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Honoring Cold War Veterans
Eric Molinsky
Scott L'Ecuyer
(Eric Molinsky)
The American Cold War Veterans Association
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This weekend marks the 17th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the official end of the Cold War. Some Americans will be observing this weekend as if it were a holiday. These folks flew the Berlin Air Lift, or played cat and mouse games with Soviet subs, like in a Tom Clancy novel. Independent Producer Eric Molinsky says these retired servicemen are facing a new battle.
Bill Robinson was part of an elite crew: People who had their finger on the button. He flew a B52 bomber in 1968, circling the Arctic for 24 hours at a time. If given the order, he would've nuked Moscow. "We had one purpose and only one purpose, and that was to put our bombs on the target, regardless of battle damage, regardless of anything other than complete destruction of the airplane. So we all knew that we were basically flying a suicide mission."
Officially, they were called "Chrome Dome" missions. Bill worked for the Strategic Air Command, or SAC. They were tested constantly - rehearsing World War III over and over again.
"Every time we had a practice alert, we never actually knew whether if it was real or not," Robinson says. "But if it were the real thing, we would have nothing to come back to. In the back in our minds, and my mind, I knew that my family would probably be vaporized."
Bill and his crewmates were on the front lines of the Cold War. But when the Soviet Union fell, there were no victory parades and no medal ceremonies. Gorbachev was barely clinging to power. The first President Bush was worried about sparking a backlash in the Soviet Union if America appeared to be gloating. Bill Robinson gets that, but he still feels unappreciated.
"It would have been nice to have somebody say thank you." Bill says. "It would be nice to have somebody say, as my old OPS officer used to say, 'It was a real bucket of snot but thanks.'"
Bill is part of a growing movement of retired servicemen who support The American Cold War Veterans Association. The organization is lobbying Congress to create a Cold War Service Medal. They have the support of seven senators, but the Pentagon is against it.
Here's the problem: The Department of Defense does not consider The Cold War a real war. They're worried that if they give medals to people who didn't serve in combat, they'll water down the whole meaning of the word "veteran."
Scott L'Ecuyer believes that he was on the front lines of a real war. The contribution of his crew needs to be recognized.
"Sometimes I wonder, if President Regan was still around and conscious of this, would he recognize us?" Scott contemplates. "I've spoken to Ronald Reagan. On a Christmas day, when I was out on the missile site, he called us, and said 'Merry Christmas.'"
Scott spent four years as a chief mechanic at a nuclear missile silo. The job was grueling. The missiles were constantly malfunctioning, but the base had to be fully operational in case the Soviets took a first strike. The crew was tested every day, unaware if was the real thing or just a drill. One of Scott's roommates couldn't handle the stress. He was kicked out.
"I can't tell you how much that guy did for the mission," Scott explains. "He couldn't do the job, but he propped us up so much, he might as well have been the truck that drove us there. When they kicked him out, it was unbelievable to all of us, because he was like our parent. We didn't realize he couldn't go home because of family issues, and he hung himself in our room. I have a flag that's on my mantel right now that was flying over the squadron at the time, and I keep it in a box for his memory."
Those memories weigh heavily on Scott. He had trouble adjusting to the outside world. He had nightmares from underground in solitary confinement. Scott was eventually diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He showed up at a local VA hospital, and that's when he discovered that he wasn't technically a veteran. He didn't serve during an official time of war, like Vietnam.
"I was locked out from being a new applicant," Scott says. "I went crazy. That's when I really got involved."
Scott recruits members for the American Cold War Veterans Association. He's hoping to change the system, which he thinks is unfair.
According to Scott, "Everyone's made hay on the Cold War, from authors to politicians to the media. Everyone for 50 years has made their careers on the Cold War, and it was us that carried out that mission, and the fact that we're forgotten is unbelievable."
Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton have pledged their support, but getting money is going to be tough. A new generation of soldiers is coming home, with pressing concerns. The Cold War veterans might have to hunker down for a long fight. The payoff may be years down the road. They're used to that.
By James Maxey
From Houston, TX, 03/07/2015
I served in the 3d Sqdn 2d Armored Cav Reg from 1966 to 1969. I do not believe we should have a medal, but our assignment should be consider "Combat Related. We carried live ammo at all time along with pulling border patrol. We had an explosion post in Amberg in the summer of 1968 and the Russia invaded Checz in August of 1968. All leave was cancel. If that is not combated related there must be something wrong.
By walter gomez
From overland park, KS, 12/02/2014
I was a medical corpsman in 1962 when I responded to an explosion in a B-47 on the tarmac at Whiteman AFB, MO. Several fire fighters suffered second and third degree burns. I remember the event as a combat-related incident. I and the other members of the medical group tried to treat the victims. Some died at the hospital; others were transported to Brooks AFB, Texas. I saw the death of these airmen. I feel guilty because I couldn't help them.
Later, in Laos, during the Vietnam War, I felt the same helplessness as I witnessed the hanging deaths of my Laotian Forward Air Guides in that theater of the war. I was 10,000 feet above them in a C-130 airborne command and control capsule -- and again, I couldn't help them. they were both Cold War incidents.
By Arthur Hampe
From Jewett City, CT, 11/18/2014
Cold War veterans seek recognition for their service: �They may have served in the U.S. military overseas or at a missile base in America. They may have been on secret missions in submarines, in aircraft or on the ground. Or they may have been, like Tom Cameron of Troy, Mich., driving a tank in Germany, always on guard. They are millions of Cold War veterans, who served in the military from September 1945 to Dec. 26, 1991 � the day the Soviet Union dissolved � during pockets of peacetime tension that came during the expansion of communism and the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago Monday� 2014. On each Veterans Day the only thing Cold War Veterans are doing is looking for a little recognition, a small piece of the pie � say, an officially authorized service medal or a symbolic memorial in Washington, D.C. for example� > Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press - EST November 11, 2014. I�ve read through some of the posts on this site and I am prideful of some of what I�ve read, neutral about a lot of posts � And amazed by some blatant ignorance and sugar coated {Ex. > thank you all for your service, and hey > the Cold War was a make believe {fake} War�} such as a post written by a Former Marine named Chris Smith on June 3, 2014 > {he is too � to be considered an Ex. Marine}. I�d love to see his �questionable� sorry ass stand in front of men, woman and children who lost family and friends, possibly limbs too � have massive PTSD � Scars both mental and / or physical, etc. as the result of the, as Chris Smith put it so ignorantly ��Fake� Cold war hostilities that occurred from 1945 � 1991 {up until this very day if you look close enough}. Thank you for your service Chris, and �you�re welcome� for my service which was between 1979 � 1985 aboard a ballistic missile Submarine {SSBN} one of the �41 for Freedom� Boats {Sub�s}. We were a leg of the U.S. Nuclear Triad > �Nuclear weapons produced paradoxical results. Their enormous power kept the cold war from turning into a hot war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union {Thank GOD for Chris�}. Leaders on both sides recognized that such a war would be suicidal�. AP Central � Cold War and Global Hegemony 1945-1991. And let me reiterate that anyone who swore an oath and wore the uniform of their branch of service of these United States � whether in peacetime or war � for at least {I believe} 90 consecutive days �> IS A VETERAN.
From Jewett City, 11/18/2014
By george jauregui
From hanford, CA, 11/16/2014
i enlisted 11/18/1953 in usaf..intending to go to Korea after basic..but no I was cut orders to report to French morocco north Africa as part of the communications networks...with SAC what is my vet status Korean or cold war
By joe van syoc
From murray, IA, 11/11/2014
I guess they are afraid they may actually have to give us some benefits. I have the utmost respect for wartime (and all) vets, but how is it fair that a guy who served stateside during the vietnam era and never went there, gets many more healthcare benefits than I do having served a year and a half later, overseas standing guard against the commies? If you served during any of the 22 year of "peacetime" during the cold war, you are so far down on the VA priority list, you might as well forget it
By Craig Cook
From Modesto, CA, 08/08/2014
First of all, let's straighten something out up front; anyone who served in the military, wartime or not, is a VETERAN. People confuse this with terms such as 'combat veteran' or 'WWII Vet', 'Vietnam vet' etc. thus believing that you are only a vet if you served during a time of war. This is not correct. If you served in the military at any point in time, you are a military veteran. Regarding the pentegon, they have managed to morph this from an actual medal, to a 'certificate of apprecaition'. I know because I got mine through the VA site. In my opinion, this was done for two reasons; First, by issuing a certificate, they can say that the issue has been addressed, no mater what objection is offered in the future. Second, the military chiefs are of the strict opinion that medals should ONLY be handed out to those that participated in, or during, a bonified shooting war. That is,combat situations where US forces were dirctly involved. They believe that the cold war was nothing more than a holding action in which containment, not engagement, was the name of the game. While that may be true, strictly speaking, the US military was kept at wartime levels, regarding shear numbers of people and equipment, and there were numerous situations where we very nearly ended up in a shooting war with the USSR. People, like me, and many, many, many others were deployed overseas for years at at a time, to man the outposts and machines that would be the tools of war. The only thing we did not actually do is shoot, thank god. Make no mistake, we were on a war footing, and anyone who thinks otherwise needs to go back and read the history of the cold war, and not just the politics and news stories. Read the stories of the people who there, on the front line every day. We were all prepared to to do our jobs and, if necessary, give our lives to defend our country and the lives of the free world. If that does not deserve a medal, then the whole damn thing is a sham.
First I'd like to thank you all of you for your service. None of you had a choice of when and where you served and behalf of a grateful nation I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude. However, if you are complaining about not receiving benefits or a medals akin to someone who actually served in combat during an actual war, then I would tell all of you to grow up. I am probably 30 years younger then everyone on this forum and I served in Afghanistan during my time in the Marine Corps. Many of you are telling stories about having to wake up early and conduct drills in the freezing cold. I would really like you to try and keep a straight face and tell these stories to the families of service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq or a Marine who lost a limb in Afghanistan. Seriously, be happy for your service, you did great things. But stop whining and respect the veterans who came before and after you who actually served during a time of war, not some made up fake "Cold War".
By RUBEN BOLIVAR
From rio rico, AZ, 03/08/2013
By J Todd
From Cleveland, OH, 01/28/2013
I was in the Navy from 1979-85. It does seem that vets from 79 - 90 don't seem to be recognized. the fact the matter it should be recognized. Example, the pilot and NFO that crashed and died on the carrier I was on in 1979. I would recognize their sacrafice.
By JOSEPH LOPEZ
From OH, 06/11/2011
AT WHAT POINT IN TIME, SOMEONE IS CONSIDER A COLD WAR VETERAN? CAN ANYONE LET ME KNOW,PLEASE!
By sheila webb
From jacksonville, FL, 06/24/2010
Why are the cold vets ignored even in employment. I served 1979-1985, we are not considered veterans, we served our time. This is our country, they are prejudiced against us. Our military diabled veterans are in front of course but our sworn in process should count. What is wrong with this picture?
By lisa anderson
From CA, 12/06/2009
All I know is I served my country proudly 4 years active 3 years reserve 1983-87 & 87-90. Being stationed in Germany I remember very well the cold bitter alerts & Lybia. And not being allowed to go to certain places because they were not USA (especially militay)friendly.When I raised my right hand and signed the contract i thought nothing of it. So my question is why does is DOD and pentagon want to forget me. At least with vietnam the citizens didnt want to recognize our brothers and sisters in arms. But to have DOD & pentagon dismiss us? well there's nothing left o be said!
By Debora Willard
From Greenbush, ME, 11/11/2009
I followed the wonderful vietnam vets and enlisted into the Air Force Service 1979-1985. As a military personnel we were sworn in like the other soliders before us. I served my 4 years active proudly and did 2 years reserve proudly. I went to recieve my veterans walking stick and I am told I am a cold war vet and veterans of the cold war do not count as veterans. I showed my DDform214 and certificate showing honerable discharge. I was still told cold war vets do not count as vets. If that is true what about the ones who gave their all during that time? what about the rest of us who gave our lives, time, dedication? Did we sign up to be used and abused by our country? This veterans day is the most painful veterans day I have spent honoring veterans of all wars. To know and feel I belong to a group of FORGOTTEN VETERANS is heartbreaking. Come on veterans we need to pull together and Let the Pentagon and Goverment Know we will not take this sitting down nor will we accept being forgotten.-Debbie Willard
By David Marshall
From Wayland, MA, 10/05/2009
A trust betrayed?
The Chief Judge of Congress�s Court of Veterans Appeals stated that the, "Constitution, Statutes and Regulations" are "policy freely ignored" by both "The Veterans Health Administration" and the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), i.e.., the "STATE OF COURT" transcript PARAGRAPH 9 with Congress�s law of the land U.S. CODE, TITLE 38, SECTIONS (�) 511 and � 7252. Decisions of the Secretary; finality; REFERENCES [1], [2] & [3]. This is a no teeth Congressional LEGISLATIVE vs an independent from Congress and the DVA, Judicial Branch Court. The DVA Health Care laymen, "initial adjudicators" still are not held responsible for their "freely ignored" and medically ignorant "Schedule of Ratings for Disabilities" decisions..
An example of the "initial adjudicators" to date "freely ignored" is this veterans 1957 DVA Physician�s resultant, "MPerR PERMANENT" "SURGEON HQ ARRC JUN 25 �58 MEDICALLY DISQUALIFIED FOR MILITARY SERVICE"!
It is now 15 years later without the Chief Judge's 1994 advised Congressional oversight. Please hold your U.S. House and Senate members accountable for Congress�s perverted Veteran Care.
[1] The complete 16 paragraph "STATE OF COURT" transcript is available on request. Previously at, and now missing from the Chief Judges and state_of_court sites: www.goodnet.com/~heads/nebeker and www.firebase.net/state_of_court_brief.htm
"STATE OF COURT
CHIEF JUDGE FRANK Q. NEBEKER
STATE OF THE COURT
FOR PRESENTATION TO THE
UNITED STATES COURT OF VETERANS APPEALS
THIRD JUDICIAL CONFERENCE
{as it appears in Veterans Appeals Reporter}"
--------------------PARAGRAPH 9 of 16 in "STATE OF COURT" TRANSCRIPT records DVA laymen ignoring medical opinion without veteran recourse.-----------------------------
"I believe my message is clear. There is, I suggest, no system with judicial review which has within it a component part free to function in its own way, in its own time and with one message to those it disappoints -- take an appeal. That is, I am afraid, what we have today in many of the Department's Agencies of Original Jurisdiction -- that is AOJs -- around the country. Neither the Court, through the Board, the Board, nor the General Counsel has direct and meaningful control over the Agencies of Original Jurisdiction. Indeed, it is also clear that the VHA -- the Veterans Health Administration -- ignores specific directives to provide medical opinions as directed. And this is resulting in unconscionable delays. Let us examine judicial review. Remember, the Court and the Board do not make policy, the Secretary and Congress do. The Court simply identifies error made below by a failure to adhere, in individual cases, to the Constitution, statutes, and regulations which themselves reflect policy -- policy freely ignored by many initial adjudicators whose attitude is, "I haven't been told by my boss to change. If you don't like it -- appeal it." (Emphasis added)
The top medically ignorant "boss" is Congress�s confirmed "Secretary" of the DVA.
AND THE CONGRESS�S "policy freely ignored" UNITED STATES CODE law of the land, Health Care take away from Veterans:
[2] UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 38 > PART I > CHAPTER 5 > SUBCHAPTER I >
� 511. Decisions of the Secretary; finality
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/usc...11----000-.html
"(a) The Secretary shall decide all questions of law and fact necessary to a decision by the Secretary under a law that affects the provision of benefits by the Secretary to veterans or the dependents or survivors of veterans. Subject to subsection (b), THE DECISION OF THE SECRETARY AS TO ANY SUCH QUESTION SHALL BE FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE REVIEWED BY ANY OTHER OFFICIAL OR BY ANY COURT, whether by an action in the nature of mandamus or otherwise." (Emphasis added)
THEREFORE, NO COURT REVIEW OF THE MEDICALLY UNTRAINED DVA laymen and "Secretary" "schedule of ratings for disabilities" decisions as proven by:
[3] UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 38 PART V > CHAPTER 72 > SUBCHAPTER I >
� 7252. Jurisdiction; finality of decisions
"(b) Review in the Court shall be on the record of proceedings before the Secretary and the Board. The extent of the review shall be limited to the scope provided in section 7261 of this title. THE COURT MAY NOT REVIEW THE SCHEDULE OF RATINGS FOR DISABILITIES adopted under section 1155 of this title or any action of the Secretary in adopting or revising that schedule." (Emphasis added.)
By James Dhalluin
From Hydro, OK, 05/05/2009
I served on the USAF from 1958 to july 1962 and active reserve to 1964 on July 2.a month and 3 day shy of the Aug.5th. 1964 benefit date and was misled at my discharge that I would be included..this was not intentional, the date was yet to be written in stone.
By Jerald Rubin
From Evanston, WY, 03/24/2009
I too served during the 77-84 both in Korea, and USAER 50 clicks from the Chec boarder, we were considered expendable in both. Without the ones who served during this period the Reds would have attacked. I fell the cold war never ended, just went into the dormit stage. The reds area still there, and the Korean War never ended.
By Gary Garrett
From Ruidoso, NM, 02/10/2009
I would agree that a Cold War Medal should be issued, however, I think a medal for all the vets who have been 100% disabled during war time would be needed first. These vets after all gave and continue to give everyday of their lives. Some suffer with a great deal of pain or have been crippled for life due to their service to our country during a time of war. If you were shot or wounded in combat you receive a Purple Heart, if you were disabled for life outside of a combat zone you get nothing. No recognition, no medal no ribbons, nothing. I do believe that all war time veterans should be recognized but those that continue to give everyday of their lives should be first in line. How about a Wartime Disabled Medal, then a Cold War Medal?
By lee houser
From kennewick, WA, 01/27/2009
I CAME IN THE SERVICE IN 1979. I SPENT 8 YEARS ON ACTIVE DUTY 3 YEARS IN MANHEIM, GERMANY. DURING THAT TIME I WAS A PART OF A TEAM CALLED THE ALLIED MOBILE FORCE OR (ACE MOBILE FORCE) FOR SHORT AND WAS A PART OF SEVERAL EXCERCES WITH OTHER COUNTRIES. THE THREAT WAS ALWAYS THERE...COLD WAR MEDAL....YES.
By Donald Harrington
From Indianapolis, IN, 01/08/2009
I was drafted in 1952 and served honorably during the Korean Conflict. I had no choice of where I would be stationed and could have been sent to Korea but served in Europe instead. While I am a veteran, the VA told me that I was not a veteran of the Korean Conflict and therefore my benefits were substantially less than those of someone who served in combat. Therefore, I am a veteran just not a combat veteran.
By Rich Denikas
From Beach Park, IL, 01/05/2009
Hi, I was in S.A.C. also assigned to Grissom A.F.B. 305th A.R.W. ,Fire protection Spec.,1972-73 then 928th Chicago
I was not sent to Nam. I was fighting the war in Indiana . We were always on alert when the Russians flew over the pole. Plus Air craft coming back from Nam [or going to] and over seas that had problems.
I was given a application one time for benefits at the V.A. it asked me if I got a Vet Nam Service medal ? [the National Defense ribbon did not count] I said no , They said I did not qualify for some benefits and must pay cash for half of my treatments. The State of Illinois employment form also asked for the V.N. Medal as a determination for Veteran status. This Sucks!! We need some recondition now!!
By Robert White
From Riverdale, MD, 01/02/2009
For those that don't know if, if you didn't serve during one of these periods then your not considered a "War TTime Veteran". As for actually serving in combat, until Vietnam less than 10% of the veterans that served in a combat AO were actually in combat, yet all that were in theatre are considered combat veterans. Also until this war (for the Army) if you didn't have the CIB, then you were not "really" a combat vet!!! Now with the CAB (combat action badge vs. combat infantrymans badge) anyone can be considered a combat veteran. The Navy and Marine Corps had the CAB since WWII. It is easier to prove one's PTSD is combat related if your in a shooting war than if your not. Having done claims for the State of Virginia for 3 years in the DC Metro Area, I have seen my share of cold war veterans get screwed out of benefits.
§3.2 Periods of war.
This section sets forth the beginning and ending dates of each war period beginning with the Indian wars. Note that the term "period of war" in reference to pension entitlement under 38 U.S.C. 1521, 1541 and 1542 means all of the war periods listed in this section except the Indian wars and the Spanish-American War. See §3.3(a)(3) and (b)(4)(i).
(a) Indian wars. January 1, 1817, through December 31, 1898, inclusive. Service must have been rendered with the United States military forces against Indian tribes or nations.
(b) Spanish-American War. April 21, 1898, through July 4, 1902, inclusive. If the veteran served with the United States military forces engaged in hostilities in the Moro Province, the ending date is July 15, 1903. The Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion are included.
(c) World War I. April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, inclusive. If the veteran served with the United States military forces in Russia, the ending date is April 1, 1920. Service after November 11, 1918 and before July 2, 1921 is considered World War I service if the veteran served in the active military, naval, or air service after April 5, 1917 and before November 12, 1918.
(d) World War II. December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946, inclusive. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947, is considered World War II service.
(e) Korean conflict. June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955, inclusive.
(f) Vietnam era. The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(29))
(g) Future dates. The period beginning on the date of any future declaration of war by the Congress and ending on a date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101)
(h) Mexican border period. May 9, 1916, through April 5, 1917, in the case of a veteran who during such period served in Mexico, on the borders thereof, or in the waters adjacent thereto. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(30))
(i) Persian Gulf War. August 2, 1990, through date to be prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(33))
By Bill Robinson
Unfortunately, I have not been able to listen to the broadcast of this Cold War program, but based upon the write up that appears on the Weekend America web site and from a personal standpoint as an interviewee who is cited in the article associated with the program, there are a couple of things which need to be clarified.
First: I flew the B-52 bomber and the F4 Phantom II during the Cold War, which included flying 106 combat missions in Vietnam. I personally do not feel and never have felt "unappreciated" with regard to my Cold War service. That inference in the write up is possibly taken out of context, since I had a total of about 40 minutes of interview, and only about 5 minutes are in the program.
I am also not a part of any "movement" promoting a Cold War Victory Medal, although I have a high regard for the American Cold War Veterans Association, and might even join some time when I know more about them.
Second: I do feel that most Americans these days are woefully ignorant of that 40 plus year period of international conflict in which both the Korean War and the Vietnam War were embedded. I would also say that all veterans and their service have never been fully appreciated regardless of the era in which they served. In this regard Kipling had it about right:
".....It's Tommy this, and Tommy that, and cast 'im out, the brute.
But it's, 'e's the saviour of the nation, when the guns begin to shoot."
Third: Whether or not a Cold War Victory Medal, as opposed to a special Cold War Victory Award (such as the USAF's Combat Readiness Award), or a Cold War Victory Service Ribbon is necessary or not, I am agnostic. On the other hand, if the motivation for a Cold War Victory Medal is to make it easier for military veterans of that era to get treatment from the Veterans Administration, then it may have some merit. It strikes me, however, that this may be more of a problem with the VA, than an "Cold War veterans appreciation problem."
Every one who has worn the uniform is a military veteran. Some served in combat and some didn't. All veterans should be appreciated and appropriately honored for their service, whether it was flying airplanes, serving aboard ships, stomping through the "Habu Patch" with a M-16 slung over their shoulder, or typing reports in some unit admin section.
By Neil Corkhill
From Lindenhurst, NY, 12/30/2008
I was in Berlin 1962 and was captured by the DDR. I am still trying to get some benifits
By Gale Wursthorn
In 1962 I held my breath for 13 Days in October at a Naval Air Station in Florida knowing we could very well be a target. As a Journalist,from 1963 to 1965 I interviewed kids, now hardened combat veterans,who had come back from the front. As Viet Nam veterans we were not welcomed home or thanked for our service, but we all know what we did.We are veterans and we are proud. Today I make it a point to shake hands and thank every serviceman or woman I see and thenk them for their service. As an American it's my job. So thank all you guys who are reading this for your service,
By Wil Corcoran
From NH, 12/28/2008
As a combat veteran of Vietnam, I salute each and everyone of you who signed up, swore an oath to protect and defend our country with your lives, and then did what you were trained to do. You are as much veterans as i or any other serving American citizen. Thank you for your service.
By Robert Hedger
From dayton, OH, 12/28/2008
I,served in W.Germany from '74-'77,we had the Fulda Gap to defend,we were told we would have about 8 Min.to survive if war broke out with the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries!Where's our medal?
By John Saxton
From St.Louis, MO, 12/22/2008
Good story (unlike many of your more liberal ones - like on illegal immegrants). But this story implied that you have to been in "war" to be a vet. I've never heard this. I thought anyone who served was a veteran; but not obviously a vet of a certain war (WW2 Vet of instance). SSgt USAFR (22yrs. in reserves and after being activated after 9-11 consider myself a vet.


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Q: An IV problem using d'Alembert's solution: how does this integration work? I'm using Roger Knobel's An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Waves to study for a Mathematics BSc third-year module in waves. In Section 8.2, Knobel

construct[s] the solution of the following initial value problem for the displacement $u(x,t)$ of an infinitely long vibrating string:
\begin{align*}
\text{PDE:}\hspace{1em}& u_{tt}=c^2u_{xx}, \hspace{1em} -\infty<x<\infty,\;t>0, \\
\text{IC:}\hspace{1em}& u(x,0)=f(x),\\&u_t(x,0)=g(x).
\end{align*}

He continues,

To solve this problem one can start with the general form for solutions of the wave equation $$u(x,t)=F(x-ct)+G(x+ct).$$ Substituting into the initial position condition $u(x,0)=f(x)$ gives \begin{align}F(x)+G(x)=f(x),\end{align} while substituting into the initial velocity condition $u_t(x,0)=g(x)$ results in $$-cF'(x)+cG'(x)=g(x).$$ Dividing this last equation by $c$ and integrating from $0$ to $x$ provides us with a second equation for $F(x)$ and $G(x)$, \begin{align}-F(x)+G(x)=-F(0)+G(0)+\frac{1}{c}\int_0^xg(s)\;\text{d}s.\end{align}

If I understand right, $F'$ and $G'$ are $t$-derivatives. So why does integrating them from $0$ to $x$ w.r.t the dummy variable $s$ retrieve $F$ and $G$, as if we'd integrated w.r.t. $t$? I guess this is a basic calculus question.

A: Generally, the name of a variable of integration doesn't actually matter, it's just an identifier. It only really matters when there's more than one variable involved that you could be integrating with respect to, and in this problem there isn't. You can think of $s$ as "the single argument of $g$", which you could give any name you want, provided it isn't already bound in the surrounding scope, so not $x,F,G,g$ or $c$. (So you could technically call it $f$, even though there is an $f$ elsewhere in the problem. Please don't, though.)
Note that the name of a variable limit of integration does matter, because the definite integral depends on that limit. Thus for example here the use of $x$ as the upper limit of integration is not a completely stylistic choice; whatever letter you use has to be the same letter that is used for the arguments of $F$ and $G$ on the LHS.
The big thing going on in the background here surrounds the difference between an expression and a function. An expression can have named variables in it. A function, strictly speaking, does not have named variables in it, it just has arguments and their positions. This means that strictly speaking a function can't be differentiated with respect to a named variable, only with respect to an argument position. But no one writes like that, unless their audience is a computer.
This results in rather convoluted things happening under the hood. For example, in this context, the symbol $\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}$ is a shorthand for $(x_0,t_0) \mapsto \frac{\partial}{\partial t} \left. \left [ u(x,t) \right ] \right |_{x=x_0,t=t_0}$. Here we take $u$, a function, turn it into $u(x,t)$, an expression, turn that into $\frac{\partial}{\partial t} [u(x,t)]$, also an expression, and then finally convert that back into a function. Then we even change the name of the arguments of that function back to $(x,t)$. Similar things are going on with integration.

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South African students across the country are protesting against a proposed fee increase for tertiary education. History is being made by the brave youth and if you'd like to help them in their cause you can donate data to the protesting students.
In today's tech and mobile age, protests are organised via the internet which includes messaging apps, social media, blogs, newsfeeds, etc. Students have surely been using more data than they usually would and Ruark Ferreira decided to help these students out by setting up Google Form to collect and manage data donations for the protesting students in the #FeesMustFall movement.
You can fill out the form and donate data from R19 to R29 for Cell C, MTN, Vodacom and Telkom Mobile students part of the #FeesMustFall movement. It's that simple and in donating you are helping this brave cause led by the young people of our country.


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Acora adds more great people to its team
12-17-2018 06:29 PM CET | Associations & Organizations
Press release from: Acora
17th December 2018 - Acora, an innovative UK-based IT Services company, is pleased to announce it has added two new team members in the past month to meet increasing demand from its growing client base.
Acora's approach is to advise, transform and manage clients to modernise their IT platforms. To do this, Acora retains experienced architects with the knowledge, insight and innovation to understand how a client's technology is currently working and design solutions that deliver the required change.
Firstly, Acora is pleased to welcome back Matt Hollins. Matt is a Solutions Architect in Acora's Applications team which designs Microsoft ERP business software solutions. Matt will be part of the senior team and his design, manufacturing and warehousing experience are very welcome additions to the company's strengths in production and distribution.
"Matt left us a couple of years ago to explore other opportunities, but we were always keen to bring him back when the time was right. Having him back is both a boost to us and a sign of the growing strength of our Business Central capability," says James Karp, Chief Customer Officer at Acora.
Secondly, Acora is pleased to welcome Dean Woodcroft to the company. Dean is an Enterprise Architect in the CTO team, working with customers to create solutions in the server, cloud and messaging space. Dean has a wealth of experience in Microsoft Azure and Office 365, solutions core to Acora's portfolio and crucial to its growth plans.
James Karp continues, "Our vision is to provide the mid-market with an outstanding customer experience underpinned by innovation and great people. To fuel that vision and become the leading provider of IT services within four years we need to continuously develop our existing teams whilst attracting new talented people who complement our team. We look forward to adding more great talent to our strong team in the coming year."
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With more births and fewer deaths, Kazakhstan has achieved stable population growth after a period of decline. Maternal mortality has fallen dramatically and there is nearly universal skilled attendance at births. Gaps in access to contraceptives remain, however, and young people lack adequate sexual and reproductive health services. UNFPA began supporting Kazakhstan in 1992. Today, it provides expert advice and helps the Government and NGOs develop capacities to ensure that motherhood is safe, that family planning is available, and that all women and young people can access high-quality sexual and reproductive health care.
Programme Activities
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Non - core
Kazakhstan 2014 Programme Activities data
Utilization of sexual and reproductive health services
Every woman, adolescent and youth everywhere, especially those furthest behind, has utilized integrated sexual and reproductive health services and exercised reproductive rights, free of coercion, discrimination and violence
Total Spending:
Implemented by:
UNFPA $236,587 (71%)
GOV $40,545 (12%)
NGO $57,754 (17%)
Core Resources (66%)
Non-core Resources (34%)
Increased national capacity to deliver comprehensive maternal health services
NGO $46 (0%)
Core Resources (59)
Non-core Resources (41)
Increased national capacity to deliver HIV programmes that are free of stigma and discrimination, consistent with the UNAIDS unified budget results and accountability framework (UBRAF) commitments
NGO $12,369 (100%)
Core Resources (100)
Increased national capacity to strengthen enabling environments, increase demand for and supply of modern contraceptives and improve quality family planning services that are free of coercion, discrimination and violence
UNFPA $31,043 (71%)
Sexual and reproductive health in emergencies
Increased national capacity to provide sexual and reproductive health services in humanitarian settings
UNFPA $3,830 (29%)
NGO $9,463 (71%)
Increased national capacity to deliver integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Empowerment of young people
Every adolescent and youth, in particular adolescent girls, is empowered to have access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, in all contexts
Adolescents and youth
Increased national capacity to conduct evidence-based advocacy for incorporating adolescents and youth and their human rights/needs in national laws, policies, programmes, including in humanitarian settings
GOV $19,691 (9%)
Increased national capacity to design and implement community and school based comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programmes that promote human rights and gender equality
NGO $-115 (-0%)
Core Resources (0)
Non-core Resources (100)
Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls
Gender equality, the empowerment of all women and girls, and reproductive rights are advanced in development and humanitarian settings
Non-core Resources (8%)
Ending harmful practices
Increased capacity to prevent gender-based violence and harmful practices and enable the delivery of multisectoral services, including in humanitarian settings
Non-core Resources (9)
Civil society and rights for all
Strengthened engagement of civil society organizations to promote reproductive rights and women's empowerment, and address discrimination, including of marginalized and vulnerable groups, people living with HIV and key populations
Evidence-based policymaking
Strengthened national policies and international development agendas through integration of evidence-based analysis on population dynamics and their links to sustainable development, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, HIV and gender equality
Data and policies
Strengthened capacity for the formulation and implementation of rights-based policies (global, regional and country) that integrate evidence on population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health, HIV, and their links to sustainable development
UNFPA $11,355 (100%)
Population data analysis
Increased availability of evidence through cutting-edge in-depth analysis on population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health, HIV and their linkages to poverty eradication and sustainable development
Organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Core Resources (100%)
Programme effectiveness
Enhanced programme effectiveness by improving quality assurance, monitoring, and evaluation
Organizational adaptability
Increased adaptability through innovation, partnership and communications
UNFPA $5,593 (100%)
NGO $6,700 (9%)
GOV $4,000 (5%)
NGO $172,271 (64%)
NGO $15,772 (7%)
Strengthened national capacity for using data and evidence to monitor and evaluate national policies and programmes in the areas of population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, HIV, adolescents and youth and gender equality, including in humanitarian settings
$-258
UNFPA $-258 (100%)
UNFPA $778 (3%)
GOV $6,633 (100%)
UNFPA $3,934 (4%)
UNFPA $744 (21%)
NGO $6,319 (100%)
Improved mobilization, management and alignment of resources through an increased focus on value for money and systematic risk management
UNFPA $3 (100%)
Everyone, everywhere, is counted, and accounted for, in the pursuit of sustainable development equality
Population data systems
Improved national population data systems to map and address inequalities; to advance the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the commitments of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development; and to strengthen interventions in humanitarian crises
GOV $4,000 (24%)
Increased availability of evidence through cutting-edge in-depth analysis on population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health, HIV and their linkages to povert
Sexual and reproductive health polices for those furthest behind
Enhanced capacities to develop and implement policies, including financial protection mechanisms, that prioritize access to information and services for sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights for those furthest behind, including in humanitarian settings
Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Strengthened capacities to provide high-quality, integrated information and services for family planning, comprehensive maternal health, sexually transmitted infections and HIV, as well as information and services that are responsive to emergencies and fragile contexts
Strengthened international and national protection systems for advancing reproductive rights, promoting gender equality and non-discrimination and addressing gender-based violence
NGO $0 (-0%)
Gender equality laws and policies
Strengthened policy, legal and accountability frameworks to advance gender equality and empower women and girls to exercise their reproductive rights and to be protected from violence and harmful practices
Adolescents and youth skills and capabilities
Young people, in particular adolescent girls, have the skills and capabilities to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health and rights, and well-being
Gender and sociocultural norms
Strengthened engagement of civil society organizations to promote reproductive rights and women's empowerment, and address discrimination
Strengthened engagement for promoting gender equality and non-discrimination and addressing gender-based violence
UNFPA $51 (100%)
Communication, resources mobilization and partnerships
Enhanced communication, resource mobilization and partnerships for impact
UNFPA $706 (100%)
UNFPA $153,317 (100%)
Demographic intelligence
Mainstreamed demographic intelligence to improve the responsiveness, targeting and impact of development policies, programmes and advocacy
Accountability for sexual and reproductive health
Improved domestic accountability mechanisms for sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights through the involvement of communities and health-system stakeholders at all levels
Youth leadership and participation
Young people have opportunities to exercise leadership and participate in sustainable development, humanitarian action and in sustaining peace
Adolescents and youth policies
Policies and programmes in relevant sectors tackle the determinants of adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health, development and well-being
Prevention and addressing of gender-based violence
Increased multisectoral capacity to prevent and address gender-based violence using a continuum approach in all contexts, with a focus on advocacy, data, health and health systems, psychosocial support and coordination
Strengthened civil society and community mobilization to eliminate discriminatory gender and sociocultural norms affecting women and girls
development, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, HIV and gender equality
NGO $199 (0%)
Health workforce capacity
Strengthened capacities of the health workforce, especially those of midwives, in health management and clinical skills for high-quality and integrated sexual and reproductive health services, including in humanitarian settings
UNFPA $4 (0%)
$-16
UNFPA $-16 (100%)
Dashboards available for Kazakhstan
Programme Documentation
Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, Kazakhstan
Cycle: 2021-2025
Kazakhastan CPD [2021-2025] (DP/FPA/CPD/KAZ/5)
Partnership Framework for Development, Kazakhstan
UNFPA Kazakhstan - Country Programme Action Plan
CPD Kazakhstan [2016-2020] (DP/FPA/CPD/KAZ/4)
CPAP Kazakhstan [2010-2015]
UNDAF Kazakhstan [2010-2015]
Technical notes and sources
The results featured here are only a selection of key results in line with strategic plan 2014-17 indicators. The selection does not reflect the full picture of all results achieved during the strategic plan cycle by UNFPA programme countries.
The source of data for most country level indicators is the UNFPA country annual reports for 2014-2017, unless stated otherwise
Results featured are cumulative - i.e., achieved between the 2014 and 2017 timeframe, and reflect the net situation, true as of the year selected
Majority of the results are captured from 127 UNFPA programme countries
Indicators that are marked 'not achieved' could imply any of the following conditions:
The country may have achieved the result without the support of UNFPA
The country has not targeted the given indicator during the 2014-2017 period
UNFPA is supporting this area of work, but the result has not yet been achieved
Notes for key results
Maternal deaths averted: Results reflected for 46 UNFPA Supplies programme countries
Unintended pregnancies averted: Results reflected for 46 UNFPA Supplies programme countries
Unsafe abortions averted: Results reflected for 46 UNFPA Supplies programme countries
Number of countries that developed midwifery workforce policies based on international standards: Baseline data not available
Number of fistula repair surgeries supported: Baseline data not available
Number of countries that implemented at least 8 out of the UNFPA 10-step strategic-approach to comprehensive condom programming: Results achieved in 2014-2016 only
Number of countries that have capacity to implement the Minimum Initial Service Package at the onset of a crisis: UNFPA reflected non-cumulative figures for this indicator; the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) is a series of crucial actions required to respond to reproductive health needs at the onset of every humanitarian crisis. View here for more information on MISP
Percentage of countries affected by humanitarian crises that have functioning inter-agency gender-based violence coordination body as a result of UNFPA guidance and leadership: Baseline data not available
Number of countries that established comprehensive plan to report on UNFPA-supported Sustainable Development Goal indicators: Results achieved in 2017 only; baseline data not available
Number of countries that established online national population data platforms that are publicly accessible by users: : Results achieved in 2017 only; baseline data not available
Number of countries in which the capacity of national statistical authorities was developed to analyse and use disaggregated data on adolescent and youth: Baseline data not available; UNFPA reflected non-cumulative figures for this indicator
Number of countries that generated and used sub-national estimates of population, health and social data: Baseline data not available
The designations employed and the presentation of material on the map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNFPA concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.


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Compliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:41 am on 26th September 2019.
Ian Murray Labour, Edinburgh South 9:41 am, 26th September 2019
In the same tone, I would like to say to my hon. Friend—we have been on many delegations together—that we should treat one another with respect across the House. I would also like to say, in the same spirit as your opening remarks, Mr Speaker, that I stand in front of the shield of Jo Cox and I hope that today this Parliament could have a little bit more respect—not just for one another and Parliament, but for the public as well.
Mr Speaker, thank you for granting this urgent question. The European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act was passed by the House and given Royal Assent by Her Majesty the Queen on Monday 9 September, brought in the names of my right hon. Friend Hilary Benn and Alistair Burt. That Act clearly says that the Prime Minister must seek an extension to article 50 to 31 January if the Prime Minister is unable to meet one of the two conditions of either having a withdrawal deal passed by this House, or having an affirmative vote by this House to back no deal.
The Minister said in his opening response that there was a range of options. That is the only range of options in that Bill—to pass a deal, to pass no deal, or subsequently to seek an extension. The Supreme Court decision this week, and the statement in this House followed by questioning of the Prime Minister yesterday, were a national embarrassment. Under any other political equilibrium, this Prime Minister would have seriously considered his position as Prime Minister, and potentially resigned from it. Many people have lost their jobs in government for a fraction of what this Prime Minister has done over the last two weeks.
Yesterday the Attorney General, at that Dispatch Box, during the urgent question tabled by my hon. and learned Friend Joanna Cherry, said clearly, in answer to a question by my hon. Friend Nick Boles, that he would abide by the law of the EU (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019. He said that with uncharacteristic clarity when he said simply, "Yes" in response to that question. Last night, the hon. Members for North East Fife (Stephen Gethins) and for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands) and many others pressed the Prime Minister to make the same commitment. He did not give the same commitment in this House. And under questioning from myself, very late in the sitting last night, when I asked whether he would fully comply with the provisions of the Act, should he not get a deal through this House, or an affirmative vote for no deal, by 19 October, the Prime Minister answered with one word: he answered, "No."
I have tabled this urgent question, first, to seek clarity; and secondly, to ask the Minister, in all good faith, to tell us, which he has not done yet, what the Prime Minister meant when he said "No", because frankly, and with reference to my earlier remarks about respect across this House, I am sure that there are very few people in this House, and very few people in this country, given the events of the last few weeks, who trust the words of the Prime Minister, even when said from that Dispatch Box. The Prime Minister used—[Interruption.] The Prime Minister used, in a direct answer to my question, the word "no", so I have several questions to ask the Minister, and with this new level of respect I hope he is able to answer them directly.
What does the Prime Minister intend to do if he does not get a deal through this House by 19 October or an affirmative vote for no deal? That is question No. 1.
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Ahmadinejad: Iran and Syria Will Create a New World Order
Report: Syria President Assad urges Washington to play a stronger role in Mideast peacemaking.
Haaretz Service
Iran and Syria plan to create a new world order, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday.
"Iran and Syria have a joint mission to create a new world order on the basis of justice, humanity and belief in God," Ahmadinejad told visiting Syrian Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash.
Syria is Iran's main ally in the Middle East and both countries consider Israel to be their political arch-foe.
"At the current juncture, the role of Iran and Syria is historic and therefore bilateral cooperation should be increased," Mehr news agency quoted Ahmadinejad as saying.
The semi-official FARS news agency reported that Ahmadinejad said that "the resistance of nations including Iran and Syria has caused a deadlock in policies of Arrogant System in economic, political and military sections."
He also turned to presence of bulling powers' forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen and said, "The enemies' plots will harm themselves."
Iran's president added that he felt that the United States would eventually be forced by the two states to stop interference in the region and withdraw its military personnel.
Mehr quoted the Syrian speaker as saying that Iran and Syria would side by side move towards continued resistance and fight against world imperialism.
Also on Thursday, Syria's state-run news agency reported that Syria's president Bashar Assad is urging the United States to play a stronger role in Mideast peacemaking.
Assad appealed to the U.S. on Thursday during a meeting with U.S. congressman Alcee Hastings in Damascus.
President Barack Obama has stepped up diplomatic efforts to improve ties with Syria and push the country away from its alliance with Iran and its support of militants like Lebanon's Hezbollah and the Palestinian Hamas.
Damascus wants to end its international isolation and hopes the U.S. can help boost its weak economy and mediate peace talks with Israel.
Assad also lashed out at Israel saying it was not ready for peace. The last round of Syria-Israel peace talks collapsed in 2000.


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Lin-Manuel Miranda drops unreleased 'Hamilton' track
While Broadway goes dark, Lin-Manuel is sending some light with the never-before-heard track.
by Lauren Ramesbottom
March 12, 2020 10:12 p.m. EST
March 17, 2020 12:00 a.m. EST
Let's face it – it's been a bit of a rough week, and we are all presumably feeling the weight of the last 24 hours. So, how about a little good news, for a change?Eager to bring some much-needed joy to his fans around the world, Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter today to release a never-before-heard demo track from his hit Broadway show, Hamilton. And when we say never-before-heard… we mean it. According to his tweet, not even Miranda's director Thomas Kail had heard it. Talk about exclusivity…The song, titled "I Have This Friend" uses a catchy melody to tell the story of Alexander Hamilton going to President George Washington for advice, in light of an impending scandal (an affair) involving Maria Reynolds. Fans of the show will recognize this as a critical plot development, and are surely thrilled to hear it brought to life in show-tune format.
You are literally a gift to pure for humans.
— meg (@catnipqueen) March 12, 2020
Following his tweet, Miranda also hung around the Twittersphere to answer fan replies, many of which were questions about the song.Miranda's gift of new material comes at a perfect time, as New York continues to announce the cancellation of events and large gatherings amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this afternoon, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a mandate of no gatherings of 500 people or more going into effect tomorrow at 5 p.m. local time. Understandably, Broadway is no exception, as its venues attract hundreds of people from around the world to sold-out shows. Currently, the Broadway League announced that all performances, including Hamilton, will be suspended through April 12.Similar cancellations have been rolled out in LA and San Francisco, as well.[video_embed id='1896040']RELATED: Lin-Manuel Miranda shouts out the first 'Hamilton' performance in Canada.[/video_embed]To appease heartbroken fans, the official Hamilton Twitter account also sprung into action by doing a #HamAtHome show tonight, in which they live-tweeted the lyrics from the show in real time. Almost as if the show was happening as scheduled, fans were able to follow along with the hashtag to get a taste of the Broadway magic (the Twitter version, at least).
#HamAtHome sings "My Shot" https://t.co/3PhQgluYW9 https://t.co/btX3TF4gCS
— Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 13, 2020
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Why this year's flu is so deadly
by Janelle Miles
IT'S a Flunami.
Confirmed flu cases in Queensland for 2019 have surpassed 25000, about five times the five-year average at this time of year.
If the trajectory continues, 2019 will top the record 2017 year for Queensland flu diagnoses of 56,591.
Already, figures provided by Queensland Health show at least 51 influenza-associated deaths in 2019, the youngest in their twenties and thirties. That's eight more flu deaths than the 43 recorded for the whole of 2018.
But the smaller numbers of flu-related deaths last year occurred against a backdrop of lower than usual recorded influenza cases in Queensland, with 15,698 - more than 9000 fewer than notifications so far in 2019. Numbers are expected to climb steeply in the next two months as the peak of the flu season hits.
Although hospitals have been strained with flu cases turning up in emergency departments this year, University of Queensland virologist Ian Mackay blamed the sheer weight of numbers, rather than exceptionally severe flu cases.
Associate Professor Mackay said the unprecedented numbers of laboratory confirmed cases in the first half of 2019 had occurred in conjunction with a highly unusual Summer flu season that had also been seen in New Zealand, South America and South Africa.
He said the reason for the high numbers of Summer flu cases in the Southern Hemisphere this year - what he described as an "early flu storm" - were a medical mystery. The last mammoth Summer flu season in Australia was more than two decades ago in 1995.
Associate Professor Mackay said while the predominant flu strain in Australia this year was H3N2, in South America, it was H1N1.
He said World Health Organisation laboratory tests suggested the quadrivalent flu vaccine was not perfectly matched to protect against the predominant flu viruses infecting Australians this year, particularly the H3N2 and the B Victoria strains.
But he still strenuously advised Queenslanders to get an annual flu jab if they had not yet done so.
"The vaccine is the only thing we have that will protect us against flu," Professor Mackay said.
With the amount of flu circulating this season, he said people were at risk of being infected with more than one strain of the virus.
"That's why they put four different virus types in the vaccine to try and prevent people from getting not just one flu, but maybe two or three different flu infections, in a season," Professor Mackay said.
He's called for more detailed genetic testing of circulating viruses to understand why flu numbers have been so high, so early, this year leading to bigger numbers of influenza-associated deaths in the first half of the year than usual.
"It may be that we find something that's caused flu viruses to be different this year that's allowing them to transmit earlier," Professor Mackay said. "We don't know because we're not doing that work. We need a detailed study to try and crack that."
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Peace hits me out of nowhere. Joy strikes me so hard that the vessels in my nose pop open and I have to fight the strange choking sensation in my throat as my body threatens to tear up. Like the circumstances that sought to crush me, joy seeks to overwhelm me. It comes out of nowhere, just like the panic attacks, just like the fits of sadness.
I am alive. I am breathing. I am healed. I am free.
//Wrong; it did not come from nowhere.
His peace has always been there. I just never understood how to receive it until recently.
[white] as snow; He promises to wash me clean. I believe Him.
[bright] the urge to go to the reservoir is so deep it's nearly unbearable. The only thing holding me back is the fact that I may very well die trying to get there amidst all the snow and ice. But, the sky; the sky. Even though it is nighttime, the world is lit up between the clouds in the sky and the snow on the ground.
[Polaris] very rarely do I have the desire to speak to him; I'm still not sure how to talk to him; I am happy that I had something to say to him. Good news is always well received, but; I wonder how he will take it?
[peace] I take my first practice exam for the CPA; I score somewhere along the 50 range; I need a 75 to pass. I do not panic, I do not worry, I do not break down in a fit of anxiety. I am envisioning victory; I am seeing as the Lord tells me to see. I will place all my hopes in Him; He will never disappoint me.
[funk] there's enough joy in my heart that I spontaneously break out dancing in the middle of my studies.
[YES] I shriek in victory as another worry of mine is taken care of; a burden is lifted; I realize it wasn't all that heavy after all.
[naps] are a constant; I am always tired no matter how much I sleep. I dream about RoX mostly, some good, some bad. God's presence litters my dreams; sometimes I wake up in a half prayer; most times I fall asleep mid.
[ravel] pavane pour une enfante defunte is the only piece that has ever made me cry from playing it. Something about the progression in its notes moves my soul deeply; I'm not quite sure if I am crying because it is beautiful or heartbreaking. Most likely both.
[resonance] there are a multitude of ways you can press down on the keys of the piano; each one invokes a different tone and feeling; I am discovering more and more of them as I learn under the patient instruction of Delbeau. I fall deeply in love with the piano and find myself wishing I had appreciated it more when I had time to play.
[ma] calls me many times throughout the week to tell me to stay inside, to dress warm. I find myself obeying her; I cannot bear to disobey when she makes the effort to call. I end every conversation with an "I love you,"; it is almost a habit now. I wonder if we are any closer now than we were before; I am determined to get closer.
[scar] with the bitter cold and dry wind, I find random cuts and scrapes on my skin throughout the week. Some bleed, some hurt, some stubbornly refuse to heal. But, my heart has been steadily repairing; I am loving intentionally. I am warm despite the cold.
I haven't felt this much peace since November.
Thank you, Lord Jesus. I love You, I love You, I love You.


The aim of this research was to determine the difference in Calcaneus quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and body composition according to physical activity in preschool children. We recruited 296 healthy children (112 girls and 184 boys) from different kindergartens in Vojvodina, Serbia. Children were evaluated for body composition. Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) measurements of the heel were performed using the Speed of sound, Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation, Quantitative Ultrasound Index and Estimated bone mineral density for further analysis. Furthermore, children were divided into three groups according to physical activity. Apart from the differences in Body fat % and body mass, there were no significant group differences for BMI, waist circumference and abdominal skinfold (p>0.05). The ANOVA showed significant differences (p<0.05) in all QUS measurements between three different intensities of physical activity. The results show that Body Mass and Body fat % were important predictors that discriminate children according to physical activity. Moreover, the results show that beside BMI and Body fat %, all calcaneus QUS measurements showed differences according to physical activity. In conclusion, our study showed differenses in all calcaneus QUS measurements according to physical activity level.
KEY WORDS: Bone health; Body weight; Children; Difference.
MADIC, M. D.; TRAJKOVIC, N.; POPOVIC, B.; RADANOVIC, D. & SPORIS, G. Calcaneus quantitative ultrasound and body composition in preschool children: Physical activity consideration. Int. J. Morphol., 35(4):1249-1253, 2017.


Yungblud is the hip-hop-influenced rock outfit created by musician Dominic Harrison. Born in Yorkshire, England, the singer/songwriter was raised in a musical family. His father was a vintage guitar dealer and his grandfather played with T. Rex. Influenced by Bob Dylan, the Clash, and the Beatles, he played guitar and sang from a young age. In 2017, when he was 19, he issued his debut single, "King Charles," a genre-blending protest song that fell somewhere between early Arctic Monkeys, Jamie T, and Rat Boy. He followed with the song "I Love You, Will You Marry Me," which incorporated some dub and grime elements. A major-label deal with Geffen yielded Yungblud's first collection, an eponymous 2018 EP that included his first two singles alongside three new tracks. The title track and lead single from his forthcoming LP, 21st Century Liability, appeared in May of that year.


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There is danger to be found on every worksite, including agricultural facilities. Over the last 35 years there have been more than 180 fatalities and 675 injuries associated with grain dust explosions. To help prevent deadly explosions, OSHA requires grain dust and all ignition sources to be controlled in grain elevators.


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Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90
It's with great sadness that I report that Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90.
Eases the Tensions - Molly Peters obituary
Molly Peters who played Shrublands Health Clinic nurse Patricia Fearing in Thunderball (1965) opposite Sean Connery as James Bond 007 died on 30 May 2017. The cause of death is unknown. A statement on the official James Bond Twitter page confirming the sad news, read: "We are sad to hear that Molly Peters has passed away at the age of 75.
Keeping the British End Up - Sir Roger Moore obituary
It is with great sadness that the global James Bond fan community has learned of the death of Sir Roger Moore at his home in Switzerland at the age of 89.
James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore dies aged 89
It is with great sadness that I report that actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond and The Saint, has died aged 89, his family has announced.


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Congressional lawmakers feeling outside heat as tax bill nears finish
Advocacy groups try to sway swing Republicans
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Rep. Dan Donovan, New York Republican (right), has been targeted by pro-Trump advocacy group 45Committee with an ad campaign to vote yes on the tax bill after he voted against both the tax overhaul last month, and a procedural measure ... more >
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times - Thursday, December 7, 2017
With final passage in sight, advocacy groups on both sides in the tax fight are pouring millions of dollars into advertising and pressure campaigns to alternately thank or threaten swing Republicans on Capitol Hill.
American Action Network, a conservative advocacy group friendly to Speaker Paul D. Ryan, on Thursday announced a $2 million TV and digital ad campaign in 24 congressional districts across the country to thank House members who voted for the $1.4 trillion tax-cut package.
The move helps bring the group's spending plans on pro-tax reform efforts above $24 million now.
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"Thank Claudia Tenney — she's fighting to create jobs — and cut taxes for New York families," says one ad, referencing a New York Republican House member.
Meanwhile, 45Committee, an outside group supportive of President Trump, on Thursday announced an ad campaign targeting GOP Rep. Dan Donovan of New York, who voted against both the tax overhaul plan last month and a procedural measure to start negotiations with the Senate this week.
"Call Dan Donovan," text in the ad says. "Tell him to keep his word — vote yes on the tax bill."
Mr. Donovan and several other New York Republicans have opposed the planned winding down of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction — a move that disproportionately affects middle-to-upper income earners in blue, higher-tax states such as New York, New Jersey, and California.
As part of a compromise, a property tax deduction of up to $10,000 was preserved in both the House and Senate plans, and there's talk of making more changes in the House-Senate conference committee that will convene to hash out the differences.
But Mr. Donovan and GOP Rep. Peter King of New York have been pushing to preserve the whole break for families earning less than $400,000 per year, while phasing it out for higher-income earners over a number of years.
"Our constituents have to put food on the table and save for their kids' college tuition just like families in other parts of the country — they shouldn't foot the bill for everybody else's tax relief," Mr. Donovan said.
On the other side of the debate, the liberal advocacy group Not One Penny launched a six-figure TV ad campaign targeting a handful of Republican House members from California who supported the tax package.
"Tell Jeff Denham: stop raising taxes on middle class families," one ad says.
The GOP tax plan is a giveaway to the rich at the expense of the middle class, said Tim Hogan, a spokesman for the group.
"As the focus once again turns to the House, the Republicans in California's congressional delegation should stand up for their constituents instead of the GOP's wealthy donors and corporate interests by voting against this harmful legislation," Mr. Hogan said.
Republican and Democratic leaders in both the House and the Senate this week named the negotiators to a joint-chamber conference who will work out the differences between the two plans and produce a final, identical product both bodies will need to pass again.
Some Republicans, including President Trump, have said one potential change to a big-ticket item could result in the planned corporate rate cut — from 35 percent to 20 percent in both chambers' plans — ultimately landing at 22 percent in the final package.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday the focus is on getting the lowest corporate rate possible.
"Fifteen [percent] is better than twenty. Twenty is better than twenty-two. And twenty-two is better than what we have," Ms. Sanders said.
But House conservatives have already indicated they don't plan to support a corporate rate higher than 20 percent, and are being joined by some of their colleagues across the Capitol.
"I think the distributional challenges of increasing the corporate rate [are] real — therefore, I am likely to advocate on keeping it where it is," said Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican and one of eight Senate GOP conferees for the tax package.
Under fast-track budget rules, the GOP has to stay within a $1.5 trillion cost limit for the plan, which also trims individual tax rates and axes other breaks and exemptions.
Senate Republicans also had the individual rate cuts expire after 2025 in order to comply with the budget rules, so bumping the corporate rate back up a few points could give lawmakers some leeway as they negotiate other tweaks.
But conservative advocacy groups supportive of the tax reform push are also making it clear they want the 20 percent corporate rate enacted.
Lawmakers should "stand firm" and keep the corporate rate at 20 percent, David McIntosh, president of the pro-free market Club for Growth, wrote in a letter to congressional leaders and conferees Thursday.


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NOMADIC FURNITURE 3.0 // New Liberated Living?
12 June–6 October '13
In today's world, do-it-yourself culture is practically omnipresent: be it fashion, furniture, cooking or communication—hardly a single area of everyday life and our material culture has not been swept up in the DIY revolution. With its emphasis on the field of furniture design, the exhibition NOMADIC FURNITURE 3.0. New Liberated Living?
'Open Objects' by Jonathan Muecke at Volume Gallery
6 September - 9 November 9 '13
Volume Gallery launches its sixteenth series with a collection of new works from Jonathan Muecke, titled Open Objects. Opening reception September 6th from 6-8PM, Chicago, IL.
'Vernacular' - an exhibition of contemporary design and craft from Ireland
London Design Festival '13
As a small island on the periphery of Europe, Ireland's language and culture has always been shaped by journeys, both inward and outward. Through these trajectories and influences the vernacular language evolves, honed by history and formed through conversation, exchange and relationship. This idea of an evolving language is the starting-point for the exhibition.
HOME Learning & Engagement Showcase Carwan Gallery Pop Up
13 - 24 August '13
The Mosaic Rooms is pleased to present our first exhibition of work arising from the 2013 learning and engagement programme. The mixed media exhibition will include furniture and objects, photomontage artworks, oral history testimonies and artist reflections, resulting from various projects each exploring notions of home.
'Learning from Vernacular' at Vitra Design Museum
10 August – 29 September '13
Mud huts, timber dwellings, stone houses – architectural structures around the world have evolved to be perfectly adapted to the surrounding environment, climate and available building materials. With the growing awareness of sustainable construction and regional traditions, these building types have been rediscovered as vital sources of inspiration.
'From Europe with Love' by Sam Baron at Cristina Grajales Gallery
2 May 26 August '13
Cristina Grajales Gallery is presenting the first solo exhibition of new works by Sam Baron, From Europe with Love.
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec a Retrospective
26 April–1 September '13
The Arts Décoratifs Nave will be showcasing all facets of the work of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Conceived like a retrospective, the exhibition will retrace every stage of their international career, including their very latest creations.
'Porto Cervo 2013' - Gallery FUMI
15 June - 15 September '13
Gallery FUMI opens for the fifth consecutive year their summer gallery in Porto Cervo, Sardinia (Italy), following four very successful previous seasons.
'Looks like Music' by Yuri Suzuki at Mudam Luxembourg
August 3 - 26 '13
For its summer project, Mudam's Publics Department invited the Japanese creator Yuri Suzuki to conceive Looks Like Music, an audiovisual installation based on his work Colour Chaser. This consists of a miniature robot which detects and follows a circuit – a black line traced in marker pen - interspersed with coloured reference points that the device translates in sound.
'Prehistoric' by Rick Owens at Carpenters Workshop Gallery
9 September - 1 November '13
Carpenters Workshop Gallery will present 'Prehistoric' by Rick Owens at their Mayfair, London gallery this September. Owens', perhaps better known for his iconic fashion designs, has channeled his minimalist style to create a series of monochromatic furniture.
Studio Wieki Somers - « mitate » at Galerie kreo
7 June - 21 September '13
The Galerie kreo is happy to present its forthcoming exhibition "mitate" from Studio Wieki Somers, from the 7th June to the 21st September.
Folded by Ariel Zuckerman
The "folded" series by designer Ariel Zuckerman deals with the physical tension applied on a two dimensional sheet. Using techniques such as folding, stretching and twisting, borrowed from the discipline of paper, and applying them to wooden sheets, led to a novel three dimensional appearance.
Moritzkirche by John Pawson
John Pawson has recently completed his project at the Moritzkirche in Ausburg Germany. The minimalist design, typical of Pawson and his team, has appealed to contemporary tastes for clean white spaces and the ubiquitous assumption that white provides a neutral platform for creativity, divinity, or whatever your desires may be (see Inside the White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space by Brian O'doherty.)
Richard Rogers RA: Inside Out at the Royal Academy
18 July - 13 October '13
Richard Rogers RA: Inside Out explores the ideas and ethos of the internationally renowned
architect and urbanist Lord Rogers of Riverside. Timed to coincide with Rogers' 80th birthday, the
exhibition will examine his social, political and cultural influences and their connection to his
Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes
June 15–September 23 '13
MoMA presents its first major exhibition on the work of Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, 1887–1965), encompassing his work as an architect, interior designer, artist, city planner, writer, and photographer.


Judicial review of administrative decisions is different from an administrative appeal. When sitting in review of a decision, the Court will only look at the method in which the decision was arrived at, whereas in an administrative appeal the correctness of the decision itself will be examined, usually by a higher body in the agency. This difference is vital in appreciating administrative law in common law countries. The scope of judicial review may be limited to certain questions of fairness, or whether the administrative action is ultra vires. In terms of ultra vires actions in the broad sense, a reviewing court may set aside an administrative decision if it is unreasonable under Canadian law, following the rejection of the "Patently Unreasonable" standard by the Supreme Court in Dunsmuir v New Brunswick, Wednesbury unreasonable under British law, or arbitrary and capricious under U. S. C. In light of Simon and Schuster, some courts have relied on restitution orders and fines where convicted defendants appeared likely to receive proceeds from the sale of their stories about their crimes. See United States v. Jackson, 978 F. 2d 903, 915 5th Cir.
See United States v. Jackson, 978 F. 2d 903, 915 5th Cir. 1992, cert. denied, 508 U. S.
v. Members of New York State Crime Victims Board, 502 U. S. 105 1991. The Court recognized "a compelling interest in compensating victims from the fruits of the crime, but little if any interest in limiting such compensation to the proceeds of the wrongdoer's speech about the crime," Id. 502 U. S. at 120 21. The Court ruled that New York's "Son of Sam" law was inconsistent with the First Amendment because it was "overinclusive" in that it "reaches a wide range of literature that does not enable a criminal to profit from his crime while a victim remains uncompensated. " 502 U. S.


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The European pulp and paper industry presents its contribution to the Three Billion Trees Initiative
Jori Ringman, Cepi General Director.
The European pulp and paper industry fully supports the European Commission's initiative to plant three billion additional trees in the EU by 2030. Cepi is ready to contribute to the long-term sustainable growth of forests. Cepi believes this is the right strategy: forests need to be grown more, rather than their use limited.
Together with the forest owning and managing companies from the sector, Cepi is committing to reinforce the efforts towards the objective of the initiative, from our own forests to those managed by our suppliers. Cepi's contribution to the Three Billion Trees Objective offers concrete ways in which our industry can support: through our experience in ensuring regeneration of harvested areas, afforestation and reforestation, climate-smart forest integration, and our expertise on digitalisation and information systems, the European pulp and paper industry has the necessary "tools" to help make the initiative a success.
"Our companies, operating in the European forest-based sector have a longstanding history in owning and managing forest land in Europe and have a strategic interest on keeping forests healthy and growing," says Jori Ringman, Cepi Director General. "The European Pulp and Paper industry is ready to contribute to the Three Billion Trees Initiative and to continue to provide the wider society with forest fibre-based products which replace fossil-based alternatives that are harmful in terms of climate and environment. We need more forests in Europe but a short-term tree-planting exercise will not be sufficient to reach the EU's climate objectives. A consistent EU and national policy framework for forests and the forest-based sector enable us to fully contribute to a successful transition towards fossil-free and sustainable solutions for everyday needs of the citizens."
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Sir Patrick Stewart photographed as classic van Dyck painting
Fine art portrait of Star Trek and X-Men star takes inspiration from baroque painting of Charles I
'Sir Patrick Stewart in Three Positions' by Rory Lewis
Sir Patrick Stewart is the subject of a new work of fine art portraiture, shot in the style of legendary Flemish painter Sir Anthony van Dyck, by British celebrity photographer Rory Lewis.
Most famous for his turns as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor X in the X-Men movies, Stewart has become a pop culture icon. However, as a staple of the Royal Shakespeare Company for 16 years, his career is steeped in tradition – so it's fitting that he was asked to sit for a portrait in the style of a classical baroque portrait.
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'Charles I in Three Positions' by Sir Anthony van Dyck
Lewis was commissioned to photograph the star in New York, in the triple portrait style of van Dyck's famed oil painting 'Charles I in Three Positions', which is currently in the Royal Collection and was the basis for Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini's marble bust of the monarch.
The historic work by England's leading court painter, created in 1635 or 1636, depicts the King of England in three positions: full profile from the left, face-on, and three-quarter profile from the right.
Stewart as Stuart
Lewis' interpretation of the Stuart-era painting captures Stewart in three-quarter profile from both sides, with the photographer directing the actor to give a variety of theatrical and more serious expressions.
"What emerged from the session was a complex and vigorous character, embodied by energy and animation; a side of Sir Patrick that I thoroughly enjoyed watching unfold in front of my lens," said Lewis, who found the unique sitting challenging but was satisfied with his presentation of the star "in a coherent state of mind".
Rory Lewis photographs Patrick Stewart in New York
Ten limited edition prints of the portrait, each individually numbered and signed, will be issued by the photographer, costing $279. More information about 'Sir Patrick Stewart in Three Positions' can be found on Lewis' website.
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