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John Phelps, Court Clerk at the Trial of King Charles I
King Charles I 1625-1649
John Phelps was a clerk of the Court that convicted Charles I and condemned him to death. Here is some background on King Charles I.
Charles of the House of Stuart was born November 19, 1600 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He was the son of King James I of Scotland (who upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603 became James I of England as well) and Anne of Denmark.
On June 13, 1625, at age 25, he married Henrietta-Marie of France (age 16). Henrietta was the daughter of the King of France. Their children were:
- Charles (later King Charles II)
- James (later King James II of England, and King James VII of Scotland)
- Henry and
- Henrietta Anne
Charles' childhood was spent mainly in the shadow of his elder brother, the Prince of Wales. Charles was born in 1600 and married Henrietta Maria, daughter of the King of France. Charles' childhood was spent mainly in the shadow of his elder brother, the Prince of Wales, who died when Charles was twelve years old.
Charles was first crowned February 2, 1626 in Westminster Abbey, in London. Charles managed to persuade his father to wage war on Spain. This war did not begin until Charles took the throne, and it then also became a war with France. War required huge expenditures, which the treasury could not sustain. Charles levied huge new taxes and imposed martial law, making him extremely unpopular with the Nobles and the Commons. He also vigerously repressed the Puritans.
Parliament had a substantial role in the granting money to the king and adopted the tactic of withholding grants until its grievances were redressed. The Parliament of 1625 refused money, demanded ministers it could trust, and was soon dissolved by Charles. That of 1626 was dissolved when it started impeachment proceedings against Buckingham. Charles, to meet his needs for money, resorted to quartering troops upon the people and to a forced loan, which he attempted to collect by prosecutions and imprisonments.
Forced to call Parliament again in 1628, he was compelled to agree to the Petition of Right, in return for a badly needed subsidy. Charles adjourned Parliament when it declared that his continued collection of customs duties was a violation of the Petition. Although Buckingham was assassinated (1628), the parliamentary session of 1629 was bitter. It closed dramatically with a resolution condemning unauthorized taxation and attempts to change existing church practices.
A shy and dignified figure, he was popular at the time of his coronation, but he immediately offended his Protestant subjects by his marriage to the Catholic Henrietta Maria, sister of Louis XIII of France. Charles's favorite, Buckingham, was unpopular, and the foreign ventures under Buckingham's guidance were unfortunate, particularly the unsuccessful expedition to Cádiz (1625) and the two disastrous attempts to relieve French Protestants in La Rochelle (1627 and 1628). Nor would Parliament willingly grant money to help Charles's sister, Elizabeth of Bohemia, and the Protestants, in the Thirty Years War. Charles' reign resulted in the bitter struggle for supremacy between the king and Parliament that finally resulted in the English civil war.
The Commons at Parliament were not happy with Charles' views and ideas. They created the 'Petition of Right', which declared all rulings by Charles illegal. However, Charles immediately dissolved Parliament, imprisoned all the members, and became a dictator for eleven years.
The Years of No Parliament
Charles governed without Parliament for 11 years after 1629, which were marked by popular opposition to strict enforcement of the practices of the Established Church by Archbishop William Laud and to the ingenious if disingenuous devices employed by the government to obtain funds. The royally controlled courts of high commission and Star Chamber waged a harsh campaign against nonconformists and recusants (Catholics), and large emigrations to America, of both Puritans and Catholics, took place. The trial (1637-38) of John Hampden for refusal to pay a tax of ship money greatly increased public indignation. Meanwhile Charles's deputy in Ireland, Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, was carrying out a wide program of reforms through his oppressive policy of "Thorough."
Renewed Struggles with Parliament
As the years passed, it became more obvious that the people were restless. In 1637, The Archbishop of Cantebury Laud forced the High Church liturgy and the Book of Common Prayer into general use in Scotland, which immediately caused rioting. Laud saw the English and Scottish Churches as one being within the whole of the Catholic Church. This change to the religious liturgy completely demolished Puritanism. The Scots were furious and assembled an army in the North of England.
Unable to wage war effectively, Charles in May, 1640, summoned the so-called Short Parliament, which demanded redress of grievances before granting funds and was dissolved.
Another attempt to carry on the war without Parliament failed, and the famous Long Parliament was summoned in November. Under the leadership of John Pym, John Hampden, and Sir Henry Vane (the younger), Parliament secured itself against dissolution without its own consent and brought about the death of Strafford, the abolition of the courts of high commission and Star Chamber, and the end of unparliamentary taxation.
Charles professed to accept the revolutionary legislation, though he was known to hold strong views on the divine right of monarchy. Parliament's trust in the king was further undermined when his queen was implicated in the army plot to coerce Parliament, and Charles was suspected of complicity in the Irish rebellion (1641) and its resulting atrocities, especially in Ulster. In 1641, Parliament presented its Grand Remonstrance, calling for religious and administrative reforms and reciting in full its grievances against the king. Charles repudiated the charges, and his unsuccessful attempt to seize five opposition leaders of Commons in violation of traditional privilege was the fatal blunder that precipitated war.
Charles was forced to face a final defeat after the Five Members confrontation, when he had no alternative but to face a trial of arms. His opposition leader was Oliver Cromwell, in charge of the Parliamentary army. This resulted in the terrible Civil War.
There were no decisive victories in the civil war until Charles was defeated at Marston Moor (1644) and Naseby (1645). In 1646 he gave himself up to the Scottish army, which delivered him to Parliament. He was ultimately imprisoned by Cromwell's army leaders, who were now highly suspicious of Parliament. Charles escaped (Nov., 1647) to Carisbrooke, on the Isle of Wight, where he concluded an alliance with the discontented Scots, which led to the second civil war (1648) and another royalist defeat. Two years of negotiation followed, for which Charles was unsuited. At the end, when Charles was Cromwell's prisoner, he was required to assent to a law abolishing bishops in the Church of England. He had previously given his consent to such an abolition in Scotland, where the Puritans were in the majority, but here he dug in his heels and declared that Bishops were part of the Church as God had established it, and that he could not in conscience assent to Cromwell's demand. His refusal sealed his doom, and it is for this that he is accounted a martyr by the Church of England, since he could have saved his life by giving in on this question.
Parliament, now reduced in number by Pride's Purge and controlled by Charles's most powerful enemies, established a special high court of justice, which brought Charles to trial before Parliament. John Phelps served as a clerk to the court. King Charles was found guilty of treason, deposed, and beheaded on Jan. 30, 1649 at Whitehall, London, England. He was buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, England. To the royalists he became the martyred king and author of the Eikon Basilike. By his opponents he was considered a double-dealing tyrant.
When King Charles' successors regained power, both court clerks Andrew Broughton and John Phelps found it expeditious to leave England. They lived out their lives in exile, convicted in absentia and sentenced to death, in Vevay, Switzerland. American descendant and ambassador to Germany Wlliam Walter Phelps later erected a monument to John Phelps. John Phelps is buried alongside Edward Ludlow, one of the judges who condemned Charles I, and his fellow clerk Andrew Broughton.
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Apple during the second quarter shipped 17 million iPad 2 and new iPad media tablets, up a stunning 44.1 percent from 11.8 million in the first quarter.
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Granulomatous angiitis of the central nervous system: protean manifestations and response to treatment.
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Granulomatous angiitis is an uncommon necrotising vasculitis of unknown cause restricted to vessels of the central nervous system. Five tissue-proven cases emphasise the protean manifestations of this disease and the difficulties encountered in reaching a diagnosis. One patient presented with a temporoparietal mass, the second, a progressive dementia, the third suggested herpes simplex encephalitis, the fourth mimicked multi-infarct state; and the fifth presented with a cerebellar mass lesion. In four cases with CSF examination, protein was elevated (81-193 gm/l) and three patients had mononuclear pleocytosis (12-800 WBC/mm3). Cerebral arteriogram suggested vasculitis in only one of four cases. Diagnosis was made by brain biopsy in three cases and all three were treated successfully. The diagnosis in the two other cases was made at postmortem examination.
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FinLeap’s SolarisBank to Offer Banking as a Platform for Startups to Ride the Fintech Sauce Train – TechCrunch
Offering what he calls banking as a platform, FinLeap, the German fintech start-up factory, has given birth to its latest business.
This time around, the Berlin-based business builder (to use preferred terminology) is investing and betting on the underlying regulatory and financial technology infrastructure – the pick ‘n’ shovels, if you will – in the form of solarisBank, a fully licensed digital bank designed to power a range of fintech services.
Born out of the frustration felt by FinLeap’s own startups with the need to leverage existing banking license and technology in order to be able to offer various financial services, solarisBank has developed what is described as a banking toolkit. modular, comprising: and most importantly, various modern banking APIs. This means that it is able to offer other fintech companies various services which in turn can offer their own customers.
These include account and transaction services, compliance and trust solutions, working capital financing and online loans. These services require not only a technological solution, but also, in many cases, a banking or electronic money license. SolarisBank handles the heavy lifting for both.
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CADIZ, Ky. – The fitness center at Lake Barkley State Resort Park will be open and will waive its admission fee on Saturday, Jan. 3, as it takes part in the “World’s Largest Simultaneous Group Workout.”
Guests are invited to kick off their New Year’s resolutions by trying out the new treadmills at Lake Barkley’s fitness center and learn more about what it offers.
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Moms View Message Board: General Discussion: Archive October 2006:
Okay the sewage in our office building is backing up and it stinks to high heaven in here. We have no windows that open and the problem will not be completely fixed until Friday. Is there some kind of legal issue with making us work while this is going on?
Also is it possible that his could make me sick.. I have a horrible headache right now and I am nauseous.
I would call the Health Department immediately. I would not be surprised if they labeled the building uninhabitable until the sewage problem is fixed AND the building is thoroughly aired out and cleaned. I would also call my doctor and make an immediate appointment.
I do think it comes under the heading of intolerable working conditions, but better the Health Department or your doctor says so instead of you. Better yet, I am sure your firm carries workers' compensation - tell your manager you are sick and need to see a doctor because of the smells and odors, and wonder if you should see the firm's workers' comp doctor so that you don't have to pay a doctor bill or copay for a work-related condition.
But, you know better than anyone how your boss would react and how your firm would react if you claim workers' comp, so you have to be the judge. Still, I would see my doctor and if my doctor said my work situation is making me ill, get a note from the doctor and tell your boss that your doctor told you that the work conditions are making you ill.
Sewage, for grief's sake. That is really a health hazard. I'm surprised the building hasn't been closed already.
Ewwww. I think Ginny gave you good ideas.
This is not a strange question. Sewage gases are definitely poisonous and hazardous to your health.
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Sewer gas is a generic name for the collection of gases and airborne agents that often accompany sewage and the natural processes and reactions associated with sewage processing and the decomposition of organic materials. The major components of sewer gas can include: nitrogen (N2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), ammonia (NH3), biological organisms, water vapor, and other chemicals discharged to the effluent stream.1,2 The presence and concentration of any of these components can vary with time, composition of the sewage, temperature, and pH.
* Nitrogen accounts for about 78% of the earth's atmosphere, and generally is not released from normally expected sewage reactions. It is not generated from the sewage, but its concentration in sewer gas may be effectively increased by the removal or consumption of oxygen through other means (i.e., rusting, other forms of oxidation or biological activity).
* Hydrogen sulfide is formed by biological and chemical processes in the liquid phase and is released to the headspace above the solution; its concentration in the gas phase is dependent upon its concentration in the liquid phase and ambient equilibrium conditions. At non-toxic levels, H2S has the familiar odor of rotten eggs. At acutely toxic levels, H2S quickly paralyzes an individual's ability to detect its odor, and will rapidly render a victim unconscious. Due to its relatively high toxic potential while at dilute concentrations, and normally expected air currents, the molecular gas density of H2S is often of secondary importance in predicting its movement or stratification.3 H2S gas is also flammable at concentrations which are well above toxic levels (Lower Explosive Limit 4.35%, Upper Explosive Limit 46%).
* Carbon dioxide and methane have little or no odor characteristics and have a saturated gas density approximately 1.5 and 0.6 times that of air, respectively. Their relative gas densities compared to air and potential for elevated concentrations may cause some gas stratification. Since both of these gases are generated while in solution, there may be higher concentrations at the liquid-air surface.
* Methane is extremely flammable, has a wide explosive range, and a low flash point. These characteristics result in a substantial fire and explosion hazard. Methane will also react with some oxidizers spontaneously. It is also possible to have other flammable gases in sewers that originate from spills and leaks of flammable liquids.
* Ammonia has a distinct, strong odor with good warning characteristics which are present well before attaining toxic levels. Exposure to elevated levels of ammonia also may act as an eye and mucus membrane irritant. It is unlikely that acutely toxic levels of this material would be present from common sewage reactions.
All of the above gases are colorless at the concentrations commonly encountered in sewage systems.
* Natural biological organisms and pathogens from sewage can become airborne, primarily through agitation, or other physical actions on the accompanying liquid, but generally these microbes are short-lived when suspended in air.
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The major adverse health effects and hazards from exposure to sewer gases are:
1. Poisoning from H2S, Asphyxiation from displaced or consumed oxygen,
2. Decreased vigilance or fatigue due to reduced oxygen levels (from CO2 and CH4),
3. Biological contamination, and
4. Fires and explosions from methane gas, H2S or other flammable gases.
Ditto Ginny, call the health dept. That is NOT a safe work environment, and you shouldn't be exposed to it.
Tara - update??? And, by the way, LOL - I am just now really appreciating your username.
Well they had plumbers in overnight and they temporarily fixed the problem. The smell was much more mild through the building. I guess I have conflicting issues with calling the health dept. My BIL owns the company and I know that if he traced the call back to me he would be extremely upset and make my sis mad at me. I know that if the smell is not totally gone tomorrow I will be leaving work really early.
One of those things were I was kinda hoping that everyone else would call.
Boy, working for family really throws a monkey wrench into things sometimes....
I would have a serious discussion with BIL and sis about worker safety. Making you all work around poisonous gas is against the law, and he could get himself into trouble if it happens again.
If it were me, I would think about finding another job just to avoid this type of conflict of interest. Your job is not worth risking your health over, even if it is family.

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This was leaking from that top of the elbow here. If you look closely, I don't really see any solder there, so it's kinda' obvious that it would leak. If you look closely, you'll see that I was using a butt-ugly green shirt to catch the dripping water. That's a shirt one of the contractor's workers left behind. When I saw that shirt I should've realized they were "mentally challenged".
It's kinda hard to see, but what looks like solder is just the color of the fitting. There is no (visible) solder on top there. When I eventually got the fitting off, I think I figured out the "plumber's" mistake. The pipe looked kinda dirty. He should've cleaned it more thoroughly with sandpaper before trying to solder the new pipe to it. Even I know that, and I'm not even a plumber, I'm a lawyer...technically.
Look at all the solder dripping down the side of this fitting. Maybe if more of that had ended up on the topside of the fitting I wouldn't be having these problems.
This is me with "the persuader". Together we previously killed a 2" thick piece of black iron pope that defied our will (although we wore out three blades in the process). But that is a story for another day. I knew the copper pipe would be no match for us.
After I cut through the pipe, all hell broke loose. I caused another flood. Since this was on the top floor, howerver, this flooded several floors. It leaked down to my kitchen and soaked my overpriced dining set (which I had placed temporarily in the kitchen...6 months ago).
In hindsight, I should've drained the water out of the pipes FIRST. I figured since it was a small pipe on the top floor that there wouldn't be much water in it. I forgot that it was probably under pressure and--a flood later--I realized the error of my ways. Even though most fo the water was already on the floor, I still had to go the basement and drain about 10 gallons out of the system because my attempts at soldering were causing the remaining water in the pipes to boil and spill out...fun fun fun.
This picture doesn't really do the gusher justice. This is after the fountain died down to a mere trickle, but I thought that you blog fans might like a fleeting image of my nemesis.
This is what the thing looked like after I was done cutting through it. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have been using a plugged in power tool on a pipe that is gushing water everywhere. I read somewhere that electricity and water are not a good combination.
Okay, after I heated up the coupling and the 90 degree fitting enough to melt the old solder, I pulled the old connections off and was left with this.
Which I meticulously cleaned with sandpaper and a pipe tool, the added flux and soldered new fittings onto them.
Here is a picture of the heat shield. As you can see, it's actually touching the fitting and the wall (which is flammable) so it was difficult to get a torch in there to take the old piece off and put the new ones on.
Despite all the setbacks, I WAS able to weld the pieces together and it didn't leak (except for the minor leak caused by my forgetting to close the bleeder valve before testing it).
Okay, this is what the finished product looks like.
This was probably my most difficult weld to date because
1. it involved 3/4" pipe (instead of 1/2");
2. it was in a reaaaaaly tight space...near a lot of flammable materials;
3. I was asn't working with all new pipe (I had to remove a fitting, clean the connection and re-attach a new fitting to someone else's mistake; and
4. I had a yet another flood. But in true ninja fashion I overcame incredible odds using my guile, unconventional tools and cat-like reflexes and I got it done.


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Though the much hyped and the last month launched AC local might not have got a good response yet, the Central Railway is planning yet another AC local that will run every day including weekends. Central Railway’s aim is to target business class and better services.
A fortnight ago, Central Railway’s first-ever AC local commenced its maiden run. Two weeks since the service took off, it has been found that the response was not as expected; people are not travelling much in the first AC local on the Harbour line. Reportedly, only 1,400 passengers which mean only 28 per cent are using the service though the train can carry 5,000 commuters at a time.
Central Railway’s senior official told AV that they have been holding meetings to decide how to conduct a survey on Thane-Vashi and Thane-Panvel area to identify how many MNC companies are located in the area. The Rail Corporation is hoping that the idea of urging these employees to avail of the AC service will increase the ridership on the AC local train. First of all, they will identify the companies and commercial outlets in the Thane-Vashi route and later urge their employees to patronise AC locals over taxis and auto-rickshaws.
Shivaji Sutar, chief public relation officer (CPRO) CR said, “The plan of action will be ready soon and once it has been done, they will start approaching the companies and commercial outlets.”
Since the last few years, areas such as Airoli, Rabale and Turbhe have made progress in terms of both commercial and residential spaces. A major reason behind starting the AC local service on the route was due to an unprecedented rise in the number of first-class commuters. Currently, the second rake is undergoing tests for its electrical components by the Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) and Integral Coach Factory (ICF). The rake is expected to be ready within a month while a third rake is expected to arrive in a week.
The first AC local train of the Indian Railways ran in Mumbai on 25th December 2017 under the Western Railway zone in Mumbai. The AC local train completed its two years on 25 December, 2019. The air-conditioned train has received good response from Mumbaikars as during the last two years, this AC EMU train has earned Rs.40.03 crore from 95.81 lakh passengers. The long cherished dream of Mumbaikars for a ‘cool travelling’ experience in ‘air conditioned local train’ finally became a reality on 25 December, 2017 when the country’s first and only air-conditioned suburban train started its maiden run from Borivali and headed to its destination at Churchgate. The ‘air conditioned local train’ with state-of-the-art security features consists of automatic door closing system, talk back system and firefighting system in each coach etc. Though the ridership of the AC local was minimal in the early days, but slowly and steadily it started gaining momentum and became a major hit among the commuters during the sweltering summer months.


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What Is Posthumanism? is an original, thoroughly argued, fundamental redefinition and refocusing of posthumanism. Firmly distinguishing posthumanism from discourses of the ‘posthuman’ or ‘transhumanism,’ this book will be at the center of discussion for a long time to come. Ferrando's book has its biggest merit in bringing together a very thoughtful historical analysis of the intellectual roots of posthumanism and at the same time using these considerations within the performance of posthuman theory as nondualist and non-anthropocentric celebration of . "Posthumanism: A Guide for the Perplexed is a wide-ranging, informative and engagingly written book on the emergent field of posthuman studies, which challenges traditional humanities scholarship by addressing the processes of digitalization, medicalization, and globalization, as well as contemporary environmental and political challenges like 4/5(1). Posthumanities situates itself at a crossroads: at the intersection of “the humanities” in its current academic configuration and the challenges it faces from “posthumanism” to move beyond its standard parameters and practices. Rather than simply reproducing established forms and methods of disciplinary knowledge, posthumanists confront how changes in society and culture require that.
Posthumanism is a philosophical perspective of how change is enacted in the world. As a conceptualization and historicization of both agency and the “human,” it is different from those conceived through humanism. Whereas a humanist perspective frequently assumes the human is autonomous, conscious, intentional, and exceptional in acts of change, a posthumanist perspective assumes . Braidotti is coming at posthumanism from a distinctly anti-humanist tradition, so the first bit of the book is a very focused take-down of humanism and . Written by one of the earliest voices in posthumanism as a discourse, this book is not only a (very) good read, it is a 'must' for everyone who wants to learn more about a decidedly 'critical-theoretical' analysis of the posthuman condition that clearly distinguishes itself from more techno-determined and facile readings of humanity's past, present and possible future/5. He has curated a number of exhibitions on Indian and Japanese Art and has written extensively on philosophy, art history, culture studies, postcolonialism and posthumanism. He is the author of The Alternate Nation of Abanindranath Tagore (SAGE, ) and Seven Quartets of Becoming: A Transformative Yoga Psychology Based on the Diaries of Sri.
This timely book examines the rise of posthumanism as both a material condition and a developing philosophical-ethical project in the age of cloning, gene engineering, organ transplants and implants/5. Part of the book is the best review of contemporary social theory I have seen recently. Some sections of the boook discusses the state of humanities and academia/universities. This is also revealing. Posthumanism discussion is a peculiar one that has nothing to do with futurologists etc/5. Posthumanism will bring students new to posthumanism up to speed as well as sharpen scholarly debate.” – Bruce Clarke, author of Posthuman Metamorphosis: Narrative and Systems, “Herbrechter's critical analysis of posthumanism is a wide-ranging and ambitious approach to what is doubtless the most significant intellectual challenge for the. The books and stories in Brin's series, which began in , all deal in one way or another with what happens to humanity when we begin "uplifting" creatures like dolphins and apes, giving them.

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The Impact of Correcting Men's Misperceptions of Beliefs about Gender: Implications for Female Labor Participation and Time Use in India
- Mothers and pregnant women
- Men and boys
- Women and girls
- Families and households
- Gender attitudes and norms
- Norms change
The rates of female labor force participation in India are among the lowest in the world. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the rates were declining: from more than 26 percent in 2005 to 20.3 percent in 2019. During July–September 2020, they fell to 16.1 percent, the lowest among major economies.1 Studies suggest that restrictive gender stereotypes, which dictate what men and women should and should not do, contribute to low levels of female labor force participation in India. People may benefit from behaving according to these gender stereotypes because they receive greater respect from society, or because they feel a sense of satisfaction from believing that they are behaving appropriately. However, people may have inaccurate beliefs about what other consider to be appropriate. They may behave according to these incorrect assumptions even if those actions are contrary to their own private beliefs. In these situations, people might change their behaviors if they are provided with information to correct these misperceptions. Previous research has found that providing men with correct information about other men’s perceptions of female labor force participation increased their wives’ labor force activities.2 Can correcting men’s misperceptions about the beliefs of other men increase women’s labor market participation?
Context of the evaluation
This study takes place in India, one of the few countries to have experienced a decline in female labor participation over the last decades. Some conditions in India may lend themselves to misperceptions of others’ beliefs about gender norms. For instance, low rates of female labor force participation (which may partially arise from reduced availability of jobs) may lead some people to believe that others think women should stay at home–even if privately others have changed their personal views. Previous research of a non-representative sample of married couples in the Indian state of Madya Pradesh found that both wives and husbands overestimated community norms against women’s work. Misperceptions may also arise from the disproportionate prominence of views from older, more gender-conservative men, who tend to hold local leadership positions. Additionally, in the Indian context, people from lower castes may, in an effort to raise their social standing, behave in alignment with inaccurate beliefs about what the higher castes view as appropriate.
This evaluation is in partnership with the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, a think tank and business information company that conducts the Consumer Pyramids and Household Survey (CPHS) across India.3 The participants in the study are about 25,000 married couples with wives that are of working age (18 to 55 years old). The couples are nationally representative and are spread out across 200 districts and more than 80 homogenous regions (HR) in urban and rural India. An HR is a cluster of about three neighboring districts in the same state that share similar agro-climactic conditions, levels of urbanization, and female literacy rates.
Details of the intervention
Researchers conducted a randomized evaluation to test the impact of offering married men in India information about other men’s perceptions of female labor force participation. Researchers were interested in how receiving this information would impact men’s willingness to allow their working-age wives to join the labor force. The intervention was divided into three waves. The first involved the collection of data before the intervention was implemented. During the second wave, some of the men were randomly selected to receive correct information. Finally, during the third wave, researchers collected information on the behaviors and beliefs of the households to determine whether and how they had changed because of the intervention. The waves are detailed below.
During the first wave of the study (four months prior to the intervention) the researchers collected information about men’s personal views about gender roles, and what they believe other men believe about those gender roles (including men from castes that are the same, higher, and lower than theirs). They also surveyed men about their beliefs concerning local working women’s earnings. The researchers used data from the CPHS to obtain information about women’s actual earnings.
During the second wave of the study, the married men were randomly assigned to two groups: one served as the comparison group and received no information, and the other group (of men from about 18,000 households) received accurate information about the norms in the community. Within this group, different subsets of men received different types of additional information.
- The first group received information about the beliefs of other men in their same caste, religion, and state on whether female labor force participation is right and appropriate.
- The second group received information about the beliefs of Schedule caste men of their religion in their state on whether female labor force participation is right and appropriate.
- The third group received information about the beliefs of Upper caste (e.g. Brahmin)4 men of their religion in their state on whether female labor force participation is right and appropriate.
- The fourth group received information about the beliefs of other men in their same caste of their religion and state about whether female labor force participation decreases the man’s social status.
- The fifth group received information about the beliefs of Scheduled caste men of their religion in their state about whether female labor force participation decreases the man’s social status.
- The sixth group received information about the beliefs of Upper caste men of their religion in their state about whether female labor force participation decreases the man’s social status.
Also during the second wave of the study, researchers asked all men whether they were interested in obtaining information about organizations and websites that help connect women with labor market opportunities or local organizations that provide job training opportunities for women.
Four months later, during the third wave of the study, researchers used the CPHS to collect information on the labor force participation of each household member, including their willingness to work, job search behavior, and their use of time on labor market activities, childcare activities, and chores. The researchers also added more detailed questions about the intensity of job search activities, job search methods, distance from the workplace to the home, and nature of the workplace. Additionally, researchers collected information on female autonomy and empowerment, through questions such as whether the wife is the primary decision-maker or provides input in household spending, and where the wife can go outside the home without permission. Researchers collected this information directly from the wives whenever possible.
Also during the third wave, researchers re-asked the married men the same questions they asked in the first wave of the study: about their personal views about gender roles, what they believe others believe about those gender roles, and their beliefs concerning local working women’s earnings and safety risks. Beyond the third wave of the study, researchers will continue tracking outcomes through the CPHS.
Results and policy lessons
Research ongoing; results forthcoming.
Kumar, Manoj. “India’s female labour participation rate falls to 16.15 as pandemic hits jobs.” Reuters, Aug. 3, 2021. https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-female-labour-participation-rate-falls-161-pandemic-hits-jobs-2021-08-03/

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Jay Nixon comeback? Democrats lining up for shot at open Missouri Senate seat
Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Oct. 21, 2014 in St Louis. (Scott Olson/Getty Images).
Roy Blunt’s announcement that he won’t seek a third term certainly shook up Republican politics in Missouri, sparking nearly every GOP elected official in the state to publicly mull jumping into the campaign.
Democrats aren’t immune from the speculation.
While any Democrat would face an uphill fight, the chance of a messy GOP primary — and maybe an Eric Greitens nomination — has a slew of possible contenders wondering if 2022 is their year.
Among those rumored to be considering a run is Jay Nixon.
Sources close to the former Democratic governor say he had no interest in jumping back into politics — until after Blunt’s announcement. And while they say it’s still highly unlikely he’ll give up life in the private sector, Nixon is said to be at least giving the idea serious thought.
Nixon could not be immediately reached for comment.
The Democratic bench in Missouri has been gutted by a string of electoral defeats over the last decade, as the state has become increasingly dominated by the GOP. And the two highest profile possible candidates — former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill and former Secretary of State Jason Kander — quickly pulled their names out of 2022 contention.
“I’m not saying it’s impossible for a D to win this seat. I’m saying it’s a stretch to call MO a swing state,” McCaskill tweeted Thursday morning.
Despite that, there is no shortage of Democrats who are either already in the race or publicly weighing their options.
A conservative Democrat with rural roots, Nixon has won statewide races six times over the course of three decades.
He was elected as Missouri Attorney General four times, and won the first of his two terms as governor in 2008. In both his gubernatorial victories, he won by double-digit margins and proved he’s capable of raising the kind of money needed for a Senate campaign.
Yet despite his previous success, the politics of the state have shifted dramatically over the course of Nixon’s political life.
When he was last elected in 2012, Democrats held all statewide offices but two. Today, Republicans control every office but one, and over Nixon’s eight years as governor, the GOP built up super majorities in both legislative chambers.
He’s also already run unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate twice before, losing badly to Republicans John Danforth in 1988 and Kit Bond in 1996.
The argument for Nixon would be that he has long had close ties with key constituencies in the Democratic Party, most notably organized labor, and would be able to reach more conservative, rural voters who have abandoned the party in recent years.
But its his contentious relationship with the state’s Black community that could cause him problems.
His involvement in ending school desegregation programs in Kansas City and St. Louis as attorney general, as well as his handling as governor of the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, left deep fissures between Nixon and Black political leaders in the state.
The former state senator from St. Louis County was the first Democrat to officially jump into the race, launching his campaign when Blunt was still thought to be running.
Sifton announced his intention in a web video that focused as much on Missouri’s other senator — Republican Josh Hawley — as on Blunt. In particular, Sifton pointed to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, an event Hawley has been accused of inciting with his efforts to overturn the presidential election.
Kunce is a Marine veteran who works at a nonprofit advocating for the reshaping of corporate monopolies. He told The Kansas City Star he was joining the race shortly after Blunt’s announcement, saying he would be be running on an economically populist platform.
Kunce grew up in Jefferson City and joined the Marines after graduating from Yale University and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.
Kansas City’s first-term mayor announced he was considering a run for Senate the day Blunt bowed out.
If Lucas were to win, he would be the first African American to hold statewide office in Missouri.
As mayor of Missouri’s largest city, Lucas would be considered a formidable candidate should he decide to enter the Democratic primary.
But any Democrat who runs will face long odds, and the question being asked by those close to Lucas is whether an unsuccessful run for Senate in 2022 could damage his hopes of getting re-elected mayor in 2023 and derail what’s considered to be a promising political career.
Williams won his St. Louis County state Senate seat in 2018, becoming the first Black male elected to that chamber in 20 years. Like Lucas, Williams would be the first African American statewide elected official if he were to be elected.
During his time in the Senate, Williams has championed criminal justice reform measures, including a bill this year aimed at improving police accountability.
But a run for U.S. Senate in 2022 would mean giving up a safe seat in the Missouri Senate, as he’s up for re-election next year.
Gross ran unsuccessfully in 2020 for state attorney general, losing in the Democratic primary.
He’s been an outspoken advocate for transparent government, filing a lawsuit in 2018 that contends the Missouri Governor’s Office was violating the Sunshine Law by charging thousands of dollars for public records. The state Supreme Court heard arguments in Gross’ case last month.
Gross told The Independent that he is considering all options for his political future, including a possible Senate run.
A political activist and first-time candidate from Kansas City, Shepard is running on a progressive platform that includes breaking up “agriculture monopolies” and raising the minimum wage.
Shepard describes himself as a “proud gay dad and husband” and “former missionary.”
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KFC Regular Potato & Gravy Price
Question: What is the price of a Regular Potato & Gravy at KFC?
Answer: The cost of a KFC Regular Potato & Gravy is currently $5.45.
If you're a fan of KFC, you'll want to know what they're saying about their latest menu item, and here it is. Soft and fluffy potato mash with warm, rich gravy. Mmmmm? The delicious aroma of a KFC Regular Potato & Gravy is calling your name. Head over to your nearest location, take a look at the price for this menu item, and experience the mouthwatering flavors for yourself.
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Lucasfilm events lead, Mary Franklin, gives us a sneak peek at the “Star Wars Zip Code” of the San Diego Comic-Con show floor.
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Learn about Finse, Norway, the location used for the Star Wars planet featuring frigid temperatures, Force ghosts, and gutted tauntauns.
Excited for Star Wars: Episode VII? Here’s a guide to some key works by the filmmakers and actors behind the next installment of the Star Wars saga.
Tom Spina, replica creature-maker extraordinaire, discusses re-opening the cantina for business.
One of Disney’s Imagineers continues his look back at the making of Star Tours, discussing its stunning effects created by ILM and the ride’s historic opening.
The Star Wars Blog continues its look back at the creation of Star Tours, including the iconic ride’s story, characters, and effects.
See how the final episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars drew inspiration from films about a certain adventuring archaeologist.
The Clone Wars “Lost Missions” made its debut on Netflix on Friday, and in honor of that fact I thought it was time for a new blog post, specifically for everyone who supported the show. Growing up a Star Wars fan I dreamed of what the Clone Wars were like, but I never dared dream I would be lucky enough to be a part of the telling of these stories, with some of the most creative and talented people I have ever known.
He was a bear of a man. Big men — gaffers and grips — worked for him and did so with the greatest of affection. Broad and full were his shoulders, carried high, pushed tight against the neck. With his barrel-chest, he squeezed his words through the back of his throat and nostrils, as is the manner of those suburban London lads that communicates controlled authority, experienced professionalism. In tributes after he died in 2005 at the age of 74, he was lauded as the finest and most respected first assistant director in the world. Around the time he AD’d Return of the Jedi, […]
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Since Smethwick’s Bangladeshi Islamic Centre (BIC) began their fruit carving course earlier this year, a huge buzz has been created amongst the local women. People who have never considered enrolling on courses before have been unable to resist the creative lure of fruit carving. The sessions were organised via BIC’s Women’s Development project funded by the Big Lottery Fund and has attracted over 40 regular attendants.
Women were taught by a professional tutor how to create innovative designs with various fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, water melons, cucumbers and carrots. This was a great way to teach new skills and educate about healthy eating for the family and empower women.
The sessions were free for locals and they all enjoyed the hands on learning experience. Attendants on the fruit carving course felt they benefited in many ways; some said they learnt new skills, whilst others said they enjoyed the social interaction as they were otherwise isolated. One women quoted “I feel empowered enough to go and set up my own enterprise” as a result of attending these sessions.
In order to give these women an opportunity to showcase the skills they have acquired, BIC has invited local women to participate in a competition, to design and present their fruit carving display in front of hundreds during the SWFITE (Supporting Women From Isolation to Empowerment) Launch in September.
BIC also held a small celebration event at the end of the Fruit Carving course, to which women brought food and fruits which they had prepared themselves. Rehana Begum, the Women’s Development worker said “it’s so pleasing to see isolated women of all ages come together and have fun and learn at the same time.” She recalls on the celebration day one elderly women phoned and said that due to her personal circumstance she was unable partake in the food but wanted to come along to be with her newly made friends.
The Centre manager, Abdul Subhan, also a local resident said, “As a local community activist I can clearly observe the overwhelming happiness and pride local women are engaging in at the moment. It is well documented that most of these women are faced with multiple deprivation and this programme has empowered them to become active and engaged citizens of the community. One grandmother told me, ‘I hired professionals at my children’s wedding to prepare the wedding thaal (decorative food platter) for the bride and groom. However, at my grandchildren’s wedding they will be eating a thaal made by their grandmother’. I feel proud that BIC played a part in this grandmother’s success story”.
There are many different services the Bangladeshi Islamic Centre provides. Please visit the website, www.bicentre.org.uk or call on 0121 5588204 to find out more about the services on offer.


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Bollywood has become the go-to place for the latest fashion trends. The divas are cued in on the latest when it comes to both fashion and beauty. Many times though, they tend to seek inspiration not only from other stars but their peers too.
This gives us the perfect set up for a fashion faceoff!
With not a lot going on with fashion at the moment, we delve back to the time when Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Shraddha Kapoor wore the exact same dress!
The fashionista of Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor wore a bright sunshine yellow Rutu Neeva one-shoulder dress for an event. With one single-shoulder strap and the other styled in an off-shoulder manner, the fit-and-flare dress looked flattering on Sonam’s hourglass figure. For her glam, it was a well-contoured face, deep red lips, filled-in brows and her hair styled in a poker-straight manner with a centre part. Tan pumps completed her look..
Shraddha wore the exact same asymmetrical neckline yellow dress by the designer with her hair pulled up into a messy ponytail. A few face-framing tendrils hung loose. Her makeup was more subtle, with a peachy glow and bright pink lips to complete her look.
Like Sonam, Shraddha Kapoor too styled her look with tan pumps.
Who according to you rocked the Rutu Neeva dress better – Sonam Kapoor Ahuja or Shraddha Kapoor? Comment below and let us know.

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Scientists identify a key gene in the transmission of deadly African sleeping sickness
Life scientists from UCLA and the University of Bern have identified a key gene in the transmission of African sleeping sickness — a severe disease transmitted by the bite of infected tsetse flies, which are common in sub-Saharan Africa.The disease is fatal if untreated, as the parasite responsible moves from the bloodstream to the central nervous system. Tens of millions of people in 36 African countries are at risk. There is no vaccine, and conventional drug treatments, which include an arsenic derivative, are antiquated, not very effective and have severe side effects.The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, could lead to new approaches to treat the disease. It also provides scientists with the first detailed understanding of how the parasite moves through the fly and what genes enable it to do so.The tiny, single-celled parasite that causes African sleeping sickness in humans, and debilitating diseases in other mammals, is called Trypanosoma brucei, or T. brucei. To become infectious, the parasite must travel through tissues of the fly, from the midgut to the salivary gland — and then into the human or other animal, through a bite.In the study, Stephanie DeMarco, a UCLA graduate student in molecular biology, and Sebastian Shaw, a graduate student at Switzerland ’s University of Bern, worked with two sets of the T. brucei parasite. In one set, they made a mutation in one of the parasite’s genes, called phosphodi...
The Department of Health and Human Services outlined support for Moderna and Johnson &Johnson, as the companies work to develop coronavirus vaccines. Beefing up manufacturing capacity is a priority.(Image credit: David L. Ryan/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
AbstractNeuropathic pain (NeP) is an intractable pain caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory nervous system. NeP is often challenging to manage because most of the mechanisms remain to be elucidated. Recent investigations in the field of autoimmune neurology have demonstrated that specific autoantibodies against antigens in the somatosensory pathway can cause NeP. Detection of pathogenic autoantibodies in NeP adds to the understanding of the mechanism of pain, which might aid in the development of novel immunotherapies. Therefore, it is necessary to explore novel NeP ‐related autoantibodies to improve the man...
Israel has begun testing a COVID-19 vaccine prototype on rodents at its bio-chemical defense laboratory, a source said on Tuesday.
We’re tackling a few urgent questions from parents in this time of coronavirus and COVID-19. Are you wondering if babies and children should continue to have vaccines on schedule? Thinking about how to manage regular medical appointments, and which situations require in-person visits to a pediatric practice? Read on. Should parents take babies for initial vaccines right now? What about toddlers and older children who are due for vaccines? The answer to this question is going to depend on many factors, including what your doctor’s office is offering. As with all health care decisions, it comes down to weighing r...
ConclusionSmaller tissue transfers are less prone to infections of the recipient site and present low LOS. For an POABP regime, the combination of 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins presents substantial results in recipient site infections. In cases of allergy, potential pathogens show adequate susceptibility to moxifloxacin.Clinical relevanceA combination of 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins may be used to prevent recipient sites in head and neck surgery.
Widespread use of nonmedical masks could reduce community transmission. But recommending their broad use could also cause a run on the kind of masks that health care workers desperately need.
Researchers in a handful of countries are testing a century-old tuberculosis vaccine to see if it can give a boost to the immune system to help it fight off the novel coronavirus now causing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swiss group vets its own employees as Walmart begins checking workers for fevers
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID - 19
Publication date: Available online 31 March 2020Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In PracticeAuthor(s): Suvina Amin, Mena Soliman, Andrew McIvor, Andrew Cave, Claudia Cabrera
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Hello Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef, director general of the Population, Immigration and Border Authority. How are you?
Hi, good evening. If you have a cigarette and a cup of coffee, we can get started.
First, I’d like to compliment you and tell you that the way you referred me to a spokeswoman when I contacted you was really very nice. Sometimes people refer me to a spokesperson just to avoid an interview here. With you it was different. And Sabine the spokeswoman was very nice.
I’m glad to hear that.
If I understand correctly, the deportation or removal of Africans from Israel is based on a declaration by the Israeli government to the High Court of Justice that says there’s an agreement with the Eritrean government to take in the deportees.
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You’re confused. You said the Eritrean government. That’s not what you meant
Right. Rwanda, of course. Anyway, after Israel makes this announcement, a tweet appears on the official Twitter account of the Rwandan government saying that no such agreement exists. The question is – is there such an agreement, and have you seen it?
The Israeli government didn’t make a declaration to the High Court. The Israeli government showed the agreement to the Supreme Court. There has been a discussion about the agreement being secret, and whether that’s okay or not okay, and the conclusion is that, despite the inconvenience, a secret agreement is okay.
In the ruling’s table of contents, under H2A, it says: “Agreements for Removal to a Third Country.” H2B says: “Secrecy of the Agreement.” And H2C says: “Contents of the Agreement and Standards as per International Law.” In other words, there’s no question whether there’s an agreement. The court, which I deeply respect, saw the agreement. So there’s an agreement.
If I were a potential candidate for deportation, I wouldn’t rely solely on the institutions of the deporting country that says there’s an agreement. I would also note that the receiving country says “there’s no agreement.” I, as a refugee or infiltrator or whatever, would want to know that the country receiving me will allow me to work.
A situation in which the receiving country publicly maintains that there’s no agreement to take me in could lead to a situation in which I start to work there, and then some immigration inspector comes and tells me I can’t. What am I, the refugee, going to tell him? That in Israel they said that it was okay?
It doesn’t work that way. When you arrive in the country the first thing you’re supposed to receive are documents. And the agreement specifies just which documents anyone who goes there will receive. These documents are what let you work there and be there. That’s what’s written in the agreement. I can’t comment on what another country says.
Have you seen the agreement? You’re telling me what’s written in it. So you’ve seen it then?
The parts that are relevant for me I’ve seen.
Did you see the signature of an authorized representative of the receiving country’s government?
There are some things that are secret, so I can’t comment.
I only asked about a signature.
I know what you’re asking. I don’t want to answer. I’m not commenting on the agreement.
You’re operating on the basis of the agreement. You’re known as an honest person of integrity. You’re operating on the assumption that there’s a place that’s willing to take them.
I know that for certain.
Without seeing the entire agreement, and without seeing that it’s signed?
I don’t want to comment. Don’t press me. You could use up the whole page.
If Rwanda is a safe country, in the legal sense ...
I won’t comment on any country by name. Call it a third country and I’ll answer you.
If the third country is safe, why are you discriminating against the men? You’ve said you’d deport a 30-year-old single man but not a 30-year-old single woman? What’s the problem with deporting women there?
The Israeli government came up with this distinction out of consideration for the overall situation of people who’ve been here eight years. Women who are on their own – it will be much more difficult and complicated for them to manage alone in an unfamiliar African country than it would be for men of working age. Calling it discrimination is pure provocation – taking something positive and turning it into something negative.
I see that it’s positive, but it still raises questions. If I were a single 30-year-old male slated for deportation, I’d petition the High Court on the grounds of discrimination.
Fine. No one is stopping you from doing that.
There was a report about a petition drive by doctors calling for your medical license to be revoked.
I haven’t seen such a petition.
That was the report. And then I heard you tell Channel 2 that, as a doctor, you bring something extra to the job – medical compassion and so on. Did I understand that right?
With any job, I see what I can bring to it. This wasn’t a career move. I’m 66 and not on the lookout for another position. I think the fact that I bring all the values by which I’ve worked in the public health system for nearly 40 years; I look at how to soften this trauma for people for whom this is difficult. As a doctor, I can look at it from the human side.
No offense intended, but that sounds a lot like a veterinarian who learned how to save animals, how to heal them and ease their pain, and then takes a job as a city vet who checks that the dead animals, i.e., the meat for restaurants, or the animals that are still living, will be transported in the right way and at the right temperature. As a doctor, in this job you’re not helping people, you’re transporting them to the unknown.
At each point in time, you look at the individual and you look at the collective. You may be helping a lot of people while sometimes hurting certain individuals, and you try to minimize the suffering. This tension is a constant thing in public systems. At this point in time, I’m using all my capabilities.
Thank you for the candid conversation.


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Go Ahead, Indulge: Wines of World Pairing Dinner on Wednesday, June 27
Travel to the lush vineyards of Mairena Winery and discover the bold red and white wines of Argentina during this month's "Wines of the World" dinner at Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Each month we showcase a different country's wine, pairing delectable vintages with four courses of gourmet cuisine. Travel with your taste buds on an indulgent journey to South America this month on Wednesday, June 27. Tickets are $69 per person plus taxes and gratuity.
Discover the Bold Flavors & Bright Bouquets of Mairena Winery
Each course of cuisine is perfectly paired with a delicious Argentinean wine:
The night begins at 6:30 p.m. with two special wines at the reception in McCoy's Rum Room: Villa Andretti Chardonnay 2016 and Aromo Semi-Sweet Cabernet 2015. Want to know more? Watch this video to learn about "Wines of the World" – and book your table today by calling us at 1 (386) 254 8200.
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Extend your evening and take the elevator home with our Gourmet Wine Dinner Pairing Package. Enjoy 10% off your room rate and 30% of the wine pairing dinner – an amazing deal for an unforgettable night of incredible wines and gourmet cuisine. Do you have questions? Are you ready to book? Plan your wine dinner adventure today!

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Star magazine reports Eminem’s uncle Todd Nelson ran into difficulty trying to auction off drawings by the rapper on March 13th in Chicago. Susanin’s Auction was unable to sell 21 pages of illustrations Slim did of his ex-wife Kim, Spiderman, and rappers. The lot of 16 pages of lyrics Em wrote before producing his first album also failed to generate much interest. “We’re surprised the lots failed to sell,” said Susanin’s Kalon Sarby. “We were looking for bids [of] at least $5,000 for each lot, and we didn’t achieve that.” Nelson said, “After what happened… I decided to keep the items in the fmaily and pass them down to the kids. [They] will only get more valuable as the years go by.”
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SENIOR students at Bromsgrove School have raised funds for the south Birmingham-based charity Sense.
They raised more than £1,500 through an ‘Own Clothes Day’ for the Selly Oak branch of the national charity which helps those who are deafblind or have complex disabilities.
The students have become passionate about the organisation’s work and have built relationships with individuals there.
School Chaplain Rev Hedworth and the charity representatives Meredith A and Eleanor R selected the charity due to the close connection which has been developed between the School and Sense TouchBase Pears.
A buddy programme has seen students volunteer at events such as accessible cycling in Sutton Park, bowling in Rubery and art activities at Sense TouchBase Pears.
Dr Dawn Rimmer, Master of Scholars at the School, has been volunteering with Sense for more than 19 years.
During this time Dawn has made a huge difference in raising deaf awareness among pupils at the school and has built strong relationships between the Bromsgrove pupils and young people from Sense TouchBase Pears.
A Bromsgrove School spokesperson said: “Over the last few years, staff from the centre have regularly visited the school to support our extra-curricular programme, specifically the deaf culture and communication activity hosted by Dr Rimmer.
“It has been lovely to see the friendships develop between our students and the young people from TouchBase Pears. We are looking forward to these reciprocal visits restarting as soon as current restrictions allow.”
Community fund-raising manager Carl Williams said: “Thank you to the pupils at Bromsgrove School for their fund-raising efforts and continued work with Sense TouchBase Pears.
“It is thanks to people like Dawn and the students at Bromsgrove that Sense is able to support children and adults who have complex disabilities or are deafblind.”
Visit sense.org.uk for more on Sense.


Hamburg Süd and its Brazilian sister company Aliança said Monday they will upgrade their UCLA service between the east coast of South America, the Caribbean and Central America and the U.S
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The objective of this video is to use the method of joints to find axial forces in members of a simple truss. At first, the video presents the given exemplary simple truss asking to find the axial forces in two arbitrary members using the method of joints. The given truss has 7 members & 5 joints. Each of the members is 3 m long & the angles between members are also given. The truss has subjected to two axial loads- one of 10 N at left-top joint and another of 15 N at right-top joint.
Moving on, the video shows how to compute the distance of the joints subjected to axial loads from left-bottom end of the truss. Next, the video draws the FBD of the given truss, determines supports reactions forces using the principle of equilibrium. Once all the unknown values are computed out, the video considers left-bottom joint to find the axial forces developed adjacent to that joint. Later, the video uses the obtained values to determine the axial forces developed adjacent to left-top joint.
Mechanics, the study of forces and physical bodies, underpins a very large proportion of all forms of engineering. A thorough understanding of mechanics is essential to any successful engineer. This course helps develop an understanding of the nature of forces with consideration for how they may be simplified in an engineering context. The conditions of equilibrium are then used to solve a number of problems in 2D and 3D before moving on to a broad range of topics including centroids, distributed loads, friction and virtual work. The course will also provide an introduction to dynamics, with a particular focus on the effects that forces have upon motion.


muGz – Pray For Me (Part II) [Video] #BLVCK
Montreal, QC – Real City’s own muGz drops off the official video for the Alex Lustig produced single Pray For Me (Part II) directed by Ivan Berrios. Watch the new vid below and check in for his new project #BLVCK coming soon!
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He has shot many powerful leaders who have walked the earth. And whenever he shoots, he adds to his reserve of pride. He captures his eminent targets with the knack of a professional who knows his job well. And with every shot, the powerful authority in the state honours him with a certificate of appreciation.
Meet Antony Anjee, the official honourary photographer of Raj Bhavan.
Perfecting the art of photography right from when he was nine years old, while assisting his father, who used be called by the authority to capture meeting and parties, Antony's first individual assignment was when he was 11!
"In 1969, I entered Raj Bhavan for the first time when I was nine. Those days, Gopal Swarup Pathak used to be the governor. At 11, I got to handle the camera alone when I covered a family event of Jeevraj Alva, who was then in his early twenties," he says.
Antony was appointed as the honourary photographer in 1972 when Mohan Lal Sukhadia was the governor.
Now, having spent 31 years as the 'capturing' man of Raj Bhavan, he is at peace and the palpable prosperity reflects on his face, even though money is not much. "We had a photo studio, Anjee & Sons at Vyalikaval, but it has been shut since the last one year. I make whatever little with the photos that Raj Bhavan uses. I also send photos to media houses for free," he says.
And he has squashed all qualms out of existence finding incredible solace in the ineluctable pride that he finds being in the environs of the official residence of the governor, built by Sir Mark Cubbon. "I had the privilege to meet many great people. These include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Tony Blair, Mother Teresa, all presidents since Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, prime ministers including Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, even Sonia Gandhi, as well as many dignitaries from other countries," he says.
Having started with the field camera, Antony now uses a Nikon. He has plans to launch a photo book and even hold an exhibition. "Many of my photos have been used in the books brought out by Raj Bhavan. In 1998, the book, Selected Speeches of Khurshed Alam Khan, was the first where my photos were used," he says.
Several of his photos have been used in subsequent books. In 1999, during V. S. Ramadevi's tenure, From Residency to Raj Bhavan was released. Heritage of Higher Learning in Karnataka was released in 2008 by Rameshwar Thakur, which also had many of his photos. A fourth book was released by Hansraj Bhardwaj titled Through the ages in 2012 and recently, Karnataka - A Cultural Odyssey was released by the governor and the first copy was presented to president Pranab Mukherjee.
"I also had a photo album released in 1999 which was released by Khurshed Alam Khan," he says.
Recollecting some memorable events, he states that his time during P Venkatasubbaiah's tenure as governor was indeed overwhelming. He says, "I had accompanied his excellency's convoy while travelling to his native, Kurnool. While he stayed back, I was permitted to use the governor's car while coming back. That was indeed a moment of immense pride."
He also recollects that during the tenure of Trilok Nath Chaturvedi, he used to accompany the governor in his helicopter and even in special flights. Though he has travelled extensively in the state, he does not own a passport. "I am still to see the world," he smiles and says. Antony has also worked for the Central Bureau of Investigation taking photos when they conduct raids. "I had accompanied them when they were surrounding the assassins of Rajiv Gandhi at Konanakunte," he says.
Having taken over the profession from his father, he is doubtful whether his only daughter will become the next 'capturing' lady of Raj Bhavan. "My daughter is currently pursuing her MBA. Right from my father and the 14-15 generations that followed, all are into photography. But I don't think my daughter will step into this line," he says.
Clicking round the clock, and ensuring that he does not miss even one single moment, the aura of power does not get into his head and humility exudes when he says, "After my work, when I get back home, I remind myself, 'you are Antony Anjee and you remain'."


Mackie MR Series gets a revamp
The Mackie MR Series is the high-end tech company’s affordable range of studio monitors and they have just announced an overhaul promising improved performance.
The Mackie MR Series is a range of powered studio monitors that are aimed squarely at the home studio market as well as content creators and professional multimedia folk.
There are four derivatives in total; the 5 inch MR524, 6.5 inch MR624, and the 8 inch MR824 plus the 10 inch MRS10 powered subwoofer which can be used with any of the aforementioned.
The Mackie MR Series borrows certain tech from their top-end ranges, the HR and XR series, specifically their ‘logarithmic waveguide’ which they say creates a super wide listening sweet spot and better stereo imaging.
This should thus translate into an over higher fidelity and more consistent sound quality.
The MR Series has been very popular for a wide array of users and applications thanks to their solid design and professional sound quality,” commented Jon Rundle, Mackie Product Manager. “These new MR monitors take everything you know and love about MR to the next level.”
With precision transducers and high-performance amplifiers coupled to some extensive tuning by their engineers, Mackie say their revamped MR range will deliver an ‘honest, accurate representation of the mix.’
Features include Acoustic Space Control and HF filters to optimize the speakers to ensure a flat response.
There are three different acoustic space settings that adjust for monitor placements close to walls, in corners, etc. Plus, the high-frequency EQ control allows for further adjustment to ensure an accurate response for your room. Included with each monitor is an acoustic isolation pad that decouples the monitor from the desk or stand for increased performance and accuracy.
The Mackie MR Series pricing is as follow (per speaker):
MR524 – $209.99 (approx R 3,000)
MR624 – $279.99 (approx R 4,000)
MR824 – $349.99 (approx R 4,900)
MRS10 – $559.99 (approx R 7,800)
Find out more on the Mackie website.


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The Triad choir is a collective, which means that all of the members do a variety of jobs and most decisions are made by consensus. There are composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and singers in the group. This is among the best group that I have worked with as a conductor; responsive, experienced singers all. It was a pleasure to work with them.
We performed our concert in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 21, and in Quincy on November 23. I sang and conducted one piece, the beautiful How She Went to Ireland by Joseph Rubinstein. When the recording becomes available, I will post a link to it here.
The group Triad: Boston's Choral Collective performed my piece back in May. The link below gets you to a recording of their lovely performance.
Last night the Boston Choral Collective, led by Thomas Stumpf, began to rehearse my choral work 'O Miei Dolci Animali,' a setting (in Italian) of the Salvatore Quasimodo poem. They did quite well with the chromatic, rather lush harmonies, and it was wonderful to hear the piece begin to come to life.
Here is a literal translation of 'O miei dolci animali'
from The Penguin Book of Italian Verse, 1958
Now autumn spoils the green of hills, o my sweet animals.
We shall hear again, before nightfall,
the final lament of the birds, the call of the grey plain
that goes towards that high noise of the sea.
And the smell of the wood in the rain,
the smell of the burrows, how keen it is
here between the houses, among men,
o my sweet animals.
This face that slowly turns its eyes about,
this hand that marks the heavens
where a peal of thunder resounds, are yours,
o my wolves, my foxes burnt with blood.
Every hand, every face is yours.
You tell me everything has been in vain,
life, the days worn away by a steady flow of water,
while from the garden rises a singing of children.
Perhaps far from us now?
But they yield in the air like shadows, if as much.
But perhaps I know everything has not been.
What does it mean? People ask me, and I find it difficult to put an answer into words.
The music of my setting is my answer.
Thanks to Erika Vogel, Sarah Moyer, and Mary Gerbi for the lovely performance of my piece 'Spirits of Sleep' this afternoon (February 22) at the Concord Museum. The sextet from Handel and Haydn Society of Boston also included Michael Barrett, Jonas Budris and David McFerrin. It was a fun program; pieces all related to night and sleep by English and American composers, arranged in chronological order (I think I was the most recent).
The batteries in my little recorder went dead mid-concert, so I made the recording below with my cell phone; thus the not-so-good sound quality.


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Events, Courses & Retreats
July 2020 Event Schedule
Online Meditation Course – Dealing with Stress and Worry
Many people are simply overwhelmed by the stress and demands of everyday life, especially during these uncertain times it is difficult to be content and at ease.
Buddha taught unique and practical ways in which to dispel our worries and anxiety by developing a mind of inner peace.
In this half-day course Dr Colinda Linde will introduce you to this special way of thinking, which will lead you to deal with your negative emotions more confidently and effectively.
All the meditations and teachings will be based on the profound teachings of Buddha. Everybody is welcome – no need for any previous experience of meditation.
On the 11th July from 10:00 – 12:00, With Dr Colinda Linde
Online Meditation Course – Relax and Refresh in the Clarity of your own Mind
Here’s a secret. You don’t need an expensive weekend to get rid of your stress and tension. There is a very special place where you can be completely free of pressures and worries.
So where is it? And how do we get there, you ask?
It is our own mind. What we need to know is, where is it, what it looks like and how to find it. Fortunately, Buddha gave very clear instructions on how to discover this hidden potential for inner peace within us.
Gen Mila will explain the meaning of clarity and how we can experience deep tranquility through meditating on the clarity of our mind.
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” (How to Transform Your Life) Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
On the 18th July from 10:00 – 11:30, With Gen Kelsang Mila

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President Akufo-Addo will on the 21st of February 2019 deliver his 3rd State of Nation Address, the State of the Nation address is in accordance with article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.
The information was contained in the Business Statement of parliament for next week. The address will be expected to dwell heavily on the issue of Vigilantism and general state of security in the country, the current state of the economy especially continues depreciation of the cedi.
The President will also brief the House on the state of the double track system under the free education policy. Other areas include teachers and nurses trainee allowances, and the progress on government’s flagship programmes (1D1F, 1V1D).


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When we visited Montezuma last year, we spent many a morning at a nearby hotel – Amor De Mar…we would wake up extra early so that we could eat breakfast and drink coffee before hitting the surf each day. It’s been such fun to come back to the same place and get to stay in that very hotel!
A lovely German woman owns the hotel, and everyone that works here treats us like
family. From our first day here, they have gone out of their way to take
care of us. The hotel has about a dozen rooms, and the most spectacularly
relaxing open-air terrace that overlooks the ocean. On our first day here, it
was particularly rainy and they offered for us to spend the afternoon in one of
the houses on the property so we could have more space away from the rain. (Seriously?)
So kind. We would have gladly spent the whole day right here...

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