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Karadeniz wif Rubin Kazan in 2013
|Fuww name||Gökdeniz Karadeniz|
|Date of birf||11 January 1980|
|Pwace of birf||Giresun, Turkey|
|Height||1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in)|
|Pwaying position(s)||Winger / Attacking midfiewder|
|* Senior cwub appearances and goaws counted for de domestic weague onwy and correct as of 7 May 2018|
Karadeniz pwayed his first professionaw match for Trabzonspor in de 1999–00 season at de senior wevew and made ten appearances. He was at first used in defensive rowes by his manager, but was graduawwy given a more and more offensive rowe in de team untiw de 2003–04 season when he was given an attacking midfiewd rowe. His wightning step and effective understanding wif teammate Fatih Tekke enabwed him to wead de cwub in scoring dat season wif 13 goaws.
On 13 March 2008, he signed a five-year deaw wif de Russian cwub Rubin Kazan worf €8.7 miwwion, uh-hah-hah-hah. Karadeniz mentioned dat it was sad for him to weave Turkey and awso said he chose de cwub because he fewt dat if he had joined a big team in Europe his cwub wouwd not have gotten as much money for him. Wif de team he won de Russian Premier League 2008.
- As of match pwayed on 13 May 2018
|Rubin Kazan||2008||Russian Premier League||27||6||0||0||0||0||27||6|
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in Russian Super Cup
- Twewves appearances in UEFA Champions League, Four appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Ten appearances in UEFA Europa League, Four appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Twewve appearances in UEFA Europa League, One appearance in Russian Super Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
He pwayed his nationaw team debut against Czech Repubwic nationaw footbaww team on 30 Apriw 2003. He awso pwayed 2 times for Turkey B nationaw footbaww team for Future Cup matches against Scotwand and Germany and 16 times for Turkey U21. He was cawwed up for de UEFA Euro 2008 for Turkey.
- Rubin Kazan
- "G. Karadeniz". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- "Gökdeniz Karadeniz – Internationaw Appearances". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- Карадениз пополнил наш состав Archived 3 June 2009 at de Wayback Machine
- Gökdeniz signed for Kazan Archived 4 December 2008 at de Wayback Machine
- ""Это очень тяжелый момент и сложное решение". Гёкдениз Карадениз объявил о завершении карьеры" (in Russian). FC Rubin Kazan. 3 May 2018.
- "61-й номер выведен из обращения в "Рубине"" (in Russian). FC Rubin Kazan. 3 May 2018.
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Citizens Coalition For Change Namibia dedicates victory to the late change champion Mboneni Ncube.
29 March 2022
Yellow Revolutionaries in Namibia dedicate the Saturday victory to the late change champion Mboneni Ncube who was butchered in cold blood in Kwekwe just 9 days before the by-elections. As a district, we would like to honour our late social democrat in the yellow revolution for committing himself to the national democratic struggle led by President Advocate Nelson Chamisa. Our message to ZanuPF and their enablers is that no amount of violence, human butchery and intimidation shall deter our people from voting for the change that delivers.
May the dear soul of our revolutionary who died towards by-elections rest in power not forgetting all victims of state sponsored violence as well as prisoners of conscience. Citizens Coalition For Change Namibia salutes the varlour and nerve exhibited by our diligent members who endured ZanuPF engineered terror on those who believe in the yellow colour of hope. The resilience displayed in Gokwe, Kwekwe, Marondera and Masvingo where they unconstitutionally banned our rallies is quite commendable. Thank you citizens for showing a middle finger to ZanuPF, their surrogates as well as their misguided enablers by voting for the two months old Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC).
In addition to that, Citizens Coalition For Change Namibia would like to applaud yellow democrats for choosing to vote for complete change in Bulawayo, Masvingo, Binga ,Harare and Mutare. 19/28 and 75/122 is a great leap forward considering what ZEC, ZanuPF, Police, Mwonzora and Komichi were doing to steal and suffocate the people’s vote. Thank you fellow compatriots for voting and defending the vote against perennial rigging machinery in ZEC sponsored by the clueless Harare regime. We are quite aware that Zanupf bussed people from surrounding areas to boost their votes during the by-elections which remains unconstitutional and criminal. We demand an independent ZEC that works as a non-biased adjudicator to avert another disputed elections.
Despite the shenanigans from the satanic ZanuPF regime , Citizens Coalition For Change managed to win most of the local council and legislators in parliament which is incontrovertible evidence to prove that the people of Zimbabwe know their bonafide leaders. We shall continue to salute the members in the Court of Public Opinion for setting the record straight against masquerades who are used by Satan to derail the freedom train in Zimbabwe. Douglas Togaresei Mwonzora’s Zanupf sponsored Mdc Alliance got humiliating zeros across the breadths and lengths of Zimbabwe after illegally recalling our genuine revolutionary fighters.
We reiterate that ZEC should reform or be disbanded after their dismal failure to run free, fair and credible elections in the motherland. Social democrats witnessed poor ballot papers aimed at disadvantaging the popular and organic people’s President Advocate Nelson Chamisa. This must be resisted with equal measure. We intend to fight peacefully for the comprehensive political, constitutional and electoral reforms to guarantee a smooth transition of political power from Zanu-PF to the change champion in chief who is the only panacea for socio-economic transfiguration in Zimbabwe.
Namibia district shall soldier on supporting the unaccomplished business of the liberation struggle. We yearn to see one man one vote being respected in Zimbabwe. The citizens are longing to support the struggle to its logical conclusion. Our message remains clear that people must register to vote, recruit and radicalize for change. Despite our resounding victory, we remain dedicated and committed to confront satanism for a free Zimbabwe where traditional leaders are not coerced to work for ZanuPF. Citizens at the centre becomes our inspirational campaign vehicle, an effort to replace politicians from the core of governance.
In a nutshell , Citizens in Namibia would like to once again appreciate genuine yellow revolutionaries for giving back the mandate to chosen members of parliament and councillors. Thank you Masvingo, Harare and Bulawayo for giving us a white wash. We shall commit morally, materially and financially especially ahead of the historic general elections in 2023.
In 2023, we target 6 million voters for change. Lets register to vote and defend the vote. Goodluck and thank you once again for yellow. Kudya zvose kudya yellow!
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One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Kentucky is aboard a nostalgic train, and during the colorful season of fall, many train stations and museums throughout the Bluegrass State showcase this beauty with charming train rides through the countryside, hills, and mountains. Some of these rides are themed with characters like Charlie Brown, while others are just relaxing trips on the rails. Check them all out and then pick one of these five ridiculously charming train rides to take in Kentucky this fall.
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What Makes Good Erotic Fiction?
Posted Sat Oct 04, 2014 04:28 AM
Why am I asking this question? Well, some of you may have read my thread "Exploring My Erotic Side" detailing my adventures with Cronos and a surprising number of people who have enjoyed it have suggested I try my hand at writing erotic fiction.
Apparently every person has a potential book within them and my English literature teacher certainly thought I did, however I highly doubt that this is what he had in mind lol. But as an extension of exploring my erotic nature, I'm intrigued by the notion of giving this a whirl.
So what I would like to know is, when you have read something that has left you feeling aroused, what was it about it that made you feel that way? I'd love to take on board your thoughts before starting to write.
Posted Sat Oct 04, 2014 07:09 AM
So, I think the main element may be, whatever takes you to the edge of your comfort zone.
I have written a few things - not that well. But they are reasonably varied. I dont enjoy reading them and get little from my own stuff. But the ones that did give me most pleasure were those that were particularly risqué. Spontaneously meeting someone online, for instance, for a very, anonymous session in the outdoors.
So, I think that is my clumsy tuppence worth.
Posted Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:30 PM
I try to paint a living picture as I write, so the reader can easily see what's happening, and even place themselves as one of the actors in the play, and feel the pleasures, hear the sounds, see the images, as the erotic encounter takes place.
I avoid using the same word repeatedly, i.e., "cock;" instead, so the reader doesn't get bored of seeing the same thing over and over, it's cock, dick, shaft, member, penis, prick, etc. The same goes for adjectives, adverbs, gerunds, and verbs.
As for any good writing, always pay attention to tense, subject-verb agreement, and in what person you write - first person, first person omniscient, third person, third person omniscient. I usually write in first person, since I often write about encounters I was a part of, or about encounters I imagine being a part of. Yes, I know I just ended those two phrases with a preposition, but sometimes writing in a formal, grammatically-correct style can get in the way of a good story: "I often write about encounters of which I was a part." Instead, make it conversational; make it easy to read, so the reader can be swept into the story.
And yes, EW, you write very well! You should give it a go!
Posted Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:29 AM
I think you're right about the 50 Shades phenomenon; I was never a particularly a big fan of the books but suddenly I found the most unexpected of friends talking about sex and forbidden desires... There were some parts that I enjoyed however (Cronos, I'll send them to you for reference ) and those were the most risqué parts admittedly.
Posted Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:37 AM
And thank you for the compliment; it's appreciated since you are so good at sweeping the reader into your erotic world x
Posted Sun Oct 05, 2014 04:09 PM
Posted Mon Oct 06, 2014 04:59 AM
So here's another question for anyone reading this....
What makes for a hot male lover? A lot of erotic novels I have read recently seems to have a supremely rich successful male as the main character. For me, that actually acts as a barrier of sorts as I simply can't put myself in to a situation where I would be flying in a helicopter to a date! The shorter pieces seem to have more average guys in and I find it easier to imagine myself in that situation, making me more likely to become aroused. But equally I can see why the authors go for the rich men as it is pure fantasy after all for most of the population.
Posted Wed Oct 08, 2014 08:33 AM
Posted Wed Oct 08, 2014 09:22 AM
Now you've got me wondering if my stories are generic. That is a good point. One of the main reasons I don't read romance novels is that all the sex scenes are exactly the same. I'd hate to think I write like that!
Definitely a good point, and one I personally will bear in mind next time I sit down to write a new story.
Posted Wed Oct 08, 2014 03:55 PM
It would be interesting to get other people's opinions on this point - do readers want the utter fantasy sexcapade of perfect bodies and sex or do they want a more realistic situation?
Perhaps we should challenge ourselves to write a short piece of realistic style erotic fiction and ask the good people of SF to tell us what they think...
Posted Wed Oct 08, 2014 04:19 PM
Posted Thu Oct 09, 2014 03:55 AM
Terminology is an interesting point, alot of stories refer to "his member" or "her sex", even the use of terms like vagina i find odd as it seems too clinical to be real and, for me, this kills it.
Its not how i talk during sex or even think about sex, its just not realistic, Ive never heard anyone or been with anyone that said "put your member in my vagina" its just comical
Oh and thanks EW for busting me on the bloody lip situation lol
Posted Thu Oct 09, 2014 06:07 AM
Posted Thu Oct 09, 2014 06:29 AM
As for writing styles, language... keep dialogue realistic, stuff you say/want to say, stuff sexual partners of yours say/what you want them to say etc. I find descriptive writing the hardest, usually because I end up repeating myself pretty quickly... I mean how many different terms for "hard cock" are there? Without sounding cliche. The "Friends" episode where Rachael tries her hand at writing Erotic fiction always comes to mind as things to avoid "heaving breasts" or "released from its Denim prison" but that's just me lol
I'm currently trying to write a Master/Slave type story and finding it particularly hard as it's not something I've experienced before, but it is something I've fantasized about... so I'm really letting my imagination run wild lol
Posted Thu Oct 09, 2014 04:19 PM
I have some experience in the master/slave scenario so if you want any inspiration or to bounce ideas around, give me a shout
Going back to Cronos' post - When I tease him with dirty talk I think I only use cock but perhaps I can be forgiven in the heat of the moment for using a limited vocabulary lol
So aside from the usual suspects, like hard cock, throbbing shaft etc, what other names are there to give a penis without it sounding too clinical or losing the eroticism of the piece?
Posted Thu Oct 09, 2014 08:27 PM
Where a man might say, "Suck my cock," there is an atmosphere of eroticism, of sexual adventure between equals.
But if he says, "Suck my dick," there seems an assumption that he is the dominant one, demanding oral satisfaction from his submissive charge. There's a slutty earthiness to it.
And I love it when my boyfriend says, "Suck my dick."
Posted Thu Oct 09, 2014 09:04 PM
It sounds a lot better in a sentence... or not.
This post has been edited by Q: Thu Oct 09, 2014 09:13 PM
Posted Sat Nov 01, 2014 01:07 PM
My question is, how important are the characters and the situation when you read an erotic story? It also goes back to the idea I expressed earlier about the sex not necessarily being perfect.
My stories tend to start out real. For instance, one I wrote last week concerns a female co-worker who's not shy about the fact that she's a swinger who likes to go to a local sex club. In the story, one Friday night she says, "Hey, want to go to the club with me tongiht? Just for kicks?"
In my fantasies, I agree. We go there, I drop trou. My co-worker swoons at the sight of my perfect body and massive cock. After she's satisfied in a way she's never been satisfied before, she introduces me to her friends, and I please them in even better ways. I'm soon voted a free membership for life and my phone's directory runs out of space.
In my story, a fat guy with a small dick and an average looking woman go to sex club filled with people of all shapes and sizes. There's plenty of sex, some of it better than others, and a certain, but shallow, emotional complexity as the fat guy and the co-worker find out each other is different than they expected.
The odd part is, I've always preferred reading more straightforward stuff, like the old Penthouse Forum. You know, "I was at a party and I saw the most beautiful woman in the world. She wasn't wearing a bra and the minute she looked at me, her nipples got hard, and I knew she was incredibly horny. The front of my pants were already drenched my pre-come when I smiled at her. Needless to say, ten minutes later were back at my place tearing each other's clothes off..."
I'm not sure what I'm getting at, but anybody has a thought, I'd like to hear it.
Posted Mon Nov 03, 2014 12:08 AM
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On April 30, 1939, NBC, then a division of RCA broadcast the first public television transmission from the World’s Fair in New York – a speech by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In 1941, the first commercial broadcast was made by NBC, with full-scale broadcasting beginning in 1947.
Billy Graham has always been committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means. Mr. Graham’s evangelistic ministry began in radio and quickly incorporated television as well.
Even while in its infancy, Billy understood the power and reach of television. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), formed in 1950, began using television as early as 1951 when nearly 12 million households owned a black and white set as Billy, along with Cliff Barrows and George Beverly Shea, used studios of KTTV in Los Angeles to produce a half-hour program that they place on as many stations as possible.
In 1957, the BGEA first broadcast live in the U.S. from the New York Crusade at Madison Square Garden. Then in 1959, they were the first program ever broadcast in color in Australia.
Billy Graham’s classic messages continue to be broadcast on television. Today, the BGEA produces several television programs each year as well as ministry specials including Billy Graham’s 95th birthday message, “The Cross,” which was broadcast to over 4 million U.S. homes in November 2013.
Here’s a look at what Billy Graham has said about the use of television for evangelism:
“My first excursion north was when I finished Bible school in 1939. I was invited to hold some meetings in York, Pennsylvania. After that I went to the New York World’s Fair for a few days. We didn’t have enough money to stay very long.
That’s when I first heard of television. They had a camera and you could walk in front of it and see your picture a few yards away. They said this was going to come to the whole country. Of course, nobody believed it. It was too impossible to think about.
Most preachers and teachers would say, I think, that talking to a live audience stimulates the speaker. It still astonishes me, however, to realize that I can be all alone in front of a radio microphone or a television camera and still reach more people than I ever could in a lifetime of personal appearances.
Radio, books, and films have all had an important part in extending our ministry, but by far the most significant in the long term has been television. More than one critic has pointed out the limitations and pitfalls of television. No doubt television also has been used to promote lifestyles and points of view that are opposed to what the Bible teaches.
All of that, however, does not rule out television as an incredibly powerful vehicle for shaping character and influencing people for good or for evil. Like most technologies, television in itself is morally neutral; it is what we do with it, or fail to do with it, that makes the difference.
Over the years, I have been invited to make special guest appearances on a variety of television shows – for too many to recount. I have accepted as many of them as I could. Sometimes people have questioned whether a minister of the Gospel should be on entertainment shows.
My sole purpose in accepting these invitations is to witness for Christ in a totally secular environment. Very few Christians have this opportunity. It is important to keep contact with the millions of Americans that never darken the door of a church . . . It seems to me that this was the method of our Lord. He went among the publicans and sinners.
Did these television appearances make any spiritual impact on the lives of individuals who were watching? That, of course, is difficult to measure. Only God knows the answer.”excerpts from Just As I Am by Billy Graham (1997, HarperCollins)


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- Alabama lawmaker wants changes in Conservation Reserve Program
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• The bill, introduced by U.S. Representative Martha Roby, would make changes to the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to limit the government’s growing practice of paying landowners to set aside fertile acres of cropland in long-term conservation programs.
More of Alabama’s cropland would be available for traditional farming activities under new legislation aimed at reforming one of USDA’s most well-known programs.
The bill, introduced by U.S. Representative Martha Roby, would make changes to the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to limit the government’s growing practice of paying landowners to set aside fertile acres of cropland in long-term conservation programs.
According to estimates by the House Committee on Agriculture, Roby's proposal would save taxpayers billions.
“Applying smart conservation techniques on marginal or eroded land makes good sense, but the federal government’s use of taxpayer dollars to encourage landowners to remove acres of quality cropland from agricultural production defies logic,” Roby said. “This is especially true in a time of serious budget problems and growing demand for food at home and abroad. This legislation would help restore common sense to our conservation policy, return CRP to its original purpose, and save taxpayer money.”
Congress established CRP in 1985 to promote conservation on highly eroded lands or other environmentally sensitive land by providing payments to landowners who convert it into a vegetative cover such as grass or timber. Over time, the eligibility requirements for the program have softened to allow payments for conservation on some high quality cropland. As a result, the government now sometimes incentivizes landowners to remove fertile soil from production.
Roby took an interest in reforming CRP after area farmers repeatedly raised concerns during agriculture listening sessions she hosted throughout the Second Congressional District. Roby, who maintains a 24 person Agricultural Advisory Panel that includes representatives from every county in the Second Congressional District, said CRP reform was the No. 1 issue raised in recent meetings.

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In this edition of The Interview, Fair Observer talks to Reverend John C. Dorhauer, the president of the United Church of Christ.
On October 27, a gunman entered the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and opened fire on worshippers attending the Shabbat morning services. Although police were called to the scene and SWAT forces intervened, the shooter killed 11 people and injured seven others.
It is believed that Robert Bowers, the alleged gunman, is behind the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States. The 46-year-old expressed a hatred for Jews on social media and told the police while in custody that he wanted “all Jews to die.” He has since appeared in a courtroom and prosecutors have demanded the death penalty.
The shooting in Pittsburgh has underlined the rifts in American society that make religious intolerance prevalent, exacerbated by the aggressive rhetoric of President Donald Trump about immigrants and minorities. It has also revived a longstanding debate about gun violence in America that has not been addressed, despite several mass shootings that have claimed countless lives.
In this edition of The Interview, Fair Observer talks to Reverend John C. Dorhauer, an American protestant cleric, author, theologian and the general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, about the Pittsburgh tragedy and anti-Semitism in the US.
Kourosh Ziabari: Aside from being a criminal act, the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, which claimed 11 lives, was a religiously-motivated hate crime. As a faith leader, what’s your reaction to it?
John C. Dorhauer: As a faith leader, the Pittsburgh shooting angers and saddens me. What is particularly enraging to me is the perpetuation of a brand of Christianity that teaches hatred. The Jesus I believe in teaches me that the love of neighbor is the most important law. This brand of triumphalist, arrogant, intolerant and supremacist Christianity is an utter abandonment of the faith I claim as a disciple of Jesus. I don’t recognize it as a legitimate expression of the gospel, but a complete distortion of the teachings of Jesus.
In the United Church of Christ, to which I belong by right of my ordination, we repeat every time we gather together this teaching: No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We repeat that believing that those words capture well the spirit of a Jesus who accepted people as they are. We repeat that in the hope that saying those words over and over again to one another will change hearts and inspire us to act with kindness and compassion.
Any time one kills another human being because of hatred for the way they worship their god, my heart breaks. It broke again when I learned of the 11 lives taken at the Tree of Life synagogue. It aches for the families of the victims. It aches for the Jewish people all over the world who must try to heal again following another act of violence perpetrated against them in the name of a Jesus. It aches with a painful awareness that a religion that asks us to love one another has been distorted by those who broker in hatred, condemnation and animosity.
Ziabari: The mass shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue has revived a longstanding debate on anti-Semitism. Do you think prejudice against Jews and anti-Semitism is a serious issue in the United States today?
Dorhauer: I do think prejudice against Jews is a serious problem in the United States right now. For most of my life, I lived with an awareness of anti-Semitic sentiment, but I rarely saw it out in the open. The collective human anguish following the Holocaust left a pain large enough to be shared even by a young Catholic boy who grew up in St. Louis, decades and an ocean removed from the horror of it all. Because of that, the human race conspired to drive that brand of hatred underground. It existed in the US, to be sure, but it was met with a shame that made it difficult for it to be normalized.
Since the 2016 election, things have changed. The anti-Semitic lunatic fringe has crawled out from whatever worm holes they were hiding in and are now marching in the streets again. Their swastikas, their torches, their assault weapons and their vitriolic speech have entered the marketplace of ideas. The equivocal language used among top officials in the current administration and even the president himself is serving to both ensure their comfort and embolden their leaders.
Anti-Semitism must be resisted again with the same fervor that it was met with when we fought the Second World War to end it. Its re-emergence frightens me. Like a cancer that returns, it will prove to be more virulent if not eradicated immediately, directly and aggressively. From the White House on down, every leader of this land should be clear and unequivocal in their condemnation of it.
Ziabari: How do you think it’s possible to eradicate religious intolerance in its different forms and shapes, whether it’s hate speech, anti-Semitism or Islamophobia? Who are the main role-players and stakeholders, and how should they fight this battle?
Dorhauer: There has always existed a religious worldview that engenders peace, kindness and compassion. It has a Christian expression, a Jewish expression, a Muslim expression, as well as many other expressions propagated by religion voices the world over.
It is also true that many of those teachings are distorted by teachers who use their faith as a weapon to espouse intolerance and hatred. The question for me is this: How can the teachings of love become ascendant and engender kindness throughout the human community?
I will suggest three things that could prove helpful.
The first is to find a way to peacefully ensure that access to wealth and power are more equitably available to all, and acknowledge that many people need help, having been cut off from these pathways due to systemic, entrenched inequities. The accumulation of great wealth and power in the hands of a few leaves many poor and impoverished people absolutely desperate. Such desperation breeds contempt, fosters fear in the other and perpetuates a mythology of a zero-sum world.
A second is to encourage the media to resist the temptation to over-sensationalize acts of violence that create trauma on a large scale. The tendency to make large media events out of human tragedy desensitizes us over time to the horror of it all. I’m not saying it isn’t news — it is. But I think if more attention were paid to sharing stories of human kindness and compassion, our collective tolerance for violence would diminish.
A third is to grow an awareness of how much we have accepted the prevalence of war as a way of life. We have militarized our police forces. We have grown our military budget to nearly 20% of the entire $4 trillion federal budget. This growth happened with very little resistance from the people. It changes us. Is our cultural value as a nation one of warfare? We routinely teach warfare as history. I believe more schools should also teach peace as history, along with artful and peaceful conflict resolution and restorative justice. Why aren’t we building leaders for the future who are not only invested in peace and all that it brings, but who understand that the human community can only thrive if and when warfare ends?
Ziabari: How can religion play a role in bringing people and nations closer together and function as a unifying element? What do you say to those who assert religion is a divisive factor and the cause of the world’s difficulties and challenges?
Dorhauer: When religion engenders peace, when it teaches tolerance and when it advocates for justice, it is one of the most powerful agents we know for social transformation and the common good. It often functions this way, and it is beautiful when it does. In our lifetimes, we have borne witness to numerous movements for peace and justice inspired by the writings, teachings and musings of spiritually inspired leaders.
Gandhi built an entire movement for independence through peaceful means by relying on the teachings of religious guides. Martin Luther King, Jr. engaged an entire nation in a march towards civil rights by relying on the teachings of his faith. Mother Teresa taught the world to love, feed and care for the poor because of the teachings of her faith. Rabbi Harold Kushner has inspired three generations of Americans to practice loving kindness.
There are three congregations in Omaha, Nebraska, that are living out this way of peace and tolerance and compassion. Called the Tri-Faith Initiative, a Jewish synagogue, a Muslim temple and a Christian church all sold their buildings and property and built their new houses of worship on the same ground. It is intended to be a statement to the world: let our faith bind us together. Our differences are not threats, but connections that make our relationships with each other more engaging.
Religious zealots who brand their faith as the exclusive pathway to righteousness and teach that other ways are evil are a clear threat to the peace that religion can create. The question always seems to be: What does our religion teach us about how to orient towards the other? Practitioners of religious ideologies who teach that others are threats, unclean, evil, misguided or who must be converted to the true way or risk living an eternity in hell greatly damage our capacity to endure as a human race.
This is why I choose to practice a faith that teaches me that all life is sacred and precious, all people are children of god endowed by their creator with inherent beauty and worth. I not only find joy in the practice of this faith, I discover a hopeful future in which we all live together in peace.
Ziabari: What do you think about the impact of the anti-immigrant rhetoric of the US president and far-right leaders in Europe in fomenting hatred of Jews, Muslims, Hispanics, Mexicans and other minorities?
Dorhauer: I deplore the anti-immigrant rhetoric being spoken by President Trump and others. As an American, I am angered and embarrassed by it.
I grew up believing wholeheartedly in the myth of America as the land of immigrants. The story of the Statue of Liberty, and that beautiful poem by Emma Lazarus — “Give me your tired, your poor. Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” — fed my passion and vision for an America that welcomed the stranger, the refugee, the immigrant, the asylum seeker. I was proud to know that we were among the people to whom distraught people all over the world knew they could turn to find safety, refuge and solace. It gave me great pride.
I never thought that a man who spoke the way we heard Donald Trump speak during his campaign could ever get elected to the highest office of this land. I was not naive; I knew such rhetoric existed. George Wallace tried and failed to get elected with that garbage. David Duke tried it. We knew they were out there; we knew they wanted to earn the right to steer the vessel that is America, but no Walt Whitman was ready to pen a new “O Captain, My Captain” as an homage to them.
And then the election happened and the results were in. It shocked me, not because of who Donald Trump is, but because America made a choice and decided to embrace his rhetoric.
This scares me. It angers me. It disappoints me at a visceral level. I will use my office, my authority as a religious leader, to speak again of the vision of peace and tolerance, of love and kindness. I am joined by religious leaders all over this land who are trying to use their own power and authority to turn America again towards the light that lady liberty shines on the world. My fervent prayer is that light, now dimmed by increasingly vitriolic rhetoric and violence fueled by hatred, will again shine as a beacon of hope to the world.
Ziabari: Do the leaders of major faiths, namely Christianity, Islam and Judaism, have the determination and resolve to talk to each other respectfully and constructively and find solutions to the differences that keep their followers apart? Do you think inter-faith dialogue is taking place in the right way?
Dorhauer: We do have that determination and resolve. We do show those commitments. And it is taking place in the right way.
We have an office in our headquarters for Ecumenical and Interfaith dialogue. It is run by a woman who spends her days cultivating meaningful conversation, dialogue and relationship with religious leaders all over the world.
I have ongoing conversations with religious leaders everywhere on this planet. I have met with the highest-ranking Muslim leaders in Egypt and Jordan to speak of peace. I have met with the prince of Jordan to speak of peace. I have met with the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church to speak of peace, and traveled with a caravan of his people to deliver goods to Syrian refugees. I have sat with an Iranian priest in the Holy Land to distribute food to Iranian refugees. I have sat side by side with Jewish and Muslim leaders in Jerusalem to speak of peace. I have met with Unitarian and Jewish and Muslim leaders across the US to speak of peace.
There are no exceptions to the list of religious bodies who are both aware of what is at stake now and who are willing to engage their faith as a corrective measure against the rising tide of bigotry and fascism that is swarming the globe. It is my firm belief and conviction that this collective engagement will secure a different future for us all. It is my firm belief and conviction that the hatred and vitriol will diminish. We are going to prove once again that the arc of history bends toward justice, and the collective human will is to live in peace.
Ziabari: The man who opened fire on the worshippers in the Tree of Life synagogue is said to have held extreme anti-Semitic views. How important is the role of faith leaders and clerics in preventing violent extremism and radicalization from happening?
Dorhauer: I don’t think I can overstate how important that role is for religious and faith leaders. Taking actions to prevent violent extremism and radicalization is of critical importance.
Vulnerable people will always look for a leader to speak truth and wisdom to them. When those vulnerable people hear faith leaders they respect use language that discriminates, that condemns, that judges and, at its worst, incites and justifies violence, then some of them are going to perpetrate the kind of violence we witnessed at the Tree of Life the other week.
Bob Dylan once wrote a song about this called “Only a Pawn in Their Game.” He observed that the man who pulls the trigger in an act of racial hatred isn’t the problem. That man is only a pawn in a game played by others who accrue their power, prestige and wealth by finding disciples willing to do their bidding in a zero-sum game. Among those power brokers are religious leaders who speak of hatred, incite violence and use their faith as a tool of separation.
Ziabari: What should be done so that a tragedy like what happened in the Pittsburgh synagogue doesn’t ever happen again?
Dorhauer: I start with this: don’t give in to despair. Said another way, don’t lose hope. The day we stop believing this day is going to pass is the day we succumb to evil. That would be the greatest tragedy of all. Believe deeply in the power of love. Believe as others have said and which I continuously repeat: love wins. Love always wins.
While it is important to speak out against hatred and vitriol of all kinds, let us not fail or forget to speak about what we stand for. It is not enough to speak against hate. We must also speak for love. Those words must also be accompanied by acts of loving kindness.
If politics is local, and it is, then so is love. Every act of kindness and love can serve as an act of resistance in a context of global political fascism. It matters. A young child in Palestine once smiled at me and asked me my name. I was a stranger in her world and she welcomed me. That smile, and the audacity of that child asking me my name warmed my heart. I told her she was beautiful and it made her laugh out loud. That laughter melted my heart. I will never forget her, or her simple act of kindness. I told myself as she and her laughter disappeared into the crowded street that this, this is the world I want to live in. When the laughter and smile of a child can warm a heart, the world will be well.
Having said that, I also want to say this. If our elected leaders can’t and won’t pass significant and meaningful gun legislation, then they should soon be removed from office. Vote them all out. Any time we have enacted legislation that restricts the use of automatic weapons, the numbers of killings decrease.
I hope and pray that we continue to put in office leaders not beholden to special interests like the NRA [National Rifle Association], not bound by the stranglehold they seem to have on the current occupants of the House and Senate. If we can do that, and take automatic weapons off the streets, then these mass shootings will come to an end. Sure, let’s invest in the changing of hearts. That is the long game. But until then, get these guns out of the hands of those whose minds are filled with hate and rage and whose hearts aren’t going to change anytime soon.
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After an attack on students and lecturers at a university in the Indian capital New Delhi with dozens of injuries, there have been protests across the country. On Monday there was a vigil in Mumbai with more than a thousand participants and demonstrations in other cities, including Bangalore and Calcutta. Emergency forces patrolled the university, whose window panes, doors and furnishings had been badly damaged.
At least 28 According to a student organization, hooded attackers at Jawaharlal Nehru University injured students and lecturers with batons and iron bars on Sunday. Doctors and nurses who rushed to aid injured people from a nearby hospital were also reported to have been attacked.
Some students blamed right-wing activists for the violent attack. They also accused the police of doing nothing to contain the violence. The police in turn blamed “rival student groups”.
Protests in India against new citizenship law
The Hindu-nationalist party BJP of Prime Minister Narendra Modi reproached the opposition returned behind the incident and accused leftist student groups. The government announced an investigation.
The incident occurred amid protests against a new citizenship law in India that critics say discriminated against Muslims. Since the upper house passed the law in December, there have been rallies. At least 25 people died, hundreds more were injured in clashes with the police.
The new law grants members of religious minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to the country before 2015 without valid papers , Simplifications in naturalization. However, Muslims are excluded. Critics accuse Prime Minister Modi's Hindu nationalist party BJP of discriminating against the 200 million Muslims in the country.
Clashes at Indian universities are increasing
The leading Indian trade unions called for a general strike on Wednesday to protest against the government's “anti-popular” policies. More than 60 student associations supported the strike.
Last year it was going on Several universities in numerous cities in India were given violent clashes between students, security forces and Hindu nationalist groups. The annual report “Free to Think 2019” of the international network “Scholars at Risk” stated for India – just like for China, Brazil, the Turkey and Sudan – a significant increase in violence against actors from the scientific world. Overall, 30 percent of the global attacks on researchers, lecturers and students in China, Turkey and India would be perpetrated.
According to the SAR report, the student protests were used by the Modi government as a welcome event to curtail the civil rights of those who do not share their ideas. (AFP / CDP)


OUR OPINION: Street repair program cause for celebration
News that major road rehabilitation will start this year surely delighted every San Angeloan, possibly except for auto mechanics who will install few shock absorbers and dentists who won't be replacing fillings that have jarred loose.
The city will spend $80 million on 28 projects over the next nine years, according to the plan city staff laid out at a recent City Council meeting. Nine years is a long time to wait to get it all done, but at least there is road map for doing it, something that's been missing for too long.
Up first is MLK Boulevard from Loop 306 to 29th Street because there's time-sensitive grant funding for most of the cost. That will begin in October.
Then comes Bell Street, which, if there were a vote, surely would be proclaimed the runaway winner for the worst street in San Angelo, assuming all the bouncing hasn't boggled our brains.
Bell Street will be fixed in three phases, from December to October 2019, and during the same period parts of College Hills, North Chadbourne, South Chadbourne and Southland streets will be reworked.
Other streets on the list are Glenna, Sunset, Southwest, 29th, Johnson, College Hills, Harris, Howard, Christoval, Washington, Avenue N and Smith streets.
It's all scheduled to end in 2025. The work will be funded by five $16 million bonds, which is a lot of debt, but there will be no tax increase.
The problem exists because of years of neglect. That has been made more evident by the fact keeping roads in good shape is one of the most basic functions expected by residents.
This council deserves credit for making a plan to fix the problem. Aside from following through, the next task for the city is to ensure that in the future we don't land in a place where heavy borrowing is needed to keep the streets in a condition that doesn't keep us chronically boggled and frustrated.


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Pan Asia opens in Kaduruwela
Pan Asia Bank further expanded its branch network recently with the
opening of its 52nd branch in Kaduruwela at Batticaloa Road, Kaduruwela.
The new branch was opened by the chief guest Health and Nutrition
Minister Maithripala Sirisena, the guests of honour, Land and Land
Development Deputy Minister Siripala Gamalath and Pan Asia Bank Chairman
A G Weerasinghe. The opening ceremony was attended by the Thamankaduwa
Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Premasiri Munasinghe, Polonnaruwa District
Secretary Nimal Abeysiri, customers in the area, members of the armed
forces, other distinguished guests and well wishers.
Pan Asia bank Kaduruwela branch is headed by Yohan Ebell. The branch
will be opened from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 1 pm on


text: Door County is all about the experience. Door County Trolley owner and operator A.J. Frank has always had great settings for his passengers to enjoy during their tours of the peninsula’s communities. Now, he wants to make sure the beginning and ending of those tours is just as positive. In early July, Door County Trolley began construction of a new facility to house the company’s fleet of 11 trolley buses. Scheduled to open in spring 2015, the Door County Trolley Station in Egg Harbor will feature free parking, a food and beverage counter, retail space and an indoor ticket counter. The new facility also will be modeled after a historic train depot, completing the experience for visitors. “It will be a great place to begin and end our themed trolley tours,” says Frank, who also won the 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Door County Economic Development Corporation. The new depot is a major upgrade for the Door County Trolley, which has operated since its inception in the Orchard Country Winery & Orchard in Fish Creek. The new facilities will cost more than $800,000 to complete and could employ as many as 15 people at peak operation. Frank chose Egg Harbor as the site for the new depot because of its central location to other attractions in Door County, as well as the ability to add a large number of parking spaces. Door County Trolley operates year-round offering themed tours such as a Spring Blossom Tour or fall Ghost Tours.


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If you are ever in the mood for simple, flavorful food that also looks beautiful, check out Sweden. They have elevated the basic sandwich to an art form and made it its own culinary group – which is the least you would expect from the people who gave us Ikea and Abba.
The weather has also been unusually Nordic, so this works as a bridge between cold weather fare and lighter, summer dishes.
These sandwiches are meant to be eaten with a knife and fork, you can attempt to do it with your hand, but prepare to be mocked. Way back in the culinary dark ages, meals were often served on a large piece of stale bread, that was then consumed. Today we use fresh toasted bread, but the concept remains the same.
These can be served whole as a light lunch, with a bowl of soup for supper or cut into quarters and used as appetizers. Also, because sandwiches are more art than science, feel free to play around with the ingredients – use parsley instead of dill, salmon instead of shrimp, make a curry mayo, include tomato – it’s your sandwich.
To construct a really good Räksmörgås (shrimp sandwich) prepare to track down really good ingredients. There aren’t a lot of places for sub-par food to hide here, so get the best you can find. Fortunately, we’re coming into a time of year where the produce is worth showing off.
The bottom layer should be a dense bread. Rye or pumpernickel are classic, but wheat bread will work as well. Soft white bread isn’t robust enough for this dish, so save it for something else. The bread should be lightly toasted either in a skillet or in a toaster.
Next comes the mayonnaise. If you feel like making your own, this would be a good place to make a nice lemony mayo with some fresh herbs. If it’s more important to get to the eating part of the day, just use a good quality store-bought mayo.
On top of the mayonnaise, goes a layer of thinly sliced hard boiled egg. On top of that, is a pile of boiled shrimp. In Sweden, small are generally used. I used a mixture of whole jumbo shrimp and chopped shrimp because it’s what I had on hand. If you are buying frozen shrimp – which is perfectly fine – do not get shrimp that have been cooked and frozen. They end up thawing out into balls of shrimp-flavored mush. Look for shrimp that has been frozen raw. They can be boiled while still frozen, the quality is much better and it takes five minutes instead of 3. When the shrimp are bright pink, skim them out of the pot and run under cold water.
Somewhere in the midst of all this, there will be thinly sliced cucumber and fresh dill. If you’ve only ever had dill flavor with pickles or potato chips, then you are in for a treat. Dill is one of my favorite herbs, it perks up all kinds of dishes and has a bright distinctive flavor that’s not overwhelming. It does very well in cold foods like chopped salads. Do not substitute dry dill, it will be very disappointing for everyone.
Top the sandwich with a squeeze of fresh lemon and serve with a lemon slice either as a garnish or in quarters on the side. These can be served immediately or assembled, covered and held in the refrigerator for an hour or two. Let come to room temperature before serving.
Räksmörgås (shrimp sandwich)
2 slices good quality, hearty bread – whole wheat, rye or Pumpernickel.
2 hard boiled eggs, cut into thin slices
4 tablespoons good quality mayonnaise
1/2 pound boiled shrimp (51-60 or 61-70), cooked, shelled, de-veined and chilled
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced or cut into wedges
Fresh dill or fennel fronds, for garnish
1. In a dry skillet or toaster, lightly toast your bread slices. Spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise on one side of each piece and plate face up.
2. Place a layer of hard-boiled egg slices – roughly one egg per person. Divide the shrimp in half and place one portion on each piece of bread. Top with the thinly cucumbers.
3. If you’ve sliced the lemon thinly into rounds, drape or twist on top. Top with dill. Serve immediately with more lemons wedges on the side.

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Do you want to vote for the 2019 European elections ?
If you are a non-Belgian, here is what you have to do:
First of all, if you was registered as a voter for the municipal elections, you have to know that you are not automatically registered on the electoral roll. So you must register AGAIN for the European election.
Those elections to choose the representatives in the European Parliament, will be held on 26 May 2019. If you are a citizen of a country of the European Union And you want to vote for candidates from Belgian lists, you have to register as a voter before 28 February 2019. Don’t forget to join a copy of your ID card.
You can register via the online form
If you can’t vote in Belgium, check this website for another solution.
a website providing information on how to vote in different countries.


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Dr. Rajesh Patil is a Ayurveda practitioner at Dhanvantari Ayurved And Panchkarma Clinic located in Hadapsar, Pune. He is Ayurvedacharya and has an experience of 9 years. Use ZapBook.in to book your appointments with doctor and also ask questions regarding your medical case in our Question and Answer section.
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In the early 70s photography was at its top. The world was full of photographers and new skilled names were introduced to the world thanks to magazines, newspapers, and strong ads. Everybody was shooting, but they were doing it in black and white, colors were not truly considered.
“So why it was not considered at all?” you might say.
It was a social matter, everybody preferred b&w photos because the monochromatic process was a thing of the professionals rather than the colors, which was “just a kid’s thing” and a marginal art form. People used color film just to create some memories during picnics at the park, during a hike or a party. Colored photos were meant just for fun at the time.
But just like any other innovation, it’s just a matter of time. People just needed to be stirred by a reason, and that’s how the name of Raghubir Singh comes to us.
Singh was a photographer that showed India in its “true color” from the mid-60s to the 80s, capturing moments from every day’s life and celebration that remember us why that country is so fascinating.
His whole work is not just a love/hate relationship with the country, in fact, it can be considered as a meditative observation of the chaotic, yet organized, events that characterize the country. Where you can see struggle in his photos, you can see a counterbalancing made by city-life moments and celebrations.
Inspired by the well-known photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Singh decided to take color as its medium to show the plenty of chromatic differences found in every Indian scenario. The colorful world created through his photographs is part of a view that he experienced every day, and that in b&w would not be this powerful.
He spent a decade on the Ganges, the main river in India, and a sacred place that is nowadays used as a baptismal font, photographing the most peculiar moment.
His whole project shows these incredible pictures of landscapes and people around, in the streets near the river. Since he was traveling for such a long time you can notice the changes, even the smaller ones, that marked the continuous passing of time, that just like a river, flows and never stops.
As always you can see some of the pictures in the article, as a help for a better understanding of his view and what kind of moments he liked.
Unfortunately, Singh left us too soon in 1999, because of a heart attack, but his work, well-renowned by LIFE Magazine and the National Geographic, will always remain one of the most amazing gifts made to the art of photography and to the Indian society.


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Beside a new connecting insert and olive for the hose swap can you think of any other parts I will need?
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
National Natural Science Foundation of China (61773260)
The icing detection of the wind turbine blade has very important practical significance for the safety, reliability and economy of wind turbines. Aimed at the problem of imbalanced and single-time-point non-sequentiality of wind turbine operating observation data, a method is proposed based on the oversampling and the time-dimensional upsampling convolutional neural network model. First, the Adaptive Synthetic algorithm is applied to original dataset to achieve the balance of the imbalanced dataset. Then, a time-dimensional upsampling convolutional neural network model is proposed and constructed. On one hand, the model can reconstruct and upsample the original single-time-point vector data into the two-dimensional grid data. On the other hand, it can automatically map the data into a sparse feature representation, to achieve an accurate icing detection of the wind turbine blade. Finally, the method is verified on a dataset collected from a real wind farm, and the experimental results show that the proposed icing detection method of the wind turbine blade is effective, stable, and feasible when the dataset is imbalanced and limited.


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Shocking science: Climate change and rising seas coincide with the Industrial Revolution and is "not part of a natural cycle."
But we already knew that, didn't we?
From Science News:
Sea levels began rising precipitously in the late 19th century and have since tripled the rate of climb seen at any time in at least two millennia, a detailed analysis of North Carolina marsh sediments shows.
This clearly shows the recent trend is not part of a natural cycle, says Ken Miller of Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey, who was not associated with the analysis.
Andrew Kemp of the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues spent five years plumbing salt marsh sediments that had remained largely undisturbed for millennia.
The cores show that sea level at the North Carolina sites was largely unchanging from 100 B.C. until A.D. 950. Then sea level underwent a four-century rise averaging 0.6 millimeters per year. Sea level didnt rise again until after 1865. Since then, its been climbing an average of 2.1 millimeters annually. And at least for the last 80 years, Horton says, the fit with North Carolina tide gauge data is one to one: Its perfect.
Read the entire article, by Janet Raloff, here.


Creative mistress ANDERSON delivers the fist in her new series of Playlists from Spotify. Follow her below to get all the latest music and expressions.
"Music And Stories For People Who Grew Up On Sesame Street And The Twilight Zone"
Well you can’t hold a good man down, and Deep is proving this with musical output bordering on the Insane 🙂
We Call Him Predator features the vocal beat patterns of ABH Beatbox and is a Free slice of twisted glitch infused maniacal DnB for your Summer vibes and Barbecue soundtrack……….
Just don’t scare the neighbours!
DeckaJam’s Dirty Bass single gets the rework and overhaul treatment from the beat scientist Deep N Beeper.
Dirty Bass features guest vocals from the awesome South London vocalist Jasmine Knight and is a Deep subterranean journey into cross genre collaboration.
Visuals by Nick 235
Polar Bears Can Dance is Back!
Back with a newfound twist on his unique sound.
After releasing If You Believe In Us last year to critical acclaim, PBCD passed his work onto some of the most diverse and prevalent Underground producers to be remixed in their unique and inimitable styles.
John Chambers opens up this eclectic release bundle with his reimagining of Serious and ode to the funk classics of yesteryear. John’s remix proves that Polar Bears Can Dance to disco with arpeggiated synths and liquid funk grooves.
Oxynucid brings laid back breakbeat with luxurious pads and synth vibes building around the original PBCD track, Light and Sound. This results in euphoric ambience coupled with a squelchy bass line and melancholic reflection.
Next up sees PBCD reworking his own track, Understand This, where he sets a different tone to his catchy acoustic original. Playful elements and toylike melodies pulse and combine to lull the listener in and create a sonic painting of day glow audible joy.
Amy McKnight is an underground producer and all round creative who is set to make MASSIVE waves in 2016 and with her remix of Serious, the original is transported into a fresh new playground of synth riffs with smooth electro swagger. Orbital invoking bleeps and blips interspersed with a solid bass line carries the vocal hook to an altogether more refined audio assault with an urban feel good factor.
For his second remix, Oxynucid takes PBCD’s track Understand This and moulds the original vocals into a slice of synth driven hard electronica. Warm subs and double-time percussion contrast nicely with the cold tone of the lyrical hook and measured vocal delivery. Oxynucid takes the original to a completely different place.
DJ LoK provides a classic DnB take on the original with the hard stepping break kicking off a gnarly roller of a track. Minimalist in approach, this track goes to show the power of a simple bass laden, driving floor filler from the golden days of Jungle’s past. Using that classic drum sample combined with PBCD’s Rhythm and Bones track, LoK has managed to make a proper tune.
As part of the Amy McKnight Remix Bundle, Nick 235 vs NJC takes the original off into deep Garage territory with a vintage yet thumping Remix.
Check out the Video below…..
Amy recently released the Video to accompany her debut single Deep End ft Craig Webb so we at Sleepercell thought we would sit down with Amy and pick her brains about life, Red Wine and creativity.
This single has heavy support from a diverse selection of DJ’s and reviewers: Crissy Criss, DJ Fen (Ramsey & Fen), Ray Keith, Doc Scott, John B, DJ LOGAM (Ram Records), DJ MAG, DJ Aphrodite, DJ Phantasy, Kiss Online and NME.
Hey Amy, for people that possibly haven’t had the pleasure of making your audible acquaintance yet, what introductory description best sums up Amy McKnight in your words?
I hate introductions, I always feel awkward. I used to say “I’m a producer, songwriter and Dj” but that felt long so now I say “I make and play music for a living”
Your debut single Deep End is an awesome slice of soulful solid pop with a very Deep set of production values, it also carries a lot greater lyrical depth than a lot of artists these days, how did the song come about and how were you and Craig Webb first introduced?
Deep end was created from a small little loop I made which only consisted of the intro bass and drums and I just looped it. I thought it had something so I left it in my “to do” folder were it remained for about a year from 2013-2014.
I was introduced to Craig in spring 2014 by a mutual friend who worked with him at the time, and by summertime we were working a lot together, mainly topling tracks to pitch to labels, but we also did a few tracks that were just for us. And Deep end became one of them.
It originally was called “Casanova” I don’t think even the guitars had been recorded yet and Craig took it away and came back with an almost finished product, melody and lyrics.
I then got inspired to work on the production and spent a couple weeks shaping, recording and programming the track.
Thats when Anthony Lim became involved. I took it to his studio not really knowing what I was doing or expecting as he is one of the best mix engineers in the country, so when he said he wanted to be involved I realised that maybe this track was special. He mixed and mastered the track but he did more then that, he took it to the next level with that amazing bass part .
In terms of production or lyricism, songwriting or stage presence, who are you listening to of late and who do you think we should get to know?
I love all genres and get inspired by artists in the country realm to the dance arena.
I just discovered an amazing french artist called “Christine and the Queens” who performed on Jool’s Holland this week and she blew me away. Its fresh ,weird and wonderfully catchy. She dances, but not in a cheesy way, she makes it cool. Just brilliant and inspiring. According to an Urban dictionary definition of the name Amy, it means “to take, hold, or steal your heart. a person who is a soulmate”, who was the first artist or group to touch your soul, your first sonic soul mate if you will….
I was about 5 when I became obsessed with UB 40s “Red red wine” I would make my mum play it on repeat on our cassette player. She had to hide it from me but I remember finding it and getting in trouble. Ironically I can’t stand that song as an adult! Hate it. The first album I remember was one of the first CDs we had in our house hold. My mum bought it and I used to steal it and her Discman then listen to it over and over. It was “The Tony Rich Project” 1996
Without wanting to pry too deeply, whats the worst/craziest situation you’ve ever experienced as a musician/performer where you were thrown in at the Deep end and had to adapt quickly?
I recently took a DJ job and I was told it would be easy, basic classic indie and rock tunes all the way, so I thought wicked! I love indie and never get to play it and it was on a Sunday ! Bonus as Its hard to get a job as a DJ on a Sunday. I arrived and It was crazy ! I had to play tracks in-between a comedy act and for a bunch of strip acts that only had old cds and then one of them had his stripper music on his phone ! that had a picture of his mum as the screen saver, which threw me right off. Anyway it was one of the most intense 5 hours of my career but I managed to pull it off and Ive done it twice since.
You’re currently working on your album and its set for release late 2016 I believe, hows that going and who have you got lined up to feature on this intriguing project?
Im not rushing the record but I hope to get it out with-in a year for sure. Its full of great singers and musician, as I don’t sing myself, so almost every track has a featured singer on it. Thats all I can really say about it at the moment. Its exciting and I’m really enjoying the process. No pressure , no rules just making song.
Deep End has been remixed by various underground producers such as Polar Bears Can Dance and Mite-Kiss, being a producer yourself obviously, if you could remix one artist, who would it be.
Remix Missy, Produce an Alabama Shakes record, thats the dream
Studio/Lab wise, what instrument or bit of software are you buzzing off the most at the moment in your production style?
All about Native instruments ! I have komplete 11, Komplete Kontrol keyboard and a Maschine as my main go to pieces of kit and plugins now
Which Sci-fi or Comic character/hero/villain do you most identify with and who’s powers would you like to possess?
Its a struggle to decide but Its between invisibility and super strength, I don’t even know enough about super heroes to name drop hahaha. Hmmmm The hulk? And Mr Invisible Man ( I just made that up right?)
Other than the aforementioned album, what else have you got coming up creatively in the next few months?
Watch out for the Illaman album ! COMING SOON
Thank you for your time and honesty 🙂


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A walk in the PaRC? - Learning from the development of a regional public health Practice and Research Collaborative - Professor Liddy Goyder
From Andy Tattersall
The ultimate aim of all public health research is to improve population health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities and this is arguably most effectively achieved by ensuring that research is effectively embedded in practice. In 2016, the Academy of Medical Sciences in a report entitled ‘Improving the health of the public by 2040’ recommended the establishment of regional public health "research hubs of engagement" which would bring together practitioners and researchers to link research and delivery much more closely. This directly led to the establishment of the Yorkshire & Humber PaRC (or "Practice and Research Collaborative"). The PaRC had strong roots, based on a decade of collaborative public health research across the region, and PaRC has since grown and flourished, providing a research network and communication hub across 15 local authorities and 12 universities. In this webinar, I will reflect on our experience as a regional hub and some of the opportunities and threats to both doing public health research and getting research into practice at a time when the challenges facing public health at every level have never been greater.
Professor Goyder’s research is largely focused on addressing health inequalities and in getting research evidence into practice, through both evidence synthesis and knowledge translation. Liddy previously worked in the areas of inequalities in access to services, diabetes screening and type 2 diabetes prevention.
Liddy’s involvement in research that develops and evaluates physical activity interventions has led to her current role with the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine in Sheffield, promoting collaborative research across the university, NHS, City Council and a range of community partners.
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Jaca is most often reached from Huesca, the provincial capital, by bus or train. However it provides one of the easiest entrances to Spain over the Pyrenees from Oleron Ste Marie in France and if you have reached the Ordesa National Park from the east, it it is easy to get a bus to Sabananigo and change for Jaca.
The town itself has an interesting cathedral and an extensive citadel but it does lie a short distance away from the mountains which are the main attraction for most visitors. Even so it provides a good centre for a holiday with a car. Those dependent on public transport may prefer to stay further into the mountains.


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I saw a girl wearing Red Wing boots, and she looked really cool. The boots gave her this tough and stylish vibe as she walked confidently. It made me think that what you wear can say a lot about who you are. Those boots seemed to tell a story of strength and adventure, making a simple stroll down the street feel like a bold statement.
Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc
The Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc is a really cool and tough boot with a classic look. It’s famous for its special white soles and strong leather. People love it because it’s comfy and gets even better the more you wear it. If you like a mix of old-fashioned and modern style, this boot is a great pick!
Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger
The Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger is a tough and stylish boot known for its rugged design and durable leather. With a distinctive cap toe and sturdy construction, it’s a favorite among those who value both fashion and durability. Whether you’re working hard or just stepping out, the Iron Ranger is a classic choice that stands the test of time.
Red Wing Heritage Beckman
The Red Wing Heritage Beckman is a strong and classy boot, famous for its durable leather and sleek design. Featuring a refined round toe and sturdy build, it’s a favorite for those who want a blend of style and toughness. Whether you’re dressing up or down, the Beckman boot brings a timeless charm to any occasion.
Red Wing Heritage Blacksmith
The Red Wing Heritage Blacksmith is a rugged and stylish boot with a tough character. Known for its durable leather and classic silhouette, it’s a go-to choice for those who appreciate a sturdy and timeless design. With a focus on craftsmanship, the Blacksmith boot effortlessly combines durability and fashion, making it a reliable companion for various occasions.
Red Wing Heritage Rover
The Red Wing Heritage Rover is a versatile and comfortable boot designed for those who appreciate both style and practicality. With a blend of durable leather and a sleek silhouette, the Rover offers a modern and laid-back look. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors or navigating city streets, this boot combines craftsmanship with a casual charm, making it a reliable choice for everyday adventures.
Red Wing Heritage 875 Moc Toe
The Red Wing Heritage 875 Moc Toe is a classic and sturdy boot that stands out with its distinctive moccasin-inspired design. Known for its comfortable fit and durable construction, this boot features a distinctive rounded toe and iconic Traction Tred rubber outsole. Whether you’re on the job or exploring the outdoors, the 875 Moc Toe brings together heritage craftsmanship and timeless style for a reliable and enduring footwear choice.
Red Wing Heritage 1907 Moc Toe
The Red Wing Heritage 1907 Moc Toe is a really strong and classic boot. It’s made with top-quality leather and has a special toe design. These boots are not just tough, they’re also comfy. If you like a vintage style that lasts, these boots are a great pick!
Red Wing Heritage 8111 Iron Ranger
The Red Wing Heritage 8111 Iron Ranger is a tough and cool boot. It looks strong with its special toe and sturdy leather. Whether you’re working or just having fun, these boots are a classic choice that always looks good.
Red Wing Heritage 2954 Cooper Moc
The Red Wing Heritage 2954 Cooper Moc is a stylish and sturdy boot. It’s known for its durable leather and cool moc toe design. These boots are a great choice if you want something strong and fashionable. Whether you’re out and about or working, the Cooper Moc brings a timeless vibe to your look.
Red Wing Heritage Weekender Chukka
The Red Wing Heritage Weekender Chukka is a comfy and cool boot for casual days. It’s simple and looks good, making it perfect for weekend hangouts or relaxed outings. If you want easygoing style and comfort, these boots are a great pick.
To sum it up, Red Wing boots are super strong, always stylish, and made really well. Whether you like the tough Heritage Classic Moc or the chill Weekender Chukka, these boots are great for work or just hanging out. Red Wing boots are like your reliable buddy, making sure you look cool and feel comfy no matter what you’re up to.

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When flying into Guatemala City, the first thing I noticed was the beautiful landscape. The city is nestled between high mountains and old volcanoes that date back 80 million years! Not only that, but the countryside is riddled with forests. The name “Guatemala” originates from the Nahuatl (language of the Aztecs) word “Cuauhtēmallān” which means “Land of many trees”.
Being a bit of a nature bug, you can imagine my excitement upon first coming into this lovely country!
We didn’t stay around the city very long (usually only to fly into Guatemala or do business for the day) and left the highlands to reside at sea level in Puerto Barrios.
Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty to see throughout the country (Puerto Barrios is close to beautiful rain forest and the Rio Dulce, just to name a few things) but we hadn’t really experienced much outside of Puerto Barrios for the first few months of being here.
That all changed in July of 2013! My friend Adam and I came to Guatemala City to visit our good friend Katterine. She had helped us with many things in our time here, and her mother had accepted us into her family. Anytime we needed anything, they were there to help us and make us feel right at home!
This particular week, Katterine wanted us to meet one of her best friends. Alejandra! (Ale for short). They both knew we hadn’t really experienced much of the country, even though we had been living here for 3 months at this point. This was about to change!
On the Wednesday we arrived in the city, we ventured to Antigua for the evening. I fell in love with this city that same day. All the beautiful architecture and rich cultural history, I never wanted to leave!
Content with visiting the old city, I didn’t expect things to get any better. Ale and Katterine had other intentions, however. They told us on Thursday that they had another surprise for us. They only asked if they would like to go on an adventure for this surprise, and anyone who knows me already knew my answer.
Now, they wouldn’t tell us where we were going, but we were driving through a lot of mountain roads. Even more funny is the fact that they barely knew where they were going! We stopped and asked directions from random people on the way to our destination about 5 or 6 times! (This became a running joke for the day about being lost and the eagerness of random strangers to send you in the right direction)
I wasn’t familiar with this part of the country, but it seemed like we were going to travel up the mountains forever. Then I saw this:
Like we had wandered into a mystical land, there sat beautiful Lake Atitlán, resting between volcanoes and mountains! I felt like I had discovered hidden treasure!
This picture doesn’t do the justice to the majesty of the place, but after arriving to a little town called Panajachel, we hopped on a boat for a tour around the lake!
After driving around the lake for 20-30 minutes, we had time to check out the little town of Santa Catarina Palopó. Upon getting off the boat, there is a long street that takes you to the center of the city. There is a large Mayan population there, and they happened to be celebrating something that day. People were dressed up and dancing in the streets.
We stayed here for about 30 minutes and headed back to Panajachel. Famished from the day’s adventures, we grabbed some food at one of the restaurants on the dock:
Since it was getting late, we decided to call it a night. There is a funny story involving the television and some electrical technician work at the hotel where we stayed, but I will save that for another time. I did manage to get some final pictures of the lake before nightfall! Enjoy!


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Bichromophoric rhodamine-rhenium(I) and -iridium(III) sensory system: Synthesis, characterizations, photophysical and selective metal ions binding studies Dedicated to Prof. Claude Lapinte.
Keith Man Chung Wong*, Chunyan Wang, Ho Chuen Lam, Nianyong ZHU
*Corresponding author for this work
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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text: The U.K. Competition Commission on Friday released an 'issues letter' as part of its investigation into extended warranties on domestic electrical goods (DEGs). It said that "on evidence received so far, we consider that a scale monopoly situation may exist, as Dixons Group plc uk:dxns appears to supply at least 25 percent of extended warranties EWs on DEGs both by number and value." It added "this does not imply any adverse findings in relation to Dixons Group plc." The Commission said it was seeking comment. Other firms were named as possibly representing a more complex monopoly. It estimates the annual sales of the extended warranties on DEGs to be in the region of £800 million.