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Russismo (do , diz Rasha, e , do qual a desinência -ismo; ) palavra ucraniana usada para designar a ideologia política e práticas sociais do regime governante da Rússia no primeiro trimestre do XXI Arte .

Etimologia e definições

História

O termo tornou-se difundido em círculos informais em 2008 - durante a guerra russo-georgiana de 2008. A segunda onda de proliferação deste termo ocorreu durante a anexação da República Autônoma da Crimeia pela Federação Russa, a queda de um Boeing 777 perto de Donetsk em 17 de julho de 2014 e o início da a guerra russo-ucraniana em 2014.

Introduzido pela primeira vez por Herzen em seu romance  (1868) na forma de " russianismo " para denotar a tendência extremista no moscovite. O renascimento do termo se deve ao Presidente da República Chechena da Ichkeria Dzhokhar Dudayev.

Entre os muitos movimentos nacionalistas radicais da década de 1990 na Rússia, o Partido Nacional do Povo da Rússia (NPP), de extrema direita fascista, fundado em 1994 por Alexander Ivanov-Sukharevsky, um diretor educacional, e Alexei Shiropaev, inspirado no fascismo de estilo italiano, fingiu ser russo, ortodoxo e movimentos cossacos e difundiu a ideologia que ela chamou de " russismo ". Essa ideologia era uma combinação de populismo, misticismo racial e anti- semita, ambientalismo nacional, ortodoxia e nostalgia pelo rei. O partido tinha apenas alguns milhares de membros, mas historicamente influenciou a cena extraparlamentar na Rússia através dos conhecidos jornais Ya Russky, Nasledie Predkov e Era Rossii. O partido logo teve problemas com a lei por incitar o ódio étnico, Ya Russkiy acabou sendo banido em 1999 e Ivanov-Sukharevsky foi condenado a vários meses de prisão, mas após sua libertação ele permaneceu uma figura importante nos círculos próximos à União. escritores. da Rússia e continuou suas atividades.

O cientista político russo Andrei Piontkovsky argumenta que a ideologia do fascismo russo é em muitos aspectos semelhante ao fascismo alemão (nazismo), enquanto os discursos do presidente Vladimir Putin refletem ideias semelhantes às de Adolf Hitler. Durante a invasão russa da Ucrânia, Alexei Danilov disse que a comitiva de Putin disse que o estado mental do presidente não era normal - ele tinha um "telhado com vazamento". Mais cedo, a inteligência dos EUA disse que sua principal tarefa - descobrir a verdade sobre o estado mental do líder russo. Afinal, segundo especialistas, o comportamento de Putin está se tornando mais volátil e irracional. E a CNN, citando dois altos funcionários não identificados do governo dos EUA, disse que o presidente russo Putin está em estado de extrema raiva pelas duras sanções do Ocidente contra a economia russa.

As principais características e características do rusismo
Em geral, esses traços são inerentes a qualquer governo russo e herdados da Horda Dourada. Um dos fundamentos do rusismo é a ideologia da teoria espiritual da ROC sobre a "eleição divina" dos russos.

O cientista político Stanislav Belkovsky argumenta que o russismo se disfarça de antifascismo, mas tem uma face e essência fascistas. O cientista político Ruslan Klyuchnik observa que a elite russa se considera no direito de construir sua própria "democracia soberana" sem referência aos padrões ocidentais, mas levando em consideração as tradições de construção do Estado da Rússia. Os recursos administrativos na Rússia são um dos meios de preservação da fachada democrática, que esconde o mecanismo de manipulação absoluta da vontade dos cidadãos.

A ideologia do rusismo

Ingredientes
O cientista político Andrei Piontkovsky argumenta que a ideologia do rusismo é em muitos aspectos semelhante ao nazismo fascista, e os discursos e políticas do presidente russo Putin - com as ideias de Hitler.

O professor Oleh Hryniv acredita que o rusismo deve ser claramente distinguido do Putinismo, pois o rusismodiz respeito à justificativa ideológica da política aventureira do atual ditador russo Putin. - O imperialismo de Moscou, sob o qual rivais ideológicos (ideólogos do partido e chauvinistas e anticomunistas) se uniram em prol da chantagem econômica e política dos estados no território do antigo império; O bolchevismo agora pode ser visto apenas como uma forma de rusismo. Por sua vez, a versão clerical do rusismo está tentando implementar o Patriarca de Moscou Kirill, como evidenciado por seu conceito de "mundo russo". No coração do rusismoestá a rejeição da civilização ocidental, que se opõe a uma espécie de civilização russa (eurasiana). Os intelectuais de Moscou concordam com o autocrata Putin, que busca acabar com o ucrainocídio czarista e bolchevique. Agora rusismo Esta é a base ideológica do Putinismo. A história confirmou que o rusismo envolve principalmente a destruição dos ucranianos como comunidade nacional.

Funções
Segundo o professor Oleksander Kostenko, o rusismo é uma ideologia que se baseia em ilusões e justifica a admissibilidade de qualquer arbitrariedade em prol de interesses mal interpretados da sociedade russa. Na política externa, o rusismo se manifesta, em particular, na violação dos princípios do direito internacional, impondo ao mundo sua versão de verdade histórica exclusivamente em favor da Rússia, abusando do direito de veto no Conselho de Segurança da ONU, e assim por diante. Na política doméstica, o rusismo é uma violação dos direitos humanos à liberdade de pensamento, perseguição a membros do "movimento dissidente", o uso da mídia para desinformar seu povo e assim por diante". Alexander Kostenko também considera o rusismouma manifestação de sociopatia.

O rusismo tem uma função substituta da religião, dando ao adepto um sentimento de pertencimento à luta entre o "bem e o mal", enchendo sua existência de sentido, justificando as agruras e sacrifícios que traz na realidade, livrando-a do complexo de inferioridade.

De acordo com Mykola Tomenko, "rusismo" - ideologia misantrópica, que não é significativamente diferente em conteúdo do fascismo ou do stalinismo. A Rússia, que inicialmente lutou por informação e ideologia, apoia todos os métodos ao redor do mundo (incluindo os militares) para destruir aqueles que não apoiam a ideologia do "mundo russo" e prevê a implementação dessa ideologia por qualquer meio.

Russismos
Os proponentes da ideologia rusismo são geralmente chamados de "rusismas", às vezes - "casacos acolchoados".

Psicologia dos rusismas - é a psicologia da hostilidade, a ideia de que mesmo na Rússia existem estrangeiros em todos os lugares. Essa psicologia é possuída por pessoas profundamente ofendidas pelas humilhações imaginárias ou reais a que o Ocidente as submeteu. Mas em tempos em que "a Rússia é forte", os rusismas supostamente têm a oportunidade de se vingar.

Um dos mais famosos atores rusismas russos Ivan Okhlobystin acredita que "o rusismo - essa é a escolha do sábio", e prova sua fidelidade às suas crenças por meio de uma tatuagem no braço, que ele chama de "marca de rusismas".

Ver também
 Putinismo
 Ivan Ilyin

Ligações externas
 Ostap Krivdik. Rusismo // Verdade Ucraniana. 18 de maio de 2010

 Leusenko O. DENTRO. O rusismo como ideologia do Kremlin
 Borisov Sergey Sergeevich.Rusismo - A Rússia está no limite
 Estratégia do Império Russo Novo fascismo é RASQUISMO!
 Você não vai gritar "Heil", mas "Glória". Boris Strugatsky sobre a simplicidade do fascismo. artigo de aviso de 1995
 Russos na Letônia criticam o nome de Elena e a política ucraniana (vídeo)
 Igor Garin. Por que o rusismo é pior que o fascismo // Novo Tempo. 19 de agosto de 2015

Ideologias políticas


Ayurveda Kansa Massage has been used for thousands of years to improve health and strength, reduce stress and increase energy. The specially designed massage tool is made of bronze which is considered a sacred metal alloy in India. The western world is just beginning to appreciate its beauty and health benefits.
Ayurveda is one of the oldest whole body healing systems. Developed more than 3,000 years ago in India and Tibet, it is a study of longevity allowing people to discover their path towards health, strength, mental ability, beauty and joy.
Ayurveda is essentially the science of life (Ayur = life and Veda = science or knowledge). It helps people stay vibrant and healthy so they can achieve their full potential.
Kansa massage involves organic oils and specially designed, ancient massage wands. The wand is made of a bronze cap and a shaped handle. The cap is handmade from pure copper, tin and a hint of zinc known in Ayurveda as the 'healing metal'. The metal provides a subtle electrical conductivity which can improve the body's natural electrical balance. The carved handle allows for moderate pressure, delicate stroking and rapid friction movement on the skin.
Organic essential oils allow the Kansa wand to glide over the skin of the face, neck and shoulders for a relaxing sensation.
Massages start with cleansed skin and an organic facial oil such as jojoba. The Kansa wand can be used as a stress eraser tool on all parts of the face to refresh and revitalise. Be aware when massaging with the Kansa wand the oil may turn grey; that is the Kansa attracting and discharging the negative acidity from the body. The greyness from the skin is not surprising; it is due to the acidity from the skin and external environment i.e. pollution.
Forehead: Starting in the middle of the forehead move the wand in clockwise spirals, followed by zig-zag up and down movements before finishing with gentle side to side strokes. The temple hollows respond best to gentle circular motions.
Eyes: Apply gentle pressure to the eye socket bone area in an anti-clockwise then clockwise motion.
Cheekbones: Use circular motion in an anti-clockwise direction followed by a clockwise direction.
Cheeks: Circular massage over cheeks and jaw joints.
Jawline: Move from the middle of the chin toward the ear with upward and outward friction strokes. Use downward strokes that only just touch the skin.
Chin: Move the wand in small clockwise circles around the chin area.
Mouth: Apply anti-clockwise then clockwise circles over the entire mouth area.
Different sized wands can be used for massaging the body and feet.
There is a remarkable change in the tissue of the skin, and that is due to the Kansa being a fantastic carrier of electricity. Because our bodies are electromagnetic Kansa works with our own electromagnetism and enhances it bringing more charge and vitality to the face.


Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN) solution provides integration for Cisco WLAN access points (AP 1200, AP 1100, and AP 350), wireless clients (Cisco, CCX, and non-Cisco/non-CCX clients), CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE), and Cisco wired switches and routers. This enables scalability, manageability, reliability, and ease of deployment for small, medium, and large enterprise and vertical networks. Furthermore, the SWAN solution enables end-to-end security, end-to-end quality of service (QoS), and Layer 2/Layer 3 mobility. Cisco SWAN solution can scale to manage thousands of APs and thousands of WLAN users across a large network.
This chapter introduces Cisco SWAN architecture. WLAN deployment modes, including standalone AP mode, SWAN nonswitching deployment mode, and SWAN central switching deployment mode, are discussed in detail. SWAN network concepts, along with SWAN network elements, are also discussed. Most of the focus is on enabling end-to-end wireless and wired network security using the SWAN network components. Infrastructure and client 802.1x/EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) authentication, radio monitoring functions, Fast Secure Roaming, local 802.1x RADIUS authentication, and security policy monitoring functions are discussed in detail.


If you are looking to add living space and value to your home, basements are your best value. While each basement has its own conditions and challenges, in general it is far more cost effective to convert a basement into living space than it is to build new space. Whether it is a rec room for the kids, a theater for family movies, an extra bedroom for guests or even an income producing apartment, basements are great investments.
They must, however, be done properly by a professional that understands the challenges of a basement remodel. From egress, to moisture, to insulation, the right choices need to be made, or you could end up spending a lot of money on a project that is uncomfortable and potentially unhealthy.


Mixing of groups defined by migrant origin or ethnicity has long been seen as an indicator of integration, representing societal cohesion, equality of opportunity and lack of racism or discrimination. Mixing has traditionally been conceived in terms of neighbourhoods and residential integration; more recently mixing in workplaces, schools and social environments have been considered with recognition that inter-group relationships are not only forged in residential environments.
• Inter-ethnic mixing is widespread and increasing.
• Diverse neighbourhoods can elicit strong sense of belonging.
• Socio-economic inequalities are a critical barrier to inter-ethnic mixing and social interaction.
• Future work should focus on understanding the causes and consequences of mixing, particularly barriers to mixing and what type of mixing matters.
Nissa Finney is Lecturer in Social Statistics and member of the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMIST) at the University of Manchester, and a member of the ESRC Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE).


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est un film muet américain réalisé par Robert Florey et sorti en 1927.

Synopsis

Fiche technique
 Titre :
 Réalisation : Robert Florey
 Scénario : Dorothy Howell, d'après sa nouvelle
 Chef opérateur : Norbert Brodine
 Producteur : Harry Cohn
 Société de production : Columbia Pictures
 Genre : Film dramatique
 Durée : 56 minutes
 Dates de sortie :
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Distribution
 Eugene O'Brien : Stephen
 Alberta Vaughn : Sally
 Bert Woodruff : Tom
 Stanley Taylor

Notes et références

Liens externes

Film américain sorti en 1927
Film dramatique américain
Film réalisé par Robert Florey
Adaptation d'une nouvelle américaine au cinéma
Film muet américain
Film américain en noir et blanc
Film de Columbia Pictures

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Before I launch into today's letter I want to alert you to a wonderful site that came to my attention http://www.ilasting.com/. It's a quiet, reflective and respectful place to post photos and videos and memory notes to loved ones.
I'm changing my list of 'favorites' and adding this one and others that reflect the spirit of this blog. Take a moment and click on to it. NOT NOW! I"M STILL TALKING HERE!
...About memorial photos. I had the dumbest thought. As it approaches the third anniversary of Jimmy's death on April 13th I wanted to buy space in Newsday with a photo and a few words as I did for year one and two.
I just got home from my very first bereavement group. I thought it would make me feel better, but listening to every one's horrible story made me feel worse, like I was a loser.
I don't want to be in this club and I don't want to go back. My friends tell me to give it another try. What do you think?
Just some background - My husband, Mike was killed 7 months ago in a car accident and he lingered for 8 days. We were married for 14 years and have no children. I am 50 years old as was Mike.
I don't know if my situation is considered sudden. I had some time for it to "sink in" not like poor Liam Neeson, but I still don't feel comfortable talking about it to strangers.
I don't intend to sound like a snob or anything, but the people were barely functioning and from what I saw I wanted to slap them. Don't get me wrong. I have my bad days, but I haven't lost my ability to laugh. They seem to have. This is why I like your blog so much. You tell it like it is.
You've said so much in one e-mail. Let me break it down. According to the experts 7 months is an ideal time to be in a group. They say between 3 months and 13 months. Their reasoning is that before three months it is practically impossible for widows to focus long enough to hear what others are saying so what's the point of sitting there all foggy?
You don't say how long the other members of the group have been widowed. It could be that your fog has lifted somewhat and they are still in the center of that awful cloud. That may explain their appearance of "barely functioning."
"How did this happen? He was fine and then he wasn't."
Talk about not sinking in...it was me and high school Algebra all over again.
Groups of any kind are not for everyone and it maybe they're not for you. I joined two and stayed for three sessions each. I guess you might say I officially failed bereavement groups. I was eager for the experience because when I went out with friends in an hour or so I would use up my social energy. My close friends saw it in my face and movements.
"You've had it, haven't you?" They'd say. I would nod not understanding what I was feeling. I just had to go home, but I wasn't comfortable there alone, either. Why not stay out with friends who love me? I'd think to myself. It doesn't make sense, this widowhood.
And, speaking of shoes, (literally) I was able to notice that several women in the group were wearing ugly shoes. Trading tragedies one moment and then slipping into sarcasm and laughter is human.
It's wonderful that you recognize this in yourself. Many people can't bring themselves to see the funny, unless someone points it out...like ME.
After all is said and done, grieving is not an inherent state. Our minds and our hearts operate on different frequencies.
You would be a valuable group member. Go back another time. Don't slap them though. Just tickle them gently with humor.


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This Crazy Heart () is a 2017 German comedy film directed by Marc Rothemund, based on the book Dieses bescheuerte Herz: Über den Mut zu träumen by Lars Amend and Daniel Meyer.

Cast
 Elyas M'Barek - Lennard "Lenny" Reinhard
  - David Müller
  - Betty Müller
  - Dr. Reinhard
  - Dr. Julia Mann
 Jürgen Tonkel - Herr Petry

References

External links

2017 films
2017 comedy films
German comedy films
2010s German-language films
Films directed by Marc Rothemund
2010s German films


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Wunderle Knocked Out in Men's Individual Quarterfinals
After advancing to the top eight of the men's individual competition, U.S. archer Vic Wunderle (Mason City, Ill.) was defeated by top-seed Juan Rene Serrano of Mexico, 113-106, at the Beijing Olympic Green Archery Field on Friday afternoon.
Wunderle had advanced to the quarterfinals after upsetting world #1 and tournament #8 seed Im Dong-Hyun, 113-111, earlier in the day.
"Serrano shot really well. I shot well, but I would have liked to do a little bit better," said Wunderle. "My first three arrows, I thought were all in the 10 ring when I let them go, but my sight was just a little off and they all ended up in a tight grouping in the nine ring."
Serrano produced seven 10s during the match compared with just one for the American.
Wunderle, who is competing in his third Olympic Games, was looking to return to the medal stand after winning the individual silver and team bronze at the Sydney Games in 2000.
"Of course I wanted to win a medal. I already have a silver and bronze and I really would have loved to come home with gold, but I'm proud to be able to represent everyone back home at the Olympic Games," he said. "It's an honor and privilege to be able to represent the USA at the biggest sporting event in the world."
Wunderle has advanced to at least the top eight in each of his Olympic Games appearances.
"I was the only athlete to make it to the top eight in both Sydney and Athens," he said. "In our sport, you're lucky to make it to the top-eight once, twice is pretty unheard of, so three times in a row, I feel very privileged to have such great finishes."

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Sometimes saving what you love means stepping away from it. Maybe a long way away.
Even when it comes to church.
From Athanasius to Barbara Brown Taylor, Christian history is filled with those who spent time away from the dominant church of their day in order to find or protect true faith. Luther is included on that list. So are the Wesleys.
Their patron saint is Anthony the Great.
Anthony's life provides an alternate ending to the story of the rich man who, when asked by Jesus to give away everything, went away sad. Faced with what he felt was the same question, Anthony dispensed with his considerable wealth and set out for the farthest reaches of the desert.
His search for perfect communion with God came at a critical time for the Christian church. Anthony's life included the last great wave of state-sanctioned persecution, the legalization of Christianity under Constantine, and the early battles for the soul of Christianity after its incorporation into the Roman Empire.
Although the stories surrounding Anthony are mostly anecdotal, his impact was widespread. His retreat to the desert influenced thousands of people to eschew the relative comforts of normal life for the asceticism of the desert. Some pursued a kind of spiritual martyrdom, others a deeper connection with God. Still others left to flee the perceived corruption of the church by its new involvement with the state.
Whatever the reason, these early generations of Christian monks stepped away from one life to follow a decidedly more difficult path. They rejected ease and empire for the sake of sacrificial discipleship. Their reward was spiritual enlightenment for themselves and perspective for the larger church.
What does any of this mean to our current generation of earth-dwelling Christians?
Even though our time doesn't threaten us (at least not overtly) with becoming tools for government control, we American churches face our own threat of incorporation into the cult of the consumer. And the danger goes beyond VBS trinkets or Christian merchandizing.
The bigger danger is in our application of the culture of the consumer to the church. We expect our pastors to grow churches and our churches to grow programs, with the hope that the result will be more people with more money to do more of what we term ministry.
That's only a tiny piece of what following Jesus is all about, and we know it. But the pressures to conform to the culture of the consumer is so great and the anxiety surrounding the United Methodist Church's decline so pronounced that we plunge headlong into the quest for more nonetheless.
Our motives are good, perhaps. The church—particularly the Methodist branch of it—has meant a lot to us. It has conveyed to us the love of God and the beauty of God's people. We want others to love the church too, and we want the church to not only survive, but thrive.
If that's going to happen, however, we may need to walk away. Now more than ever.
I'm not for a minute suggesting that we should quit holding church services or even curb our church attendance, at least when it comes to worship. We need to meet together, to encourage one another, to pray and give and celebrate.
But we also need to resist the pressure to frame our concept of church around attendance figures or building projects or even mission inputs. We need to reject any definition of church that doesn't include Jesus' calls to give all we have to follow him.
Like Anthony reminds us, following Jesus begins not with a quest for abundance, but with a relinquishment of what we do have—including our desire to save the church that has loved us, and that we love as well.
We United Methodists have a clear example to draw from in our own history. The Wesleys' quest for a more faithful life began with practices that hearken back to the early monastics: discipline, fasting, Scripture study, care for the poor, devotion to religion of both head and heart.
That quest ultimately led to the Methodist movement, but it was birthed at a price. John Wesley felt the scorn and abandonment of the Anglican Church, as well as the anxiety of the Methodists in America setting off on a path he could not guide from across the ocean. It cost him thousands of miles of travel and a rejection of the comforts available to him.
It all started with a step away—not from the path of Jesus, but from the assumptions the dominant culture made about that path. Wesley sensed there was something his church was missing. He went out to find it.
It's no secret that something is missing for many of us when it comes to church today. We church leaders have tried just about everything we know to do to create that missing piece.
But the next movement of God among us will not be man-made, much less managed, any more than those who followed Anthony to the desert or Wesley to the coal mines were managed.
Rather, the next movement will emerge from those who have taken time to step back from the frantic work of religious entrepreneurism to consider where God might be leading, and how we might best follow.
Regardless of where we have to go, or what it costs to get there.
The Rev. Van Meter is director of the Wesley Foundation at Arkansas State University. Reach him at: ericvanmeter@ymail.com.


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George walked into the dimly lit room, bumped into the coffee table, tripped over the lamp cord, and fell to the floor.
Sadly, George is in good company. A third of adults age 65 and older falls each year. More than 2 million are treated in emergency rooms for nonfatal fall injuries annually. Almost $30 billion is spent each year treating fall injuries.
But most falls are preventable.
Aval-Na'Ree S. Green, MD, Geriatric Medicine, identifies some common fall risks. Knowing your fall risks can help you reduce your chance of falling.
Generally, falls are caused by a combination of factors, says Dr. Green, some you can control and some you can't.
Any abnormality that makes your gait less stable can increase your fall risk, says Dr. Green. When you're unsteady on your feet, you're more likely to fall.
The Number One modifiable risk factor for falls is medication.
"For example, if you have hip or knee pain due to arthritis, you're going to walk with a limp. Your body weight will be shifted abnormally. That will make your gait unstable and put you at risk for falls," explains Dr. Green.
Dr. Green says another problem could be with your nerves. "We call that neuropathy—where you can't feel the floor beneath you, so you don't have an opportunity to get that sensory feedback from your feet telling your body where you are in space," says Dr. Green.
"Vertigo—or dizziness—will also affect your fall risk," Dr. Green says. Vertigo can be related to allergies, as your inner ear is important for balance and equilibrium. Inflammation in your inner ear can result in imbalance.
The Number One modifiable risk factor for falls is medication, says Dr. Green.
"A lot of the medications our elderly are taking are what we call vasoactive drugs. They can alter blood pressure and heart rate. They can also cause a decrease in blood flow to your brain, which will then cause you to feel dizzy and make your gait unstable, causing you to fall," explains Dr. Green.
Throw rugs. "It's easy for people to trip on rugs or for their walkers or canes to get hung up on throw rugs that aren't secure," says Dr. Green.
Low-lying furniture. "Coffee tables and other furniture that is outside your field of vision is easy to trip over, particularly if you're visually impaired or have some cognitive issues," says Dr. Green.
Pets. "This is a sensitive subject, because people love their pets, but if you're visually impaired and you can't see as well as you used to, you might find yourself tripping over your pets," cautions Dr. Green.
Dim lighting. Inadequate lighting is a significant risk, Dr. Green says. Lamp lighting and 40- and 60-watt bulbs may be insufficient if you have some visual impairment.
Bathrooms. "Bathrooms are huge fall risks because people are getting in and out of tubs," says Dr. Green. People often slip on water on the floor and bath mats, too.
Cracked sidewalks. Unlevel or cracked sidewalks create special danger for falling.
Stairs and steps. Stairs and steps without railings or with railings in disrepair are dangerous for people who are unsteady.
Shrubbery. Untrimmed bushes flanking your walkway can lead to falls.
Dr. Green suggests you have a home-safety evaluation to help identify risks and offer solutions to help make your home a fall-free zone.
If you have a fall, Dr. Green advises, it's very important—even if you didn't get injured—to tell your doctor that you fell. Your doctor needs to be aware of your full health history, including falls.


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DNA of bicyclist found on patrol car's bumper
Wed., July 15, 2015
By Nina Culver nculver47@gmail.com
A teenage bicyclist's DNA was found on the bumper of a Spokane County Sheriff's Office patrol car even though investigations have found that a deputy did not hit the boy before he died.
An attorney for the family of Ryan Holyk received that information in response to questions submitted to the Sheriff's Office as part of the discovery process in the civil suit the Holyk family has filed against Deputy Joe Bodman and the Sheriff's Office.
"Information as critical and important as finding his DNA on the bumper confirms to me that there is more to the story than what they want to release," said the attorney, Mike Maurer.
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said he was disappointed that Maurer is "trying to try this case in the media" without all the evidence being presented.
Bodman was heading west on Sprague Avenue at 70 mph while responding to help another deputy. Holyk attempted to cross Sprague at Vista Road on a bicycle with no brakes, against the light. An investigative report said Holyk turned his handlebars sharply to the right, flipped over the handlebars and landed on his head. Bodman braked and swerved to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision.
Knezovich determined that Bodman violated department policy by speeding without his lights and sirens on. The deputy received a letter of reprimand.
The sheriff said the DNA on Bodman's patrol car likely was deposited when Bodman returned to the scene and parked very close to Holyk. There were numerous medics, police officers and civilians who had access to both Holyk and the patrol car, Knezovich said.
"All it takes is someone brushing up against that vehicle to transfer DNA," he said.
Knezovich said there was no damage of any kind to the patrol car, including to the bumper where the DNA was found.
Investigation photos show Holyk lying in the crosswalk on top of his bicycle, Knezovich said. "That would not happen when a 2,500-pound vehicle hits a bicycle in the middle of the crosswalk," he said.
"There's just absolutely no way Ryan was hit by the bumper of that vehicle," he said. "Physics just doesn't allow that."
Maurer said he can't say why Holyk was not thrown if he was hit by the car.
"What the eyewitnesses describe is that he was putting the bike down in reaction to suddenly having this police car on top of him," Maurer said. "As far as the physics go, I don't know. We'll have experts weigh in on that."
Knezovich has recommended that the case not be settled and said he wants it to go to trial so all the evidence can be presented.
"As soon as we get that out, everyone will understand the nature of the situation," he said.


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Grand Secretary's column - Summer 2019
From the Grand Secretary
This Saturday, I attended a masonic event that will live with me until the end of my days. My mother lodge, Apollo University Lodge, No 357, met at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford – a building I last visited for my graduation in 2001 – to celebrate its bicentenary. In attendance were the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Pro Grand Master, the Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters and the Provincial Grand Master for Oxfordshire, as well a host of friends, members and past members.
The lodge was opened in a room adjoining the theatre, called off and there followed a potted presentation on the history of the lodge, and the presentation of a badge to UGLE for the use of the lodge by the Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary to Her Majesty The Queen – something rather unusual I gather. All this in front of the families and friends of lodge members past and present, the Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons and a host of invited guests from the university and beyond. It was, of course, an opportunity to showcase Freemasonry to a wider audience, to bust myths, talk of the bursaries the lodge funds for underprivileged students at the university, and remind the academics visiting us that we are one of the oldest and one of the very few university student societies to be able to claim uninterrupted meetings for over two centuries.
All this was done in the unselfconscious, one might even say brazen style, exemplified by the 19-year-old undergraduate who, after speaking to the Pro Grand Master, attended by his DepGDC, for five minutes, had the disarming naivety to exclaim, 'I'm terribly sorry, I didn't quite catch who you are…'
The reception followed at the Ashmolean Museum under the gaze of a 2,000-year-old statue of Apollo and a rather raucous dinner ensued at Keble College, finishing when the bar shut at 4am with a round of McDonald's with port chasers (I had made a dignified exit around midnight you understand…).
The event brought home to me happy memories of my initiation and my first meetings and introductions to Freemasonry. It also reminded me of what I consider to be a universal fact about Freemasonry, which is that, almost without exception, we consider our first tentative steps in the Craft, and the lessons that they teach us, to be the quintessential masonic experience. To me, nothing will ever surpass Apollo University Lodge. But to those of you reading, I suspect you would say exactly the same thing about your mother lodges, and no matter where we go, and how much we enjoy our Freemasonry elsewhere, few of us would admit the ceremony we had just seen, or the atmosphere we had enjoyed, could hold a candle to those meetings we remember from our formative steps in the Craft.
And therein lies a problem, one with which we all must grapple. There is no doubt that my idea of a wonderful lodge meeting would leave some of you stone cold. We do not all like the same things, and there are as many different types of lodges as there are types of Freemason. Through its ritual, traditions and customs, Freemasonry seeks to inspire its members. It encourages them, through dramatic shared experience, to seek for knowledge, and to put service before self. It does this in myriad different ways that appeal to different people. Times change though, and what may have worked in the past might not attract members now. Some lodges are simply unable or unwilling to communicate happiness or connect across generational divides. It is a source of great pride that my mother lodge, over its 200-year history, has numbered among its members many men who have made significant contributions to wider society, in all walks of life. In order for a lodge to continue to do this, and to thrive, it must find ways to keep its members engaged, interested, and coming back for more. It must also find ways to replace those members who leave or who die. It seems to me that there are a number of lodges which, put simply, don't really mind either way, and perhaps we should all be a little more relaxed about this. Lodges exist to serve a purpose for their members, but some have no interest in keeping going forever.
I remember my time as a Metropolitan DepGDC and the wonderful and moving ceremonies that the Met performed when a lodge handed back its warrant. There was an honest acknowledgement that lodges come together for a purpose, and for some, that purpose runs its course. The Craft has the means to create new lodges which meet the needs of present-day petitioners. Lodges which are able to attract and retain members will survive and thrive, perhaps even spawning daughter lodges in their own image, while those that can't will, in all likelihood, pass into history. Which sort is your lodge, dear reader, and more importantly, are you content with that?
Dr David Staples
'There is no doubt that my idea of a wonderful lodge meeting would leave some of you stone cold. We do not all like the same things, and there are as many different types of lodges as there are types of Freemason'
Published in UGLE
Young people facing barriers get an educational boost thanks to £50,000 grant
More than 70 young people in and around Swindon who face social barriers are receiving a major boost to their education, thanks to a £50,000 grant from Wiltshire Freemasons. Peter Watts talks to the inspiring teenagers who are improving their career prospects with the Villiers Park Educational Trust Scholars Programme
Over the past 10 years, hundreds of young people from deprived or difficult backgrounds have been able to achieve their full potential thanks to the work of the Villiers Park Educational Trust. The pioneering four-year Scholars Programme is run by the trust, a social mobility charity that targets high-ability children from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with regular mentoring sessions. The programme also pays for them to go on residential trips and workshops designed to improve their confidence, motivation, resilience and employability, as well as giving them the chance to enjoy opportunities that they may not otherwise have been made aware of. A £50,000 grant from Wiltshire Freemasons via the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) will fund one of these mentoring positions in Swindon for two years. 'This generosity allows our mentors to continue doing their amazing work,' says deputy director of development Rosie Knowles. 'It's particularly great for us to have the Freemasons commit to more than a single year of funding, as we are focused on immersive long-term interventions.'
The charity currently operates in Swindon, Hastings, Bexhill, Tyneside, East Lancashire, Crawley and Norfolk, and hopes to widen its offering to other areas if more funding becomes available. There are four mentors in Swindon, who support children through their GCSEs and A-levels. 'The mentors build up fabulous relationships,' says Knowles. 'They provide support and guidance and help young people develop skills to become more rounded individuals. Everything is built around developing these skills, as this is what empowers them to thrive and be self-sufficient in their success.' The children are also able to give something back. 'We encourage them to run self-led and inquiry-led projects in their schools,' says Knowles. 'This creates a ripple effect and a culture of positive learning. These young people really are incredible.'
Rahul Vital, 19
My family is from India and we moved to Swindon when I was five. My mum and dad had to drop out of school at a young age, which was why I was scouted for Villiers Park. In India, you weren't rewarded for good work at school, but were punished for bad work – quite different to here in England.
The importance of education was made clear to me by my parents. I was encouraged to learn an instrument, take up art and do sports. I was approached by Villiers Park in year 9 and assigned a mentor, who helped me prepare for exams and job interviews, and create a CV. I also met other students on residential trips. I am now studying cancer biomedicine at University College London. Aspects of that came from a Villiers Park residential, where we learnt about cellular biology. I knew I wanted to do medicine or something with the sciences and these courses reinforced that decision.
The programme helped with a lot of the stress I had at A-level. My mentor, Becki, would talk about how we were doing. She reassured me and I got an A* and 3 As. It's definitely given me confidence. I wasn't good at presentations, but going to these classes, learning to speak effectively and doing personal statements has been a lot of help. As a result of this I would definitely be willing to do something similar to help others. It was such a relief, so it would be great to do that for somebody else.
Jaime Hessell, 16
None of my family had been to university, but now I really want to go – that's because of Villiers Park. I have taken as much from it as possible because I feel so lucky to be involved. I was shy before and it's given me more confidence. I can now talk in front of the other Scholars and their parents.
I always enjoyed school, but Villiers Park has shown me new things. We did a workshop and that gave me an interest in sociology, which is what I want do at university. We learn a bit of everything. It has given us a wider understanding of what is out there, beyond just maths and English. I am currently doing AS-levels and next year will do A-levels in maths, sociology and environmental studies.
My mentoring sessions with Becki and Julie have been incredibly helpful. Through Villiers Park, I joined the INVOLVE project, which has meant teaching maths to year-7s. I want to be a teacher, so it's given me more of an understanding of what it's like, what a stress it is but also how rewarding it can be. I had lower-ability students, and one of my pupils didn't know her three times table, so I taught her every week until she was able to recite them. I also like to show them why you need maths for different things, such as architecture and business.
Acacia Baldie, 17
I live with my mum and my brother and we moved to Swindon just before the Villiers Park Scholars Programme started. I think the trust chose me because I was doing okay at school and they saw my potential. I love school, but had always thought university would be too expensive and you had to be very smart to go. I changed my mind after learning a bit more. We have regular mentor sessions where you learn employability and interview skills, and exam preparation tips. You also have paid-for residential trips where a specialist in your subject will talk to you. The mentors have all been really supportive, and explain everything clearly. They ask you about yourself and what you need help with. It's life skills, the sort of thing school and college doesn't focus on.
I am doing four A-Levels this year: fine art, textiles, biology and geography. My plan is to do Korean studies at university – I have identical offers from SOAS and Sheffield. Why Korea? I really liked the language and enjoy Korean shows. Plus I have Korean friends and I love the history and culture. My mentor helped me choose my subjects. I originally wanted to teach English in Korea but my mentor made me realise I should focus on what I enjoy, which was the culture.
Jordan Jones, 18
I was the first in my family to go to university and Villiers Park is about showing more options to people like me. Some of my peers weren't looking at university, but I wanted to be an architect, so I knew I had a different career path. Villiers Park approached education in a different way to schools. They didn't judge us, they were interested in how we got there and in how we used creative thinking. At school you have to appease all the people around you, but Villiers Park takes you out of that and allows you to be your own person and to flourish.
I went to Villiers Park thinking architecture was for me, but I looked at university courses with my mentor, Becki, and realised I wanted to be more involved in the design and maths of why a building works, so I am now studying civil engineering. I was so grateful, because I would have barrelled into a course and found out it wasn't for me. I started at Plymouth University in September. It's a challenge, but I have the structure of how to revise and study from Villiers Park, and it's nice to have that ongoing support. A lot of people I know never had it at all, so I'm just grateful I got it in the first place.
For details, visit www.villierspark.org.uk
'The mentors have all been really supportive, and explain everything clearly. They ask you what you need help with. It's life skills, the sort of thing school doesn't focus on'
Published in Masonic Charitable Foundation
Freemasons' Hall through a lens with Japanese photographer Kenji Kudo
A different view
In the first of our photo series revealing Freemasons' Hall through a lens, John Revelle speaks to photographer Kenji Kudo about his passion for this iconic building
What inspired you to start taking photos?
As a boy, I had a toy pinhole camera that had been given away with a photography magazine. I was also developing and printing my own photos from a very young age, I think around five years old. It was a wonderful experience – and one which sparked my lifelong love of photography. It's difficult to believe that was almost half a century ago now.
What do you like to photograph and why?
We get used to seeing the things around us, the familiar objects of the everyday. I try to make those things strange and unusual. Renew them.
When did you first come to Freemasons' Hall and why did you want to photograph it?
My first visit was in 2011 when I was shooting for a book to be published in Japan. At the time, masonic buildings there were largely inaccessible to the public. But when I asked if I could shoot here I was told that, although it was an unusual request, it would be no problem and the friendly staff let me do my work.
What made you come back last summer to take this second batch of photos?
After that first shoot I was hooked. Some time later, I was looking back over all my photos and Freemasons' Hall stood out as the most exciting subject I'd ever worked on.
And then Jody at UGLE found some of my photos on Instagram and got in touch, asking if he could repost them on social media. I of course agreed. He also said that if I was ever in London he would personally take me round the building for another shoot and give me full access to all the lodge rooms. I was on a plane the next month.
The photos have been so popular, even gracing the cover of the last issue of this magazine. I'm very thankful to him for taking such an interest. I think Freemasons' Hall is special because it's not been ruined by changes or renovation. It has that majestic air of years ago.
Any advice for members wanting to take their own photos of lodge rooms or masonic architecture?
Use a wide-angle lens that lets in lots of light and work lightly and quickly to capture the emotion of what you see in your mind's eye.
What projects do you have coming up in the future?
I would love to publish a glossy coffee table book of my photos of Freemasons' Hall. Something permanent and high quality to truly honour the building for years to come.
Interview with Director of Member Services Prity Lad
Membership & modernisation
At the heart of UGLE's membership system is the new Director of Member Services. Prity Lad takes us on a tour of Freemasons' Hall and reveals UGLE's forward-thinking support programme for current and future members
Prity Lad has just finished her photoshoot for FMT, which saw her leading the photographer around Freemasons' Hall looking for the perfect location to sum up the welcoming nature of her new position, while being careful not to lose us in its labyrinthine interior. She's worked in the building since 2007, but notes, 'It's rare that I have time to look around this amazing place. It's vast.'
Prity's time has been particularly precious recently, having taken up her new position as Director for Member Services. The role was created as part of the internal restructure of UGLE under Grand Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Dr David Staples.
'There's been a shift in the way we operate here at UGLE,' explains Prity. 'Departments originally reported directly into the Grand Secretary. Dr Staples has brought in a new level of senior management to develop a professional, fit-for-purpose headquarters for the benefit of our members and staff. I work closely with the Director of Masonic Services with whom I share an office. It works well, as there is a need for cooperation internally and communication externally to look after our members' interests.'
Before taking up her new position, Prity had worked for UGLE as a software training consultant, focused on ADelphi, UGLE's internal membership system. She had read law at university, after which there was a period of working in education and training, during which time she obtained a post-graduate certificate in education. In 2000, she changed tack and moved into the IT sector. Her role as a training manager for a software house involved implementing training and managing change for the Ministry of Defence, NHS and cruise sectors, both in the in the UK and overseas. She started working at Freemasons' Hall in 2007, but left after a year to raise her family, before returning in 2012.
'I had no prior knowledge of the world of Freemasonry,' Prity says. 'The attraction for me was working in IT in a unique business setting,' she says. 'I've learnt a lot about the Craft since then and I find it fascinating – the traditions, the values, things that don't feature prominently in most working environments, and things that I have come to respect – I'm happy to be part of it.'
Prity's role allows her to draw on her admiration for Freemasonry as she helps to develop new ideas and methods. Her department oversees three primary components: Registration, External Relations and District support. Part of this involves reaching out to people interested in Freemasonry. 'Areas we want to focus on include attracting new members, but also finding better ways to engage with our existing membership. In order to do this, we want to identify and promote what Freemasonry represents and the values the organisation has,' says Prity. 'Respect, integrity and charity are core to Freemasonry and are the reasons many people join in the first place. We want to emphasise that, and show the inclusive nature of the organisation.'
That is only one element of Prity's job. An overarching goal across the three departments is to streamline, simplify and modernise processes without making them inaccessible to Freemasons who might be less comfortable with technology. The registration team deal with all aspects of membership, enabling them to build a complete picture of somebody's masonic record, ensuring it remains updated with the relevant degrees, offices and certificates. 'The intention is to modernise the process,' says Prity. 'We want to eliminate paper and repetition, reduce delays and make it easier for the lodge Secretaries and, ultimately, the members themselves.'
FOSTERING CURIOSITY
When it comes to Districts, part of the focus recently has been on improving the administrative support supplied by UGLE. The Districts are experiencing annual growth of 10 per cent, and UGLE wants to support and amplify the work they do within their communities. As regards external relations, process and protocols must be followed to ensure UGLE's polices are adhered to correctly. And this is one area where Prity's IT background comes in handy.
'We receive a lot of enquires from people around the world interested in Freemasonry, and the external relations team is looking at modernising that interface so people can get the information they need online,' she says. 'We are always here to support potential members, and want to make information accessible, such as automating some processes in a secure environment. That way, if somebody is interested in becoming a Freemason, they can visit the website, put in their information and we can advise them which Grand Lodge to contact depending on where they are located. We want to make the website more informative and easier to use. We don't just want to modernise, we want to enhance what we offer without excluding any of our existing membership.'
Prity then turns to two initiatives that Grand Lodge would like to roll out to the Districts to help with learning and development. Solomon is a collection of online material facilitating the members' learning – it contains presentations, essays and 'nuggets' of knowledge and information from a variety of sources that will help in any stage of a masonic career. 'This has already been rolled out across our Provinces. It is our intention to introduce Solomon and The Members' Pathway to the Districts,' she says.
'The Members' Pathway was launched in 2017 and provides a series of steps that lodges and chapters can follow to attract, encourage and introduce new members. An important element of both initiatives is keeping current members engaged and adding value to help with their journey, to keep it relevant to them as they continue. It's a different way of working and can help in the way they liaise with their members.'
That commitment to the members is central to everything Prity is doing, just as it is at the heart of what Dr David Staples and UGLE are working towards. 'There's a refreshing change taking place,' she says. 'There are so many ways to move forward and the senior team is bringing together a skill set with fresh ideas from which the members will ultimately benefit. That's the long-term goal. It's about our current members, what we can do for them to improve our services, but also for those who want to learn more about Freemasonry. There's a vast amount of good work done in the Provinces that benefits the communities around them and we want to make potential members aware of that when they visit the website and read our literature. We want to raise the profile of the incredible work that members are engaged in – at all levels.'
'We want to eliminate paper and repetition, reduce delays and make it easier for the lodge Secretaries and, ultimately, the members themselves'
Dr David Staples addresses modernisation and communication at UGLE
From continuing modernisation to clearer communication, Grand Secretary Dr David Staples reveals some of the major improvements being made to the United Grand Lodge of England
You spoke in the Winter 2018 issue about the ongoing modernisation of UGLE. What improvements were made in 2018?
The biggest change has been bringing together masonic and commercial staff at Freemasons' Hall, which started with the Board's appointment of a CEO. This meant that for the first time in a number of years a single person would be in charge of and responsible for delivering for the organisation as a whole.
Staff have taken part in a number of workshops to understand what we stand for and why; what our values are as the 'headquarters' – a distinct organisation separate from UGLE or Supreme Grand Chapter. They have agreed a set of organisational values and goals which have resulted in the introduction of new appraisal processes, mandatory training, pay scales and benefits. Alongside this, regular communication with our staff through 'Town Hall' and departmental meetings has ensured people know what is going on and how this fits in to the bigger picture, all of which will help us attract and retain the best possible staff. A restructuring of the organisation and of the various business functions held within the building has allowed me to establish clear lines of accountability and allowed the new directors to facilitate change and improvement in their respective areas. This work has resulted in us being awarded Investors in People accreditation – a 'kitemark' not only of excellent people management, but also of normality for how a professional organisation is expected to run.
All of this may sound like management speak, but what it means in reality is that we have ensured the 'Centre' is up to the task of both serving our members and representing them effectively in the modern world.
In addition to these changes affecting staff, there have been many other smaller projects aimed at improving how professional we are, and enhancing what we can do and how we deliver. These have touched virtually every aspect of our operations. For example, an archiving project has examined the kilometres of shelving and paperwork stored in Freemasons' Hall and helped us to develop a document retention policy. Clearing shelving from the main office has allowed us to consider exciting new options for the space that has been created.
A web-based booking and payment system has gone live for those attending Supreme Grand Chapter and Quarterly Communications, drastically reducing the number of cheques we need to process and bringing us in line with the modern-day expectations of our members.
In preparation for an increased focus on communications, we have brought FMT in-house and appointed a new editorial team, while the Directory of Lodges and the Masonic Yearbook are now online living documents. We have trained a number of members as media ambassadors to represent us at events and in the press. We have commissioned a communications capability assessment and have undertaken polling of the general public to find out what people really think of us, and what opportunities might present themselves to improve their understanding of who we are and what we're about.
We now have new phone systems and video conferencing suites to improve communications across our worldwide organisation, and these are saving both time and money while improving engagement with our members. The new Events Management Team has been tasked with engaging with our members and encouraging them to use and visit Freemasons' Hall – a home for all English Freemasons, and we are starting a programme of community engagement projects to broaden our public footprint.
We have converted disused flats into three new lodge rooms in response to an ever-increasing demand for temples, and supported the Improvement Delivery Group in the creation of Operational Membership Dashboards, the Solomon online learning resource and the Members' Pathway. All of these will directly inform our drive to improve our attraction to potential members and our retention of existing ones.
We have anticipated changes in the legal framework and have issued guidance on transgender members and data protection. We have blended the Grand Ranks system into ADelphi, thereby saving both our Provinces and Districts days of back-and-forth letter writing.
A huge amount happened in 2018 and has continued to do so in 2019 to ensure that we are a professional, fit-for-purpose and efficient central organisation which is held in high esteem by the membership and the public and which communicates an appealing, confident, relevant and consistent message to the outside world.
What are the key objectives of this process of modernisation?
Simply put, to better serve the members of both UGLE and Supreme Grand Chapter. UGLE needs to be ready for the challenges set by the Rulers and the Board, but also needs to meet the expectations of our members. When I was a lodge Secretary a few years ago, I wanted my Grand Lodge membership fees to be wisely spent, and I wanted to see some tangible benefit for what I pay for in terms of a confident organisation ready to represent itself on the public stage and to stand up for its members. I also wanted to interact with it in a modern and accessible way. That principle still holds true now that I am the CEO.
You also spoke about making the headquarters more 'transparent'. How is this being done and why?
More open communication between the Provinces, our members and UGLE allows us to ensure an aligned approach to our common challenges – how people perceive us; how we represent ourselves to the outside world; how we normalise Freemasonry in the eyes of the public; how we attract and retain members. We are developing a new communications strategy with an appropriately resourced department to deliver it. We have a new Member Services Department to help streamline the relationship between our members and their organisation, and to implement the various initiatives being carried out by those groups with a care for Freemasonry.
What methods will the organisation be using to put a greater focus on attracting new members?
I see this very much in terms of normalising the environment from which our members are drawn in terms of public opinion. I'm a scientist by training and I like to see the evidence for something before we invest resources in it. We know that 87 per cent of the public know of our organisation, and 49 per cent of the public have a firm opinion of us. We also know that the majority of those do not necessarily hold an opinion that we might like! That is despite all the good works we do, despite all the money we raise for charity and despite everything else we are doing to rehabilitate ourselves in the public eye. We recognise that the majority of new members join after personal conversations with those who already enjoy Freemasonry, but we must make sure that those to whom we speak already have a fair opinion of us. To these ends we will be embarking on a focused series of interventions to bring about just that – an understanding of what Freemasonry is, what its values are, what we stand for and why we are relevant in today's society. In conjunction with the newly rolled-out Members' Pathway, we hope to ensure that no opportunity is wasted.
What are some of the more important changes planned for 2019?
We want to find new ways to open up our headquarters to as many people as we can, and to ensure that every one of those contact moments affords those individuals a greater understanding of Freemasonry. Staff will be moving out of the old central office space, which we hope to develop into a public area containing a temporary exhibition space, a café and a very public-facing office for Metropolitan Grand Lodge.
The introduction of an expenses policy, travel policy and purchase order system will improve our financial controls, but the most important change will be our ability to deliver an overarching communications strategy aimed at taking back control of the public narrative on Freemasonry.
In terms of day-to-day processes, you will have already read about our ambition to revolutionise how we administer the organisation. Changes being planned through Project Hermes aim to replace paper forms with web-based systems, removing the need for endless form-filling and drastically reducing turnaround times. In short, we want to make the lives of lodge, Provincial and District Secretaries much easier. We want to streamline our ability to collect dues and improve our ability to analyse and spot trends in membership data, which will help us to identify and propagate best practice wherever it arises. I truly believe we have exciting times ahead.
'Simply put, to better serve the members of both UGLE and Supreme Grand Chapter, UGLE needs to be ready for the challenges set by the Rulers and the Board, but also needs to meet the expectations of our members'
UGLE welcome distinguished guests from its Districts for inaugural event at Freemasons' Hall
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) welcomed members from across the globe to join the Grand Master, HRH the Duke of Kent, and Pro Grand Master, Peter Lowndes, for this year's Craft and Royal Arch Annual Investitures at Freemasons' Hall
Investiture week saw the District Support Team of Lister Park and Louise Watts taking the opportunity to organise a number of District-centric events. On 24th April 2019, new District Grand Masters and Provincial Grand Masters were given a guided tour of Freemasons' Hall, followed by a presentation and luncheon with the Chief Operating Officer of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, Les Hutchinson, and Senior Grant Officers.
A Workshop for District Grand Secretaries filled the afternoon before the day was concluded by a Fellowship Gathering for all District members, with their wives and significant others, in the Vestibules area outside the Grand Temple. It was a relaxed and informal evening hosted by Dr Jim Daniel, UGLE's Past Grand Secretary, who gave a short and amusing welcome speech, alongside Willie Shackell CBE, another Past Grand Secretary, the Rt Hon Lord Wigram, Past Senior Grand Warden, and Bruce Clitherow, Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Following the Royal Arch festivities on 25th April 2019, District Grand Masters and their guests were then invited to join the Grand Secretary, Dr David Staples, for a relaxed drinks evening.
As a result of an organisational restructure at UGLE in January 2019, the department for Member Services, under the Directorship of Prity Lad, has a renewed focus on attracting new members and engaging with its existing membership.
Comprised of three key functions, the Registration Department, District Support and External Relations, they are committed to a common goal of making UGLE an organisation that is fit for purpose and an efficient headquarters for its members.
Prity Lad, UGLE's Director of Member Services, said: 'Being our first opportunity this year to welcome and entertain our District guests, these events were hugely important to us. It is our commitment to work in partnership with the Districts more closely than ever by creating a function of expertise, training and events and to support and raise the profile of the charitable work which our Districts are engaged in.
'It was a huge honour for me to meet with many of those who attended and I look forward to working together over the next coming months. I would also like to give grateful thanks to Jim, Willie, Lord Wigram and Bruce for supporting this inaugural event, which we intend to be the first of many.'
Royal Albert Hall Tercentenary DVD now available at Freemasons' Hall
The United Grand Lodge of England celebrated its epic Tercentenary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in 2017 – and a DVD to mark the occasion is now available from Freemasons' Hall
Over 4,000 Freemasons from Provinces and Districts were joined by representatives from over 130 sovereign Grand Lodges from around the world to mark 300 years since the founding of the world's first Grand Lodge for Freemasons.
The audience witnessed a theatrical extravaganza which embraced the rich history and heritage of Freemasonry and featured a cast of renowned actors including Sir Derek Jacobi, Samantha Bond and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
The DVD is free and available to anyone who visits Freemasons' Hall – please ask for a copy at the front desk of the building. The DVDs were also distributed to Provincial Offices for all UGLE members.
First Grand Principal's address - April 2019
Annual Investiture of Supreme Grand Chapter
An address by the ME First Grand Principal HRH The Duke of Kent
Companions. It is an enormous pleasure to be with you today. May I first offer my congratulations to all of those whom I have invested today. Grand Rank in the Holy Royal Arch is an achievement to be proud of, and serves not only to recognise your contributions to our order, but also as an inducement to your future efforts in explaining and representing the Royal Arch to our brethren in the Craft and beyond. It is not only a senior position within the order, but also a public position and one which should only be held by those Companions who publicly exemplify our principles, enjoy their Freemasonry, and go out of their way to welcome and support others in their masonic journeys.
This year I have invested new Companions into one of the most senior roles within our order – President of the Committee of General Purposes, and also one of our most visible roles – that of the Grand Director of Ceremonies. It is only right and proper that I pause to again pay tribute to those companions who have held these offices before them, in both cases for more than a decade.
So, to companions Malcolm Aish and Oliver Lodge, on behalf of all the Companions here present, I thank you for your leadership, patience, wise counsel, stewardship and good humour. You will be missed and we wish your successors good fortune for the future. They both have quite a task ahead of them, defining the Royal Arch for a younger generation of Masons, ensuring that it is both relevant and enjoyable, but I have no doubt that they will find no shortage of volunteers to help them in that task from amongst those other Companions that I have invested today.
One aspect that I am sure they will want to emphasise is that no Mason should be joining other orders without first completing their journey in Pure Antient Masonry by becoming a member of the Holy Royal Arch.
Companions, events like this do not just happen and I would like, on your behalf, to congratulate the new Grand Director of Ceremonies and his team for once again arranging such an impressive ceremony and the Grand Scribe Ezra and his team for ensuring all the other arrangements have gone so smoothly.
Companions, I congratulate you all on your preferment and wish you peace, happiness and good will in the next stage of your masonic journeys.
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Pro Grand Master's address - April 2019
Craft Annual Investiture
An address by the MW The Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes
Brethren, I am sure you will agree that the Grand Temple is a magnificent sight at all times, but most particularly when it is full to bursting as it is today.
The first thing I must do today is congratulate all those brethren who have been reappointed, appointed to or promoted in Grand Rank. It is, I am sure, a well deserved honour, but, as always, let me stress this does not mean that you should sit back and rest on your laurels. Much more work is expected from you, brethren.
Looking back over the years it doesn't seem to me that we ever thanked the outgoing officers. Many of the Acting Grand Officers of the year have been reappointed today and this would not have happened if they did not perform their duties in exemplary style and, mostly, retaining a sense of humour in the process.
For those who had term of office of one or more years, thank you for what you have done. Some will have been more involved than others, but you have all been part of the Grand Lodge spectacle.
I often mention retaining a sense of humour and as I have said in the past, this does not mean turning our ceremonies into pantomime events, but it does mean keeping everything in proportion. A mistake in the ritual or the ceremonial is not a matter of life and death and often has a humorous side to it, particularly when discussed later. Who here hasn't made mistakes – I know I have frequently. However, I am sure we would all agree that a masonic ceremony performed well is a memorable occasion and let us all strive to perform to the best of our ability.
Brethren, today is a big occasion in all respects and it takes a huge amount of work behind the scenes by all those working in the secretariat and beyond, I think you will agree that they have done a splendid job.
That brings me to the actual ceremony. I have already made mention of the retiring Grand Director of Ceremonies and it is he who put the bricks in place for today and he and his team have conducted everything impeccably. I am sure we would all also like to offer the new Grand Director of Ceremonies the very best of luck for his time in office.
Thank you brethren for all those who have been involved in the organisation and thank all of you for being here.
Grand Temple witnesses a world first with Consecration of the first lodge for young Freemasons
Over 700 Freemasons packed the magnificent Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall to witness a world first creation of a new lodge for young Freemasons – Essex Cornerstone Lodge No. 9968
A number of years ago, the Essex Cornerstone Club committee started to think about the formation of a new lodge, specifically for young Freemasons. They had a dream of what its purpose would be and what it might achieve. There followed a long period of planning and preparation and as time went by and progress was made, the realisation dawned that the lodge really would become a reality.
From then on, the excitement and anticipation built and reached their peak on Saturday 2nd March 2019 – the day Essex Cornerstone Lodge was Consecrated. The Grand Temple was the stage for this special occasion with over 700 Freemasons from across the English Constitution travelling to witness the ceremony.
The sponsoring lodge, Essex Provincial Grand Stewards' Lodge No. 8665, started the proceedings by opening the meeting. UGLE's Assistant Grand Master, Sir David Wootton, and the Provincial Grand Master of Essex, Rodney Bass OBE, were then welcomed into the Grand Temple to rapturous applause.
The main event, the Consecration ceremony, was beautifully and memorably delivered by Rodney Bass, who commented: 'This new lodge will encourage and support young Freemasons in their journey, providing a gathering place for young masons to increase their masonic knowledge and experience, and enabling Cornerstone Club Members to maintain strong relationships.'
The Founders of the lodge were presented to the Provincial Grand Master and reminded of their obligation to support and nurture their new lodge and uphold the values of Freemasonry for future generations.
Following this, those below the rank of Installed Master retired from the Temple which amounted to over 300 members. That included many from over 15 new and young masons' clubs across England, who came to show their support and demonstrate the very essence of new and young Freemasons.
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Essex, Paul Reeves, then installed the Primus Master, Elliott Chevin, who went on to invest his officers. The Address to members was delivered by Sir David Wootton.
The Essex Cornerstone Lodge then presented a cheque for £2,022 to the Essex Festival 2022, making them Vice Patrons of the Festival.
The Provincial Grand Master then presented the lodge with a set of gavels, commissioned from an acacia tree from his own grounds. Following the meeting, a spectacular Festive Board was held for nearly 600 Freemasons where they experienced a musical treat including trumpeters, a string quartet playing modern music, and a unique performance of the Masters' Song performed by a female singer acapella.
The members were also able to interact with a live photo mosaic display by uploading photos from the day and evening. The photos came alive culminating in a large mosaic of the Cornerstone Lodge crest, which provided a magnificent background to the banquet capturing memories of the historic event.
Perhaps the most unexpected part of the evening was when the waiters pouring coffee began to bang on the tables, then their coffee pots and they miraculously turned into a most impressive drumming act. Not only that, all 600 diners were given their own drum kit and in unison, joined together and delighted in a memorable and incredibly fun act.
If you wish to find out more about the Essex Cornerstone Lodge or to arrange a visit, please contact the Secretary, Dr Jack Gilliland, on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation – The Twist Image Podcast – Episode #238 – Host: Mitch Joel.
Here's the Jaffe vs. Joel debate on the life and times of a digital marketing strategy.
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Livestock are responsible for 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions . If demand continues to grow, agriculture-related emissions could increase by 77 percent, due in part to increased deforestation and increased emissions from livestock .
Livestock production already takes up 30 percent of the planet's land mass and 70 percent of agricultural land worldwide . In order to meet the demands of a growing population, cropland could expand another 42 percent by 2050 if current dietary trends continue .
Meat production is one of the primary drivers of wildlife extinction, with livestock grazing alone contributing to the demise of 22 percent of endangered species in the United States .
Learn more about how meat production threatens wildlife and the planet.
Print recipe cards to share with your friends.
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Take the pledge to take extinction off your plate by eating less or no meat.


Not since the Black Death has Owain ap Ieuan seen anything like the fatal disease sweeping across the world - but this time vampires are the victims. The anarchs suspect a plot by their elders. The elders blame the Sabbat who lurk in the darkest shadows. The Sabbat fear the return of the antediluvians - and no one is ready for them.
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A couple of years ago, I made the original Kimchi Ramen Grilled Cheese, just your regular ol' grilled cheese sandwich, but with ramen noodles between two slices of bread. Your move.
Recently, I heard about the Ramen Burger, a burger with a burger patty between two "buns" made of ramen. Oh, next level, I see.
So this week, I made a Ramen Grilled Cheese with Kimchi, a grilled cheese sandwich with parmesan crusted, fried ramen noodles as the bread.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions.
Drain ramen noodles, do not rinse, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Pour the ramen noodles into a mixing bowl, add egg and parmesan cheese. Stir gently to combine., making sure that the ramen noodles are evenly coated with egg and cheese.
Pour the noodles with the egg and cheese into a loaf pan. Using a spatula or a piece of plastic wrap with your hands, press the noodles down firmly into the bottom of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and put into refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Remove the loaf pan from the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap, and carefully cut the rectangular ramen noodle "loaf" into two square halves. Leave the noodles in the loaf pan.
Heat 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. You can also use the equivalent amount of butter, but I use grapeseed oil to keep things healthy.
Using a spatula, gently remove each ramen square from the loaf pan and into the frying pan with hot oil. Fry on one side until browned, about three minutes. Using the spatula (and maybe a second spatula to help hold the noodles' shape), flip each ramen square over. Top the cooked sides of the ramen squares with grated cheese, then chopped kimchi. Fry until the second side of the ramen square is almost browned.
"Close" the sandwich in the pan, gently pressing down to "seal" the melted cheeses together. If the cheese hasn't melted all the way, don't worry, it will melt on the plate.
Remove the sandwich to a plate, cut, and serve.
~ ramen: a Korean brand, Shin Ramyun, Black.
~ kimchi: any Korean market, though I have seen small jars of kimchi at Whole Foods Market in the refrigerated sections, and even available on amazon!


Mrs. Charles Cowman Devotional - Streams in the Desert - Devotional for December 6.
"Consider the lilies, how they grow" (Matt. 6:28).
I need oil," said an ancient monk; so he planted an olive sapling. "Lord," he prayed, "it needs rain that its tender roots may drink and swell. Send gentle showers." And the Lord sent gentle showers. "Lord," prayed the monk, "my tree needs sun. Send sun, I pray Thee." And the sun shone, gilding the dripping clouds. "Now frost, my Lord, to brace its tissues," cried the monk. And behold, the little tree stood sparkling with frost, but at evening it died.
Then the monk sought the cell of a brother monk, and told his strange experience. "I, too, planted a little tree," he said, "and see! it thrives well. But I entrust my tree to its God. He who made it knows better what it needs than a man like me. I laid no condition. I fixed not ways or means. 'Lord, send what it needs,' I prayed, 'storm or sunshine, wind, rain, or frost. Thou hast made it and Thou dost know.'"
You can leave it with Him--for you are His care.


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Gustav Stresemann was a German politician who led the German People's Party during the Weimar period. Stresemann combined academic strengths with business smarts, writing a scholarly dissertation on the beer industry. He began his political life as a monarchist and during World War I, Stresemann was a strong supporter of aggressive German expansion. However, by the end of the war, Stresemann had become a convinced republican. He believed that disputes between nations should be settled via negotiation and diplomacy. During the Weimar years, Stresemann became the leader of the German People's Party. As the leader of the DNVP, Stresemann struggled to maintain party support for the Republic despite the anti-democratic forces within the DNVP. Between 1923 and 1929, Stresemann served as Weimar Foreign Minister. He worked to create good relations between Germany and her neighbors, particularly France. Stresemann frequently spoke at the League of Nations. He also negotiated treaties to renounce war in favor of peaceful resolution of disputes. The Nazis considered Stresemann one of their principle enemies. Stresemann's death in 1929 robbed the Weimar Republic of one of its greatest defenders.
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"Memorial for Karl Liebknecht," Käthe Kollwitz (1921)
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LIlla Kolgúiev, (en rus: остров Колгуев) és una illa russa, situada al sud-est del mar de Barents i al nord-est de la península de Kanin. Administrativament depèn del districte autònom de Nenètsia dins l'oblast d'Arkhànguelsk.

Aquesta illa es troba a uns 70 km del continent (del qual està separada per l'estret de Pomorski). Té una superfície d'uns 5200 km². Gairebé tota l'illa està coberta per tundra i té un relleu lleugerament muntanyós. El punt més alt és de 166 m. Les terres baixes són zones molt humides on hi abunden els rius i els llacs, el més gran és el llac Pestxanoie. Al nord hi ha torberes i turons morrènics coberts per vegetació característica de la tundra.

Flora i fauna
La major part de la flora existent a l'illa és la característica de les regions àrtiques, subàrtiques i alpines, bàsicament s'hi pot trobar herba, molses, líquens, bedolls nans i algunes espècies de salzes, principalment vora els rius.

L'illa es caracteritza per una alta densitat d'aus aqüàtiques en comparació amb altres regions de l'Àrtic oest. L'absència de lèmmings i altres rosegadors, fa que hi hagi una baixa població de guineus àrtiques. En canvi, hi ha un alt nombre d'aus aqüàtiques d'entre les quals destaquen les oques amb més de 400.000 exemplars (oques rialleres petites i oques pradenques) també hi ha oques de galta blanca (entre 5.000 i 12.000 exemplars) i cignes petits de Bewick (entre 6.000 i 6.500 exemplars). També s'hi troba un gran nombre de perdius blanques, a més de falcons i escolopàcids. Mamífers marins com la foca ocel·lada, la foca barbuda, la foca de Groenlàndia i la morsa de l'Atlàntic habiten les aigües de la seva costa.

Clima
El clima àrtic és moderat per la influència marina i per això és relativament suau, la temperatura mitjana al gener és de -12n.C i al juliol de 7 °C, tot i que en algunes ocasions s'ha arribat a temperatures força extremes. La precipitació anual és de 155 mm, principalment en forma de neu. A l'estiu bufa vent de nord-est i a l'hivern del sud-oest. A la segona meitat de setembre, comença a nevar i els llacs es comencen a congelar. Sovint hi ha boira i el cel es manté ennuvolat.

Població
La població permanent és de menys de 500 persones. La majoria viuen a Bugrinó, al sud, a la costa de l'estret de Pomor. Hi ha russos, ucraïnesos i komis, però la majoria són nènets. La seva activitat principal és la pastura de rens, però també es dediquen a la pesca i a la caça de foques. Al nord hi ha la població de Severni, on hi ha una estació meteorològica i un far.

Una part de la població treballa al camp petrolífer que hi ha prop del llac Pestxanoie i es va renovant cada 52 dies.

L'illa es comunica amb el continent per mar i per aire. Un cop cada dues setmanes hi ha un vol regular en helicòpter que comunica Bugrinó amb Narian-Mar, centre administratiu de la regió autònoma de Nenètsia. El 2002 es va inaugurar un aeròdrom que durant tot l'any pot rebre avions mitjans de vols procedents de Múrmansk.

Història
Segons alguns estudis arqueològics, els primers pobladors van arribar a l'illa de Kolgüiev aproximadament al segle II dC El més probable és que vinguessin de terra ferma durant les migracions de les tribus, que van ser els avant-passats dels nènets actuals. La primera menció de l'illa va ser a les cròniques de Novgorod al s. X, tot i que llavors encara no tenia nom. El primer europeu que va descriure l'illa va ser el navegant anglès Hugh Willoughby, quan el rei Eduard VI el va enviar a buscar el pas del nord-est, des d'Europa cap a la Xina al 1553. En el viatge de tornada, dos dels vaixells de la seva expedició van quedar atrapats al gel i va morir tota la tripulació. El diari del capità Willoughby va ser trobat per uns pescadors russos un any més tard. Al s. XV l'illa va ser agregada al Gran Principat de Moscou. Al s. XVIII mercaders russos van fundar-hi una fàbrica per al comerç de pells, tot i que no s'hi estaven durant tot l'any, i en algunes ocasions van tenir conflictes amb els nènets.

A partir de 1940 es van començar a fer estudis científics a l'illa. I al 1954 Kolgüiev va ser inclosa al districte autònom de Nenètsia. A la dècada dels 70, a la part oriental de l'illa es va descobrir el camp petrolífer de Pestxanoozerskoie, i el 1980 se va començar a explotar, és el més septentrional del món.

Informe de Trevor-Battye

L'illa va ser explorada el 1894 pel naturalista britànic Aubyn B. R. Trevor-Battye, va desembarcar al juny amb un ajudant, amb l'objectiu de passar un mes estudiant els animals salvatges de l'illa, especialment els ocells. A causa de problemes mecànics amb el vaixell i un malentès, es van haver de quedar a l'illa durant 12 setmanes. Va publicar un estudi de la història natural i la topografia de Kolgüiev : Ice-bound on Kolguev. El llibre inclou observacions dels nènets (ell els anomena samoiedes) que portaven els seus rens a l'illa per pasturar a l'estiu i també caçaven oques per comerciar a Rússia. Finalment Trevor-Battye va deixar l'illa amb aquests pastors de rens el setembre de 1894 i va haver de viatjar 1600 km des del riu Petxora fins a Arkhànguelsk. Va descriure el seu viatge al llibre A northern highway of the Tsar.

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Q: Meteor 1.2.1 Assets.getText returns undefined I am trying to save a file in the private folder, but I can't seem to get the path right (or maybe it's something I've overlooked?).
As a test I have created a file, test.json in a folder named jsonfiles, that I am trying to get the path of.
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How do I get the path to the folder jsonfiles, which is located in the private folder?

A: Assets.getText() can be synchronous on asynchronous depending on whether you pass the callback. In your example you did, which means the function runs asynchronously, which means the value is not returned but passed to the callback.
If you want the function to return the value, just remove the callback:
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I love the look and texture of these corkscrew pasta pieces! There is a lot of healthy stuff in this bowlful – mushrooms, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and a whole bag of a dark greens salad mix. The couple of ounces of chicken are leftover from last night and the sauce is some chicken stock and leftover packet gravy.
2017 healthy dinner number three!
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