the spirit of harmonization, the European Commission was advised that national holidays also constitute a barrier to trade. London`s Financial Times figured that 35 days of the year there is a holiday somewhere in Europe, but on only two days, Christmas and New Year`s, are holidays celebrated in all countries. A free trader would wonder how continental corporations can operate efficiently if at any given moment one of their branches is taking a holiday?
In keeping with the times, I wouldn`t be surprised if some bureaucrat suggested that nations give up their founding or independence day
The free traders have a point. Cultural differences are messy. They may even be inconvenient. But culture reflects who we are, and where we came from. Must we abandon our peculiarities and idiosyncrasies, the legacy of centuries, simply because we might save a penny or two at the store? Is that what progress means in this brave new world of commerce?

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SAN FRANCISCO|NEW YORK: The technology stock selloff of the past week has come with a price tag for Silicon Valley's richest: $11.5 billion. That's how much the 23 wealthiest billionaires who derived most of their fortunes from West Coast technology companies have lost since the market closed on April 2, as investors ditched the stocks. Facebook Inc's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon-.com Inc's Jeff Bezos, Oracle Corp's Larry Ellison and Microsoft Corp's Bill Gates each lost more than $1 billion in four days of trading, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
April 2, 2014 |
NEW DELHI | BANGALORE: Nasscom will take a clutch of technology startups to the Silicon Valley in May, a trip that will see them rub shoulders with the likes of Google and maybe score funding from some of the leading venture capital investors based in the startup Mecca. The event, called InnoTrek 2014 , and which kicks off in mid-May , is part of Nasscom's ambitious 10,000 Startups initiative that was launched this year with the goal of incubating, funding and supporting technology ventures.
March 20, 2014 |
SAN FRANCISCO: They may be a world away, but that hasn't prevented Indian techies in the Silicon Valley from pitching in with their efforts for the new kid in politics, Aam Aadmi Party. Sold on the promise of honest politics by its founder Arvind Kejriwal, hundreds of Indians in the Valley are contributing to the party's growth with what they are best at—building technology systems and platforms. "People in the Valley jumped at the opportunity as they have seen how the western world has changed, and that change is possible (in India)
March 16, 2014 |
SINGAPORE: Scientists have developed a modulator that converts an electrical signal into an optical signal to enable faster wireless data transmission. Wireless transmission at microwave frequencies is important for high-data-rate transmission applications, such as mobile phone networks, satellite links and remote imaging. Xianshu Luo and colleagues from the A STAR Institute of Microelectronics in Singapore have investigated different designs of silicon modulator that enable fast data conversion from electrical to optical signals.
March 13, 2014
By Vivek Wadhwa What young Indians want is no different from what their parents want: a free and democratic society in which anyone can achieve their potential and fulfil their dreams. They want a government that builds infrastructure, educates its people and provides safety and security. All Indians want what they are entitled to: good governance and opportunities. The young, however, also want India to rise above caste, race and religion. They have grown up in an era in which the vestiges of caste and religion have begun to crumble, an era in which anything seems possible.
March 6, 2014 |
SAN FRANCISCO: When Ajay Royan founded Mithril Capital Management , a growth-stage venture firm co-founded by Facebook's first professional investor Peter Thiel, he was tasked with "building the Berkshire Hathaway of the tech industry". Increasingly that task involves looking at opportunities in India, said Royan — the managing general partner, born in Tanjore, raised in Abu Dhabi and educated in the United States — and other Silicon Valley venture funders. "I am actively looking at India," says Royan in a recent interview at a spacious, glasswalled conference room on the third floor of Mithril's office in San Francisco.
March 3, 2014 |
SAN FRANCISCO: In a brightly lit conference room inside a non-descript building in Silicon Valley, about 40 Indian men, in formal suits, listened to lectures on technology innovation. The traditional software outsourcing fortress is crumbling, they were told, and it is time to build next-generation technology systems to survive. It was the first day of a two-day leadership programme held last week at the Singularity University , an academic institution backed by NASA and Google in San Francisco that looks at the future of technology.
February 28, 2014 |
BANGALORE: In Bangalore, the run-up to Lok Sabha elections have acquired some colour this time. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani , with his presence in the Bangalore South seat, is making a difference to the poll temperature. He is taking on BJP's five-term MP and former Union Minister H N Ananth Kumar . The rookie Aam Admi Party (AAP) is unlikely to miss the Bangalore opportunity. India's Silicon Valley has three Lok Sabha seats - Bangalore North, South and Central, and a population of about nine million.
February 17, 2014 |
WASHINGTON: An electrode designed like a pomegranate allows the use of silicon for a new generation of smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices. The novel battery electrode features silicon nanoparticles clustered like pomegranate seeds in a tough carbon rind, said researchers at Stanford University and the US Department of Energy's Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) National Accelerator Laboratory . "While a couple of challenges remain, this design brings us closer to using silicon anodes in smaller, lighter and more powerful batteries for products like cell phones, tablets and electric cars," said Yi Cui, an associate professor at Stanford and SLAC who led the research.
February 16, 2014 |
Indian-Americans in Silicon Valley, California, could win hands down the title of the most successful immigrant group in the US if it ever comes to that. The common thread running through the top echelons of technology companies, the most successful start-ups and investments of millions of dollars in venture capital funds is an India-American presence. If there is sway in business, can politics be far behind? This year's Congressional race in California's 17th district — in the heart of Silicon Valley — features not one, but two Indian-American candidates, who could be pitted against each other.


According to Pro Football Focus, Melvin Gordon ranked second in the NFL in missed tackles accumulated as a rusher with 48 (MT’s as a receiver were not included). Kansas City’s rookie sensation Kareem Hunt landed comfortably in first place with a whopping 61 tackles avoided.
It was tough to bring down Melvin Gordon last season! pic.twitter.com/6o140zO19n— PFF LA Chargers (@PFF_Chargers) June 9, 2018
As the workhorse for the Chargers running attack, Gordon finally broke through the 1000-yard rushing plateau in 2017, a mark that eluded him by just three yards the prior season when injured his hip attempting to recover a fumble against the Carolina Panthers. He ended 2016 with 997 yards after he failed to return for either of the final three games.
He finished 2017 with 1,105 yards on the ground and eight rushing touchdowns. Through the air, Gordon snagged 58 passes for 476 yards and four touchdowns. His 1,581 total yards from scrimmage were a career high while his 12 total touchdowns matched his career-high set from the previous season.
With the addition of Mike Pouncey at the center position and projected starter Forrest Lamp coming back from his ACL tear, the sky is still the limit for Gordon as the offensive line looks to be as talented as they’ve been in recent memory.
What are your predictions for Melvin Gordon this season? Does he take a leap forward or a step in the wrong direction? Let us know what you think.


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Saturday, August 30 at 8 am
Enjoy the quiet of the morning and see sights that one might not see in the middle of the day. We’ll focus on the redwoods and other plants. The walk will be between 4-6 miles, so bring food and water. The walk, led by Docent Kathy Willott, will last between 2-3 hours. Meet at Park Headquarters.
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The proximity of the former United States American President Donald Trump to live if sentenced to jail by the court where he is currently standing trial has been forecast as “uncertain” as the chances of him getting killed by a fellow prisoner are possible.
Donald Trump who is also in the race for the 2024 presidential election of the country is currently standing trial following four separate criminal charges against him. Donald Trump faces two criminal cases from the federal authorities and two at the state level, and the cases may threaten his chances of picking the presidential nomination of the Republican party ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election in the US.
Former President Donald Trump is standing trial for allegedly orchestrating the payment of hush money to a pornographic actress; illegal possession of public documents after leaving office in 2021; and breaking the States law while attempting to upturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election in the country both nationwide and the state of Georgia, specifically.
Although Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all the charges with claims that the cases against him are “mere” political propaganda, if he is adjudged wrong of any of the charges and fails to earn a “presidential pardon” from President Joe Biden, which is politically not likely to be offered because of the threat Donald Trump’s second term ambition poses to Joe Biden’s second run in the 2024 presidential, Donald Trump may become the first former President of America to be jailed. Hence, Robert Rogers, an associate professor of criminal justice at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro who also works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons informed Newsweek in an interview that former President Trump may lose his life to fellow prisoners if he is jailed.
Giving reason for his assumption, Rogers stated that if former President Trump is sentenced, he would be deployed to a maximum-security penitentiary” so to prevent any of the fanatical followers of his political doctrine to attempt a prison break to set him free, this decision will, therefore, pair former President Trump with hardened criminals who may decide to “kill Donald Trump” just to make name for themselves.
Although as a former President of the United States, Donald Trump has lifetime access to security facilities by the Secret Service this has not been tested in the history of the United States whether he will lose the right if sentenced or he will still enjoy the Secret Service protection as stated in the States law.
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