Gartner, the global research and advisory behemoth, claimed back in 2016 that "By 2020, a Corporate "No-Cloud" Policy Will Be as Rare as a "No-Internet" Policy Is Today"
Are we there yet?
Almost. Perhaps 5, even 3 years ago, we regularly had conversations around the merits of on-premise vs. cloud-based Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) solutions. While these conversations do still occur, they have been reduced to a small percentage of what they used to be.
Why has the thinking evolved so rapidly? Here are 5 thoughts:
1) Ubiquitous Cloud Services - We see the benefits of cloud-based services in our personal and work lives more than ever before. Gone are the days of buying Microsoft Office to be installed locally, Office 365 has taken over. There’s no more Blockbuster, it's a Netflix world now (and Prime Video). We do our taxes on Turbotax while listening to Spotify.
2) Pace of Innovation - 5 years ago, autonomous driving seemed like a cool Sci-Fi movie, not a societal transformation on the cusp of reality. When it comes to analytics, on premise providers, and single server software applications that one has to host on a cloud server appear to be on the wrong side of innovation. The benefits of rapid deployment, and agile release cycles means that developers can focus on constantly pushing the envelope, responding rapidly to customer feedback, and innovating at a pace never seen before. If those engineering resources had to be focused on upgrading everyone from last year’s version to this years, this pace of development would slow to a crawl in comparison. Any on-premise analytics application will be antiquated within two years. Multi-tenant Software as a Service (SaaS) means that you get whats new constantly. No reluctantly paying for upgrades, only continuous improvement.
3) Interoperability – We firmly believe that there will be use cases in the future that we haven’t thought of today. And if the last 5 years is any indicator, the next 5 will go just as fast. This means that future-proofing your investment is now essential. API’s and support for data integration and interoperability with other software platforms, now and in the future, should be baseline criteria when selecting a building analytics platform.
4) Security - Questions around the security of the cloud seem to have diminished now that most American’s have chosen the convenience of App’s for even the most sensitive information like finances. There seems to be a broader recognition that Microsoft has more security engineers protecting the integrity of your data hosted in an Azure data center than your internal IT organization could ever assemble. Gartner puts it best, "Security concerns are most frequently the reason organizations avoid public cloud services. The reality is that cloud service providers typically have the ability to support more effective security systems and platforms than are practical for most individual businesses."
5) Life-Cycle Cost - Those who have experience as end users of both scenarios know that if you compare the one-time development costs to implement an on-premise Fault Detection and Diagnostics platform vs. the costs of a Software as a Service solution, this is an apples and oranges comparison. "One-time" development costs are an illusion. Buildings are dynamic, mechanical and controls systems are dynamic, and FDD algorithms need to be at least as dynamic and extensible to stay relevant.
6) Support - Waiting for a technician to show up on site to debug an issue or make changes to FDD algorithms is sub-optimal to say the least. SaaS support is more straightforward and immediately available. Click a button, send a message, receive a response that day. Simple.
Thanks for reading!
The KGS Buildings Team
Automated Analytics. Smarter Facilities.


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Hansteen Buys 147 Million Pounds of U.K. Industrial Buildings
Hansteen Holdings Plc (HSTN), the industrial real estate investment company founded by Morgan Jones and Ian Watson, acquired 88 properties across the U.K. for a net 147.1 million pounds ($231 million).
Hansteen acquired the entire real estate portfolio of the Spencer Group of Companies, consisting of 4.1 million square feet (381,000 square meters) of mostly industrial space, the London-based company said in a statement today.
Hansteen acquired 59 percent of the properties and the rest was bought by its Hansteen U.K. Industrial Property LP fund, which is now fully invested. The properties are almost one third vacant and have the potential to generate an additional 4 million pounds in annual rent, according to the statement. The purchase also included 37 acres of development land.
The purchase provides “a great opportunity to create significant added value through improving occupancy and imposing our own approach,” Morgan Jones, Hansteen’s joint chief executive officer, said in the statement.
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Cranfield University buildings by CPMG Architects, the architectural practice behind the multi-award-winning Aerospace Integrated Research Centre (AIRC) – four new buildings on the Bedfordshire campus.
American university buildings – architectural news + images, United States higher education architects & designs – US university buildings, American academic architecture
Library Master Plan for University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), design by Johnson Favaro.
Culver City–based architecture firm: redesign & expansion of 7of 10 libraries within the UCLA library system.
New £150m national materials science centre at The University of Manchester tops out: UK hub for the Henry Royce National Institute, the national body promoting research and applications in advanced materials.
Azrieli Faculty of Design Workshops building for Shenkar College in Israel, design by Geotectura Studio Architects: ECO-TUBES contains several workshops, classrooms, offices and galleries, plus the Gottesman Department of Jewelry Design.
Barbara Hepworth Building, West Yorkshire, UK, design by AHR Architects: five-storey, 7,500 sqm homage to Wakefield sculptor – for Art, Design & Architecture departments.
Study in Glasgow: Helpful Tips for Students for a city famous for its education, style, energy, and culture. From engineering to medicine, arts to dance, healthcare to business, Glasgow has unlimited learning opportunities for students.
Leigh & Orange completed a new education building, the International Culinary Institute for the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council. It is the latest addition to the VTC Pokfulam campus, making it a hub for hospitality training.
James Cook University has selected Wilson Architects and Clarke & Prince Architects to design their new $30M Cairns Innovation Centre.
HOK has achieved planning consent from Glasgow City Council for a centrepiece Research Hub on the University of Glasgow’s Gilmorehill Campus. Construction on the building is now underway.
Award-winning architecture practice Bennetts Associates has completed the Bayes Centre, a pivotal piece of the University of Edinburgh’s estate set to transform Edinburgh city centre.
The repurposed 453 sqm building, Hox Haus, designed by 74 Architects, will serve as the central focus, clubhouse and social amenity for Hox Park student campus, for students attending Royal Holloway, University of London.
Eric Parry Architects has completed a new headquarters for Cambridge Assessment, the University of Cambridge’s world-renowned exams group and one of the largest employers in the city.
Hotson Architecture and Ryder Architecture has been selected to design a new gateway student residence on Student Union Boulevard at the University of British Columbia Point Grey campus in Vancouver.


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WELCOME ON BOARD - Where Passion meets Professionalism
The story of Fanatic Boarders Center is about people who have turned their passion for action sports into a career. Established in January 2016 Fanatic Boarders Center will continue 30 years old tradition Club Mistral with priority to team spirit, innovation, professionalism, with thrill for excellence in customer service.
The Fanatic Boarders Center on Gran Canaria is located in the beautiful bay of Bahía Feliz - 25km south of the airport Las Palmas. Bahía Feliz provides a relaxed atmosphere for the perfect holiday whether you are travelling by yourself or with your family and kids.
Surrounded by palm trees the Center is located directly on the beach next to Hotel Orquidea. We are open every day for rental and courses.

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Construction is due to start early next year with completion scheduled ahead of the 2024/25 academic year.
Balfour will design, build, finance and operate, alongside Student Living by Sodexo, a new 1,400 room student village at Rusham Park in partnership with Royal Holloway under a fifty-year concession contract.
Balfour Beatty Investments will provide 85% of the equity to finance the project with Royal Holloway investing the remaining 15%.
As part of the £130m design and build phase, Balfour Beatty will deploy modern construction methods such as the offsite manufacturing of the external walls, floors and bathroom pods.
Ion Appuhamy, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty Investments, said: “Our appointment to deliver the student village development at Rusham Park demonstrates our ongoing success in the student accommodation market.
“We are well-placed to support Royal Holloway with their ambitions, providing an integrated design, build, finance and operations offering which will ensure the seamless delivery of this essential and sustainable project.”

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Moxibustion, also known as mugwort, or Artemesia vulgaris, is an herb that has been used for more than 2,500 years in Chinese medicine. This herb has been used therapeutically to treat a wide range of diseases, and is commonly used for conditions involving fatigue and weakness.
There are two traditional ways of applying moxibustion: direct and indirect. In direct application, a small cone-shaped amount of mugwort is applied topically onto an acupuncture point, and then burned. Most commonly, the mugwort is removed from the skin before the patient is burned, but some styles of direct moxibustion involve leaving it on until it burns through.
For indirect application, a moxa stick is lit and held an inch or two away from the skin for several minutes, until the surrounding area is warmed and red. Another way that indirect moxibustion can be performed is by applying a small amount of mugwort to the end of an acupuncture needle, and letting it warm the area without any contact.
Each practitioner has their preference of how they apply moxibustion and rationale as to why they would use different styles for different conditions. All forms of moxibustion are used to warm the channels and specific acupuncture points, as well as increase blood flow and circulation to these specific areas.
In Chinese medicine, it is believed that the heat from moxibustion helps stimulate acupuncture points and allows qi (energy) to move freely throughout the body. This increased circulation is what facilitates the healing process for various ailments.
Some conditions that it has been shown to treat include cold and flu prevention, digestive issues, menstrual cramps and dysfunction, arthritis, soft tissue injury, poor circulation, chronic pain, fatigue and autoimmune diseases. Research has shown that moxibustion has a similar effect on the body as applying infrared light, and has been used to enhance immunity and anti-aging.
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Raypole, C., & Wilson, D. R. (n.d.). What is Moxibustion? Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/moxibustion
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With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers.
Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.
Function as the leader for all hardware engineers at Ann Arbor
Function as the leader for system engineering at Ann Arbor
Ensure engineering support to Puma and FlashScan products and the success of any additional engineering programs
Be an integral part of the site management team, build a world class engineering team and help develop the overall organization at Ann Arbor
Collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed teams at KLA, ensure business objectives are met collectively.
(Note: This is a new R&D/Engineering division. Hiring for management and staff started recently. Projected staff level is 300+ This is an opportunity to join the start up of a team which is backed by a major corporation!)

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Their lawyer says the appeal was withdrawn in view of the position of the law that criminal convictions cannot be used in civil lawsuits.
This means whether the government can be vicariously liable for the unlawful act of murder by its employees.
The government applies for leave to appeal against the decision to reinstate it as a defendant.
They need the original exhibits and evidence in their lawsuit against the government and three others.
Keluarga Altantuya memfailkan saman RM100 juta dengan menamakan Azilah Hadri, Sirul Azhar Umar, Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda serta kerajaan Malaysia sebagai defendan.
He becomes agitated when repeatedly questioned, and testifies that Altantuya showed him the photo at his office and he has not seen it since.
Father of murdered Mongolian woman makes his request before the hearing of his civil suit against the government.
However, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu declines to say anything more as the matter is under MACC investigation.
The former policeman could be sent back to Malaysia if Putrajaya abolishes the death penalty.
Bayarkhuu dakwa, bapanya tidak curah kasih sayang kepadanya
Bayarkhuu Bayarjargal says he met his father for the first time in 2011, when he was 14 years old, and never felt much affection from him.
Bayarkhuu Bayarjargal, 21, menukar nama kerana tak tahan mendengar gosip orang ramai.
Shaariibuu Setev says Syed Abdul Rahman Alhabshi claimed to be good friends with former prime minister Najib Razak and 'worked against' the interest of him and his family.
Shaariibuu Setev beritahu mahkamah dia jumpa gambar anaknya bersama 2 lelaki.
However, Shaariibuu Setev says he does not know who 'Razak' referred to, neither does he know what the individual looks like.
The former prime minister says PKR vice-president Tian Chua had admitted long ago that he doctored the picture of him with Altantuya Shaariibuu and Razak Baginda.
KPN Fuzi Harun enggan mengulas lanjut kerana siasatan sedang berjalan.
Burmaa Oyunchimeg berkata Altantuya menunjukkan gambar yang sedikit berbeza.
However, Altantuya's cousin Burmaa Oyunchimeg says Altantuya showed her a slightly different photograph taken in Paris which featured the same three people.
Altantuya Shaariibuu's cousin says this as she recalls the closeness between Altantuya and Razak Baginda.
Justice Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera says Enkjhin Batbilig is qualified to perform the task despite objections from the defendants who claim otherwise.
Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo says this will help the family decide who to call as witnesses in relation to its RM100 million civil suit against four defendants.
They say the issues in the suit by PI Bala's widow, A Santamil, have been argued before and decided on by the courts.
Mohamad Fuzi Harun says police cannot give an exact timeline for the questioning but assures that the case will be settled as soon as possible.


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Newport's Ophir Acquisition to Close in October
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2011 — Ophir Optronics Ltd. shareholders have approved the electro-optics systems maker's acquisition by Newport Corp. and regulators have approved the $230 million deal, the two companies announced Thursday. The acquisition is expected to close in early October, subject to satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions.
"We are pleased that we are making excellent progress toward closing this transaction, and we are very excited to have Ophir join the Newport team," said Newport President and CEO Robert J. Phillippy.
Jerusalem-based Ophir also makes photonics instrumentation systems and 3-D noncontact measurement systems. It will become the third division of Newport, joining Lasers and Photonics and Precision Technologies. (See also: Newport to Acquire Ophir Optronics)
For more information, visit: www.newport.com


You might consider fiber-optic...I use FiberRod (green) front sight from AmeriGlo...stock rear, except bottom horizontal bar blacked out, so I have 2 white squares on the rear and a bright green front sight between them.
Like you, I concluded that I will not likely be shooting in pitch darkness, and the fiber-optic will glow with any (even dim) light...great for the range. I did install tritium front sight, and actually found it harder to see in bright/dim light
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After two years away, The Apprentice returns to BBC One on Thursday 6 January, with 15 new candidates ready to fight it out for Lord Sugar’s life-changing £250,000 investment.
For one contestant, Kathryn Louise Burn, this is not the first time she has competed in a challenging TV show.
In 2017, Kathryn, nicknamed Kaggy, appeared on The Island with Bear Grills.
At the time, the 29 year old was working as an events managed in Swindon and wanted a challenge that would be “completely out of her comfort zone.”
At the time, Kathryn said: "I'm more capable than people think I am. I want to prove that to other people and myself."
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On the hit survival show, Kathryn and her campmates struggled to make a fire.
In the unsurfaced clip, Kathryn was seen in a pink thermal jacket and tracksuit and she jumped for joy once the fire had finally been lit.
Despite the hardships on the show, Kathryn could be seen enjoying time with her co-stars and forming strong bonds with them in the toughest conditions.
After she left the show, the entrepreneur told her local paper, Swindon Advertiser: “I knew it would be hard. It was a lot harder than I could have ever imagined though.
"But the sense of achievement that I felt the day I got off the Island was just overwhelming."
In 2018, a year after her appearance on the show, Kathryn launched her online pyjamas store called My Christmas Pyjamas.
With over 15,000 followers on Instagram, the brand has only grown in popularity over the years including extending to pet pyjamas as well.
She has “ambitious plans” for her business as she plans to launch My Everyday Pyjamas as an extension of her festive brand.
Her dream is that one day her pyjamas will be “worn by everyone", which could be a reality with Lord Sugar's investment.
Ahead of the show airing on BBC on Thursday at 9pm, Kathryn admitted she’s there to win and not make friends as she is ambitious, kind and often “savage.” She added: “My dreams in my head are absolutely huge, and I believe I can achieve them.”
Kathryn announced the exciting news that she would be appearing on the show on her Instagram. Along with her Apprentice photo, she penned: “Secret’s out! ???? I am so excited to announce that I’m a candidate on this years @apprenticeuk !! Let’s see if I can battle it out against 15 other candidates to win @lord_sugar investment of £250,000 for @myeverydaypyjamas ????????”
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Display Rendering Intent. You can choose between Perceptual, Relative Colorimetric, Saturation and Absolute Colorimetric.
It has to be noted that display adjustment is enabled and disabled for each Inkscape's window. This allows for simultaneous viewing of adjusted and unadjusted views of a single document by using multiple windows. There is a toggle at the bottom-right corner of the scrollbars that allows for turning on and off display adjustment. The toggle will have a disabled state to provide visible feedback when no profile is set.
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Andreas is a Partner of Cathay Capital, based in Munich. Andreas joined Cathay Capital in 2015, after having gained more than 12 years of experience in Private Equity, M&A and as manager of his family owned TV cable network business.
Prior to Cathay Capital, Andreas was a Principal in the German office of Silverfleet Capital Partners. His responsibilities included origination, execution and portfolio management in the mid-market, in particular in the German industry, healthcare and business services segment.
He was involved in the execution of twelve successful projects and numerous deal opportunities. The executed projects covered a wide transaction value range of €5m to more than €200m and included in particular leveraged financing and refinancing of portfolio companies, as well as the implementation of buy-and-build strategies.
Prior to this, Andreas worked with Ferber & Co (Munich) and ING-Barings (London) as an M&A advisor. Andreas completed a banking apprenticeship with a German private bank and holds a degree in Business Administration from the Munich University of Applied Sciences.

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We negotiate with them to get you access to the best market data, on-chain analytics, and more, and we make these analytics tools available to users who stake or hold tokens on the platform.
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Herewith the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 cases progression update for 08 June 2020:
Five 5) cases tested positive for COVID-19 today. These are all returnees from South Africa and are all isolated.
Today 289 ROT sneering tests and 394 PCR diagnostic tests were done. The cumulative number of tests done to date is 53 668 (31 767 ROT and 21 901 PCR).
Recoveries were reported by Masvingo Province (11) and Mashonaland East Province (1).
To date the total number of confirmed cases is 287, recovered 46, active cases 237 and 4 deaths since the onset of the outbreak on 20 March 2020.


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Are you looking for some easy and tasty vegan lentil recipes to add to your meal plan? Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients, making them an ideal ingredient for vegan diets. Plus, they are versatile, affordable, and easy to cook with. From soups and stews to salads and curries, there are countless delicious ways to incorporate lentils into your meals. In this article, we have rounded up some of the best and easiest vegan lentil recipes that you can make at home with minimal time and effort. Whether you are a seasoned vegan or just starting your plant-based journey, these lentil recipes will satisfy your appetite and nourish your body.
The Benefits of Lentils in a Vegan Diet
As a vegan, one of the biggest challenges is finding sources of protein and iron. Lentils are a great solution to this problem. They are packed with protein, iron, and fiber, making them an excellent addition to any vegan diet. Here are some of the benefits of lentils in a vegan diet:
Lentils are one of the best sources of protein for vegans. A single cup of cooked lentils contains around 18 grams of protein, which is almost as much as a 3-ounce serving of chicken breast. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, and it is especially important for vegans who do not consume animal products.
Not only do lentils provide a high amount of protein, but they also contain all of the essential amino acids needed for protein synthesis in the body. Most plant-based sources of protein are incomplete, meaning they lack some of these essential amino acids. However, lentils are one of the few plant-based sources that contain all of them.
Including lentils in your vegan diet can help ensure that you are getting enough protein to support good health.
Another important nutrient that lentils provide is iron. Iron is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body. A deficiency in iron can lead to anemia, which causes fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
One cup of cooked lentils contains around 6.6 milligrams of iron, which is more than one third of the daily recommended intake for adult men and women. But unlike animal sources of iron, lentils are a non-heme source of iron, which means they are plant-based. Non-heme iron is not as easily absorbed by the body as heme iron, which is found in animal products. However, there are ways to increase the absorption of non-heme iron, such as consuming it with foods high in vitamin C, like tomatoes or citrus fruits.
Lentils can provide vegans with an important source of iron, helping to prevent anemia and support overall health.
Lentils are also an excellent source of fiber, which is essential for good digestive health. One cup of cooked lentils contains around 16 grams of fiber, which is more than half of the daily recommended intake for adults. Fiber helps to promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which is important for digestion and immune function.
Not only does fiber benefit digestion, but it can also help lower cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health. Including lentils in your vegan diet can help you meet your daily fiber needs and support overall health and wellness.
Lentils are a great addition to any vegan diet. They are a rich source of protein, iron, and fiber, providing many important health benefits. Whether you add them to soups, salads, or curries, there are countless ways to enjoy the benefits of lentils in your plant-based diet.
The Basics of Cooking Lentils
Cooking lentils is simple and straightforward, requiring only a few basic steps to ensure they’re cooked to perfection.
Choosing the Right Lentils
Before cooking, it’s essential to choose the right type of lentils for your recipe. Lentils come in various types such as green, red, yellow, and brown. Each variety differs in taste, texture, and cook time. Green and brown lentils hold their shape well and are perfect for soups or stews, while red and yellow lentils become mushy when cooked and are excellent for making dips or curries.
Preparing Lentils for Cooking
Once you’ve chosen the right type of lentils, the next step is to prepare them. Start by rinsing the lentils under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Then, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to an hour to reduce cooking time. You can skip this step, but it will take longer to cook the lentils. After soaking, drain the water and rinse the lentils again.
The cooking time for lentils varies depending on the type and size of lentils. Generally, lentils take around 20-30 minutes to cook. Place the rinsed and drained lentils in a saucepan and add enough water or vegetable broth to cover them. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and let the lentils cook until tender. Stir occasionally and add more water or broth if needed. Once cooked, drain any excess liquid and serve immediately.
Easy and Delicious Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe
If you’re looking for a healthy and filling meal that’s perfect for cool weather, then look no further than this easy and delicious vegan lentil soup recipe. Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and loaded with wholesome lentils and flavorful vegetables, this soup is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to make and ready in under an hour!
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. dried thyme
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables soften.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, and more salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Add in the spinach or kale and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the greens wilt.
- Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
If you want a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to blend some of the lentils and vegetables until smooth. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, or squash, to make the soup more filling and flavorful. And if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for later.
Spicy Vegan Lentil Curry Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious and easy vegan lentil recipe, this spicy lentil curry is a must-try! It is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect dish for lunch or dinner. Plus, it is a one-pot meal, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal.
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, washed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Heat the coconut oil in a pot and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
This vegan lentil curry is not only delicious but also rich in plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and other essential nutrients. The lentils provide a hearty texture and absorb all the flavors from the spices and coconut milk. You can adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding more or less cayenne pepper. It also makes a great meal prep option that can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later.
Overall, this easy vegan lentil curry recipe is a winner for those who crave something flavorful, nourishing, and budget-friendly. Try it out and enjoy a bowl of comfort food that will keep you full and satisfied!
Savory Vegan Lentil Salad Recipe
Lentils are a healthy source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, making them a perfect ingredient for vegan salads. This savory vegan lentil salad recipe combines boiled lentils with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing to create a nutritious and delicious meal.
- 1 cup uncooked lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Start by boiling the lentils in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
In the meantime, prepare the vegetables and dressing. In a large bowl, mix together the red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, and parsley. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Once the lentils are cool, add them to the bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This vegan lentil salad recipe is versatile, and you can add or substitute any ingredients to your liking. Here are some suggestions:
- Add chopped tomatoes, avocado, or olives for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Swap red wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for a different taste profile.
- Add a pinch of cumin, chili powder, or smoked paprika for a spicier version.
- Use other types of lentils, such as French lentils or black lentils, for a change of texture.
Enjoy this savory vegan lentil salad as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck contribution. It’s easy to make, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients that will fuel your body and satisfy your taste buds.
Simple Vegan Lentil Tacos Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious, easy-to-make vegan meal, then you might want to try these simple vegan lentil tacos. These tacos are packed with protein and fiber, making them a satisfying meal any day of the week. Best of all, they can be whipped up in no time, so you can enjoy them even when you’re short on time.
- 1 cup of cooked green lentils
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, quartered
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent and the peppers are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked lentils, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook until the lentils are heated through and the spices are fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet until they are slightly charred on each side.
- Spoon the lentil mixture onto each tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve and enjoy!
These vegan lentil tacos are a tasty and healthy way to enjoy a meal any day of the week. They’re easy to make, packed with protein and fiber, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re vegan or just looking for a meatless meal, these tacos are sure to satisfy your hunger and your taste buds. Give them a try today!
Frequently Asked Questions about Easy Vegan Lentil Recipes
If you’re new to veganism or just looking for easy and healthy meal options, lentils are a great choice. They are a good source of protein, fiber, iron, and other nutrients that your body needs to function properly. If you’re thinking of trying out some vegan lentil recipes, here are some frequently asked questions that you might have:
Can I substitute other types of lentils in these recipes?
Yes, you can substitute other types of lentils in these recipes. However, you need to remember that different types of lentils have different cooking times and textures. Here are some common types of lentils and their characteristics:
|Type of Lentil
|30 – 40 minutes
|Firm, earthy, and nutty
|20 – 30 minutes
|Mild and earthy
|10 – 15 minutes
|Tender and sweet
If you don’t have the type of lentil called for in the recipe, you can try substituting it with a similar type. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
How long does it take to cook lentils?
The cooking time for lentils can vary depending on the type and the recipe you’re using. Here are some general guidelines:
- Green lentils: 30-40 minutes
- Brown lentils: 20-30 minutes
- Red lentils: 10-15 minutes
You can also use a pressure cooker or Instant Pot to cook lentils in less time.
Can I freeze lentils?
Yes, you can freeze lentils. Cooked lentils can be frozen for up to 6 months in an airtight container or bag. Make sure to let them cool completely before freezing and label them with the date so you know when they were made. You can also freeze uncooked lentils in a separate bag or container.
Are these recipes gluten-free?
Most lentil recipes are gluten-free, but it depends on the other ingredients used in the recipe. If you have a sensitivity or allergy to gluten, make sure to check the labels of other ingredients, such as vegetable broth, soy sauce, or pasta, to ensure they are gluten-free. You can also look for certified gluten-free products or make your own substitutions if necessary.
Thanks for joining us on this culinary adventure
We hope you enjoyed these easy vegan lentil recipes as much as we did! Remember that going vegan doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or comfort. With recipes like these, you can easily follow a plant-based diet while still enjoying hearty, delicious meals. Be sure to visit us again for more vegan food inspiration. Happy cooking!

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The floats used in the first float parade held in Maldives in years to celebrate the Independence Day are scheduled to be displayed for the enjoyment of the general public this Sunday.
The progression of the parade floats as it made its way through the streets of Male’ City last Saturday evening was spectated by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed.
The float parade displayed proof of talent and craftsmanship of Maldivian citizens. The parade floats spoke to both Maldivian history and tradition, and to modern Maldivian society. Some of the parade floats were designed especially for the delight of young children who lined the streets for a glimpse of the parade.
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Bank of Maldives (BML), Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC), and State Electric Company (STELCO) took part in the float parade.
The parade floats will be put up for display to the public this Sunday at the Maafannu Velidandu located in front of the Male’ Sports Complex.
The Independence Day float parade on Saturday was held for the first time in two years.


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Severe weather, the view from space
Severe weather can be scary when viewing it from the ground, but what does the weather look like from space? NASA uses the International Space Station and its GOES-East satellite to capture images from some of earth's most destructive storms. Click here for a slideshow of what severe weather looks like from space.
NASA's eye on the sky: Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene was a large and powerful hurricane that left flood and wind damage along its path in August 2011. Irene tracked north of Hispaniola as an intensifying Category 1 hurricane. The hurricane quickly strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane while passing through the Bahamas.
Curving toward the north, Irene hugged Florida and made landfall over Eastern North Carolina's Outerbanks. It then moved along southeastern Virginia. Irene briefly reemerged over water before making its second landfall near Little Egg Inlet in New Jersey. It became the first hurricane to make landfall in New Jersey since 1903. While hitting New Jersey, Irene's outer bands reached into Pennsylvania, where it dumped large amounts of rain and whipped homes with 50 mph winds. The storm caused major power outages throughout Pennsylvania.
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The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei says the “negligence” was the main factor behind the country’s post-election violence in June. Â Â “I am always optimistic, and that is why I believe that some of the recent unfortunate incidents have come about through negligence committed by some [people],” the Leader said on Tuesday. Addressing a group of lectures from the prestigious Tehran University, Ayatollah Khamenei urged academics to be vigilant as sometimes negligence may cross into the realms of betrayal. The Leader also emphasized on the need to push for an accelerated academic progress towards scientific achievements. He also reiterated on the need to develop programs and educational literature for the cultural and moral nurturing of college students. In another part of his address Ayatollah Khamenei described â€œmodern and armed injustice that is unobjectionableâ€ as the â€œrealities of today’s worldâ€ and added that the extensive and high-tech propaganda and the unrelenting plots against the Islamic Republic are among the indicators of the modern and armed injustices that are in existence today based on scientific knowledge. The Leader then noted that the Islamic Republic has become the focal point of the enemy’s high-tech attacks because of its objections to such injustices. In the meeting, the president of Tehran University enumerated the many achievements of the University since the victory of the revolution and noted that its standing among the world’s colleges has climbed 117 levels, placing it among the world’s 500 leading universities.
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This upcoming March, Marvel unleashes a brand new six part crossover that will tie-in Deadpool, Spider-Man/Deadpool, and Deadpool & the Mercs for Money with “Deadpool: Till Death Do Us”
Deadpool’s whirlwind romance and marriage to the demon succubus and Queen of Monster Metropolis, Shiklah, is about to hit a nasty rough patch!
Gone are the times where Deadpool was traveling around the world at Shiklah’s side fighting all kinds of villains, threats, and enemies. An affront to Shiklah’s monster kingdom demands justice.
Deadpool will be faced with a decision will he continue to fancy himself as a hero or will he side with his wife to whom he’s pledged? What will he choose? One thing is for sure he will learn that love cuts deeper than any sword.
The crossover event begins with Deadpool #28 and the continues in Spider-Man/Deadpool #15 and Deadpool and the Mercs for Money #9.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Norwegian Breakaway Keel Laying
Officially Under Construction
Papenbug, Germany - Meyer Werft Shipyard
The keel laying of the cruise ship with the yard number S.678 was celebrated at the MEYER WERFT shipyard on Friday, May 4. The first of 73 blocks of the 144,000 GT vessel was lifted into the covered building dock II.
In the dock, Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s CEO, laid the traditional "lucky coin", before the block was put down by the 800-ton crane.
The ship's first block that weighs more than 350 tons marks the start of the ship's construction in the yard's building dock.
Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled for delivery in spring 2013. It is the first of two new ships to be built for Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship will accommodate 4000 passengers and more than 1500 crew members.
The shipyard also cut the first piece of steel for the construction of sister ship Norwegian Getaway, which is set for delivery in spring 2014.
Traditional Keel Laying Ceremony
The maritime industry is one that is filled with traditions that live on today. One of those traditions is the laying of the keel ceremony, which is marked by a celebration that includes the placement of a ceremonial coin under the new ship's keel for good luck. In modern times, laying down of the keel is when the first block, or section of the ship, is lowered into the building dock. This marks the initial step in construction of a ship, so by shipbuilding tradition, the construction is dated from this event.
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“Indispensable in Every Operation”
(See D. W. McComb, pp. 18-29, February 2006 Naval History)
Captain Lefteris Lavrakas, U.S. Navy ( Retired)
As an old destroyerman, I read this article with great interest. I found it to be most informative and historically accurate. McComb deserves kudos for his research and analysis.
I did find, however, that he glossed over some in describing the armament of the 1,850-ton destroyers, which were “set by treaty.” As he reports, “these destroyers first served as squadron flagships and then, in light of their weak anti-aircraft defenses were refitted with the dual 5- inch/38-caliber or deployed where air attack was a reduced threat, such as in the South Atlantic.” I am not certain how many received the 5-inch/38s, but since I served on a destroyer in the South Atlantic with destroyers of this class, I am well aware that their “weak AA defenses” consisted of 5-inch guns which could not elevate beyond 35°. This was in the 1942-43 period.
I am still puzzled that no one, naval historians especially, has sought to find out how our Navy leadership let this happen. Is Mr. McComb able to shed any further light on this weapons failure?
[Editor’s note: There was no subterfuge. The 5-inch/38-caliber dual-purpose, radar director controlled gun firing proximity-fused ammunition was the ultimate in World War II anti-air weaponry by 1945. All that existed in 1932, however, when the 1,850-ton destroyer leaders were designed, were the guns. There was a small but significant weight difference between single-purpose and dual-purpose guns. With the destroyer designs on the knife-edge of weight allowance and distribution, Norman Friedman in U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History (Naval Institute Press, 2004) points out that, “This quibbling over very small weights in the earliest design stage is typical of U.S. treaty-era design practice." The Porter (DD-356) design was originally accepted with two dual and two single open-shielded dual-purpose mounts. During detail design, eight single-purpose guns were mounted in four enclosed gunhouses. Firepower was chosen over capability. The decision was influenced by the lack of cruisers to protect attacking destroyer squadrons.]
Harris C. Alter Jr.
Where might I get more information on the incident at Honda Point depicted in the photograph on p. 20? I had heard about this incident during my childhood, since my father, a 1920 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, was a junior officer in this command. As luck would have it, he was in San Diego with the flu at the time of the accident. Mmother told me how the lights burned late in many Coronado houses in preparation for the official inquiry.
[Editor’s note: The Naval Historical Center Web site at http://www.history.navy. mil/library/online/honda.htm provides a succinct overview and a detailed bibliography of the event. Among the books and articles listed are Tragedy at Honda by Charles A. Lockwood (Philadelphia, PA: Chilton Co., 1960); and “Comments on Navigational Aspects of the Disaster” by Donald McClench, pp. 47-48, U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings .January 1957.]
Captain Bob Kennedy USN
I enjoyed the entire February 2006 edition but did notice one correction to pass on. The chart on p. 27 and associated text on p. 28 lists the Virginia- class as having two ships. Actually the class had four; Virginia (CGN-38), Texas (CGN-39), Mississippi (CGN-40), and Arkansas (CGN-41).
At 11,300 tons (full load) these beautiful ships were the largest of those you listed in the article and were the only ones to have a below-deck helicopter hangar, which was later removed to install Tomahawk cruise missiles.
[Editor’s note: The start dates for Years in Service are one year earlier than stated in the chart History of U.S. Destroyer Designs.]
“A Tin Can’s ‘Habitability’”
(See J. K. Parker, pp. 30-31, February 2006 Naval History)
Commander Lander H Turpin, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Admiral Parker’s excellent article really hit the spot. I was lucky enough to be stationed in one of the “gold platers,” USS Balch (DD-363). Our basic habitability wasn’t as bad as that in the admiral’s ship, but some of [his points] were repeated—particularly the oil sloshing in the crew’s compartment. Whoever designed the Balch put the outlet oil tank vents in the crew’s compartment instead of topside. As a fireman, I got tired of cleaning the decks in that compartment. Also the ship had portholes fore and aft. In port we could open them and insert wind scoops. After World War II started, the British found that bombs exploding near a ship under air attack would blow out the portholes— so they welded them all closed. Whenever we were in port our cross-ventilation was nil, particularly in hot climates such as in the South Pacific.
The engineering spaces in Balch were bad. The closed pressurized firerooms were pure hell. I know, because I was carried out once with heat exhaustion. The Navy changed to air-cased boilers for modem ships. Balch was commissioned in 1936. 1 came on board in 1938 and left in 1944, so it was a fairly modem ship even though its main armament was obsolete single-purpose 5-inch/38-caliber guns— all eight of them.
The main advocate for improving the engineering spaces’ habitability was then-Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, head of the inspection and survey board. When he was inspecting the boiler room of USS Farragut (DLG-6), he saw one sailor keel over and another one stick his head in an air duct to gain momentary respite. The admiral pulled out his pocket thermometer and it registered 184°. In April 1973, he ran his own test in USS Henry B. Wilson’s (DDG-7) fireroom by working with the men for four hours. Later he felt dizzy and his vision blurred from the effects of the debilitating 190° heat. He was rushed to the sickbay, where his blood pressure measured 100 over 43. The medics voiced their diagnosis— the admiral had suffered a heart attack. However, after spending a few hours in an air-conditioned bay, his heartbeat and blood pressure returned to normal.
The Pentagon brass went to fleet commanders to remedy the situation of crewmen working in heat-stress spaces. In 1974 the Chief of Naval Operations ordered ship design changes based on Admiral Bulkeley’s recommendations.
As a limited duty officer (LDO) engineering, I spent two tours in the Board of Inspection and Survey—one in San Diego and the other in San Francisco as a boiler and machinery inspector—so I could see a lot of changes being made in the heat-stress spaces, all because of Rear Admiral Bulkeley. His later promotion to Vice Admiral was well deserved, and all future crewmen will reap the results of his work.
“Destroyers at Tokyo Bay”
(See D. W. McComb, pp. 32-36, February 2006 Naval History)
I read every issue from cover to cover and have just completed the February issue. I have one small complaint.
Mr. McComb was very thorough, but it seems to me he left out an element of ships that should have been recognized: destroyer escorts (DEs) and high-speed transport (APDs). These were little brothers to the destroyers (DDs).
During the war I was assigned to the North Carolina (BB-55) as a radioman second class. On 20 August 1945 the North Carolina transferred about 70 Marines from the ship’s Marine detachment to Garrard (APA-84). The same day detachments of Bluejackets, called Prize Crews #1, #2, and #3, were transferred to the Runels (APD-85). The next day another detail of officers and men was transferred to the Wantuck (APD-125). This was more than a week before the surrender on 2 September.
The transfers took place some miles out to sea east of Tokyo Bay. The APDs formed up and proceeded to Sagami Wan, arriving on 29 August. The next morning we were under way proceeding into Tokyo Bay. I was a member of Prize Crew #1 on board the landing craft from Runels, which approached Green Beach, Yokosuka Naval Base. Other landings were carried out around the base by both Marines and Bluejackets the same day.
While it may be that Mr. McComb was strictly covering destroyers and thus left them out since the DEs and APDs are technically not DDs, those little ships have a story equally as important, perhaps more diverse, and certainly one that should be told.
“A Tin Can’s ‘Habitability,’” “Five Iranian Fishermen,” and “The Missing Link: Expeditionary Logistics”
(See J. K. Parker, pp. 30-31; H. R. Bailey, pp. 37-41; and J. C. Bradford, pp. 54-61, February 2006 Naval History)
RMC(SS) John Hummel, U.S. Navy (Retired)
One of Rear Admiral Jackson K. Parker’s responses was, “Food—on a 1,630-ton destroyer, the mess deck was forward in the forecastle, in the poop deck section of the ship.” The poop deck, by definition, is a partial raised deck at the aftermost part of a ship. What could the admiral have meant?
With regard to the “Five Iranian Fishermen” article and frigate Fanning (FF-1076), the author states, “An aft turret on the frigate, however, became inoperable.” Fanning was a Knox-class frigate. They had one large (if you call 5-inches large) gun, and it was on the forecastle. It was a mount, not a turret.
In “The Missing Link,” Mr. Bradford cites Olympia as CA-15. Actually, she was CL-15. The first CA was Pensacola (CA-24), but she was commissioned as [a light cruiser] CL-24 along with seven other cruisers. Their designations were changed on 1 July 1931 in accordance with the provisions of the London Treaty of 1930. I guess Mr. Bradford was bitten by the [Olympia’s] 8-inch guns.
(See J. E. Valle, pp. 34-38, December 2005 Naval History)
Mr. James W. Grace
This article led to some observations and questions. The Bismarck’s opening salvos against British cruisers disabled her radar (same problem for the Admiral Graf Spee), so I wonder if that problem had been corrected in Tirpitz by 1942? Did German 15-inch guns outrange U.S. 16-inch/45-caliber guns? And I thought the South Dakota's (BB-57) radar failure was because of human error rather than from shock damage. The Washington (BB-56) did not lose her radar.
One source for my book, The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1999), was an article by the Kirishima’s Lieutenant Michio Kobayashi that contained the following: “The rear main turret was afire . . . Only #2 turret was still operable . . . The engineers were forced to leave their areas due to fire and smoke.” This seems to suggest that the Kirishima's armor belt and her turrets or barbettes may have been pierced by the Washington's 16-inch shells. I note that Kirishima was originally a battlecruiser with an 8-inch armor belt (never increased) although Masataka Chihaya and Yasuo Abe stated that decks, magazines, and funnel uptakes were given added protection (“IJN Kongo,” Warships in Profile, Vol. 1, [Doubleday, 1973]). Turrets had 9-inch faces with 6-inch roofs (increased from 3 inches).
I was surprised to read that the Iowa's (BB-61) 16-inch guns were “poorly aligned in the turrets” since she and the New Jersey (BB-62) straddled the Japanese destroyer Nowaki at Truk at ranges from 34,000 to 39,000 yards!
In a similar article in the July 1983 issue of Proceedings, Thomas Hone and Norman Friedman suggested smoke screens to hamper Japanese optical fire control equipment in an engagement between the Iowa and the Yamato. I wonder what role spotter aircraft might have played?
Dr. Valle’s article really got me thinking, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
“The ‘Horrors of These Hulks’”
(See R. E. Cray, pp. 42-47, February 2006 Naval History)
John M. Egan
About 1972 a new police headquarters and a telephone building were built just north of the Brooklyn Bridge on the site of the old “Sugar House,” a Revolutionary War British prison. This location is but a short walk to the East River where the prison hulks were moored. During the course of excavation, human and horse skeletons were unearthed along with other artifacts, which would indicate a garbage dump of colonial origin.
Construction was temporarily stopped and an archaeologist called in who deemed the remains of no historical importance. Work quickly resumed. In view of the enormous expense of halting such a huge project, the decision has always been suspect, at least in my opinion. I have had an avid interest in the history of Manhattan and believed then, and still do, that those skeletons were prisoners of war who were dumped in a garbage ditch with dead horses and other refuse. Those bones of Revolutionary prisoners deserve at least a plaque or some sort of remembrance placed on the spot.
It amazes me that Philip Freneau and I share the same frustrations and concern across such a yawning gap in time. The author asks of Freneau, “But was anyone listening?” Eventually people did listen to him regarding the Brooklyn burials. In this modern day, when we had an opportunity to honor other Revolutionary War dead, we chose instead to ignore them and leave them literally relegated to a trash pit of history.
The unhonored dead lying beneath the sidewalk and parking lot have no Freneau to speak for them, no champion, no future generation to remember or honor them. They are truly forgotten and known but to God. Whenever I pass that spot, I offer a silent prayer for them, and for the people who could so callously treat their remains and memory.
Tom de la Vergne
The author states, “11,000 people died in these hulks, a number that exceeded the American losses in any single land battle during the Revolution.” I believe he meant during the entire Revolution rather than in any one battle as 11,000 is the estimated number of deaths during the entire war.
“Book Reviews: A Call to the Sea: Captain Charles Stewart of the USS Constitution”
(See F. C. Leiner, pp. 69-70, February 2006 Naval History)
Lieutenant Claude G. Berube, U.S. Naval Reserve, and Captain John Rodgaard, U.S. Navy
We are disappointed that the reviewer found it necessary to take a prosecutorial approach that was tendentious, unbalanced, and largely inaccurate.
Throughout the process that led to the publication of our work, we welcomed—indeed we actively pursued—constructive criticism. It was peer reviewed. Specialists provided comments on particular sections or chapters. We accepted and incorporated all of their recommendations by the time the manuscript was submitted to our publisher in November 2003. There was only one exception. One of our reviewers provided comments that were incorporated at that time. He was later given a courtesy proof as the book went into production. He provided new suggestions with which we agreed (such as the issue with Stewart’s merchant service) but that could not be incorporated prior to publication. Therefore, we advised him we would include those in a future edition or in another medium.
Mr. Leiner states that we are “oblivious to basic sources of history” such as Dudley Knox’s work. That is incorrect. We included his “Naval Documents Related to the Quasi-War” in the bibliography without including his name. We also consulted his work on the Barbary Wars, but recognize the oversight in that it was not cited in the final work. He states that we used “dubious sources” based on an unpublished local Bordentown history. That source was used sparingly and supported by other sources. In the one case where it could not be clearly supported, as in the case of Stewart’s stepfather on page 3, we clearly noted a discrepancy based on other research. In addition, although that local history was compiled in 1967, it was based on the work of an individual who was Stewart’s contemporary in that town. Mr. Leiner also criticizes the reference to the Naval Historical Center; that secondary source was referenced only three times in the entire book. The majority of the work, such as chapters 8 through 11, were based on primary sources. If he had looked at the six-page bibliography he would have found 29 primary sources that we identified and consulted.
Mr. Leiner criticizes us for not consulting recent biographies of Stewart’s contemporaries. That is blatantly false. We read and included in our bibliography works published in the past six years, such as, Gene Smith’s work on Thomas ap Catesby Jones, David Curtis Skaggs' book on Thomas Macdonough, Craig Symonds book on Franklin Buchanan, and Robert Harvey’s book on Thomas Lord Cochrane. In addition to these secondary sources, we conducted research at repositories that included the papers of Stewart’s midshipmen, such as David Farragut and Louis Goldsborough. If Mr. Leiner supposes that we ignored recent works on Stephen Decatur, then he is again mistaken. Our manuscript was submitted more than one year before the two recent Decatur biographies were released in 2005 (in addition to yet another Decatur biography currently in progress). Nevertheless, we did read Decatur’s correspondence and previous biographies and were, therefore, familiar with the material.
We take exception to his comment that the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Cyane and HMS Levant was muddled. We did not attempt to describe the battle in detail because numerous expert accounts had already been written. We acknowledged on page xvi that Commander Ty Martin was the author of the best text on this battle, quoted him in the text on page 91, as well as in Notes on page 268. Therefore we recognized and deferred to his extensive work on the subject. Other readers, especially currently serving surface warfare officers, found the account descriptive and flowing.
Another egregious assertion in the review is that we did not mention or were unaware of Stewart’s advocacy of sending ships to sea at the outset of the War of 1812. That issue is clearly addressed on pages 60 through 62. In addition, one of our cited publications (Lieutenant Berube’s essay in the U.S. Naval Institute’s Proceedings three years ago) refers to that specific incident.
Since submitting our manuscript two years ago, we have found new sources and have in our possession some additional Stewart correspondence that we expect to use in revising our book. But just as there have been numerous Decatur biographies, we also hope there will be Stewart books written by other authors with different perspectives and experiences.
“The Great War Crucible”
(See E. H. Simmons, pp. 16-23, December 2005 Naval History)
Cyril J. O’Brien
I am happy you were so fortunate to publish the illuminating article on the role of U.S. Marines in the Great War. As a Marine and writer about veterans, I have always eagerly sought to be enlightened by the well-defined, deep reaching, and so understandable texts of the general, long the director of Marine Corps History and Museums.
“The Cat, Alas, is Not”
(See pp. 9-10, February 2006 Naval History)
Keith B. Rosenberg
I sent this message to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
“I think NOAA needs to rethink for a moment the article that debunks the claim that one of Monitor’s sailors put a cat in one of the Dahlgrens [cannon]. That article also says a lot of coal was found in their barrels. How did that coal get there? Surely the Navy did not make a habit of keeping coal in the guns of their warships. It got in there during, or soon after, the sinking. And if coal can get in during such an event, surely things already in the guns could have fallen out. Another sailor might have removed the cat and other items before the sinking. You can say with 90% certainty that the mortal remains of a cat were not in the guns when they were recovered, but you still cannot say with much greater certainty than before that the sailor did not put a cat in one of them.”
“I think each of us was a little disappointed that we didn’t find any feline remains. You bring up a good point though, that if coal got deposited in the cannons during the sinking surely other items could have fallen out.”
“Collision at Sea”
(See D. W. Joy, pp. 56-61, December 2005 Naval History)
Lieutenant Paul]. Fritz, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired)
I read this article with great interest. I was the officer of the deck in the USS John R. Craig (DD-885) at the time, having relieved Lieutenant (junior grade) Larry Valade shortly before the collision.
My memory of the event is vivid 50 years later, though I must say, Valade’s recollections are a bit different from mine. I recall we were on a three-section watch, so I was on the bridge during the second dog watch the evening before the crash. At that time we received a blinking light signal to turn without further signal at 0400 for flight operations. At 0400 I gave the order, “right standard rudder,” and we turned. I could only assume the Floyd B. Parks (DD-884) somehow missed the signal the previous night.
I was ordered to stand by as a witness at the inquiry in Subic Bay but was never called. I was surprised at the complicated explanation given in Joy’s article.
“USS Missouri Chain”
C. Henry Depew
Every photograph of the USS Missouri (BB-63) entering Tokyo Bay that I have seen shows her with a cable or chain hanging from the bow. Why is whatever it is hanging there while the ship is under way?
[Editor’s note: Mr. Depew is referring to the paravane chain used for sweeping mines.]
(See A. D. Baker III, pp. 12-13, February 2006 Naval History)
I want to say how much I enjoyed the articles on destroyers and note a small error in this article.
Mr. Baker identifies the German cruiser Prinz Eugen as being sunk in the A-bomb test at Bikini atoll in 1946. In truth the Prinz survived with some damage and was towed to Kwajalein Island. It was there in the late 1960s where I observed the Prinz at anchor many times while transiting the island as an Air Force pilot. I later returned as a Continental Air Lines Air Micronesia pilot in 1977-80 and found the Prinz upside down in the lagoon near shore.
“The Amphibious Revolution” and “In Contact”
(See R. B. Frank, pp. 20-26, August 2005, and C. H. Hollander, p. 6, October 2005 Naval History)
Lawrence V. Cott
Retired Ensign C. H. Hollander’s letter remarks on his service on board USS Appalachian (AGC-1), an amphibious force flagship, and his inability to find much about such ships in the literature. “It has been a well-kept secret,” he commented.
Indeed these ships were secret, and their existence was not disclosed to the public (or the enemy) until a few days after the Japanese indicated they would surrender. Newsmen on board could not wait to tell the secret of these ships with their elaborate communications plan and impressive radars. They were designed to carry an admiral and his staff in charge of a landing, and a general and his staff who stayed on board until a lodgment had been made and he could go ashore. By 1945 there were 14 AGCs in the Pacific, most of them with names of mountains. The USS Eldorado (AGC-11) was Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner’s flagship, and there was the Blue Ridge (AGC-2) and Rocky Mount (AGC- 3), among others. A few months after hostilities ended I was a quartermaster striker assigned to USS Pammint (AGC- 13), a veteran of Okinawa. She carried Admiral Arthur D. Struble who was in charge of sweeping mines in the Far East.
Mr. Hollander will find a number of AGCs mentioned in The Amphibians Came to Conquer: The Story of Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1972), an official Navy account of the most experienced American amphibious commander.
The AGCs were so secret that not even a Russian spy in the Pentagon could determine what AGC meant. In a coded message to Moscow, the chief KGB officer in New York listed a table of U.S. Navy ship construction and under the heading AGC noted “PILOT doesn’t know the meaning of this abbreviation.” This 10 February 1945 message was broken some years later, and PILOT was identified as the Russian codename for U.S. Army Air Forces Captain William Ludwig Ullman.
The Soviets would get a chance to see an AGC in February 1945 when USS Catoctin (AGC-5) slipped through the Dardanelles and moored at Sevastapol, where its elaborate apparatus provided communications for President Franklin D. Roosevelt at Yalta. The Russians got another look at AGCs in June-July 1946 when representatives of the Soviet Union and other delegates from the United Nations Security Council sailed on board Panamint for the first atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. A Soviet military reporter was embarked on the Blue Ridge, which served as a press ship. Other AGCs at Bikini were Appalachian, Rocky Mount, and Mt. McKinley (AGC-7), flagship of Vice Admiral W. H. P. Blandy, commander of Operation Crossroads.
“Armed Guard Veterans Seek Recognition”
(See B. Bleyer, pp. 10-11, 65, December 2005 Naval History)
Joseph G. Dimmick
This piece reminded me that long ago the syllabus for first-class midshipmen featured a semester on operations analysis. Included was a case history that involved the Armed Guard. Somebody wanted all those people back on Navy ships, and, to support the recommendation, he produced an operations analysis that showed the Armed Guard had had very little success in downing enemy airplanes or sinking enemy ships.
Someone else produced another analysis that showed enemy airplanes seldom attacked, let alone sank or damaged, ships protected by the Armed Guard. The Armed Guard stayed put protecting merchant ships.
The lesson for midshipmen was to ask the right question before doing any operations analysis. It has been more than 40 years, so at least that part of the course was effective in getting us to remember that important point.
Commander Thomas D. Anderson, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired)
This article struck a responsive chord. I was stationed in the headquarters of the Eighth Naval District in New Orleans, shuffling papers in the intelligence office during the time of multiple sinkings of tankers and cargo ships in the Gulf of Mexico by U-boats between May 1942 and December 1943. According to a district headquarters press release of 22 August 1945, there were 44 torpedo attacks on merchant vessels in district waters, resulting in 36 sinkings, and the loss of nearly 300 lives and 200,000 tons of shipping. Some of the men lost were armed guards.
I had two close friends in the Armed Guard. The late Henry Beissner, as captain of an Armed Guard unit, sailed from Galveston, Texas, three times and never made it out of the Gulf of Mexico. Some months later, when I was in New York following an uneventful cruise on the USS Monitor (AN-1), I encountered a college classmate who was in charge of the Armed Guard on an ammunition ship loaded with blockbusters bound for Murmansk. He did not smile much when we suggested he acquire a parachute, for he was sure to go up before coming down. He survived and lived a calm life in Memphis.
The Eighth Naval District’s portion of the Gulf of Mexico is not widely recognized today as a fierce war zone, but nearly half of the  sinkings occurred within 150 miles of New Orleans around the Southwest Pass where the Mississippi River meets the sea. The 44 attacks cited here took place in the western Gulf of Mexico. There were many more in Florida waters and the Caribbean. I heartily agree that the brave Armed Guard officers and enlisted men deserve praise and recognition for their heroic service.

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