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Shroud of Turin Negative Images
The most common picture of the Shroud of Turin is a photographic negative of the facial image on the cloth. Lighter and darker visually-blended colors are reversed. For instance, on the Shroud itself, the tip of the nose contains many color-bearing bits of coating close together that seems dark. But when photographed, the negative that is produced in the camera shows a nose tip that appears almost white.
This phenomenon was not discovered until 1898 when an amateur photographer, Secondo Pia, first photographed the Shroud and, to his complete surprise, discovered that his photographic negative (a glass-plate in those days) was a positive image.
This visual characteristic of the Shroud's image led some to believe that the image is a form of medieval proto-photograph. Chemically, this is not so. The carbohydrate layer where the image resides is not photosensitive. Images analysis shows that the image is not the product of reflected light, which it would have to be if the image was photographic.
It is hard to imagine how a faker of relics created a negative image hundreds of years before the discovery of photographic negativity. How did he know that he had it right with no ability to test his work. The negativity is extraordinarily precise and correct. And how did he do so by altering the chemical properties of the carbohydrate coating in which the image resides? But the big question is why?
Much of the scientific material on this site is based on the work of Ray Rogers. Rogers, a chemist, is a science Fellow of the University of California, Los Alamos National Laboratory and a charter member of the Coalition for Excellence in Science Education. He has published many scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and U.S. Government publications. In 1978, together with several other scientists, he was invited to personally examine the Shroud of Turin in Italy for several days. He collected numerous measurements and samples of fibers and particulate materials for further study. Rogers died March 8, 2005..
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Mediation & Peace Support Infrastructures
In this programme, we aim to address two dynamically inter-related, but distinct components of conflict transformation:
- mediation and dialogue facilitation that focus on processes and
- supporting infrastructures for peace that focus on structures.
Mediation & dialogue facilitation
One key requirement for a successful peace process is the provision of effective assistance in mediation and dialogue. We offer mediation and dialogue services to conflict parties as well as approaches for enhancing local capacities in mediation, negotiation and problem solving.
Based on long-term experience, we have further refined our approach into two specific clusters of activity:
- process design and
- reflection on past negotiation efforts, including examples of successes and failures.
When undertaking this type of work, we often suggest a comparative approach that refers to other relevant conflicts.
Our experience in mediation and dialogue processes includes support for the national dialogue process in Lebanon, dialogue workshops in the Caucasus and building a network of “insider mediators” in South and Southeast Asia. It also includes facilitating dialogue opportunities with diaspora communities.Top
Supporting infrastructures for peace
Peace infrastructures, such as truth and reconciliation commissions, peace secretariats, peace committees and networks of professional peace organisations, are crucial for any peace process to succeed. We offer advice, capacity building and technical assistance to help develop these peace support structures and ensure that they function as effectively as possible.
Support for peace infrastructures covers a wide range of activities. This can include helping to create broader public participation in peace processes or through contributing to the design and development of negotiation strategies and peace policies. It can cover supporting organisations for capacity building as well as helping the establishment of communication channels between conflict parties.
Working in close cooperation with local partners, our experience reflects these diverse activities:
- supporting the Ministry for Peace and Reconstruction in Nepal.
- helping set-up a Peace Secretariat for Muslims in Sri Lanka.
- advising the Reparations Programme and an initiative for a virtual museum for historic memory in Guatemala.
- engaging in peace culture activities with government structures and civil society networks in Bolivia.
- supporting ministries in Bolivia with their conflict management and monitoring structures.
- focusing on improving international responses to conflict and peace processes by supporting Groups of Friends and Donor Working Groups: for example, our regional work in South and Southeast Asia.
- engaging both diaspora groups and donors to facilitate a better understanding of the diaspora’s role.
On the conceptual side,
- reviewing and distilling criteria for success of peace secretariats and similar support structures.
- conceptualising and designing support for dialogue, mediation and peace infrastructures through exchange with relevant practitioners and donors.


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Look at the Hubble images: are all the stars the same size? Do they all shine with the same brilliance? Sometimes (and this depends on the filter used to get the real image in question) the stars aren't even the same color. This leads me to assert that all stars are NOT created equal. (Thankfully, physics is here to back me up on this one.) Similarly, stars do not all sit on the same plane of view. Some are far, some are near, etc and so forth. As such, when you're developing a star field, it's a good idea to have a variety of stars represented. How do they glow, how bright are they? Are they big? Are they small? Do they twinkle or have little crossbars coming off them? Or are they just specks of light? Any and all of these are absolutely fine, and it's up to you to determine a good mix of each. From this point onwards, I'm going to assume that we're drawing a generic star field without any special use. As such, I'd advise using a small handful of larger stars with more detail, and medium to large amounts of the mid-level and smaller stars respectively. The trick is to get an appreciable gradient of star sizes represented in your work. Another thing to consider is that not all stars shine as bright as their neighbors: smaller, dimmer stars are often a good thing to have to give an even more refined sense of variety to your work.
Once you've established the types of stars you're working with, think about where they'll be in relation to each other. One of the problems with using a spray-can tool or noise filter alone to generate stars is that it's not always entirely random. Stars are not always spaced out evenly: they come in clusters, densely packed like a giant hand came along and brushed them all into little piles on your screen. They also can spread out to the extremes, with a vast amount of space being occupied by only a handful of stars all by their lonesome. Both are good, and using both together is even better. The way I see it, drawing a star field isn't about clicking madly with a paintbrush tool just to get the background for a particular piece finished (although I'm in full agreement that this is hardly the most glamorous part of celestial art). Drawing a star field is best done when you're telling a story with the stars. Stars have gravity. They evolve. They drift. If you wanted to go the extra mile, you could even start adding an ambient glow to the clustered parts to show the stars interacting with each other. The possibilities are endless: go nuts.
Once you've developed a good star field, it's important to use it correctly. Lots of people tend to just slap stars on top of their pieces, erasing where there's a planet or a nebula or some other exciting thing. That's all good and well, but something worth considering is how your background star field interacts with your piece. In particular, an element I often see missing is light pollution. For those of you unaware of this phenomenon, light pollution is where an ambient light source or proximity to a light source makes dimmer lights invisible. And example of this can be seen in every major city today, where you're lucky to see a handful of stars at night due to the interference of the city lights. Space exhibits the same phenomena, although the light sources are often the very nebulae, planets, or burning stars you're drawing in the first place. As such, keep in mind that the dimmer stars in your background field might be drowned out by the radiance of the objects in the foreground. Keep in mind also, in the case of nebulae, dark matter is dark for a reason: it's either blocking light or refusing to reflect it. There aren't any rules for how you should treat your stars in any of these afore-mentioned cases, but they're something to consider.
One Final Note
That pretty much wraps up what I have to say about stars. One final note, however: you may have noticed that as I'm writing, I alternate between speaking about "drawing" and "developing". That's because, just as stars themselves just don't pop into being from nothing, your star field won't either. You've got to start with something broad and then refine your composition to the perfect piece. I won't go into detail here on exactly how to go about developing your star field in step-by-step detail, but I will say that it's always beneficial to start with as big a canvas as you can. If you make a good star field, and it's huge to begin with, you can reuse it in a number of ways and save yourself work in your later artistic endeavors. In other words, work hard, but work smart as well! Getting a good star field is worth a decent amount of effort on your part (you only get out what you put in, after all), but not worth having to work redundantly.
[Actually, I am going to give you a step-by-step guide to creating stars, just keep in mind that the article wasn't written with the intention of working as an introduction to this tutorial... it just worked out that way.]
A thank you to Kyle Nervik of Bougal.com, who helped me figure out how to best relate my methods to a general audience by being my development guinea pig (sitting on AIM for over an hour, listening to me argue with myself, and offering suggestions). Thanks, Kyle!
As stated in the short article above, it's always a good idea to work with the largest image size possible. This is because no matter how good your finished art looks, it will almost always look even better smaller. For the purpose of this tutorial, I'm working with a small canvas (300 by 350 pixels) but I recommend creating your starfield image at least twice as big as the image you're aiming to use it in-or even larger, if you want to reuse your stars in a variety of pieces (like I do). A good star field takes a lot of work to create, but can be used repeatedly depending on your level of customization, so you can get away with using it repeatedly.
A few notes before starting: I also stated above that using the noise filter by itself is undesirable. However, using it to get started is quite acceptable. Also, dust off your computer screen before actually beginning this tutorial... some of the early example images are fairly subtle.
To start, first create a new document of your preferred size with a black background. Its important to make sure it's a BLACK background; otherwise, you could possible get undesirable color effects later.
Next, create a new layer, name it "small stars," and make it completely black as well. We're doing this because later we'll be erasing, and we want a pure black background to show through the holes we create in this new layer.
Now add noise to the picture. To do this, go to Filters > Noise > Add Noise and generate a noise field using the following settings: Amount: 10%, Gaussian, Monochromatic. This will make a very subdued but detailed noise field. It may look dim, hard to see, and unlike stars, but keep it like that for now. Once the image gets brighter, it's hard to go back to dimmer stars (trust me on this).
The next step is to "diversify" the star field by bringing out the brighter stars and getting rid of the dimmer, almost invisible stars so they don't clutter up our space scene later.
Go to Image > Adjustments > Brightness & Contrast and run Brightness: -30 Contrast: 75. You'll notice some appreciable (but still subtle) results right away.
In these beginning steps, keep things low-key and subtle. Right now, we're just laying the groundwork. Brighter stars come later.
We're not done yet not by a long shot. Duplicate your small stars layer and name the duplicate "large stars."
Run Brightness & Contrast again, this time with Brightness: -100, Contrast: 50. This thins out the stars even more to leave only a few fairly bright ones.
Then scale the large stars layer by hitting ctrl + T
and dragging while holding the shift and alt keys
to keep the proportions of the layer consistent.
[The concurrent keys on a Mac are Command-Shift]
Scale the large stars layer to approximately twice the size of the original. You'll need to zoom out a decent amount to do this, and don't worry about the fact that most of your new layer is outside the image boundaries what we're about to do will apply itself to the whole layer regardless.
Invert (ctrl + I) your large stars layer. We're doing this because it's easier to see the results of the next step with black specks on white. You should now have a whole bunch of fuzzy grey specks.
Hit ctrl + L to bring up the Levels dialogue box and enter the following settings into the top where it says "Input Levels." In the three boxes from left to right, enter the values 230, 1.00, and 250.
This increases the contrast of the image with a fine control, giving us specks that are nicely defined and ready to become our larger stars.
Invert the layer again, bringing it back to the normal white stars on black look.
Hit ctrl + T again and scale that puppy back down so that it's just a little bit larger than the image you're working with.
At this point you can change the layer mode of the large stars layer to "screen." You'll notice a sort of tacky "echo" effect going on. We will fix that right away by rotating the layer 180 degrees.
Hit ctrl + T one more time and move your cursor to a corner of the large stars layer so you get the rotate arrow cursor (looks like the resize cursor, but bent). Hold shift and then click and drag, rotating your large stars layer 180 degrees.
Okay, so now we've got a very basic star field. However, there's one problem. This is the most boring, depressingly monotonous star field ever made. What we want is a star field that tells a story of stellar evolution, with clusters and deep space and such. This is the intuitive part of the process, so you may have to save this Photoshop file and try several times before you're truly happy with your results.
Take your eraser and start erasing bits and pieces of each layer separately. Be as random as possible.
There is no wrong eraser brush size, although you'll want one with a crisp edge and nothing smaller than about 10px.
What we're doing here is randomizing the star field in a human fashion, so it doesn't look so computer generated. In order to make it better, however, we've got to thoroughly trash it first.
Additionally, you should see fewer large stars than small stars, so be especially brutal on the large stars layer.
This is also an opportunity for you to eliminate any obvious patterns you see in your stars (sometimes the computer starts generating patterns with its noise generation) and we want to nip those in the bud.
Once you're all done and have a sad, pathetic star field, flatten your document (Layer > Flatten Image).
It's time to start cloning your stars and "shaping" your star field.
Grab the clone tool... Use a variety of brushes (brushes with a crsip edge are preferable, however...)
The idea here is to now start telling a story with your stars. This is where you make your clusters and dark spaces come alive. Try using the clone brush both in normal mode, or in "screen" mode (you can change the modes in the options bar across the top of your screen), which will add the stars you clone instead of merely replacing the underlying canvas. This will also bring out some of the smaller, dimmer stars that you never really see, giving you a much broader range of stars (which is always a good thing!)
There is no set technique for this process -- it's all based on gut instinct and whim. Avoid cloning edges, as the stars will form a very noticeable edge. Also avoid cloning stars and placing them right next to the selected source area.
Alrighty, that's much better. Again, you may need to experiment with this to get a result that you're really happy with. Finally, we come to the step that's the most fun by far: adding glow.
Duplicate your layer again and name this new layer "star glow."
Go up to Filters > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Blur with a radius of about 6 to 8.
This gives us a diffuse blur where we have the highest concentration of stars, as if the cluster of stars was glowing brighter as a whole. Change the mode of the star glow layer to Linear Dodge (or screen if you're using an earlier version of Photoshop).
Hit ctrl +B to bring up the Color Balance dialogue box. Using color balance (also found under Image > Adjustments > Color Balance) give your glow a color. This is entirely at your discretion. (I've always enjoyed a good blue, so that's what I'm going with.)
[If you want your stars to have a more individualistic glow, you can repeat this process: duplicate the star layer (should be your background layer if you're following this tutorial to the letter) and blur with a smaller radius, say 3 or 2. Change layer mode to linear dodge, yadda yadda yadda.]
That's it! You've got a star field! Actually, you've got an intermediate star field. If you TRULY want to go the extra mile, you can start adding background dust, larger stars (camera flares work remarkable well when shrunk down) and spatial anomalies. This is entirely up to you. The main point is that your creation is a) distinctly yours, and b) much better than the crap Bryce or any other program that boasts star field generation puts out. Why? Because YOURS is human-made, not based on predictable algorithmic output.
As you can see, I've gone a few extra steps in my star field... Some of the items I've added include the following:
Lens Flare Stars
Create a new layer and fill it entirely with black. Set the layer mode to Linear Dodge (this is the best mode, screen just doesn't cut it sometimes). Render a lens flare (Filter > Render > Lens Flare). Duplicate the layer and resize as needed to create dynamic star clusters in the foreground. (You'll need a flare layer for every single star you want to create.)
Grab a big fuzzy brush (size is your call) and add a texture to it. For details on how to do this, look at my Make a Planet tutorial, it's explained in detail (and the same texture from that tutorial can actually work quite well here). Create a new layer above your star layer(s) and set the mode to Linear Dodge or Screen. Start brushing on dust with a color of your choosing (a transparent brush of 20% opacity works well here). Sometimes it works well to put a lot of textured color strokes down and then erase the excess away until you've got what you want.
The real secret to star fields, however, is not just the human touch: it's all in the simple process of never stopping. All the steps I've laid out for you can be repeated, taken out of sequence, etc. In fact, the more layers you have, and the more work you put into your star field, the better it will be, because you're drawing closer and closer to the crucial aspect of a star field that most people overlook: it isn't drawn at all, it evolves.
The frustrating part of all this is that, since you're specifically moving away from the computer-generated look, you leave the comfort of a set method or recipe for success in creating stars. Intuition plays a large part in this tutorial, which I am finding hard to account for and explain (for that, I do apologize). If you're a relative newcomer to photoshop, the steps I've listed above should help you on your way, but the real work in creating the look you want is only available through repeated attempts. The old adage "practice makes perfect" is applicable here... much as you may want to shoot me for saying it!
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HARRISBURG — A stretch of Interstate 380 becomes an experiment next month when state transportation officials boost the maximum speed limit to 70 mph.
Another pilot will raise the speed limit to 70 mph on a 100-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in southcentral Pennsylvania. If all goes well, the rest of the 550-mile toll road system, including the Northeast Extension, could follow suit next spring, said Turnpike Commission CEO Mark Compton at a press conference on Wednesday.
On I-380, a 21-mile section selected for the pilot program will extend from the Interstate 84 junction in Lackawanna County to Exit 3 (Pocono Pines/Mount Pocono) in Monroe County.
“It’s about time,” said Elwood “Butch” Perry, a 60-year-old independent trucker who lives in Dupont. “They built the interstate system so you can run, not so you can crawl. … We live in a fast-paced society now. Everything has to be there yesterday.”
Read more: http://citizensvoice.com/news/speed-limit-to-rise-to-70-mph-on-stretch-of-i-380-1.1723951

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A model in Canada is cautioning others after a messed up eye tattoo may abandon her totally dazzle in one eye, CBS Miami reports.
Catt Gallinger, 24, of Ottawa, Canada, said she chose to get a sclera tattoo around a month prior. The methodology changes the shade of the whites around your eye.
In any case, weeks after the methodology her eye began overflowing purple fluid.
“The way things are, it has been concurred by the two specialists and the specialist that my visual perception won’t improve. It will either go totally or remain a hazy chaos,” Gallinger said in a Facebook post.
Gallinger told U.K. news outlet The Sun that she got the tattoo to “influence me to feel more at home in my body.”
After the purple color started overflowing, she went to a healing center.
Pictures Gallinger has shared on Facebook indicate different phases of recuperation as her left eye responds to the anti-infection drops. A few pictures demonstrate her eye swollen close.
As indicated by The Sun, specialists said her sclera tore from the extent of needle utilized, profundity and measure of ink embedded. Specialists were additionally worried that the hardware was not sterile and that there was a disease with the abundance ink, she said.
“Starting today, I have no expectation on regularly demonstrating once more,” Gallinger wrote in a passionate refresh.
She has a notice for others pondering getting the tattoo.
“Investigate not only the craftsman and their portfolio, but rather to converse with some of their customers, converse with different craftsmen about them and get encounters in advance,” the model revealed to The Sun.


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Recently our own Kitty Wang interviewed author Doug Mathewson for the “Characters & Curiosities” section of the Bangor Badger Weekly. Here are some excerpts.
“When experts advise “write what you know” it makes me laugh. I know nothing! Even at my age I realize the more I learn about something the less I really know. I think better advise is write what you feel. You know what you feel, and even if you don’t I find writing about helps me to decide. You can slant the story, stack the deck, and make things come out anyway you want. We change our memories of people and events to suit ourselves anyway.”
“When working as a writer, a photographer, or an editor I feel I am telling a story. I want people to look and listen, to bring them in. I want to be as inclusive as I can. It’s not about showing off how obscure or difficult the piece and be. The work, the story, the image, the collection of short stories; that’s what is important not me, not even other contributors. It’s just the one person looking at the piece and and them walking away with more than they came with. Maybe with a smile, be it happy or sad as well.”
Most recently Doug was published by The Boston Literary Magazine, Right Hand Pointing, riverbabble, Jersey Devil, and Bad Robot Poetry. More of his work comes and goes at little2say, and he is the managing editor of Blink-Ink, a quarterly journal of fifty word fiction and photography.

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TV18 Broadcast share price jumps over 6% as operating profit quadruples
TV18 Broadcast Q1: Consolidated profits after tax jumped significantly to Rs 162 crore driven by the strong operating performance. In the year ago quarter, it was Rs 2 crore.
July 22, 2021 / 10:42 AM IST
TV18 Broadcast share price jumped over 6 percent intraday on July 22 a day after the company posted numbers for the quarter ended June 2021.
The company's operating profit quadrupled from a year ago for the quarter ended June 2021 driven by a concerted thrust on original content production in the entertainment segment and a resilient TV news business.
Its operating margin increased to 16.2 percent, its highest ever in the June quarter, compared to 5.7 percent a year ago.
Consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) increased to Rs 188 crore for the quarter ended June 2021 compared to Rs 44 crore a year ago.
The first quarter of FY21 was affected by COVID; however, a comparison with the June 2020 quarter also shows a 142 percent increase in operating profits.
The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 1,155 crore in Q1FY22, up 49 percent compared to Rs 776 crore in same quarter last fiscal year.
Consolidated profits after tax jumped significantly to Rs 162 crore driven by the strong operating performance. In the year ago quarter, it was Rs 2 crore.
Also Read - TV18 Broadcast operating profit quadruples; margins at 16.2%
"News genre viewership jumped 28 percent QoQ led by the second wave and multiple state and elections. The salience and resilience of our fully-pay news-network shone through," TV18 said.
Entertainment viewership also grew 8 percent QoQ, some of which was contributed by sports. Pay-GEC viewership also grew in single digits across both Hindi and Regional as original programming continued unabated to a large extent, it added.
At 09:37 hrs TV18 Broadcast was quoting at Rs 41.95, up Rs 1.10, or 2.69 percent on the BSE.Disclaimer: TV18 Broadcast is a subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd which publishes Moneycontrol.


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Meet the Authors Book Fair
Authors for Authors
If you're near Melbourne Florida drop by for a great book fair with 50 authors from around the state. The Meet the Authors Book Fair will be waiting for you on November 19 and 20, 2016, in the Eau Gallie Civic Center on Highland Avenue in Melbourne Florida.
The book fair is running in conjunction with the ARTWORKS Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival where artists are demonstrating their art throughout. Stop by for a wonderful family-friendly event.

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China’s Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (Asbm) Has The Power To Deter American Aircraft Carriers
- National Institute of Advanced Studies said China has developed a unique system where it can use land based ballistic missiles to deter American aircraft carriers from coming near to their coast.
- China uses its satellites for electronic intelligence gathering which can detect radio signals from a aircraft carrier.
- Chinese have successfully tested ASBM against a land-based simulation of an aircraft carrier.
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WASHINGTON ― Donald Trump’s rallying cry for the final few weeks of the campaign was “Drain the swamp!”
It was so effective in his closing-argument rallies that his enormous crowds chanted it when he talked about kicking the lobbyists and special interests out of their corrupting positions of influence.
But asked about Trump’s pledge to drain the swamp recently, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was not grabbing for the buckets.
He said he didn’t think that’s the sort of thing voters want, or that it would affect their lives.
“We’re going to address the real concerns of the American people,” McConnell said.
Watch McConnell’s dismissal of Trump’s call for draining the swamp in the video above.
Do you work in a federal agency? Email us at email@example.com and let us know what you’re seeing and hearing, and if you’re thinking of staying in government for the next administration.


After a very close election that kept the nation glued to the television until late into the night, Gerhard SchrÃ¶der will remain Chancellor of Germany for the next four years. His party, the Social Democrats (SPD), got 38.5 percent of the votes and will remain in power through a coalition with the Green Party (8.6 percent). Through an interesting quirk of the German voting system, the Christian Democrats reached 38.5 percent, as well, but did not get the three direct votes the Social Democrats got and, therefore, the SPD remains in power.
What raised criticism by the Bush administration were events that happened before the election rather than the outcome. One of the major topics in the election was involvement in a possible war with Iraq. While SchrÃ¶der officially declared that he was against such a war, Edmund Stoiber, the CDU chancellor candidate, said a war would be very likely should he win the election. This polarized the nation and naturally also got attention in the United States.
Of course, Germany would have to send troops if a U.N. mandate were issued, but Bush has already made it clear that he will send troops with or without such a mandate. It is only understandable that European politicians might object to such cowboy diplomacy that seems to come more often out of a ranch in Texas than Washington D.C. It is these decisions that affect the world community and for which the U.N. was created, but President Bush wants to circumvent it if necessary to get a swift action.
Another incident, only a few days before the election, involved an SPD minister, DÃ¤ubler-Gmelin, who supposedly compared President Bush and his politics in Iraq to Hitler. This comparison is far-fetched and outright ridiculous. Chancellor SchrÃ¶der officially apologized for the still unproven remark of his minister and DÃ¤ubler-Gmelin will not have a post as minister in the new government.
As a reaction to this, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld went so far as calling now re-elected minister of exterior Joschka Fischer “this other guy” and refused to meet with him at a NATO meeting in Warsaw. This sort of name-calling and pouting does not have a place in international politics. It does neither good to help push an issue nor does it help relations. It only stirs more disagreement. As Chancellor SchrÃ¶der said in a statement, “Between friends, there can be factual differences, but they should not be personalized, particularly between close allies.”
British Prime Minister Tony Blair was one of the first leaders to congratulate SchrÃ¶der on his re-election even though they disagree on many things, including military actions in Iraq. He understands that disagreement on some issues does not mean a categorical disagreement on everything. On the other hand, the U.S. government still does not like to be questioned by anyone, be it allies or enemies. Such criticism should exist because that is how a democracy works.
The biggest irony remains that the United States, along with other allies, implemented the governmental system now in place in Germany to prevent the outbreak of another world war. Now, this new democratic government resists sending troops and being caught up in a war, and President Bush is mad about it.
A letter of congratulations from President Bush still hasn’t made its way to Berlin.
Sebastian Meyer is a junior majoring in environmental science.


South Bay Power Plant Postponement Requested
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Environmental activists and some elected officials from the South Bay are urging the Port of San Diego to postpone its decision to build a new power plant in Chula Vista. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.
There’s little disagreement that the existing South Bay power plant should be removed. It pollutes the area, is inefficient and an eyesore. However, there’s little consensus on how the plant should be replaced.
LS Power, who currently operates the plant, has applied to the California Energy Commission to build a new facility next door. The Commission replied with a list of 98 questions including how quickly LS Power will dismantle the old plant.
Environmental Health Coalition Director Laura Hunter says the Port should make sure all the questions are answered.
Hunter: There’s no reason for the Port to lock us into a 45 year commitment at this point when we don’t have the benefit of that analysis.
Hunter says another big question is if better options exist to meet the region’s energy needs. Amy Isackson, KPBS News.
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✨ EMOTE TUTORIAL ✨
Hiii, it's finally done! I wrote a tutorial on how I go about creating emotes and other types of small art, including some things to think about, tips and tricks, and a "cheat sheet" for Discord, Twitch, and Mixer emote sizes and chat colours.
I hope you like it! Please let me know if you have any feedback, I'd love to improve this tutorial if I can!
BONUS: Download link for the layered .PSD and .PNGs you can use however you like. Just no commercial use, please! https://drive.google.com/open?id=15sGMA1MoGgIdojffTLvheyri3q8Xct7k
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MANSFIELD, Texas (BP) – Bagpipes will resound at Bethlehem Baptist Church, the oldest African American church in Tarrant County, Texas, in an intentionally multiethnic celebration Jan. 15 marking Martin Luther King Day and calling Southern Baptists and others to cooperatively address societal ills.
The celebration is representative of many that Southern Baptist pastors and churches are hosting, participating in and financially supporting as the nation commemorates the birthday and work of the late civil rights icon.
“I think it’s important for Southern Baptists to understand that the day commemorates, not just one man’s attempt, but the attempt of Black Americans and all Americans who were sensitive to an unjust system of laws and violation of their civil rights to make sure that those freedoms were and are made available to all of the citizens of our country,” said Michael Evans, senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas, and mayor of the town of about 75,000 people.
“And by coming together we demonstrate a common bond and unity that should be expressed every day, not just on that day. That’s what it ought to signify,” Evans said. “This is not the deification of a human being. This is recognition of courage in a human being, the type of courage that we all ought to have when we see wrong and unrighteousness.”
Unity is encouraged and modeled in Tennessee and Mississippi, where Bartholomew Orr, senior pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church in the Memphis suburb of Southaven, Miss., is supporting a triad of community and church events.
“I would love for us to continue to be the catalyst in our community of bringing our community together, crossing racial lines, denominational lines, so that we can work together to really solve the issues and the problems of our day,” said Orr, confirmed as a speaker at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference in New Orleans in June. “I believe that what is needed now, it’s going to take the whole community.
“Faith is the roundtable to bringing the community together to really solve our issues and problems. We’re just excited and want to encourage even others to think outside the box on how do we really win souls to Christ, impact the Kingdom, as well as make a change in our community.”
Brown Missionary is financially and physically supporting the Race for Reconciliation, a footrace in Memphis on Jan. 16; is donating to the Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, a humanitarian organization born after King’s assassination in 1968; and is financially supporting a citywide celebration in Holly Springs, Miss., where Brown Missionary has planted Revive Church.
“We say all the time that ministry is partnership. So as we come together to work together with others in our city and in community,” Orr said, “we believe that there is great strength and power in that unity, that we can actually make things happen. If we work in silos, it’s only so much that we can accomplish. But if all of us are working together, and especially as we support each other in the particular areas that God has called us, it’s just a win-win for everyone.”
On the East Coast, the African American Fellowship of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will focus on the ethnically diverse Baptist heritage of Southern Baptists, exemplified as early as the 18th Century in the missionary work of African American missionary George Liele.
The fellowship will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Service, “Keeping the Dream Alive,” Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at New Song Bible Fellowship Church in Lanham, Md., said Nathaniel Thomas, fellowship president and senior pastor of Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church in District Heights, Md.
“We are talking about bringing a sense of unity, closer unity, with our various groups within the Southern Baptist ranks,” Thomas said, “in knowing that we’re serving the one God, the one Christ.
“Our focus will be on the work that has been done in the area of evangelism. What we want to recognize are the contributions that have been made out of the African American community historically,” he said, “the work of missions, evangelizing worldwide, winning souls. That’s the main issue here, and that we’ve played a major part in that.”
Bucas Sterling III, senior pastor of Kettering Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Md., and vice president of the National African American Fellowship of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the keynote speaker at the event with broad pastoral participation. Bernard T. Fuller is host pastor.


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When it comes to picturesque towns in Connecticut, this one definitely takes the cake! While it’s hard to compete with the likes of Cornwall and Essex, there’s only one town that consecutively wins the title of “Top Foliage Town In New England,” and that’s Kent. You won’t just want to stop here… You’ll want to move in!
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As part of its plan for a green economy, the Legault government will announce Monday that the sale of new gasoline vehicles will be banned from 2035.
The Roulez vert program will be maintained. The Government of Quebec is offering discounts of up to $ 8,000 on the purchase or rental of electric cars to individuals, businesses, organizations and municipalities in the province.
In 2020, Quebec has set itself an ambitious objective of reducing its GHG emissions by 37.5% below their 1990 level. To achieve this, it has implemented a series of measures, including the carbon market. , which is the spearhead of government action in the fight against climate change.
In addition, Quebec will increase its objective for electric vehicles to 1.5 million, or 30% of the vehicle fleet, in addition to continuing to develop the network of charging stations.
Transportation represents 43% of GHG emissions in Quebec.
The government is targeting a reduction of five million tonnes of CO2 in transportation, which represents nearly half of the GHGs in Quebec.
The five-year plan will have $ 6.2 billion over five years to enable, among other things, the electrification of transport and the switch from fossil fuel to renewable energies for industries. The latter represent 31% of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The two Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies charged earlier this month for their alleged role in the November, 2015 videotaped beating of Stanislav Petrov have each pleaded "not guilty" to three felony charges. KQED reports that both Deputy Luis Santamaria and Deputy Paul Wieber were charged with "assault under color of authority, battery with serious bodily injury and assault with a deadly weapon," and that the men yesterday entered their pleas in San Francisco Superior Court.
A third Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy, who has been accused of using stolen items in an attempt to buy the silence of witnesses to the beating, is presently on leave.
KQED notes that Petrov suffered a "concussion, broken bones in both hands, a mild traumatic brain injury and deep cuts to his head." The video, which shows Petrov being tackled by deputies at 14th and Stevenson Streets in the Mission, has ten second lapses and thus doesn't capture the full duration of the pummeling.
The police began chasing Petrov after he allegedly tried to ram one of them when they attempted to question him for being in a car they say was stolen. One deputy was injured, and the chase hit speeds of upwards of 100 miles per hour, crossing the Bay Bridge and ending in the Mission.
Also, as far as we know, Petrov is behind bars following an April 1 shooting in Visitacion Valley outside a home he was known to frequent. Federal charges against him now include drug and firearms trafficking, and as ABC 7 reported he is apparently a known associate of the Norteno gang. Petrov and girlfriend Milagro Moraga both stand accused, and federal agents say they found the pair with more than 125 grams of methamphetamine during a cybercrimes raid in March.
"But," observed San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, "we have to remember that in the American justice system, the police are not the judge and jury, it’s not their job to decide who should be executed on the spot or who should be beaten. No matter who that was, they didn’t deserve to be treated that way.”
Both Deputy Luis Santamaria and Deputy Paul Wieber are currently on paid administrative leave.


Wind turbines are learning to swim: The latest development in the offshore sector is revolutionising energy generation from wind power. Floating power plants, water-borne wind turbines tap the immense wind power on the high seas to generate environmentally-friendly electricity. A global industry consortium headed up by DNV GL is launching a new project to establish harmonised standards for floating power plants. This will drive the new technology forward significantly.
Even when there is only a gentle breeze blowing inland, there is generally a stiff breeze at sea. To utilise this natural energy source, more and more offshore wind farms are being built on the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas, to produce environmentally-friendly electricity at sea. “The energy yield of an offshore turbine is higher the further out to sea it is, as the wind there is even stronger than in coastal waters,” says Jan Rispens, Managing Director of the Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster. “For technical reasons, we cannot build foundations to anchor offshore wind turbines permanently in the seabed in waters deeper than about 50 metres.” As a result, experts worldwide are developing technologies for floating designs. There are currently various technical approaches to teach wind turbines how to swim. A consortium of 13 international companies from the wind, oil and gas industry and the maritime sector has formed a first joint industry project to harmonise the floating technology and drive it forward together. The project is headed up by DNV GL, the world’s largest consulting and certification service provider in the energy sector. The goal is to develop a new technical standard for floating wind turbines, to establish universal requirements for production and technical monitoring and analysis.
Floating power plants: advantages, development status and pilot projects
Floating power plants have a high energy yield thanks to the wind at sea. Also, no costly installation ships are needed to build the turbines. The wind turbines can be assembled on land and towed out to sea by simple tugboats. “Development of floating wind turbines is still at an early stage," says Rispens. “Most of the floating power plants built to date are prototypes and are generally used for test purposes.” Norwegian oil corporation StatoilHydro is the industry pioneer. The Norwegians have been operating a floating wind turbine in the Åmøy Fjord near Stavanger since 2009. By 2017, the corporation aims to build a floating wind farm for 215 million euros off the coast of Scotland, comprising six wind turbines. In Portugal, a consortium led by EDPR is building the floating testing ground “WindFloat Atlantic Project” with four turbines, scheduled for completion in 2018. Further test systems of various sizes are located off the coasts of Japan. The floating models built to date differ in three key areas. Firstly, whether the floating structure carries one or more wind turbines on the water, second in the buoyancy technology – e.g. floating buoys – and in how the floating power plant is anchored and secured in place.
Floating power plants are complex technical structures whose construction and operation involves many different technical disciplines. “To further advance the floating technology, experts from a wide range of areas must put their heads together and share their expertise,” says Rispens. They are currently highly cost-intensive – much of the structure is made of expensive steel. “Concrete solutions would be ideal, as it is a less cost-intensive material. That would make floating power plants more economical without affecting the efficiency,” explains the managing director, who is certain that the recently founded joint industry project by DNV GL can drive the technology forward significantly.


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UConn off its game in hockey loss to Colorado
Published 11:47 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2015
BRIDGEPORT -- In its first season in the big time of men's hockey, UConn has always competed. The Huskies have worked their tails off, blocked shots, gotten in teams' faces even when the results haven't followed.
"About the first three or four shifts of the game, we were pretty good," UConn coach Mike Cavanaugh said. "From that point on, it was all Colorado College. I think it was one of those games we got outcoached, we got outplayed, we got out-special-teamed."
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The Tigers (4-13-1) scored three goals on the power play and another six seconds after a Huskies penalty expired. UConn (5-10-4) went 0-for-6 on the power play.
The off night probably showed up most on the penalty kill, where hard work and shot blocking often pays off.
"We didn't get clears," Cavanaugh said.
"We didn't line up well. (The shots) weren't missiles."
The Tigers' recipe was simple: screen the goalie and get shots to the net. That worked twice.
"We decided that was what we were going to do early on in the year," said Colorado College coach Mike Haviland, a former head coach of two AHL teams and assistant coach in the NHL. "It's really working right now for us."
The Huskies have allowed at least one power-play goal in five of the past seven games (though in one, the Frozen Holiday Classic final here against UMass Lowell, the opponent didn't record a power-play opportunity). This is the third time in those five games they've allowed more than one.
UConn goalie Rob Nichols (31 saves) couldn't clear the puck on the Tigers' first power play, leading to Charlie Taft's goal.
Spencer Naas tied it 18 seconds later, though, and Cavanaugh figured that could spark something. It didn't, really: Scott Wamsganz tipped in Jaccob Slavin's point shot at the top of the crease in the second period, and Slavin scored through a screen in the third.
"They had a lot of traffic," Nichols said. "The first one, I should have cleared it a little better. The second one (deflected), I thought I had it. ... The third, I've got to fight better."
The Huskies' last game in Bridgeport this year is Jan. 18 at noon against Notre Dame.
"If we play our game, I think we can beat anyone," Nichols said. "That wasn't the case tonight."
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Records: Colorado College 4-13-1; UConn 5-10-4
Goals: CC--Charlie Taft, Scott Wamsganz, Jaccob Slavin, Zach Aman; UC--Spencer Naas; Assists: CC--Slavin 2, Hunter Fejes 2, Aman, Aaron Harstad, Sam Rothstein, Cody Bradley; UC--Corey Ronan, Kasperi Ojantakanen; Goalies: CC--Tyler Marble (23 saves); UC--Rob Nichols (31); Shots: CC--35; UC--23

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As anyone who has ever held up written material to a mirror knows, the mirror reflection is reversed from left to right. If you've ever been curious about seeing your mirror image as it truly is, as other people see you, you can spend thousands of dollars to buy special, prefabricated mirrors that don’t reverse the image, or you can do a cheap and simple trick to create a mirror that doesn’t reverse your image. You will be able to see yourself as if you were looking at a photograph, or seeing yourself through another's eyes. All it takes is some simple materials and maybe an extra set of hands, and you can create your very own non-reversing mirror in a matter of minutes.
Step 1 –Go Mirror Shopping
First, take a trip to your local craft or hardware store to pick up some simple mirrors. They can be any size you like (though a medium, 2x2-foot size is the easiest to work with), but the important thing is that they not be framed. Also, look for mirrors that don’t have beveled edges, which could interfere with the reflected image at the end of the project.
Step 2 – Put the Mirrors Together
You might want to get a friend to help you with this step. Start by taking one mirror and standing it straight on a flat surface. Then, take the other mirror and align it to the first mirror at a right angle. When the mirrors are thus connected, they should create a V-shaped seam where they intersect.
Step 3 – Secure the Mirrors with Tape
Next, take your duct tape (or another super-strong, industrial tape that can stick to glass and metal) and run a strip all the way down the backside of the seam where the two mirrors intersect. Then take shorter strips of tape and reinforce the same by taping across horizontally in at least three different areas.
Step 4 – Take a Look
Adjust the mirrors and stand so that you are looking directly into the V-seam. And voila—you will be looking at your non-reversed image!
Step 5 – Keep the Mirror Secure
Although the mirrors should be fairly well braced with the tape, keep in mind that they could still easily tip over and get cracked or even shatter. Make sure to keep your new, non-reversing mirror in a safe, secure place where it won’t fall over.
If you choose to hang this mirror as a statement piece, you may need to reinforce your seams with caulking or an industrial strength adhesive.

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Can we host pega robotic manager on a different server and listen to work queue of a different pega server?
Hi Everyone! Our client have installed one Robot Manager to monitor several RDA bots expand on different projects.
Now we have a pega application which need RPA bot. But client do not allow us to install Robot Manager to this pega application because they already have one in enterprise level. They want us to utilize current Robot Manager and not use new robot manager with each pega application. Therefore we need to know can we use One Robot Manager in Enterprise level without adding it to each pega application. I quote "Pega Robot Manager is a separate application that you must import into Pega Platform." Reference : https://academy.pega.com/topic/pega-robot-manager/v1 As depicted in the diagram can we use RPA work queue of a pega application in a robot manager without adding robot manager to the pega application. Enterprise wide only one Robot Manager is applicable. We need to invoke bot, get case data and update case data of a pega application using centralized Robot Manager while monitoring all bots in enterprise level.


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Corrosion Failure Analysis of a Condenser on the Top of Benzene Tower in Styrene Unit
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Corrosion and scaling of heat exchanger is a severe problem in oil refinery industries. In this paper, the corrosion mechanisms of tubes in the condenser at the top of the benzene tower have been investigated by elemental analyzer, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. It is concluded that corrosion occurred outside the tube due to a trace amount of acidic water containing chloride ion which condensed on the surface of tubes. Then the condensed acidic water led to electrochemical corrosion during heat exchanging process in the condenser at the top of the tower. Chloride ion plays a very important role in the tube corrosion. The most important point is that chloride ion could cause the depassivation of material. Moreover, chloride ion is easily absorbed onto the surface of tubes due to the negative charge. Later, the corrosion of tubes is accelerated due to ion migration if the concentration of chloride ion increases. In addition, the loose scales of corrosion product also accelerate the electrochemical corrosion since it makes the acidic aqueous solution easier to stay and concentrate on the tube surface.
KeywordsCorrosion Reflux tank Styrene unit Condenser Chloride ion corrosion
- 4.J. Kou, F.C. Liang, Q. Chen, Oil and Gas Pipeline Corrosion and Protection, (Sinopec’s Press, Bei Jing, 2008), pp. 272–303Google Scholar
- 5.W.H. Pent, J. Miao, W. Gao et al., Effect of water content and flow rate of crude oil on corrosion behavior of pipeline steel X60. Mater. Prot. 45(5), 60–62 (2012)Google Scholar
- 8.X.S. Huang, Effect of H2S/CO2 pressure and Cl- concentration on corrosion behavior of L360QCS steel. Corros. Prot. 33(6), 457–462 (2012)Google Scholar


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Image: Screenshot of Nimco Happy's official video for 'Isii Nafta'
This Somali Song Is (Finally) Going Viral On TikTok
Nimco Happy's hit 'Isii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life)' truly is the love song the world deserves.
If there's one thing TikTok, the popular video-sharing app is can do, is use its platform to help international artists reach the world.
The latest in viral, career-changing trend is brought to you by Somalian artist Nimco Happy and her undeniably catchy pop tune "Isii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life)." The upbeat pop track has swarmed online spaces and we're all running towards her for more.
Nimco's reputation in Somalia and East Africa is already booming. East Africans are definitely calling us late to the party, as the hit single has been around for 5 years and is popularly played at weddings and other formal events. But, it wasn't until the song went viral on TikTok, and then on Twitter and Instagram that the world got wind of the superstar. So viral, in fact, that Nimco has recently signed with Polydor Records, a subsidiary of Universal, according to Buzzfeed News.
The song is a perfect representation of the fun-filled mixed bag that so many African songs manifest as, as the love song is sung in Somali, English, Arabic, and Swahili. Speaking to Buzzfeed News, Nimco Happy says, "Wallahi, I felt happy, elated. [...] I can't describe it in words, but I felt overjoyed, I felt like the world had finally recognized me. That I'm known internationally."
And known she certainly is. Besides having the song attached to over 100,000 TikTok videos, supermodel Bella Hadid posted Nimco's performance to her 47 million Instagram followers, while Cardi B shared a video of her and her sister Hennesy dancing along to the hit single. South African comedian Trevor Noah also stayed on trend by posting a video of him singing along to it on The Daily Show's TikTok account.
The song is now available for stream on Spotify.
With a distribution deal on hand and millions of people singing along and sharing the love, we're excited for the Somalian talent and where she'll go from here.
Watch Nimco Happy's iconic performance of 'Isii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life)' here.
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Despite Pandemic, Conflict in Yemen Wages on
As the world comes to grips coping with the deadly spread of coronavirus, familiar conflicts and security issues have persisted in the Middle East. While much of the world has been put on hold, Yemen, a country approaching five years in armed conflict, is still racked by internal conflict and foreign proxy war.
In early April, the Saudi-backed coalition declared a two-week ceasefire at the peak of coronavirus concern worldwide. But within days fighting resumed and skirmishes between Saudi-backed forces and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have continued.
Now, the conflict has taken a new geopolitical and domestic turn as UAE-back separatists exchanged fire with Saudi-backed forces and declared self-rule over areas it controls in the south of the country. UAE and Saudi Arabia, along with the sides they backed in this conflict, were previously allies in the fight against Houthi rebels, but with that relationship now frayed the conflict has taken on a new and even more uncertain dimension.
And amidst war, medical professionals are concerned about the lack of preparation and capability to respond to a coronavirus outbreak. Thus far Yemen has been spared from a widespread coronavirus outbreak with 12 confirmed cases; but with little border control and an already overtaxed health system, the country is acutely at risk.
Mohammed Alsamaa of Save the Children told the BBC, “there is still tension everywhere. It is more urgent than ever that the conflict stops. No-one can go to hospital or a clinic if there’s war going on and this outbreak – when it comes – could be unspeakable.”
State of Conflict
In a conflict that has devastated Yemen, leaving over 100,000 dead, millions displaced and the country pushed to the brink of famine, patience wore thin within the Saudi coalition of forces fighting Houthi rebels.
The southern separatists have refused overtures from the Saudis for some temporary ceasefire, and in a conflict that looks to have no end, the Saudis have shown wariness themselves.
Before declaring the ceasefire in April, Saudi Arabia was in daily talks with the Houthi rebels about a resolution to the conflict. Saudi Arabia wanted to hold peace talks between the rebels and the Saudi-supported, internationally-recognized government of Yemen.
But the rebels dampened hopes of a resolution to the conflict by ignoring the Saudis’ attempt at a ceasefire in April, claiming it was an insincere offer.
The Saudi-led coalition has been repeatedly accused of war crimes in Yemen and evidence has been brought forward by human rights lawyers of unlawful attacks against civilians. Saudi allies including the United States and the United Kingdom have been accused of turning a blind eye to these crimes and funneling arms to Saudi-backed combatants.
The viciousness and immense human loss in Yemen have done little to move the needle on an end to the fighting, but with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the world economy and Saudi Arabia putting resources into an oil war with Russia, the international community’s distaste for the Houthi rebels and their own war crimes could precipitate a further retraction of foreign activity in Yemen.
The long-standing conflict has thrown Yemen into a horrendous humanitarian disaster. Not only have lives been lost due to the conflict itself, but the fighting has caused immense displacement and a four-year famine.
In 2019, the United Nations reported that 70% of Yemenis, 20 million people, are food insecure and 10 million of those only one step away from famine.
Before coronavirus, Yemen was already dealing with a massive public health crisis. Since January 2020, the country has recorded 110,000 cholera cases, and according to UNICEF, 5 million Yemeni children are at a heightened risk of contracting cholera. Cholera had already claimed the lives of 3,886 people from October 2016 to November 2019.
In April of this year, the north of Yemen has been rocked by flash floods, further adding to the country’s despair and increasing the region’s risk to cholera. The floods have disrupted the nation’s water supply and diminished access to clean drinking water in the country’s north.
Since fighting started in 2015, Yemen’s healthcare system has been under immense pressure and reports have warned it is on the brink of collapse. Only half of Yemen’s health facilities have been functional since the war broke out, and many have been destroyed in bombing campaigns.
A temporary ceasefire or resolution to the foreign intervention in the conflict will relieve much strain on Yemen, but without adequate investment in health services and a great push to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other health emergencies the country will continue to be a humanitarian disaster.
Thus far, no major foreign power in the conflict has made adequate assurances to the health and well-being of Yemen.
Crucially, the United States cut tens of millions in aid to Yemen after arguing the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have been getting their hands on the funds. The United Nations warned 31 of its 41 programs in Yemen could be shut due to the lack of American funding.
The World Health Organization also announced it is preparing to cut 80% of its funding to Yemen after the United States announced it would unilaterally pull funding from the health organization.
The American strategy of isolationism and anti-Iran antagonism has been a hallmark of the Trump administration, and the White House has doubled down on these efforts despite the spread of coronavirus in Iran and domestically.
With President Trump renewing tensions with China and doubling down on Iranian sanctions, the United States has clearly chosen antagonism over collaboration in the face of its own domestic public health crisis.
Other important foreign actors in Yemen’s crisis are also looking inward to solve immense crises, so Yemen and other foreign conflicts may fall to the wayside. Without any resolution, that could mean more hunger and health crises for Yemen, while the biggest culprits of the violence escape without punishment.


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• Cauliflower - 1/2 head
• Mixed frozen veg - 1 cup
• Spring onion - 1/4 cup
• Tamari soy - 2 tablspoon
• Omelette - 1-2 eggs
1. Make cauliflower rice using a cheese grater or blitz in a food processor for 30 seconds, set aside
2. Pre-heat a non stick frying pan, add a touch of olive oil or spray oil
3. Using a fork, whisk 1 or 2 eggs in a cup and cook a flat omelette on the heated pan
4. Remove omelette and wipe pan clean with a damp cloth or sponge
5. Heat pan to a medium - high temperature and sweat frozen vegetables
6. Make a well in the centre of the vegetables and add cauliflower
7. Drop heat to a medium, add tamari soy sauce and cover for 1-2 minutes to let vegetables sweat
8. Serve and garnish with omelette and spring onion
This recipe was created by the healthy eating gurus at Green Press and is featured in their latest free digital book, Green Day; Good Riddance To Bad Dinners.

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Incase you've been living under a rock or refuse updates, Instagram Stories are located on the upper left hand corner of your screen. Click the little camera icon to get started.
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Either take a new pic or choose one from your last 24 hours library and commit to it!
You can either find the hashtag sticker in the sticker tab, or you can simply create a hashtag manually by hitting the text tool and starting with a "#." It's very intuitive.
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Natsu, Lucy and Happy made their way into the Avatar Guild’s base in the previous episode and effortlessly took out multiple opponents before Gray arrived and started fighting with Natsu. However, it was revealed that he had legitimate reasons to join the dark guild, which will be revealed in detail in the upcoming Fairy Tail season 3 episode 282!
If you’ve watched the previous episode of Fairy Tail 2018, then you’d know that Natsu had no issues in taking down multiple members of the Dark Guild. He was then greeted by Gray and was later blackmailed into giving up as Lucy was being tortured by one of the members. After the trio were captured and put in a cell, Goumon arrives in order to extract information from them and begins his preparations to torture Lucy. Before he could do that, Gray arrives and freezes him and saves the trio. Then he gets in touch with someone over a phone and gives the phone to Natsu, and it’s revealed that Erza has put up Gray on an infiltration mission to make his way in the dark guild and take them down from within.
So, in this article, we are going to see what to expect from the upcoming episode of the show, and as we already have a preview available, we are going to have a proper look at it and give you all the information you need. As such, the article’s going to be filled with spoilers so don’t read if you don’t want to know what’s going to happen!
Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 282 Spoilers
The upcoming episode is titled “The Purification Plan” and it will be filled with epic action as the strongest team is going to regroup and take on the Avatar guild.
We are going to see Natsu, Lucy and Happy along with Gray appear on the battlefield to stop Avatar’s purification plan and if that’s not enough, Erza is going to come to the fray as well. We will also have a look at Lucy’s another Star Dress as she summons Taurus, another Celestial Spirit to aid her in the fight. Moreover, Juvia, Wendy and Carla will also join their friends and Juvia is going to fight the dark wizards in order to save her beloved Gray!
Natsu, Lucy and Gray are going to stop the Avatar’s forces from entering the town and killing all the innocents for the purification plan, while Erza is going to take charge of the rear assault not giving any chance to any of the members to save themselves.
What I am really looking forward to see is Lucy in her new Star Dress, I mean I want to see her new powers and it’s pretty clear from the previews that she’ll be able to not only hold her own, but take down a few followers of the guild with ease before someone stronger shows up. Even Erza’s got a new requip that she’s show off in the next episode!
Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 282 Release Date
The upcoming episode of Fairy Tail 2018 is going to come out this Sunday, 4th November, 2018 so make sure you tune in to watch it as soon as it drops. Also, let us know if you are liking the new season of the show so far, and have a look at the preview of the episode below!


In about an hour, it is exciting to sit next to the police Asger Holm (Jakob Cedergren) and see him through the phone try to rotate the world right and rescue a woman.
But with just over twenty minutes filmtid left with the director Gustav Möller shown the situation from all angles he can think of. The pressure flattens out the film while he and Jakob Cedergren put the last pieces in a puzzle that the audience has already passed.
Asger sitting with a headset on a police call centres. He receives the 112 calls. It is a tvångskommendering, he has against his will been removed from the external service. In addition, he has something on the agenda that is pressing. Asger is out of the mood, bitsk against calling, as he often has itself to blame. He is even rude to his colleagues.
So kvicknar he to: a call from a woman who manages to make even though she is sitting next to his abductors in a car. Asger, who knows that he is a problempolis, is getting engaged. He sees a chance to snatch up and make something good.
Read more: Interview with Gustav Möller on ”The culprit”
content to do what he should, quickly relaying the information. He follows the case, calling colleagues and trying to tell them what to do, trying to identify the offender and on the different ways to access and get in touch with him and others involved.From the ”The culprit”. Photo: Nordisk film
He is convinced that he, from his vantage point on the monitoring station to see how everything is. One suspects that it is such the heated Asger misses.
Gustav Möller is skilled to go on your nerves. You become stressed when the military trimmed and scrubbed Asger to do things their way, and not immediately will forward important information to your colleagues who is looking after the car. One becomes indignant when he takes to the kommandoton to get a henpecked colleague to dubious interventions.
impresses in this debut. But it is fatal close to the virtuoso ”Locke” (2013). Which starred Tom Hardy as a construction engineer who travel by car through the night and by telephone to try to calm abruptly deserted colleagues and family members. They are both movies that can be described as a kind of monologexperiment, where we observe a man who tries to be the protector, and ömkligen fail.
”Locke” was more elaborate, and in addition also a story about a drive. Light were reflected in Hardy's windshield, road signs passed by, advertising messages shone in the night. Such a life can never find Möller on the prosaic psap. Finally it feels. ”The culprit” had made himself as the ambitious one-hour tv drama. It has not the strength to lift to the film.
See more. Three other films about inappropriate police: ” A diabolical trap” (”Touch of evil”, 1958) ”the Border” (1982), ”Suspicious relations” (1990).
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Liverpool have been repeatedly heavily linked with Jude Bellingham in the past and, following an impressive performance against Manchester City, there has been an apparent update on our interest.
As reported by Mike McGrath for The Telegraph: ‘Liverpool are expected to lead the chase for Jude Bellingham next summer in a race that could drag in Europe’s biggest clubs for the Borussia Dortmund teenage midfielder’.
It’s an encouraging report to read and will certainly get our supporters excited, alongside his impressive header at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League.
Following the match, Pep Guardiola was very public in his adoration of the midfielder and so it’s certainly going to be some race for the player this summer.
We will certainly be in the market for a marquee signing and it seems as though FSG will be willing to back Jurgen Klopp, if he does want the England international midfielder in his team.
The problem is that this pursuit is very public, so if we want to sign the 19-year-old then it will take more than just performances on the pitch and we could be priced out of a deal.
It’s great to hear that we are being touted as the leaders in this negotiation so far but with nearly a year to go before any deal is signed – it’s certainly a marathon and not a sprint.
You can view the update on Bellingham via @TeleFootball on Twitter:
Liverpool are leading race to sign Jude Bellingham next summer. ⚫🟡➡🔴
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) September 15, 2022


- How long does footage Stay on security cameras?
- Does CCTV footage get deleted automatically?
- How often are surveillance cameras checked?
- How do I fix my night vision security camera?
- Do all security cameras need Internet?
- Do security cameras record all the time?
- Do employers check security cameras?
- How many days Bank delete CCTV footage?
- How is CCTV footage stored?
- What causes ghosting on CCTV cameras?
- What causes video loss in security cameras?
- How often do security cameras reset?
- Who can view CCTV footage?
- How do I know if my security camera is a surveillance?
- What happens if you unplug a security camera?
- What’s the difference between surveillance cameras and security cameras?
- How do you know if a security camera is recording?
- How many GB does a CCTV camera consume per day?
How long does footage Stay on security cameras?
30 to 90 daysMost security camera footage is stored for 30 to 90 days.
This is true for hotels, retail stores, supermarkets, and even construction companies.
Banks keep security camera footage for up to six months to comply with industry regulatory requirements..
Does CCTV footage get deleted automatically?
With modern CCTV systems, everything is recorded to a hard drive and once it is full, the oldest footage is automatically erased and new footage recorded over the top.
How often are surveillance cameras checked?
Security surveillance experts suggest that you should check the batteries of your camera units every 6 months or less. If the units are old, they need more frequent inspections every 3 to 4 months.
How do I fix my night vision security camera?
First, go into the camera’s settings and make sure the mode is turned on. It could be called “infrared mode” instead of “night vision.” If that doesn’t fix your infrared camera problems, try powering the camera off and on again, as well as unplugging it and plugging it back in.
Do all security cameras need Internet?
Do all security cameras need WiFi? A 1: Traditional wireless and PoE IP security cameras need to be connected to your home Internet, if you want to get remote live streaming, motion detection alerts and other smart functions.
Do security cameras record all the time?
Most home security cameras are motion-activated and will record when they detect motion, as well as send you an alert. Some can record 24/7, which is known as continuous video recording (CVR). A security camera is an excellent tool for providing home security and the peace of mind that goes with it.
Do employers check security cameras?
Any employer that decides to monitor employees with surveillance cameras must have a legitimate reason to do so. … When it comes to interactions between employees and other employees, employers usually lack a legitimate reason to prove the need for monitoring.
How many days Bank delete CCTV footage?
On average, the security camera footage will be stored about 30 – 90 days in hotels, stores or supermarkets, and the above places, etc. Banks generally keep ATM security camera videos for 6 months in accordance with the banking industry standard. But it may also vary among different banks and the countries you are in.
How is CCTV footage stored?
A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) contains software, video storage, and a computer hard disk all in a single unit. The DVR accepts analog video feeds and converts them to digital.
What causes ghosting on CCTV cameras?
Ghost on CCTV cameras can also be caused by slow shutter speed, high gain, high DNR, high DWDR and smoothing settings. Taking the noise reduction for example, the higher the noise reduction is, the worse the CCTV camera ghosting effect becomes.
What causes video loss in security cameras?
In general, the issue of “video loss” on CCTV security cameras or DVR/NVR, in many cases, comes down to several factors: insufficient power supply, unstable network, wiring problems, hardware (cameras, NVR/DVR or monitor) failures, inefficient camera software and IP address conflicts.
How often do security cameras reset?
30 days is common, but 60 days is not uncommon. Today’s IP systems follow a first in first out protocol, except note that some video can be tagged and never deleted. Now if you are asking how often is a video system power cycled, that varies dramatically.
Who can view CCTV footage?
Anybody who has been caught on camera has the right to see the footage, in which they are identifiable. Under the 2018 Data Protection Act (GDPR), they are permitted to do this by submitting a subject access request for the relevant personal data.
How do I know if my security camera is a surveillance?
Most spy camera detectors mainly offer 2 ways to find hidden cameras: Check for the reflective lights from the camera lens (like using a flashlight). Detect the RF broadcast of the camera. Typically the detectors will beep when they find the signal, and give you the audible alerts.
What happens if you unplug a security camera?
When you are home, the cameras won’t record. … When you are away from home, the cameras record. They’ll still be “working” but not recording.
What’s the difference between surveillance cameras and security cameras?
Surveillance cameras are very useful for detecting, recording, and deterring any unwanted activity, but require a person constantly watching them for immediate actions to be taken. Security systems are more conducive to stopping a crime before it happens and alerts authorities in real time rather than after the fact.
How do you know if a security camera is recording?
2. Check the status of the LEDs in the IP security cameras. If it’s an infrared IP security camera, you are able to see small red lights around the lens of the security camera in the dark, when this security camera is on.
How many GB does a CCTV camera consume per day?
It depends on too many factors to come up with an exact figure (number of cameras, compression, resolution, etc.), but heres a ballpark. 1080P recorder with 4 cameras – It needs about 200GB / day. The new standard of H. 265 compression should reduce this figure to 100GB/day.


Q performs an energetic version of "What They Want" on Kimmel.
Schoolboy Q stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last night to perform two tracks from his recent number one album, Oxymoron. After breezing through the BJ The Chicago Kid-assisted "Studio," the TDE rapper brought "What They Want" to the stage.
In a live setting, the Mike Will Made It-produced jam became even more turned up despite the fact that 2 Chainz didn't show up to reprise his great guest verse. Accompanied by a talented, five piece band, Q hyped the crowd up with his energetic moves and as a bonus, his guitarist threw in a nice little solo at the end of the song.


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Prevalence and control of trachoma in Australia, 1997–2004
Mak, D. B., O’Neill, L. M., Herceg, A., & McFarlane, H. (2006). Prevalence and control of trachoma in Australia, 1997–2004. Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 30(2), 236-247.
This study aimed to document the prevalence of active trachoma and trichiasis from 1997 to 2003 and from 1987 to 2004, respectively, and to provide an overview of trachoma control activities in Australia in 2004. Prevalence data were obtained from state, territory and regional population health units and unpublished surveys. Information about trachoma control programs and activities currently implemented in Australia was obtained through structured interviews with staff involved in trachoma control. Active trachoma prevalences in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ranging from 0–40 per cent, were reported from the Eastern Goldfields, Midwest-Murchison and Kimberley Population Health Units in Western Australia and the Northern Territory’s Centre for Disease Control. Large differences in trachoma prevalence were reported within and between different regions and from different years in the same region. Recent surveys of trichiasis in Kimberley and Central Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults demonstrated prevalences of 9–12 per cent in inland, desert areas. In contrast with developing countries where active trachoma and trichiasis are more common among adult women than men, Australian surveys have identified equal prevalence in both sexes. Interpretation of trachoma prevalence and inter-regional/state/national comparisons were hampered by lack of a uniform method of data collection and analysis. Trachoma control programs were implemented consistently in some communities, and irregularly and/or in piecemeal fashion in others. Trachoma control programs led by regional population health units working in collaboration with primary health care services were more likely to be consistently implemented over long periods of time. Trachoma is a significant public health issue in some Aboriginal communities within Australia. The Communicable Diseases Network Australia has developed guidelines for the public health management of trachoma which provide recommendations on trachoma screening, control and data collection trachoma for affected states and territories.

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My first part compliments people. My second part makes things known. My third part hurts feelings. My fourth part ma hold a previous treasure. My fifth part is used when sharing fancy beverages. What am I?
I stand up tall and made of steel, with baguettes and garlic at my heel. I love the colours red white and blue, but obviously not as much as you. I am a marvel for all to see, though to some I am a monstrosity! What am I?


Check out the latest video preview of The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep from the developers at inXile Entertainment. Narrated with dramatic flair by Creative Director David Rogers, this sprawling look at the upcoming first-person dungeon-crawler RPG offers just a glimpse of the vast world of tactical action, puzzles, quests, and choices fans can expect when the game launches later this year on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, and consoles.
inXile Entertainment has also relaunched the official website of The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep at www.bardstale.com. There, fans can pre-order one of four special editions of the game, each including loads of exclusive bonuses, particularly guaranteed beta access for Platinum Edition owners and access to both the alpha and beta for Ultimate Edition owners.
The triumphant revival of one of gaming’s most iconic RPG series, The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep takes players back to Skara Brae for a new adventure filled with challenging turn-based strategy combat, dungeon crawling and puzzles. Customize your character and band of heroes to your unique play style, then take on mythical dangers in epic battles that reward strategic positioning, clever thinking, and masterful combos. Blending classic RPG gameplay and fantasy storytelling with modern design and visuals, The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep is perfect for veteran fans and intrepid newcomers alike.


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I'm an avid romance reader, although I'm usually not really into the contemporary stuff. This book however, was one hell of a read! Granted, I chose it because of that gorgeous cover... Really, I think I stared at it every day before opening my kindle to read ^^
Then I read the blurb and thought I should give it a try. I wasn't disappointed.
K.L. Kreig drew me already in with the first paragraph. She has a real talent for writing down emotions, using beautiful words and metaphors without getting too complicated. Omg how I wish I could write like this! This author is the reason I'm frustrated every time I work on my own books because, damn it, mine really, really pale in comparison to what this writer can put on paper...
The story was intriguing. I could totally relate to Maverick. The great thing about reading this book is, you don't know the ending until the very ending ^^ Well, at least not until you read three-quarters of the story.
There was one point though (attention SPOILER) where I was maybe, just maybe, a tiiiiiny bit disappointed because I thought that Killian was the one who shot Kael in the end. This would have given the whole story another huge boost ^^
But who am I to correct this great author – the story was f****** great.
@ K.L. Kreig: If you have a lifesize poster of your cover, please send me one :D


- Days after Mohbad's death, Nigerians are still hurt, and the demand for justice for the late singer is louder than ever
- Mohbad's management has released their plan to have a candlelight procession and tribute concert in his honour
- The late singer's closest friend, Bella Shmurda, however, said he won't join Nigerians in paying last respects to Mohbad
As one of Mohbad's closest friends, Bella Shmurda has refused to treat the late singer as just another person who passed away.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the singer put up a post saying he won't join Nigerians to pay last respects to his friend.
According to him, Mohbad lives on for life.
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Bella Shmurda wrote:
"Badman will never rest. King of south nd the west…I won’t pay any last respect because you still live 4L❤"
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Netizens react to Bella Shmurda's post
Many Nigerians are impressed by how much of a good friend the singer is even though Mohbad is no more.
Read some comments sighted below:
"This guy is really hurt by this sad event. I still need someone close to mohbad to say something about what led to his death, some people were with him at the time of death, why haven't they shed light on what really happened."
"Thank you Bella, na man you be."
"His body and soul will always be with you egbon."
"Na man you be bro. We dey with you. #JusticeForMohbad."
"I hope Mohbad finds PEACE again "
"The soul of the innocent and a good man lives with us forever."
"True friend. Bella."
"Jah protect you Bella. Justice will prevail. "
"God will stand for you and yours the way you stood and still stand for Mohbad. You are a friend everyone should have in their corner ❤"
Davido speaks on Mohbad's spirit
Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido reacted to the announcement by Mohbad's management to have a candlelight procession and tribute concert in his honour.
The Unavailable crooner shared the post on his Instagram story channel and added that he would fly back to the country for the event.
In another post, Davido revealed the late Mohbad's spirit is so strong that sleep eluded him.


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Five years old and the way forward
AbstractA journal can only be as good as the quality and variety of the papers which authors submit for consideration for placement in the journal; the constructiveness and usefulness of reviewers' comments; the expertise, representativeness and involvement of the editorial advisory panel; and the feedback which the editors receive from readers. There is a need to constantly review the progress of the journal. At the end of SAJG's first quinquennium it is therefore apposite to lake stock of its achievements and shortcomings, and to consider how it may be improved to have wider appeal and greater relevance for gerontologists in Africa.
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Coupled mode equations have been obtained for SAW transducers. Using these equations and regarding some boundary conditions as drivers; a multi-terminal component model for transducer is obtained. This multi-terminal model makes it possible to use "Tearing and Reconstruction Technique" in the analysis of SAW filters involving interdigital transducers and single phase unidirectional transducers. The model developed in this work, is also applied in the analysis of Distributed Feedback Resonators. the model can be used for the transducer in which coupling coefficient shows slow variation along the propagation direction.


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Rizal, Philippines – Prime Infra’s WawaJVCo employees visited Rizal Province just in time for Noche Buena, to distribute Christmas gift packs to the local community. The distribution was done in two days, with day one focusing on Barangay San Rafael, Rodriguez, Barangay Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo and Barangay Calawis, Antipolo and day two in Wawa, Puray and San Isidro, Rodriguez.
Residents and community leaders happily received the gift packs containing ingredients to make spaghetti, macaroni soup and fruit salad. They also expressed their appreciation and gratitude to Prime Infra and WawaJVCo, as well as their continued support to the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project.
Prime Metroline Infrastructure Holdings Corp (Prime Infra), the core infrastructure arm of Enrique K. Razon Jr. develops, designs, manages and operates infrastructure assets that enable the delivery of essential services to communities in emerging markets worldwide.
WawaJVCo Inc. is a joint venture between Prime Infra and the San Lorenzo Ruiz Builders and Developers Group, Inc. to develop the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project in Rodriguez, Rizal which, when completed, will help address the water shortage in Metro Manila and the Province of Rizal.


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Despite having lost part of a lung to cancer, the Country Music Hall of Famer sings like he's just getting started. Haggard has just released "Working in Tennessee," his latest record and his second for Vanguard Records. Recorded in his own California studio with the backing of his longtime band, the Strangers, Hag turns in one of the finest recordings of his storied career.
Born in California in 1937 to working-class parents, Haggard was a rebellious youth, spending much of his time in and out of juvenile detention centers. As a young man, he eventually found himself in prison after a botched burglary attempt. Perhaps that was the wake up call he needed, however, because after his release in the early '60s, he began to remake himself as a performer. Drawn to country music from an early age, Haggard began singing in bars for a little bit of cash and all the beer he could drink. He soon attracted the attention of established country artists and had his first hit with "Sing a Sad Song" in 1964. He went on to record 38 number one songs and has weathered the ups and downs of a long career in county music.
"Working in Tennessee" opens with the title track, a swinging dig at Music City, and all the people dreaming of being the next big star: "Went down lookin' to be a star/Wound up hockin' my old guitar/Look at me, working in Tennessee." Merle is obviously having a good time, letting his band do the picking while he does the grinning. He takes another shot at Nashville later on with "Too Much Boogie Woogie," a song that derides the current state of country music. In it, he complains about today's generic country music stars, the "people pickin' on the Opry" that he's never even heard of. The song is also a bit of a farewell to an era, an homage to the generation of singers and musicians of which Haggard himself is a part.
Never one to keep his opinions to himself, Haggard's songwriting on this record is no exception. His views are right out front on several songs. Sometimes it works well, as on "What I Hate," a litany of complaints that range from shifty politicians to the enduring legacy of Southern racism. Such a song might simply come off as heavy handed for another, lesser, singer. But in Merle's hands it's hard not to find oneself nodding in agreement. That's not to say that the approach always works, however. On "Under the Bridge," the story of a hard working man who finds himself unemployed and homeless, the well-intentioned sentiment becomes a bit cloying.
It's not all politics and curmudgeonly complaint, however. Long a champion of the working man, Haggard and his band lay down a fine country groove on "Truck Driver's Blues" and on a wonderful reworked version of his classic "Working Man Blues." The latter features guitar and vocals by Willie Nelson and vocals by son, Ben Haggard. In fact, much of this record is a family affair. In addition to son Ben, daughter Jenessa shares a co-writing credit on "Sometimes I Dream," a simply beautiful new song that has the feel of a forlorn country classic. Haggard is so comfortable inside that song that it reminded me of everything I've always loved about his singing. (As if I needed a reminder.) Wife Theresa is here as well, sharing co-writing credits and singing too, most notably on the Carter-Cash standard, "Jackson."
At the age of 74, with a string of hits, his family and a solid band behind him, Merle Haggard sings like a man who has nothing to prove, but who still has a hell of a lot left to say.