North Korea’s advancing nuclear weapons program isn’t the only news to unnerve arms-control experts this summer. A new survey has revealed that Americans are surprisingly willing to make a first nuclear strike -- and kill millions of civilians abroad.
The survey casts doubt on the power of what experts call the “nuclear taboo,” said Stanford University historian David Holloway, author of “Stalin and the Bomb.” The idea, or hope, behind the concept is that it’s not just luck that humans haven’t dropped any nuclear weapons for 70 years -- that there’s a stigma that makes the use of nuclear weapons unthinkable.
But many Americans say it’s quite thinkable. The taboo may be eroding, or it may never have been the protective barrier people thought it was.
The survey’s designers sketched out a hypothetical conflict with Iran -- a country without nuclear weapons. Around 60 percent of those polled said that if Iran provoked the US with some non-nuclear aggression, they’d approve of blowing up 2 million Iranian civilians using nuclear weapons rather than sacrificing 20,000 American lives in a ground attack.
“That just means they haven’t thought about it,” said Brian Toon, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Colorado. They think nuclear weapons are just big bombs that blow up lots of people, he said, without considering the way a nuclear conflict -- even a “small” one involving some 10 percent of the US arsenal -- might poison millions of men, women and children, and change the climate enough to starve hundreds of millions.
Today, it’s not Iran but North Korea that’s the focus of concern -- with its continued testing of nuclear missiles despite Trump’s threat of “fire and fury.” Serious people are starting to consider the possibility of nuclear conflict. While the North is unlikely to be capable of sending nuclear missiles all the way to the US, at least for now, there are plenty of ways casualties could escalate. “There are nuclear reactors all over North Korea,” Toon said. So you might have Fukushima-type contamination all over the country.
Perhaps if people more clearly understood the destruction of human life that would result, the taboo would regain its power. In the early years of the Cold War, the power of nuclear weapons apparently surprised Daniel Ellsberg, a RAND Corporation analyst on loan to the Pentagon for the purpose of nuclear war planning.
“One day in the spring of 1961, soon after my 30th birthday, I was shown how our world would end,” he wrote in 2009. Ellsberg, who is famous for leaking the Pentagon Papers in 1971, has spent recent decades examining the potential for nuclear catastrophe. His latest book, “The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner,” will be released in December.
The end of the world was described in a highly classified document, Ellsberg recalled. While it didn’t necessarily spell extinction of the human race, it estimated a nuclear war would kill at least 600 million people -- or as Ellsberg put it, “a hundred Holocausts.”
Is there some logic to accepting 2 million deaths but not 600 million? Is there some number of holocausts that would be acceptable? Historian Holloway said that such mass killing would be considered unacceptable under the philosophical framework called just war theory -- a set of criteria that political and military leaders have used to determine if a war is justifiable. Still, mass bombings during World War II made people familiar with the idea of targeting civilians. And the advent of nuclear weapons made it seem unavoidable.
To Americans, apparently, the morality of using nuclear weapons to kill civilians depends on time and place. In a paper describing this new survey, “Revisiting Hiroshima in Iran,” the authors write that most Americans approved of dropping nuclear weapons on Japan in 1945. But by 2015, most said the US should not have used nuclear weapons or should have dropped them on unpopulated areas. The authors attribute this change of heart to Americans’ changing attitudes toward the Japanese.
It might be worth considering why experts have such a strong sense of the nuclear taboo -- one that goes beyond horror at sheer numbers of deaths an attack would cause.
A nuclear exchange might remain limited -- but then, it might not. Physicists chart the probability of nuclear war with what they call the Doomsday Clock, which has recently been edging toward midnight. If the US launched a first strike against North Korea, experts say there’s no guarantee that China or Russia wouldn’t join in, either on purpose or by mistake. The actions of other countries are hard to predict in a state of confusion and fear. During the Cold War, several false alarms brought the US and the Soviet Union within a heartbeat of launching massive attacks. Even as late as 1995, a science experiment sent off a false alarm and almost triggered an attack from Russia.
Recent calculations suggest that 50 or 60 nuclear weapons might be enough to change the climate, if they’re dropped on cities where massive fires would release sky-darkening smoke into the atmosphere. Hundreds of millions or even a billion people could starve in such a nuclear winter. “The scary thing is that this could potentially kill the majority of people on the planet,” said Colorado’s Toon. That would seem to be more than enough reason to keep up the nuclear taboo.By Faye Flam
Faye Flam is a Bloomberg View columnist. -- Ed.(Bloomberg)


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Inside Croydon : 22nd October
Laing exit library business after taking over in Croydon
Don’t Privatise Libraries : 22nd October
JLIS bought out by Carillion
Southend Standard : 22nd October
Video: Residents urged to stump up cash to save Leigh library
Opposition councillors Ron Woodley and Stephen Aylen called on the town council to raise its own council tax precept to keep the iconic building open, so the borough council can fund Kent Elms library instead.
Wales Online : 22nd October
Proposed cuts in Rhondda Cynon Taf move a step forward after councillors give them the go-ahead http://www.walesonline.co.uk/
The Star : 22nd October
Letter | Council should do some creative thinking
Plymouth Herald : 22nd October
Devon | Almost 70 mobile library stops could be scrapped in bid to cut budget
Exmouth Journal : 20th October
Devon | New library plans to be unveiled
Topsham residents will be given the first chance next week to find out how the town’s library could be transformed into a charity-led community hub.

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GE's Profitable Health-Care Unit Is Getting New Life as Standalone
(Bloomberg) -- Health-care investors will soon get a huge new company to trade.
General Electric Co. announced Tuesday that it plans to spin off its medical division into a separate company. Based on the valuation of peer companies, the new entity could have a enterprise value, which includes debt, of between $65 billion and $70 billion, according to Karen Ubelhart, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst. That would rank it among the biggest health-care companies in the world.
Over the next 12 to 18 months, GE said it will sell 20 percent of its GE Healthcare unit and spin off the rest to its shareholders tax-free. The unit, which generated $19.2 billion in revenue last year, is involved in everything from medical-imaging and monitoring devices to biomanufacturing and cell therapy.
With business in 140 countries, GE Healthcare is the company’s second-most-profitable division, generating $3.4 billion in earnings in 2017, a figure exceeded only by the aviation unit. Kieran Murphy, the chief executive officer of GE Healthcare, will continue to lead the unit as a standalone company, which will still be operated under the GE brand.
“As an independent global health-care business, we will have greater flexibility to pursue future growth opportunities, react quickly to changes in the industry and invest in innovation,” Murphy said in a statement.
GE’s healthcare unit spin-off mirrors the strategy adopted by Siemens AG. The Munich-based conglomerate, GE’s biggest competitor, sold shares of its health-care subsidiary Healthineers in March. It was Germany’s second-biggest initial public offering in almost two decades. The share price for Healthineers has since climbed more than 16 percent, bringing its market cap of $41.3 billion.
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The Leadbelly 1944 Hollywood Sessions:
Featuring the first known historical recordings of the Dolceola
created by Gregg Miner, as part of www.minermusic.com
|Through my contact with the other Dolceola enthusiasts, it finally came to my attention (about January, 2003) that the "zither" long known as the listed accompaniment instrument on 8 Leadbelly tracks recorded in Hollywood during two August dates in 1944 was, in fact, a Dolceola. I found it quite ironic that, while we "lost" the iconic historical Dolceola recording of Phillips (through the discovery of his actual instruments), we had an equally exciting historical Dolceola recording "hidden" all along (known to a select savvy few), still largely overlooked by fans of both the instrument and Leadbelly. It then took me an entire year to track down a copy (eventually found to be easily available – see below).|
|Finally – an authentic Dolceola recording! It sounds a lot
like Andy Cohen’s CD – very syncopated and jazzy – and completely
different from Phillips’ lush, ringing instruments.
On the eight tracks, Los Angeles session pianist Paul Howard plays the Dolceola as the lead and fill instrument to Leadbelly’s 12-string accompaniment – and he rocks! It’s a fascinating choice of instrumentation – it’d sure be nice to hear the story behind it one day.
|Dolceola historian Pat Conte reports that there also exists a photo of the session, which clearly shows the Dolceola (lest our ears be fooled this time). Pat tells me "Paul Mason Howard was a studio pianist, and there were photos taken from musicians' union newsletters, I believe, that were reproduced by the folks who publish the Leadbelly Newsletter. He had the benefit of hi-fi and better studio conditions by the late 1940s which explains the very clear dolceola character present on his Capitol recordings with both Leadbelly and sometime soon after with Tenn. Ernie Ford. The contrast sonically with the primitive sound of Phillip's 1920s location recordings, probably with mike placement on the very table the (instrument) rested on, add to the mysterious sound of those recordings made some 20 years earlier than the Leadbelly Capitol sessions. Howard apparently played in his lap, seated on a stool as session photos show, and perhaps supported his rig with a case or home-made sound box. Mike that with an overhead boom and a ribbon mike, and you have the tinkly quality he possesses without the jangly overtone-rich hollowness of his predecessor."|
I’ve carefully selected and edited an MP3 containing 8 snippets of the representative samples of Howard’s playing (all are brief, total time is 2:40).
Though it’s somewhat difficult to isolate Leadbelly’s 12-string accompaniment from Howard’s left hand work, with headphones and/or at slow speeds it’s easy to hear that Howard is often playing left hand rhythm – probably on both the melody strings and the multiple –string chord keys.
The samples are:
1. Ella Speed: Intro
I hope to add a similar representative sample of Phillips' fretless zither playing for comparison.
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Joe Pass started playing the guitar when he was nine. As early as 1943 he was active as a soloist in the Tony Pastor Orchestra ; he also worked with Charlie Barnet before being drafted into military service. In the late 1940s he moved to New York City , where he came into contact with the bebop scene, but also jammed with Art Tatum and Coleman Hawkins . Until 1960, drug problems blocked a career for him. In 1961 he had a breakthrough as the accompanist of the pianist Arnold Ross . In 1963 he played his debut album Catch Me . During these years he worked with Clare Fischer , Gerald Wilson , Les McCann and George Shearing (1965–1967) and accompanied Frank Sinatra . The list of musicians with whom he has performed on stage or worked in the studio since the 1970s includes names like Ella Fitzgerald , Milt Jackson , Sarah Vaughan , Ray Brown , Stéphane Grappelli , Toots Thielemans and Oscar Peterson .
He was one of the most prominent representatives of the jazz guitar - whether as a sideman or as solo - artist . Milestones in Pass' career were the duets with the singer Ella Fitzgerald , which set the standard for this line-up.
Pass gained recognition in the jazz scene primarily with the interpretation of bebop pieces. He usually played these alone or with a small rhythm section (mostly consisting of bass and drums ). His complex, unaccompanied solos went down in jazz history under the name "Chordal Improvisation". He combined melody lines, chords and walking bass figures using fingerstyle technology to create a flowing performance that is still groundbreaking for the solo jazz guitar today. Particularly noteworthy are the recordings on the albums of the Virtuoso series (see discography).
- Joe Pass: For Django , BGO Records 1964
- Joe Pass: Intercontinental MPS Records 1974, recorded 1970
- Joe Pass: Virtuoso , Pablo Records 1974, recorded 1973
- Joe Pass: Portraits of Duke Ellington , Pablo Rec. 1975, recorded 1974
- Joe Pass: Virtuoso # 2 Pablo Records 1976, recorded 1976
- Joe Pass: Montreux '77 - Live , 1977
- Joe Pass: Blues For Fred , 1988
- Joe Pass, Ella Fitzgerald: Take Love Easy , 1973
- Joe Pass, Ella Fitzgerald: Fitzgerald And Pass ... Again , 1976
- Joe Pass, Ella Fitzgerald: Speak Love , 1982
- Joe Pass: Virtuoso # 4 Pablo Records 1983, recorded 1973
- Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen : The Good Life
- Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen: The Trio
- Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen: Chops (Original Jazz Classic)
- Joe Pass, Stéphane Grappelli, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen: Tivoli Gardens
- Joe Pass, Milt Jackson, Ray Brown : The Big 3
- Joe Pass, One for my Baby , Pablo Records 1989 with Plas Johnson (tenor sax), Gerald Wiggins (piano, organ), Andy Simpkins (bass), Tootie Heath (drums)
- Joe Pass, NDR Big Band : Joe Pass in Hamburg , 1990
- feat. Joe Pass: Carter, Gillespie, Inc. Pablo Records 1976, recorded 1976
- The Complete Pacific Jazz Joe Pass Quartet Session (1963-64), Mosaic Label 2001, 5 CDs
- Jazz Guitar Solos (1971), GWYN Publishing Co.
- Joe Pass Improvising Ideas (1994), Mel Bay Publications
- Joe Pass Guitar Style , Alfred Publishing Co.
- Joe Pass Chord Solos , Alfred Publishing Co.
- Wolf Kampmann (Ed.), With the assistance of Ekkehard Jost : Reclams Jazzlexikon . Reclam, Stuttgart 2003, ISBN 3-15-010528-5 .
- Martin Kunzler : Jazz Lexicon. Volume 2: M – Z (= rororo-Sachbuch. Vol. 16513). 2nd Edition. Rowohlt, Reinbek bei Hamburg 2004, ISBN 3-499-16513-9 .
- Joe Pass Memorial Hall (English)
- Detailed discography; engl. Interview Guitar Player (1974)
- Joe Pass at Allmusic (English)
- Sam Blakelock: What was Joe Pass' Approach to Solo Jazz Guitar? January 13, 2016, accessed on May 16, 2020 .
|ALTERNATIVE NAMES||Passalaqua, Joseph Anthony (real name)|
|BRIEF DESCRIPTION||American jazz guitarist|
|DATE OF BIRTH||January 13, 1929|
|PLACE OF BIRTH||New Brunswick , New Jersey|
|DATE OF DEATH||May 23, 1994|
|Place of death||Los Angeles , California|


I am enjoying Wendy Johnson's wondrous book, Gardening at the Dragon's Gate, At Work in the Wild and Cultivated World.
She is in charge of the gardens at Green Gulch Zen Center near where I live. I know internally the quality of what their gardens produce.
We are nearing the summer solstice. She writes of noticing that "the summer and winter solstice times are the two moments of the year when the sun appears to stand still." The Latin word sol-stice actually means: sun-standstill.
She gardens with the phases of the moon.
"The celestial push and pull of sun and moon influence how I work in the garden with plants; I sense their force pulling and pushing on my own blood as well. For the last two decades I have sown garden seeds in the bright of the moon, doing most of the seeding two days before the new moon. I have seen how quick-germinating seeds sprout most-readily in that two-week-long period of waxing moonlight from new to full moon. I also sow the slower germinating seeds, those that take a month or more to sprout, just before the full moon, when there is a complete month for the seeds to experience the cycle of lunar pull.
These are simple and ancient principles: seeds sprout best during the bright of the moon, while during the dark period of the moon it is advisable to minister to the underground roots of plants, which is why many gardeners transplant seedlings in the dark of the moon. This is also a good time to prune, weed, and divide perennial plants."
I believe most of us may notice the pull of the full moon but I see now that it is important to become even more sensitive to the phases of the moon as we and the earth move through the seasons.
She writes that "Many earthbound traditions associate the seasons themselves with the four great elements, also clearly represented in the physical form of plants. Spring is expressed in moving water, or as the sap flow rising and falling in green stems; summer, in the warm air element rustling in the wind-pollinated corolla of June sunflowers; autumn, with the ripening fire encased in every seed and fruit; and winter, in the deep roots of plants that dive down into cool, dark earth."


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Burmese BreakfastMyanmar Breakfast
Yangon Life Breakfast in Myanmar
Myanmar has a legend that what you have for breakfast can be a foreigner's delicacy. This is because there are many possibilities and therefore no breakfast is served here. As Burmese is usually a long country with a long selection, it is difficult for a foreigner to know what to order.
Nana-ge-thot is a pasta with an oil-filled poultry crème. The Mohinga is often referred to as the Myanmar nationwide cuisine. It' a pasta broth with puree of seafood as the basis for the soups. Kokosnuss Milchnudeln (ohn-note-kout-swe) is a pasta and poultry bone flavoured cocktail of coconuts. You can also find other kinds of breakfast food such as para-ha, rottis, toe-shay and nan-byar.
It is an ancient flat bread that was accepted by Myanmar and can be consumed with Burmese coffee and onion or any other kind of greasy beef. It is similar to Rotti, but is usually served with meats. The Toshay is a longer flat bread that is also served with meats or greasy potatoes.
A Burmese banana cake served with bonesoup or Burmese hash. Finally, there is the classical dish of sake of rice and meats. They can order roasted paddy which consists of simple cooked paddy sauce and sometimes Burmese coffee-bean. You can order roasted or curried mutton, pig or poultry for the meats.
They can also order an eggs instead of meats. This summarizes the Burmese breakfast routines. When you have a question, just ask the store managers for more information and ingredients.
Nutrition for life: Myanmar Breakfast
Chickpeas fried crunchy with mohinga Have you ever wonder what kind of food Myanmar has for breakfast? Now that Myanmar is a small nation with different ethnical groups, breakfast comes in variations. From state to state like Bamar, Shan, Chineses, Indians, Kachin and so on.
Breakfasts are available at the water yard, a teahouse, a grocery stand or a lady wearing a baskets on her heads to buy groceries like glutinous paddy etc. So if you listen to a noisy sound in the apartment, you know that the salesman is there. Usually, Myanmar residents have a tendency to dine outdoors or have breakfast at the watery markets instead of indoors.
The Myanmar civilization is strongly affected by British teas. Crème and abundant teas become part of Myanmar's civilization and are eaten as breakfast and throughout the year. The Mohinga is a Myanmar specialty and is eaten for breakfast. The Mohinga is a pasta with seafood garnish with crunchy roasted brittle like chick peas, pumpkin, pumpkins, traditional doughnuts, cooked eggs and so on.
There are also other favourite breakfast dishes such as handmade pasta salads, pasta soups, roasted red and white pasta, Nann bred with stewed bean pastes, mashed and mashed India pasta, glutinous red and white pasta with stewed baked potatoes, Chinese stewed rolls, potato pancakes, potato pancakes, roasted vermicelli, roasted mix vegetable, sun-dried eggs and bohemian.

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The Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) Board of Education will publicly read the “Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students” policy, for a second time, at their next meeting on Monday, June 20th. The purpose of the policy is to provide a “safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, including transgender students, and to ensure that every student has equal educational opportunities and equal access to the District’s educational programs and activities.” It further states that “New Jersey and federal law (N.J.S.A. 2C:16-1, N.J.S.A. 10:1 et seq, N.J.S.A.18A:37-13 through 17, and Title IX, 20 U.S.C. § 1681) require schools to treat transgender students equally and fairly.”
This May, the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, issued a letter to schools as a reminder of their legal obligation under Title IX. The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and Office of Safe and Healthy Students, sent a follow-up document entitled, “Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students.” The document states that “a school policy setting forth general principles for supporting transgender students can help set clear expectations for students and staff and avoid unnecessary confusion, invasions of privacy, and other harm.”
“While transgender issues have been in the news a lot lately, we started working on our transgender policy last year,” said Lisa Wolff, HVRSD Board of Education President. “The policy itself is not really controversial. It simply documents how the district is already working with transgender students. Though several pages long, I’d boil it down to two overarching positions. First, the responsibility of determining a student’s gender identity rests with the student. Second, all students, regardless of the underlying reason, have the right to their safety, privacy, and comfort,” stated Wolff.
Garden State Equality (GSE), a statewide advocacy and education organization serving the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, provides professional development to the district’s administration and teaching staff on the topic of transgender students.
The district’s draft policy: (1) defines some of the terms commonly used when discussing people who identify themselves as transgender (i.e. gender nonconformity, gender expression); (2) provides guidance on names and pronouns that students may use; (3) assures the right to privacy of transgender students; (4) discusses restroom and locker room use by students who identify themselves as transgender; and (5) addresses the topic of harassment and bullying.
When asked how the district’s transgender students felt about the policy, Superintendent Dr. Tom Smith,, said, “They are aware of the pending policy and are happy with the district’s support.” As for public sentiment, Dr. Smith commented, “I think it’s a very vocal minority (that is against the policy). It’s interesting because we met with students through the development of the policy and the students said, ‘What’s the big deal? You adults make such a big deal out of everything.’”
When asked how the middle and high school principals will educate their student population on the topic of transgender people and the issues that pertain to them, Dr. Smith said that they will handle it on a “case-by-case basis.” “There won’t be any school assemblies.”
Approval of the district’s “Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students” policy will take place at the June 20th board meeting. It will be held at the Administration Building, 425 S. Main Street in Pennington at 7:30 p.m.

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French carrier Air Caraibes offers comely business class fares to a bunch to Caribbean destinations Martinique & Guadeloupe.
€1,310 € 1,125 €985 round trips are available in 2021, starting in Paris-Orly.
Prices have dropped for a fourth time since last week – tickets are now available as low as €985 directly at Air Caraibes’ website.
This fare is the newest chapter in an ongoing price war between French airlines. Travel to French overseas departements in all classes is discounted. While Air Caraibes’ business class offers is the most appealing, we recommend looking at Air France for economy fares and Corsair’s premium economy offer.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
While Air Caraibes is infamous for its minimum comfort Economy class – it offers a fairly good premium cabin. Especially on its brand-new Airbus A350-1000 fleet that features lie flat seats.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, you may find flights at this fare until September 30, 2020. Minimum duration of stay is three days or a night from Saturday to Sunday. Flights at this fare are available until September 2021, with block out dates applying during the holiday seasons.
You can find matching travel dates with Google Flights and book them through our flight search at the link above or Air Caraibes website. We strongly recommend buying your tickets directly with the airline.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are three main reasons for that:
- The Covid-19 Pandemic
During the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19, planning international travel got more and more risky because of ever-changing restrictions. In contrast to many online travel agencies, most airlines modified their terms & conditions to become more customer friendly. Rebooking conditions are eased, change fees are waived and cancellations are much easier when there is no third party involved.
Further, by adding an OTA to your plans, you increase the risk of one service provider involved going bankrupt. Now, the airline and the online travel agency involved could vanish along with your money.
- Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airlines has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward you information like flight changes instead receiving them directly from the airline. You may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem solving.
This especially applies for premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
- Baggage Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are more and more common. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
Air Caraibes’ Business Class
While their Air Caraibes’ economy class features an as uncommon as uncomfortable 3-3-3 seating on A330 planes and 3-4-3 seating on their A350s, Air Caraibes’ Business Class is a well-designed product. Their Classe Madras branded cabin is arranged in a 2-2-2 lie flat seating grid with 17″ monitors and touchscreen remotes on their A350-1000s.
Air Caraibes sells these tickets in booking class I. They will only be credited in Air Caraibes’ own frequent flyer program, resulting in 5,250 miles for flights to the Caribbean Islands.
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Heat Transfer Myths (well, at least half truths) Exposed!
We have been reporting for some time on the superiority of our roof ice prevention systems - made from heavy gauge aluminum - over competitor roof heat panel systems made from thin steel. It appears as people are catching on - they won't even publish data sheets on their website any longer. Perhaps we can expect a material change from thin 26g. pre-finished steel to heavy gauge .040 pre-finished aluminum.
(Update 4/7/2017 - I feel a little prophetic. The purveyors of thin steel systems have now thickened up their product. They went from 26 ga. to 24 ga. steel and add .032 aluminum. Step in the right direction. Still, I wonder why not just go all the way and use .040 aluminum like the real experts have been using all along. Kudos for the effort. What's next though? Maybe they will finally understand what heat transfer is all about instead of just throwing something against the wall to see if it sticks!)
So, now the discussion has changed to direct heat transfer. Let's consider a few basics first:
- All radiant heat panel systems rely on the law of thermodynamics.
- All radiant heat panel systems distribute heat primarily by conduction - which is the movement of heat energy through a solid.
- Maximizing heat transfer from the heat cable to the melting surface results in best in class design.
- Maximizing heat transfer throughout the radiant heat panel is equally important.
That last point is really the key. You see, if the material which the heat panel is made out of is a poor conductor of heat, then the whole system will suffer. The type of heat cables used in radiant roof ice prevention systems are known as self regulating heat cables. These cables are able to adjust their power output internally (a subject for another blog post). In essence, it allows the cable to keep up with demand. The colder and/or snowier it gets the more heat the heat cable produces.
Now, put that cable in a conductive material. The heat panel will draw the heat out of the cable and it is distributed throughout the radiant roof edge
system. Efficient conduction (read aluminum heat panel) means the heat cable can continue to produce more heat to keep up with demand. Inefficient conduction (read thin steel heat panel) means the heat stacks up around the cable and the self regulating nature of the cable kicks in more aggressively. That is what happens with thin steel heated edge systems.
"Wait a minute - wouldn't that make the thin steel heated edge system more efficient?"
Yes - but under the wrong circumstances. If you needed a system that was left on for long periods of time when no snow was on the roof, then this might be a more efficient system. But when you need a roof ice prevention system to actually do the work of melting snow and preventing ice dams, the thin steel heated edge system will struggle to keep up. The result is sometimes only enough heat produced to make ice rather than keep it from forming.
Okay, now for the proof.
The thermal image here has two heat panels with the same heat cable running through them both. The panel on the right is fabricated from 26g. pre-finished steel. The panel on the left side is fabricated from .040 pre-finished aluminum. The top 40% of both panels are underneath the second course of shingles. You can see on both of them, the shingle area obviously has a cooler surface temp than the bottom portion which is not covered.
Ambient air temp was 5 degrees F. Very little to no wind.
Cloudy day. 9am - so no direct overhead sunlight.
The system was left on for two hours before taking images.
Head to head results
You can draw your own conclusions. It is possible to concoct studies from "independent" engineering firms. But seeing is believing. Our .040 pre-finished aluminum roof heat panels transfer heat far more effectively. The heat doesn't just stack up at the edge - it transfers efficiently throughout the panel providing a greater roof ice preventing surface.
The use of thin steel as the conductive heat panel is akin to hooking up a standard garden hose to a fire hydrant. Yes, water will travel through the thin hose, but not to the potential of the hydrant. Not a problem if you want to wash the car. But a really big deal if you need to put out a fire at your house. Thin steel systems = poor performance.
Are aluminum extrusion based systems obsolete?
Not so fast on that one either. This is another half truth. Yes, extrusion based systems are more expensive. Of course they are - there is more material and another run of heat cable. But the benefit of that is the ability to produce enough heat to prevent ice dams. The concentrated placement of the heat cables and the highly conductive nature of the extrusion coupled with the .040 aluminum cover panel is a time tested system. Having been installed since the mid 1990's, this is a proof of concept, not just a concept being tested on unsuspecting customers.
But, more on that in the future...
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We are here to help. From answering questions to design assistance to quick turn around shipping on all of our high quality roof ice preventing products. We promise peace of mind without the hype.
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By Tony Winterburn • 21 October 2020 • 7:09
Two Muslim women have been stabbed under the Eiffel Tower by ‘pair of white female attackers shouting ‘Dirty Arabs’ amid rising tensions in Paris after the beheading of a teacher last week.
Two Muslim women were reportedly ‘stabbed repeatedly’ under the Eiffel Tower amid rising tensions in Paris after the beheading of a teacher last week. French police later arrested two female suspects following what they believe were racist attacks allegedly accompanied by the words ‘Dirty Arabs’.
The two suspects held in custody are described as being white women of ‘European appearance’, who now face ‘attempted murder’ charges, said Paris prosecutors. This comes after France’s five million-plus Muslim community have been complaining of ‘Islamophobia’ caused by a clampdown on mosques and Muslim organisations.
Uproar on social media
No information at all was initially released about the attack which lead to an uproar on social media.
The victims of the attacks have been identified as French/Algerian women named only as Kenza, 49, and Amel, who is a few years younger. The investigation continues, a statement from Paris Police read: ‘On October 18, at around 8 pm, the police intervened following an emergency call from two women wounded by knives on the Champs-de-Mars’ – the Field of Mars by the Eiffel Tower.”
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Captain America's duds will get a makeover in The Avengers
Comic fans probably assumed that Cap would be getting a costume upgrade from his WWII gear when he wakes in the 21st century to help THE AVENGERS, but CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER star Chris Evans has verified the new modern uniform.
"[It's a] new costume," Evans told MTV News. "Yeah, it's awesome. It's really cool."
Evans has already squeezed his buff physique into the spiffy stars-and-stripes ensemble: "I was worried because I started to get really attached to the old one. I really started digging it. It's not that easy to move in, but I started really liking it. The first time we tried a new one on, I was like, 'Oh, I miss the old one.'"
"I was just in Albuquerque a couple days ago [on the AVENGERS set] and we did a camera test with the new suit," he said. "It's pretty rad."
Until we get a peek at the new look in the inevitable spy photos or the first official pics, we'll see plenty of the old battlefield apparel when the Sentinel of Liberty takes on the Red Skull and the Nazis on July 22nd.
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January 13 - Why we need each other - Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening
“A blind child guided by his mother, admires the cherry blossoms.” Kikakou
Who knows what a blind child sees of blossoms or songbirds? Who knows what any of us sees from the privacy of our own blindness – and, make no mistake, each of us is blind in a particular way, just as each of us is sighted uniquely.
Consider how each of us is blinded by what we fear. If we fear heights, we are blind to the humility vast perspectives bring. If we fear spiders, we are blind to the splendor and danger of webs. If we fear small spaces, we are blind to the secrets of sudden solitude. If we fear change, we are blind to the abundance of life. If we fear death, we are blind to the mystery of the unknown. And since to fear something is thoroughly human, to be blind is unavoidable. It is what each of us must struggle to overcome.
With this in mind, Kikakou's little poem serves as an internal parable. For, in the course of our lives, we all stumble and struggle, repeatedly, in and out of relationship, and in and out of the grace of the hidden wholeness of life. It is, in part, why we need each other. By taking turns being the blind child, the loving guide, and the unsuspecting blossom - never knowing which we are called to be until we've learned what we are to learn.


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The trading day has started, and Stein Mart Inc. (NASDAQ:SMRT) is already trading well above the 50% mark. Not bad, right? If you’re a retail investor, you should pay attention to the following.
What’s the Story, Stein Mart Inc.?
Considering the Stein Mart Inc. stock hit a new 52-week low every week starting from January 29 to February 8, I’m optimistic that today’s news is a bit of relief for investors of the Jacksonville, Florida-based company. On Thursday, Stein Mart Inc. witnessed its stock soar, just one day after posting its fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 results.
For those who don’t know, Stein Mart Inc. is involved in the retail sector, known for operating hundreds of department stores in the United States. The company was founded in 1902 and is currently lead by CEO Hunt Hawkins, who was appointed in January of last year. Currently, Stein Mart Inc. has a market cap of less than 1 billion.
What Happened This Week?
Mentioned briefly, the retail stock is trading up more than 50% today on the Nasdaq Exchange. This jump can be traced back to the company’s Q4 results that were posted yesterday. On Wednesday, Stein Mart Inc. posted the following results:
– Fourth-quarter operating income came in at $4.1 million compared to 2016’s operating loss of $8.1 million.
– Fourth-quarter profit expanded 380 basis points
– Adjusted operating income for Q4 came in at $7.3 million
– The Q4 net loss was $0.4 million ($0.01 per diluted share)
According to Hawkins, last year proved to be a “year of transition” for Stein Mart, adding that it helped position the company for the future. As for the company’s 2018 outlook, Stein Mart reportedly anticipates seeing a gross profit expansion of roughly 200 basis points. Further, the retail company forecasts interest expense to be $2 million higher.
It appears the market is just as pleased with the results and optimistic about the future as Stein Mart Inc. is. Why else would the company be trading up as much as it is? As of this writing, Stein Mart Inc. is trading at $1.43, which puts the stock up $0.66, or a whopping 83.12%. The stock opened the trading day at $1.14 and hit a high of $2.45 at one point during the session.
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The road to polio eradication - expert comment
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Polio was once a disease feared worldwide, striking suddenly and paralysing children for life. Global eradication initiatives have reduced polio by 99%, with the vaccine against polio considered one of the great health success stories of the 20th century.
However, polio still remains among some of the world's poorest and most marginalised communities, and the ambition to eradicate polio has not yet been realised. Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan have never stopped transmission of polio, and it can spread from these endemic countries to infect children in other countries with less than adequate vaccination.
Many challenges face the global eradication programme. To mark World Polio Day (24 October) we asked some of LSHTM’s leading experts at the Vaccine Centre about what lies ahead to achieve a polio-free world.
Why is 2019 an important year for polio eradication?
“We are at a key junction in the campaign to rid the world of polio. Wild poliovirus is currently restricted to a few final refuges, and reaching every child in these areas with additional vaccine doses should help to halt the virus. But we are also in the midst of the phased withdrawal of the oral poliovirus vaccine, and doing this safely and successfully is a tightrope act. One of the big challenges this year has been responding to outbreaks of vaccine-derived polioviruses in the aftermath of this phased withdrawal.”
Dr Edward Parker, Research Fellow in Systems Biology at LSHTM. Dr Parker's PhD examined the barriers to oral polio vaccine performance in low-income countries.
What is something important you think people should know about polio eradication?
“It’s an incredibly busy time to be working on polio. The transition from halting transmission to certifying eradication has brought up many challenges that require expertise from many disciplines. Did you know that examining sewage, even in London, is essential to monitor for silent transmission of the virus?”
Dr Kathleen O'Reilly, Assistant Professor and epidemiologist at LSHTM. Dr O’Reilly specialises in the use of statistical and mathematical models to assist in developing control strategies for infectious diseases.
What can polio teach us about tackling other diseases?
“Don’t politicise vaccinations and vaccination campaigns – this has caused the deaths of innocent health care workers trying to deliver a potentially life-saving intervention.”
“There are undoubtedly many lessons to be learned – among them is the crucial importance of maintaining public support for vaccination programmes. This has emerged as being of immense importance for all public health, and the polio eradication programme in particular, as people and political groups in several countries have refused and even actively discouraged vaccination.”
Paul Fine, Professor of Communicable Disease Epidemiology at LSHTM. Since 1997, Prof Fine has worked on a wide variety of vaccine issues, including the evaluation of non-specific effects of vaccines, methods for field evaluation of veterinary vaccines, the implications of the transmissibility of oral polio vaccine viruses for the polio eradication initiative, and methods for optimising vaccination schedule.
Read the full article on the Vaccine Centre news page.
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Adrien Wing, associate dean for International and Comparative Law Programs and the Bessie Dutton Murray Professor in the UI College of Law, will explore diversification in international education as part of International Programs’ annual Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series.
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Azeez Alade, a native of Nigeria, received a PhD in epidemiology from Iowa. He will soon start a clinical fellowship at the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.
International Programs at the University of Iowa supports the right of all individuals to live freely and to live in peace. We condemn all acts of violence based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and perceived national or cultural origin. In affirming its commitment to human dignity, International Programs strongly upholds the values expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election was unprecedented on a number of levels. One’s personal politics aside, it is clear that there was a concerted foreign effort undertaken to influence the decision-making calculus of the American electorate. Was the perpetrator of that effort Russia, as conventional wisdom holds?
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Tomorrow will be a day many immigrants will be silent, but their silence will be louder than words can ever be. Tomorrow, Thursday, February 16th, will be the Day Without Immigrants.
Immigrants will show Trump just how important they are for this country, a country that was founded by immigrants.
Maria Castillo, from Wilmington NC, as reported in WECT, says,
“that on Thursday, fellow Hispanics will not go to work, not send their children to school, not to eat out in restaurants or buy items in stores. She hopes Hispanics will stay home and just be invisible, so the nation can see what Hispanics do for your country.”
The strike has not made major headline news but it is all over the Spanish media.
As reported on Daily Kos:
“This Thursday is a planned Day Without Latinos strike. While it has not been picked up in the mainstream press, it is all over the Spanish speaking media. I have no idea how nationwide this is, but the clip below is from North Carolina and I live in the San Francisco Bay area so there definitely is some coverage. There may be marches in some places, but workers just may stay home so businesses could find, they don’t have the staffing they thought they were going to have.”
Celebrity chef José Andrés, an immigrant from Spain, announced on Twitter that he will be closing some of his restaurants in the region because of the boycott.
“In support of our people & #ADayWithoutImmigrants Thurs 2/16 we will not open @jaleo DC CC MD, @zaytinya or @oyameldc”
After Donald Trump used his campaign to call Mexican immigrants “rapist” and “criminal,” Andrés backed out of a contract in 2015 with Trump to open a restaurant inside D.C.’s Trump International Hotel.


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Photograph - Poster, University of Ballarat Manufacturing Technology Training Centre poster signed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, 07/10/2011 (approx 11.15am)The new Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC), a part of the proposed Building Construction Training Centre (BCTC), will be a purpose-built, stand-alone, fully fitted-out industry-standard facility. This new space will accommodate current course provision along with specialist training spaces for developing skill requirements in manufacturing technology such as robotics, mechatronics, engineering and industrial automation. Project funding was provided by the Education Investment Fund from the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The project budget is $18.09m, and the resulting building will have a floor space of 4,755m2. The Manufacturing Technology Training Centre is being built in conjunction with the Technical Education Centre (UBTec). While the buildings will have separate street identities the buildings will be joined with shared amenities areas. UBTec will provide a facility including individual learning spaces, learning studios, administration/office space, circulation, open plan learning space, staff common areas, computer rooms, meeting rooms, staff work areas and kitchen areas as well as car parking and site-wide amenities. While the buildings will have separate street identities the buildings will be joined with shared amenities areas. Funding for the UBTec component of the building is provided by Maintaining the Advantage: Skilled Victorians from the Victorian State Government. A colour poster prepared for the 'turning of the sod' at the site of the proposed University of Ballarat Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC), Grant Street, Ballarat. The poster was signed on Friday 7 October 2011 at about 11:15 am at the Building Construction Training Centre (BCTC), Grant Street, Ballarat by: Hon. Julia Gillard MP Hon. Catherine King MP (Ballarat ) Prof. David Battersby, Vice Chancellor, University of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Craig Fletcher, Mayor of the City of Ballarat appointed in December 2010 Mrs. Karen Douglas, Chair University of Ballarat Building & Infrastructure Committee The poster is signed by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP; Karen Douglas; the Hon. Catherine King MP (Ballarat ); Prof. David Battersby (Vice Chancellor); Craig Fletcher (Mayor, City of Ballarat)university of ballarat, david battersby, julia gillard, prime minister, catherine king, ubtec, karen douglas, manufacturing technology training centre, grant street, architecural feature


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Insights from the Russell Brand Sexual Assault Case
Sexual assault is a deeply distressing and pervasive issue affecting individuals across various walks of life. As sexual assault attorneys in O’Fallon, IL, we seek justiceEven though the statute of limitations on sexual abuse and assault were lifted in Illinois, there are still challenges that become more pronounced as the time between the assault and the accusations increases.
When allegations of sexual assault involve individuals in positions of power who are held in high esteem by society and in possession of substantial financial resources, addressing the complexities of the situation is crucial. In this article, we will discuss the challenges and nuances surrounding historical sexual assault allegations, with a specific focus on the recent accusations against Russell Brand.
The Challenge of Addressing Historical Sexual Assault Allegations
Historical sexual assault allegations, whether they concern child sex abuse or abuse of someone over 18 years old, present a unique set of challenges. As time passes, evidence may become difficult to obtain or corroborate, making it challenging for survivors to seek legal recourse.
Years from the date of the alleged crime, memories fade, witnesses become harder to locate, and physical evidence may no longer be available. Even though Illinois no longer has a criminal statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases, these cases still present significant challenges. Evidence, such as DNA evidence, witness testimony and other information will likely be harder to obtain. Consequently, it becomes a delicate balance to ensure justice for survivors while upholding the principles of due process.
The Influence of Power and Status
In cases involving powerful individuals, societal attitudes and biases often come into play, further complicating the situation. High-profile figures, such as celebrities, politicians, or corporate leaders, often possess considerable influence and resources that can be used to sway public opinion and legal proceedings. This influence can hinder survivors from coming forward due to fear of retaliation or the potential for a skewed legal process.
Financial Resources and Legal Defense
Financial resources available to powerful individuals can fund robust legal defenses. These resources can be used to employ skilled legal teams, conduct extensive investigations, and mount a vigorous defense against the allegations. This creates an imbalanced legal playing field, as survivors may struggle to match the financial might and legal expertise wielded by the accused.
Russell Brand and the Allegations
Russell Brand, a well-known public figure, has recently faced sexual assault allegations from his past. Given his stature in society and access to resources, these allegations highlight the complexities of dealing with historical accusations against powerful figures. The case underscores the need for a fair and thorough investigation, ensuring that both parties have an opportunity to present their case while addressing any potential imbalances in power and influence.
The Importance of Legal Representation
In such cases, it is essential for survivors of sexual exploitation, rape, sexual abuse or assault to seek experienced and specialized legal representation. Sexual assault attorneys who understand the intricacies of navigating historical allegations can provide crucial guidance and support throughout the legal process. They can help survivors pursue justice while being sensitive to the challenges posed by the passage of time.
Advocacy and Changing Norms
Society’s evolving understanding of sexual assault and the #MeToo movement have shed light on the importance of addressing historical sexual assault allegations. Increasingly, society is holding powerful individuals accountable for their actions, irrespective of the time that has passed since the incident. This paradigm shift encourages survivors to come forward and demand justice.
Conclusions On Historical Sexual Assault Charges Against Powerful Figures
Addressing historical sexual assault allegations involving powerful individuals demands a multifaceted approach. Legal processes must be adapted to ensure a fair and balanced investigation, considering the passage of time and the influence of power and resources. The recent allegations against Russell Brand serve as a reminder of the pressing need for reform, as we strive for a more just and equitable society in addressing sexual assault allegations.
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OLD TOWN, Maine — The Air and Marine Operations branch of the Customs and Border Protection will close its hangar in Houlton and relocate to Old Town later this year, according to the agency’s air operations director.
The Air and Marine Operations is an extension of the CBP which operates three branches in the Northern region of the United States with locations in Bellingham, Washington; Manassas, Virginia; and the Great Lakes.
The agency has considered moving Maine’s air operations to a more central location for several years, according to Erik Soykan, the director of air operations in Manassas, Virginia, which oversees facilities in Plattsburgh, New York; New York City; and Houlton (soon to be moved to Old Town).
The facility, currently based in Houlton, has one helicopter to cover areas between Maine’s 18 ports of entry while also assisting other law enforcement agencies in Boston and New Hampshire, Soykan said.
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But the northern location wasn’t the ideal spot for their air operations, which services the entire state. “We thought that moving down toward Bangor would be beneficial,” he said.
After failing to find an available spot at Bangor International Airport close to other port offices, Soykan said they started to scope out the surrounding Penobscot region for a space.
The facility will become the new permanent base for the agency’s helicopter and will have an office with one or two full-time agents.
Soykan said the agency has not set a move-in date but is hoping to be fully operational in Old Town between early spring and summer. “We’re excited about moving into the Old Town-Bangor area,” he said.
The agency will stop using the hangar in Houlton after moving into the Old Town facility. The Houlton border patrol sector will remain open and is supportive of the decision to move south, Soykan said.
He added that access to the Penobscot River was not a factor in the decision to move to Old Town. “Old Town just happened to be what we felt was a good central location to base our helicopter out of,” he said.

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1 edition of Without my country I cannot exist found in the catalog.
Without my country I cannot exist
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It is impossible to account for the creation of the universe, without the agency of a Supreme Being. It is impossible to govern the universe without the aid of a Supreme Being. It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being. Religion is as necessary to reason, as reason is to religion. The one cannot exist without the other. Amazon KDP, Smashwords, and Draft2Digital are undoubtedly the leading service providers for ebook self-publishing and distribution. But Google Play Books and the Android platform must surely be worth consideration.. One would think that with Android’s massive mobile device market share and user base in smartphones and tablets that there would be an almost unlimited potential to sell ebooks Missing: country.
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Without a Country - Kindle edition by Kulin, Ayse, Dakan, Kenneth. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Without a Country/5(). This book covered at least 4 generations of one family’s struggle with finding a country which would tolerate all nationalities, as their family blended with the people around them.
The only reason it did Without my country I cannot exist book receive 5 stars was because, in my opinion, the author could /5.
Open the Amazon version of the country you’re currently using. For me right now, that’s Hover over the Account and Lists dropdown and select Your Content and Devices. Next, select Settings. Then, under Country Settings, click Change.
Enter the address you want to use in the country you want to change to and click : Harry Guinness. ''After Such Knowledge, What Forgiveness?'' is very different from the book Randal says he once intended to write -- ''a 19th-century kind of walking tour through a country that does not exist.
Books are meant to educate us, and to make us think. Since I have changed my opinion of this book as I have reflected on it, I must say that Kulin succeeded in making me think of those without a thanks to NetGalley, Amazon Crossing and Ayse Kulin for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review/5(30).
“I cannot exist without you - I am forgetful of every thing but seeing you again - my Life seems to stop there - I see no further.
You have absorb'd me. I have a sensation at the present moment as though I were dissolving. This is a great book for a Ravi fan like me, or for a person exploring why God.
As always the discussions are logical, with vivid life experiences, solid theology, and carried toward supporting the thesis of the book - we cannot live without s: If you are serious about making an Amazon business, then I would consider you use formations company to set up a company/corporation in one of the approved country.
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So I try to reopen iTunes. It has vanished, along wt of my songs. I go into App Store, and learn that the iTunes app, is now called Apple Music. So I download it. I open it and most of my. "The Man Without a Country" is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic in December It is the story of American Army lieutenant Philip Nolan, who renounces his country during a trial for treason and is consequently sentenced to spend the rest of his days at sea without so much as a word of news about the United States.
Free download or read online A Man Without a Country pdf (ePUB) book. The first edition of the novel was published inand was written by Kurt Vonnegut. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format.
The main characters of this non fiction, writing story are. The book has been awarded with, and many others. Finally, of the last sort, books that don’t exist, I could dedicate the remainder of my life and no doubt will. A week after my father died I found a book he’d written.
Or part of a book. It was odd pages of a manuscript. The text begins, “It is not my custom to keep a journal but something astonishing has happened.” Yes, indeed, I. in with the amusing satire, “My Double and How He Undid Me,” and in achieved national renown with “The Man Without a Country.” He wrote a longer novel as a sequel to this, “Philip Nolan’s Friend,” in In spite of the interest and extent of his other writings, it is.
Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever. Commerce between master and slave is despotism. Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate than that these people are to be free. Establish a law for educating the common people.
This it is the business of the state and on a. My first book, 'Reading the World' or 'The World Between Two Covers', as it is known in the US, was published in It was inspired by my year-long journey through a book from every country in the world, which I recorded on this blog.
My next book, a novel called 'Beside Myself', will be published worldwide in English by Bloomsbury in I studied this for the time when I was trying to become a diplomat. Let’s see if I remember well. These people are called ‘stateless’, but they are not all the same. There are two main types of ‘people from countries that no longer exist’ (aka ‘st.
The grand trick the QUO has pulled on people is getting them to identify with an entity that they get nothing back from, all the good things people think when they think about the “country” exist without the government. That is what is so funny to me.
The “country”, in reality, isn’t anything but a source of control over the people. Technology destroys places. Aside from the oceans, rivers, topsoil, forests, mountains and meadows, it helps us massacre and pollute with ever-improving precision and speed, its complex set of.
Directed by Crane Wilbur. With John Litel, Gloria Holden, Ted Osborne, Donald Brian. In this classic story, US Army Lt. Philip Nolan is upset with his assignment to a remote outpost with no possibility for promotion. He intends to join Aaron Burr, who plans to form a new country in the lands west of the Mississippi River.
Before he can get away, Nolan is charged with treason. But visiting a country that doesn't even exist -- now that would be niche. We're not talking Narnia or Oz, but places here on planet Earth.
And there's at least 50 of them. Discussed below are five easy steps to help develop a country and guide the growth of future international trading partners. Five Easy Steps to Develop a Country. 1. Share resources. Obviously, the fewer resources an average family uses, the lower the nation’s ecological footprint.Bibliography.
Endpaper maps: "The Texas Country and Mexico About " Book is about James Wilkinson, Philip Nolan, and Peter Elllis Bean. Fine in vg dj. Seller Inventory # More information about this seller | Contact this seller A Man Without a Country (Book Club Edition) Vonnegut, Kurt; Edited by Simon, Daniel.

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§ 97. Mr. Assheton
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many motorists received a basic ration of petrol last August and how many motor cyclists; and what was the wholesale ex-duty cost of petrol supplied to meet these basic rations.
§ Mr. Gaitskell
Approximately 1,950,000 cars and 520,000 motor cycles had a basic ration for the month of August, 1947; the wholesale ex-duty cost of the petrol supplied for the basic ration in August was approximately—1,230,000.


The average cost of installing the grinder pump is around $4,000-$5,000, but this varies depending on the property. The cost of electricity to the grinder pump is comparable to that of a 40-watt light bulb, which costs between $15 and $20 per year in addition to the connection fee monthly fee for the first year is $5.25 per month, which equals $50 per year. This is in addition to the connection charge of $2,530.
How much does an E/One grinder pump cost? The price of a fully installed system is determined by the sort of system you choose, the soil conditions on your lot, and the distance between your grinder pump and the public sewer tap. Installed costs usually range from $3,000 to $6,000.
The difference in the replacement cost of grinder pumps can range from $2,000 to $3,000 depending on installation and labor. The replacement price of a sewage pump ranges from $400 to $600 depending on installation and labor.
Is it possible to use a grinder pump to flush tampons?
THEY ARE NOT REALLY FLUSHABLE; they do not go through the grinder pumps as toilet paper does and will block them. Tampons (even if they state that they are flushesable – the strings block the pumps!)
If the grinder pump goes out, your septic system’s alarm panel will alert you by sounding an alarm. Another danger posed by a failing grinder pump is that your tank might overflow into your yard or back up into your house via drains and toilets.


About $25,000 raised at Goulburn Valley disability support service's dinner and charity auction.RIAHN SMITH February 18, 2014 4:55am
Avni Sali, Barry Kruse, Adam Furphy, Jeannie Furphy, Chris McPherson and Kate Palmer at disability support service ConnectGV's dinner and charity auction that raised about $25,000 to support young people with autism.
Generous people spent thousands of dollars on Friday night to support young people with autism.
The ConnectGV dinner and charity auction raised about $25
ConnectGV chief executive Bruce Giovanetti said about 145 people turned out to the gala event, which also introduced four new ambassadors to the community.
‘‘It’s a service purely funded from community support, no government funding is available, and there’s no other service like it in the GV area,’’ Mr Giovanetti said.
‘‘It’s a much-needed program because there are up to 90 families in Shepparton with young people with autism who require respite over the period of a year.’’
Mr Giovanetti said the new ambassadors — J. Furphy and Sons’ Adam Furphy, Netball Australia chief executive Kate Palmer, integrative medicine professor Avni Sali and McPherson Media Group’s Chris McPherson — would be great assets to the organisation.
‘‘We want to promote the organisation and raise awareness of disability in the community,’’ Mr Giovanetti said.
‘‘Some people with disability can be seen to be left out of the community environment due to their disability and we need to look at how we can break down some of the barriers.
‘‘Our four ambassadors will work towards encompassing a fully-inclusive community.’’
Students from St Mary's Primary School put in a great effort on Monday for the school's Clean Up Australia Day event.
Perfect weather forecasted this weekend will please the many boating enthusiasts registered for the inaugural Lake Mulwala Boat Muster to be held on Saturday.
A dairy cow has died from the disease anthrax in the Tatura region.
Campaspe Shire still does not have an alternative to the Moama slipway more than two years after obtaining permits to build a dry dock at the Port of Echuca.
There was a sentence doing the rounds at the weekend’s Great Northern Show.
Vic Govt issues alert after dairy cow death in Tatura
Two local teenagers have formally apologised to the Finley community for destroying 14 trees in Finley's Railway Park.
St Mary’s Catholic Church in Heathcote has undergone extensive roof repairs due to increasing water damage.
Cobram and District Toy Library secretary Liz Stronge said she was ‘‘really happy’’ with the turnout of more than 100 people to the 25th birthday Playfest at Mivo Park on Saturday.
Sue completes 3000th placement as part of the Remote Area Health Corps program.
New Victorian minister for agriculture, Jaala Pulford, should bring funds for the Queensland Fruit Fly fight when she visits the region for the first time, Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell says.
Betty Summer walks 6 kms in a round trip, three times a week to go to the gym. She hates people asking her age, but couldn't keep it secret when she hit the big nine-oh.
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Q-DAS production line integrated signage is a comprehensive signage designed for user production line management. It has the characteristics of high customization, rich display content and convenient configuration.
The Q-DAS O-QIS integrated Kanning solution for production lines can provide real-time data updates for production line management, and perform data summary and customized display based on the concerns of production line positions. The solution is designed to make it as easy as possible for users to monitor production line machines and processes. Once setup is complete, O-QIS runs automatically, monitoring the data in the database to understand the production line process. The user's attention information and the corresponding interface can be automatically switched, which enables the user management to efficiently understand the production line without unnecessary operations. The design of the indicator light will send a signal to the user in time, and put the problem parts of the production line and the measured parameters on the top of the reminder.
The alert rules include, but are not limited to:
• Tolerance alarm
• Pass rate alarm
• Tolerance percentage alarm
• Western electrical principles
• Ability to alarm
• Straight-through rate
The goal of the Q-DAS Integrated Kanban program is to provide information of concern to all levels of production line management, from line supervisors to managers. Q-DAS production line integrated Kanban solution can create a guide map containing the layout of production lines, workshops, and factories, and provide a summary view of different roles in the organizational structure based on the set factory structure, showing the key performance indicators and production quality status of concern.
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One panelist suggested that the book even exonerated President Trump from legal threats.By NTK Staff | 04.13.2018 @10:42am
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During the conduct of an OECD 106 Adsorption – Desorption using a Batch Equilibrium Method study, an additional peak in the HPLC data was identified by Joanne Gilbert, Environmental Fate Study Director, from the Smithers Harrogate laboratory in the UK.
Using LC-MS/MS, the component of the new peak was determined to be an isomer of the parent compound. It was noted that the isomer was only present in samples that had spent some time exposed to lab lighting, other variables were controlled. To determine if the laboratory lighting was indeed the cause of the isomerization Joanne evaluated isomer formation in the presence of standard laboratory light. Samples stored in the dark did not contain detectable amounts of the isomer whereas in the presence of standard laboratory lighting isomerization occurred, The isomerization in light can be exacerbated by the presence of soil.
The investigation provides reason for caution regarding isomerization of test material under standard laboratory conditions, especially in light of the new guidance from EFSA regarding the evaluation of plant protection products that contain stereoisomers.
To learn more about this topic or to see an overview presentation of Joanne's research for SETAC Europe, visit our poster presentation page.

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Picking the top things to do in Southern California is difficult since it is truly a travelers delight. There are very few places that offer such a wide array of possibilities for adventure as well as ultimate relaxation.
Our unique landscape offers everything from remote desert hot springs to the metropolis of Los Angeles. We offer pristine surf beaches, snowy ski lodges, vineyards, and family fun galore. The Vineyard Coast Transportation would be your best option to visit and do these things in Southern California! Contact Vineyard Coast for more information about the beauty of Southern California.
Important Things To Consider When Visiting Southern California
• Southern California has much more to offer then just San Diego and Los Angeles. If you are trying to see the Hollywood sign in L.A. and also take the kids to Seaworld in S.D. you may want to consider staying in one of the many delightful cities that are in between.
• Del Mar makes an excellent midpoint while offering up the Del Mar racetracks and the beach. Temecula is stunning and centrally located while offering fun filled vineyard tours and hot air balloons.
• You will definitely want to book in advance. From hotels to transportation all things, especially the best things, can book up fast. You can search for vacation packages online or look into the option of private limos or car services which partner up with local attractions to offer special services and prices.
• While San Diego is known for its spectacular weather we do have our very small cold and rainy season. This can be a great time to visit both pricewise and because the beaches and family attractions are relatively empty even on the sunny days. In the winter season it is often quite hot in the day and cold at night. Be sure to check the weather and pack accordingly.
• Los Angeles is famous for its traffic. When visiting Southern California it is important to think about transportation. While we do have the Coaster and public transportation options it is often very time-consuming to get between places. If you are thinking about drinking please be sure to get some kind of car service. Drinking and driving is taken seriously and check points are common.
• Please don’t be a firebug. When I came West from NYC it was common to toss your cigarettes on the ground but such a simple act of environmental negligence here can light half the state on fire. No one wants to be the cause of that. Take extreme care with campfires, fireworks, and any other potential fire starters including those floating Chinese lanterns.
Top Family Activities
There are almost too many family activities here to even list but here’s a short rundown.
• Disneyland is of course the obvious place to start this list. Nothing says fun to children like the prospect of going to Disneyland. Consider purchasing a park hopper ticket to take advantage of both Disneyland Park and Disneyland California Adventure Park. I absolutely recommend getting some kind of transportation service to take you to the park. This is as much for the kids as for you parents. Parking can be a hassle as can traffic and you don’t want their memory of going to Disneyland to begin and end with you cursing as somebody cuts you off. Besides, listening to them talking excitedly about all the things they want to see and do before you get there is often the best part for mom and dad.
• Although it has been engulfed in a lot of controversy lately, Seaworld is still one of the largest and most popular attractions for families.The mix of fun rides with amazing animal attractions makes this a memorable experience for all. I found this park much easier to navigate when my child was little. They had a good amount of activities that catered to the toddler age group. If you are here in the summer you can also check out Seaworld’s Aquatica. This place has a great combination of animal attractions as well as water activities and slides for all levels of excitement and all ages groups. Plus adults can get drinks and there is nothing like a cold beer on a hot day.
• There are many other amazing possibilities for family fun in Southern California. Knotts Berry farm is particularly popular around Halloween. Universal Studios offers fun for the whole family as does the Midway which is an aircraft carrier turned museum that is full of old planes you can climb. Legoland caters to children between ages 5 to 11. If you are looking for something a little more educational and you have a little dinosaur lover on your hands you can take them to the La Brea Tar Pits. The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is an amazing aquarium offering up a more conservation oriented experience.
• Go check out Mission Bay. Our ocean beaches are amazing but the bay offers so many possibilities for fun. You can rent paddleboards and paddle between the various hotels where you can stop to have a snack or drink. You can rent everything from sailboats to jet skis or check out the very unique attraction of water jetpacks. Yes they are exactly what they sound like and they are awesome. Now children 5 to 13 can also have the fun of zipping and flipping through the air on a tandem jetpack flight.
• Hot air balloons are fun for all ages and watching a Southern California sunset from the sky can’t be beat.
• Finally the San Diego Zoo is world-famous and located in Balboa Park which is full of museums, hikes, and spectacular gardens. Don’t confuse the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park which is more of a cage free park and is located in Escondido.
Things To Do For Romance
• If you are looking for a romantic getaway look no further than Temecula wine country. What could be better than a limo ride with your sweetie through the Vineyards while imbibing superb vintages? A limo driver here will be knowledgeable about the wines and the vineyards so they are excellent guides and this eliminates the risk for drinking and driving.
• A romantic idea that will surely impress is watching the sun rise or set over the Pacific Ocean from a hot air balloon.
• Take your lover for a trip in a gondola. Yes you read that right. Both Venice Beach and Coronado offer actual gondola rides. Talk about classic romance!
• Treat your significant other to a day of luxury shopping and celebrity sightseeing on famous Rodeo Drive. Finish it off with some fine dining.
• Speaking of luxury Southern California has many of the best spas in the world. Find one near you and spend the day getting a couples massage and being pampered together. Although it is in Central California, not Southern California, I cannot speak of spas without mentioning the truly unique experience offered by Esalen in Big Sur. If you have the time to get there Esalen allows the public to bathe in the healing waters of this holistic retreat center by reservation only from 1-3 AM. What makes this unique is that you soak in tubs that are located outside on the cliffs over the ocean. Offering both silent and soft talking sections you can soak naked or clothed outside and hear the waves crashing below you. Try and arrange to be there during a full moon. The picture perfect location of Big Sur will take your breath away in the day as well so it’s worth spending the day before heading to the spa. Be sure to call Esalen and make a reservation to be sure they’re open. The same goes for Desert Hot Springs.
• Go check out the stars and incredible views of the Hollywood sign, L.A., and the ocean at the Griffith Observatory.
• In Southern California you can rent almost any kind of watercraft that you would like. If you are not experienced with boats or watercraft you can take a cocktail cruise on one of the many ships in the harbor. Go dine on the Star of India or get a room in the iconic Queen Mary. In Mission Bay you can even rent a floating hot tub! Whichever way you choose, taking your loved one to enjoy a day on the water will relax and revive you both.
Things To Do In Southern California For The Adventurous
• Whether you are already an enthusiast or a novice, if you have ever considered skydiving I can tell you from experience that Southern California is a particularly beautiful location to try it out. We also have many indoor skydiving locations if you are fearful of the real thing.
• Go sportfishing. While there are many lovely locations for normal fishing we offer a lot of deep-sea and sportfishing options as well. If you’re up for a challenge you can also try big-game surf fishing. If you have never tried catching a shark or other large critter from the beach I recommend finding an experienced fisherman to teach you. You will need two people to reel in and beach something that large in the surf and you do not want to get your hand bitten off.
• Jetpacks on Mission Beach- need I say more?
• We offer so many opportunities for rock climbing and hiking that I would need a separate article to list them all. I will make special mention of the deserts though since this is a type of terrain that many people don’t ever get to see.
• Go to Mexico. Assuming you will not have any kind of passport issues (Americans need a passport or passport card) I highly recommend going to Mexico even if it’s just to eat a street taco. Despite its reputation, being able to cross quickly into Tijuana is one of the greatest perks of living in San Diego.
You could for example cross into Tijuana, eat at any of the fine restaurants, get a nice hotel room, and spend your evening dancing and drinking for unbeatably low prices. Or if you are doing the bachelor thing, there are numerous high end strip clubs without high end prices. You could cross the border, hop in a taxi, (you can not take rental cars across the border) and dance, dine and drink at the mega clubs on the beaches. Playas de Tijuana is great for this and most of these places also offer you the chance to ride horses on the beach.
Go about 20 minutes south to Rosarito to ride a dune buggy or dirt bikes in the sand dunes. From there it is a quick little ride over to Puerto Nuevo to eat their famous lobsters.
Mexico can be dangerous, particularly if you choose to look for drugs outside the clubs, or get wasted and wander down alleys. While there is a very real risk of classic city problems like muggers and scammers the police there offer up their own dangers, use common sense and stick to the tourist areas. Take basic precautions such as not going there with all your money and credit cards in your wallet. Put enough money and keep some stuff in there – like a credit card but not your bank card – so that if somebody did mug you they would not feel the urge to try to find out what else you have hidden.
My final note about traveling to Mexico is that it is not someplace you want to go for a “day trip” if you have to get back for a flight. While it is usually faster to cross the border walking then by car the border wait times are unpredictable.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Southern California and it’s endless opportunities for fun. Be sure to take a little sunshine home with you in the form of a smile.
Contact Vineyard Coast Transportation for more information. We would be very willing to help.

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BIG PETE & THE GRIM REAPER
Two for the price of one! Big Pete, the world’s only real monster truck, at 16ft tall and 12ft wide, weighing 7.5tons. Jumping 15ft in the air is an impressive sight for any event, crushing anything in it’s path, along with the Grim Reaper monster truck.
Both trucks working at the same time are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on the crowds and not your arena surface, with amusing and informative commentary from the driver throughout the show.
Big Pete Ltd guarantee to prep all scrap cars to the highest standard, leaving no glass, plastic or pollutants. Not only do they crush cars they can jump clean over them, pull them in half and much more. Big Pete is a two seater truck which allows them to take competition winners and special guests for rides, this makes the trucks and crew hands-on approach like no other.
“They are the only team in the world, who has a driver that is a commentator, the only team in Europe to have a female Monster Truck driver and we also have the youngest monster truck driver in Europe”


The U.S. public health system is continually challenged by unexpected epidemiological events that pose significant risks to the health of the community and require a commensurate surge in the public health system capacity to stem the spread of the disease. The complexity and even changing nature of funding and surge events drives agencies to innovate in order to maintain and support a competent workforce as well as update, or evolve the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) necessary to prevent, mitigate, or even eliminate the health crisis arising from a disease. This research investigates the capability of an agent-based, online personalized (AOP) intelligent tutoring system (ITS) that adaptively uses aptitude treatment interaction (ATI) to deliver public health training and assure competency. Also, presented is a conceptual model that combines Davis' Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Public Health Service's Health Behavior Model (HBM) concepts to understand actual use of new technology in the public health sector. TAM is used to evaluate the effectiveness and the behavioral intent to use the system. HBM is used to explain and predict the preventative health behavior of actual use of the ITS. Our findings indicate the use of the ITS increases participant performance while providing a high level of acceptance, ease of use, and competency assurance. Without the determination of casual sequence, the TAM/HBM conceptual model demonstrated the best fit for predicting actual use of an ITS with the constructs of attitude, cues to action, and perceived ease of use showing the most influence. However, discussion of our findings indicates limited potential for an ITS to make a major contribution to adding workforce surge capacity unless members are directed to utilize it and technology barriers in the current public health IT infrastructure overcome.
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Matthews, Sarah, "Integrating Technology Acceptance Model and Health Belief Model Factors to Better Estimate Intelligent Tutoring System Use for Surge Capacity Public Health Events and Training" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-. 381.