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Scientists Describe New Bird Species 10 Years After First Reported Sighting
In an article published today in the journal Zootaxa, Smithsonian researchers described the spectacled flowerpecker after a decade of only scattered sightings and photographs of the small gray birds.
Bailey Bedford
The spectacled flowerpecker has been spotted eating mistletoe, a parasitic plant that grows high in Borneo's forest canopy. The distinctive white markings around the eyes earned these birds their common name. (John Anderton)
Smithsonian researchers Jacob Saucier and Christopher Milensky relied on Borneo natives to get them safely up the whitewater rivers in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It took about two and a half days of traversing dirt roads and rivers to reach the remote lowland forests field site. Little did the team know, they would finally catch the elusive spectacled flowerpecker after a decade of only scattered sightings and photographs of the small gray birds.
The spectacled flowerpecker was first reported in 2009 and got its common name due to the distinctive white markings around its eyes that resemble a pair of eye glasses. Since scientists were unable to get their hands on the species, it hadn't been rigorously studied or defined as a distinct species until the article published today in the journal Zootaxa.
Saucier and Milensky did not specifically set out to spot this bird or define a new species. This trip was the third to Sarawak in their collaboration with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation to document the diversity of birds of the island's lowland forests. None of the spectacled flowerpecker sightings had ever been in the region or in Sarawak at all.
The expedition team preparing to set out on boats into Borneo's forest. Holt Thrasher
On a sunny morning last March, Saucier and Milensky set up a net on a ridge line above their field site to catch birds. As birds entered the net, the locals brought them down to the research site using cloth bags which encouraged more dormant behavior. That same day, a bag was carried down containing a surprise.
"I opened the bag, and I was like 'Oh my God, this is the spectacled flowerpecker.'" Milensky says. "So, I immediately closed it back and showed it to Jacob."
The spectacled flowerpecker that was found in Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Segerak research station. C. M. Milensky, Smithsonian Institution
Saucier was also excited but took more time to absorb that such a windfall had fallen in their laps and that it really wasn't just a rare coloration of a known species.
"I spent the rest of the day being like, 'It can't be the spectacled flowerpecker — it could be this, could be that,'" Saucier says.
In fact, in his journal entry for the day, Saucier initially failed to mention the special bird.
"I was more concerned that there were roaches in my room, and then I remembered to put an asterisk later and wrote, 'Oh, by the way, new species of flowerpecker in the net,'" Saucier says. "I think I didn't include it because I wouldn't allow myself to believe at the time that this was a new species."
It wasn't until Saucier and Milensky started discussing how to reveal the discovery to their colleagues that it started feeling real to Saucier.
Interdisciplinary collaborations
Once back in the U.S., Saucier and Milensky focused on learning as much as possible from the specimen. As the only scientific representative of its species, the specimen got an in-depth examination. They studied its body structure and genetics in detail and collected as much as possible from the specimen. Fecal samples and stomach contents, for example, are valuable clues into things including the bird's diet, associated bacteria and ecology.
Saucier and Milensky then collaborated with other experts to investigate the diverse data they collected. For instance, Smithsonian botanist Marcos Caraballo-Oritz – who studies mistletoe plants, including the dispersal of their seeds by birds – was invited into the research project. He helped identify seeds that were discovered in the specimen's digestive tract and also contributed his expertise analyzing the evolutionary relationships of species.
Smithsonian geneticist Faridah Dahlan also joined the project to help with the genetic analysis. The analysis revealed the bird to be unique beyond the physical features Saucier and Milensky observed in the field. The analysis didn't indicate any particularly close relative species with which it shares a recent ancestor, confirming the status as a distinct species. Scientists now have a new data point for analyzing the evolution and spread of flowerpecker species more generally.
In defining the species, the team also got to name it. They wanted the scientific name to emphasize the connection to the Borneo forests and honor the crucial role of the Dayaks – the region's local indigenous people - in conserving Borneo's ecosystems. They settled on Dicaeum dayakorum.
"We are very happy to be able to highlight the forests of Borneo and the people that live in and protect those forests," Milensky says.
Expedition leaders Jacob Saucier (third from the left) and Christopher Milensky (right) with local Iban guides who helped the researchers explore Borneo's forest. Jacob Saucier, Smithsonian Institution
There is much still to be learned about the species, like how dependent it is on mistletoe, if it is migratory and what the effects of disturbing its habitat might be. But, formally describing the species encourages further research, provides a greater ability to effectively evaluate and respond to conservation needs in Borneo and highlights how much of the natural world remains to be discovered.
"I'm hoping this discovery may draw some attention to the fight to save these forests and the people who are there actively trying to do good conservation work in Borneo," Saucier says.
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Intergovernmental action on climate change
Policies and Conventions
Middle East and North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa
Mike Shanahan | 08 December 2013
The African Union, the African Ministerial Council on the Environment and Africa's regional bodies all have activities related to climate change.
In 2007 African heads of state adopted the African Union's Declaration on Climate Change and Development in Africa. It called for member states to ratify the Kyoto Protocol; participate in the UNFCCC; build capacity and invest in data collection and early-warning systems; integrate adaptation strategies into country policies; raise awareness; strengthen cooperation between national meteorological offices, hydrological centres and regional economic communities (RECs); strengthen research, especially in renewables, forestry and agriculture to increase resilience; transfer technologies; put pressure on developed countries on the 'polluter pays' principle to seek deeper greenhouse gas emission cuts. It tasked the AU Commission to follow up with the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Development Bank (ADB).
The East African Community's climate change policy was developed following a regional heads of state directive in 2009. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) policy for disaster risk reduction was adopted at a summit in 2007. In 2013, ECOWAS became the first of Africa's five Regional Economic Communities to develop a strategic programme to address vulnerability to climate change. SADC has a Climate Change Cross-sectoral Working Group, and launched its Adaptation Strategy on Water in 2011. COMESA has a Climate Initiative and a Carbon Fund.
A number of decisions and actions have been taken since 2007 through the AU (including heads of state) and the AMCEN to establish joint positions in international negotiations and to set up institutions, including the Climate for Development in Africa programme (Climdev-Africa) to improve information and the African Climate Policy Centre to support knowledge and capacity.

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Movie Review: It Chapter Two
IT Chapter Two	Devesh Sharma, September 21, 2019
Cast: James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Bill Skarsgård
Direction: Andy Muschietti
Genre: Horror, Drama
IT Chapter Two Movie Review
It (2017), was the story set in the '80s of a group of teenage friends who come together to defeat a homicidal clown called Pennywise which had been terrorising the small town they live in. The sequel is set 27 years later in the same town when the grown-up avatars of the same kids return to their hometown to finish what they started.
Mike (Isaiah Mustafa) is the only one who has stayed behind and has been researching about exorcising the menace all his life. Ben (Jay Ryan) has lost the puppy fat and is now a renowned architect, the girl whom he pined for, Beverley (Jessica Chastain) has grown up to be a woman caught in a bad marriage, Richie (Bill Hader) is a standup comic; the conceit allows Hader to wisecrack at all times and provide comic relief, Bill (James McAvoy) is now a best-selling author whose recent book has been adapted into a film -- so he's basically Stephen King's alter ego, Eddie (James Ransone) is now a financial guru, while Stanley (Andy Bean) is an accountant. Mike informs them that It (Bill Skarsgård) whom they supposedly killed 27 years ago has returned and the friends have to unite once more to defeat the monster.
Stanley, who is afraid to come back, chickens out and kills himself but the rest of the gang returns to face almost the same kind of horrors that the clown had unleashed on them earlier. But since they're adults, the impact the audience absorbs is different. What the director has done is to provide the adults with psychological guilt traps which they have to escape in order to survive. While it doesn't work much as a horror device, it does create a certain drama and hence the dramatic content of the film gets enhanced. There are lots of jump cuts and creature effects as well but what keeps us rooted in the narrative is the emotional turmoil we're witnessing. Homophobia, depression, violence, abusive relationships -- all come into play here as past and present collide. The flashbacks have been cunningly used to drive the story forward.
The ensemble cast feed-off each other and really look like a group of friends, just like the child actors did in the original. At close to three hours, it's too long and self-indulgent and doesn't scare you much. It's the performances and emotional core which keeps you hooked despite the flaws...
Trailer : IT Chapter Two
Ronak Kotecha, September 5, 2019, 9:34 PM IST
IT Chapter Two Story: 27-years on, it's time for the deadly clown Pennywise to resurface in this sequel to the 2017 blockbuster 'IT' (both based on Stephen King's bestseller). This reluctantly reunites the seven members of the Losers Club (all grown up now) for one final showdown. But can they individually face their fears and collectively defeat the evil force with multiple avatars – the dreaded dancing clown?
IT Chapter Two Review:'IT Chapter Two' opens with a chilling crime scene in the sleepy American suburb of Derry that sets the stage for an action packed confrontation. Director Andy Muschietti and writer Gary Dauberman show us glimpses of the present-day situation of the members of the Losers Club. Except Mike (Isaiah Mustafa), who stayed back in Derry as the town librarian, all others have moved on to life in the city. They have struggled to put the past behind them until a phone call from Mike brings them back to where it all started.
The film travels seamlessly between the past and the present, but for those who haven't caught the original, connecting the dots might be difficult. That said, the flashback scenes featuring the young cast are undoubtedly the best. These scenes successfully merge terror and humour, such that you're left wanting for more. This is mainly due to the top-notch performances by the young actors, each with distinct character sketches. Among the older lot, Jessica Chastain as Bev and James McAvoy as Bill are most impressive. The rest of the cast performs well, but in comparison with their childhood counterparts, their chemistry feels severely lacking.
Meanwhile, the film's antagonist Bill Skarsgård as the clown and its many forms is at his devilish best and never fails to send a chill down your spine. His scenes with the children are the most terrifying. The film constantly throws up jumpscares, some of them predictable yet scary. A bulk of the screenplay has a horror-house like feel, with remarkable special effects. However, some of the conflicts come off as repetitive as the film often tries to give the message of confronting the demons within, and overcoming our own fears. It does so with a highly graphic imagery that builds tension and terror at regular intervals. To sum 'It' up, there's a lot going on in this sequel that manages to engage you despite a complex narrative and an exhausting runtime of little less than three hours.


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Vice-Chancellor Jaime Naranzo, who spoke for 15 hours on the charge against Sebastian Pinera, must seek approval | His long speech allowed the missing votes to be added
Chilean opposition representatives celebrated with standing applause Confession to the charge against Sebastian Pinera, For the maneuvers revealed in the Pandora documents. But the applause went to Jaime Naranzov of the Socialist Party, who set the record for the longest speech in a 14-hour speech with two interruptions of 15 minutes.
On social media, Naranzo became a hero. Users who followed his speech minute by minute described the event Something like the epic, the record that runs the ballot difference after midnight Thus enabling the participation of two delegates working during the last hour of isolation.
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The move, which was taken as a crime, was seen as a gesture of solidarity and commitment. This is related to the attitude of the deputy towards his speech.
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"President Pinara has already been acquitted of repeated violations of the human rights of our community, and we are paying the price. But today this President has taken a very bold step. It engages the Chilean government with its commercial interests but further damages the nation's reputation. There has never been a president in the history of this country who, during his tenure, has accused two such serious things, "Naranzo concluded.
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"That is why I hope this room will recognize the accusation, otherwise the country will determine those criteria for opposing or voting against.He will judge those who allow him to escape this punishment in the country ", Naranjo was covered to the applause of the standing delegates.
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Naranzo's strategy created discomfort on the government bench. A group of pro-government parliamentarians announced that the indictment against the Socialist deputy would be presented to the lower house ethics commission.
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Medical writing on an accelerated path in India
Sarika Shirke
Department of Medical Writing, TATA Consultancy Services, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date of Web Publication 6-Jul-2015
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The medical writing industry is on an upwards growth path in India. This is probably driven by an increasing urgency to have high-quality documents authored to support timely drug approvals, complemented by the realization that the competencies required are available in emerging geographies such as India. This article reviews the business landscape and the opportunities and challenges associated with outsourcing medical writing work India. It also analyzes the core competencies that a medical writer should possess and enlists various associations supporting learning in this domain.
Keywords: Benefits, challenges, competencies, medical writing associations, medical writing outsourcing
Shirke S. Medical writing on an accelerated path in India. Perspect Clin Res 2015;6:125-8
Shirke S. Medical writing on an accelerated path in India. Perspect Clin Res [serial online] 2015 [cited 2020 Jan 18];6:125-8. Available from: http://www.picronline.org/text.asp?2015/6/3/125/159934
Medical writing is about presenting clinical and scientific information in a variety of formats for communicating medical information to different audiences. The need and the demand for medical writing have been continually increasing over the past few years. Pharmaceutical companies across the globe are investing money on research for novel drugs, new medical devices, and novel diagnostic techniques. An increasing number of new drugs are going through the intricate process of clinical trials that in turn has given rise to an increase in the demand for the submission of documents to regulatory authorities. Stringent regulatory requirements have raised the need of thorough documentation. Apart from regulatory submissions, several pharmaceutical companies such as Glaxo SmithKline [1] Janssen Pharmaceuticals, [2] Roche [3] and others have also committed to disclose results of all clinical trials in the public domain in support of the data transparency initiative. Several leading pharmaceutical companies have been continually publishing their clinical trial data in scientific journals and on clinical trial registries. The number of publications based on clinical trial data and the number of biomedical journals has increased significantly during the past decade. There has been a huge increase in the number of downloads for scientific information [4] indicating that increasing number of healthcare professionals and researchers are reading and making use of clinical trial data that is available in the public domain. This has increased the demand for medical writers who can write standards-compliant documents. Pharmaceutical companies have also recognized medical writing as a distinct function, imperative in the drug discovery process.
Due to the recently revised regulations issued by the Drugs Control General of India, [5] there has been a significant drop in the number of clinical trials conducted in India. Though, this has severely affected the Indian clinical research industry with respect to clinical operations, business in other areas of the clinical research industry such as medical writing, pharmacovigilance, and clinical data management has been growing steadily.
Competencies of a medical writer
Medical writing demands special skills to produce well-structured documents that present information clearly and concisely. Medical writers require knowledge of therapeutic areas, the drug development process, pharmacology, drug safety, statistics, and regulatory guidelines (e.g. The International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use [ICH], Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials [CONSORT] ). They also need to have the ability to interpret and present complex clinical trial data, should have an understanding of ethical and legal issues, should be aware of literature search techniques and should have a strong command over the English language. [6]
While a medical qualification is not critical, deep seated understanding of how to interpret and present clinical data is important. While, other skills are more easily developed, honing foundational medical and scientific knowledge is more difficult. [7] Medical writers are also required to possess good project management and coordination skills as they need to work with different stakeholders like trial investigators, scientists, statisticians, trial managers, medical officers and other subject matter experts while working on different documents. Co-authoring, avoiding the duplication of efforts especially when working with global teams, and generating lean documents is a skill that needs to be acquired, especially in the current scenario of global outsourcing to emerging geographies. [8] Medical writers ensure that the documents written by them comply with regulatory or other guidelines in terms of content, format, and structure. Medical writing required for nonregulatory purposes; that is, information published in the public domain includes publication writing, medical communication, promotional medical education and continuing medical education. These types of medical writing include but are not limited to publishing information (in the form of websites, blogs, newsletters, journal articles, abstracts, etc.,) about clinical studies, surveys, disorders, therapeutic areas, health care products, and diagnostic tools. Medical information available on the web serves as a ready repository of information for researchers, medical professionals and the general public. Though these nonregulatory types of medical writing have a substantial contribution to the medical writing business in India, the scope of this article is restricted to the status of regulatory medical writing in India.
Business landscape for medical writing
Medical writing is an established business in geographies like the United States of America and United Kingdom, primarily due to English being a native language for these countries and also as many major pharmaceutical companies are based in these geographies. The outsourcing of medical writing services has been on the rise globally over the past decade and has taken a significant leap from the year 2005. Though the recent statistics are not available, it is important to know that the global medical writing market has more than doubled in size during the years 2003-2008. The estimated medical writing market revenue has increased from $345 million in 2003 to $694 million in 2008 and were growing steadily. [9]
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has shown a compound annual growth rate of >20% from 2005 to 2011, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry. It is likely to be among the top 10 global markets in the coming 10-20 years if growth continues at the same rate. [10] The contract research market in India is growing at a rate of 25% a year [11] and it should be noted that the medical writing business, while not representing a significant part of the market share, stands as a key element in the value chain. The medical writing business in India is more than a decade old and has taken a stride over the past 5 years. According to a report published in 2010, [12] a market analysis review has estimated that the global medical writing market size would be around $800 million in next few years, and that the India-based medical writing service providers are expected to gain significant market share in this area, needless to mention that they will be having competitors from China, Japan, Ireland, Philippines, Brazil, Russia and other countries. Among the low-cost destinations for medical writing, India will also have to compete with its Asian counterpart, China, which is making a consistent upward move in the medical writing business. By having many manuscript writers and translators in biomedical fields, who can easily adopt regulatory writing skills after adequate training, China offers a large pool of potential regulatory writers. [13]
India as a destination for the outsourcing of medical writing: Benefits and challenges
Most of the giant pharmaceutical companies are headquartered in western geographies, and India is preferred by these for clinical research outsourcing due to its lower cost and infrastructure equivalent to international standards. India is also a promising option for outsourcing the medical writing work, owing to the availability of a huge talent pool of skilled clinical research professionals and owing to English being the business language of the country. Differences in time zones also prove to be beneficial as the turnaround times for projects are shorter. [12] Many leading pharmaceutical companies maintain in-house medical writing divisions, and a few of them have developed their captive medical writing teams in India, to make use of experienced medical writers available locally and to cater to the needs of the growing clinical trials market in India. However, most pharmaceutical companies prefer to utilize combination (in-house and outsourced) business model where they have a core in-house medical writing team and an external medical writing service provider who can help them to manage their work peaks.
The industry is observing an upward move for regulatory writing in India in the past few years and Indian medical writers have evolved to become key players and members of the clinical study teams in the drug development process. [14] India has been steadily receiving medical writing business from pharmaceutical companies across the globe, primarily from companies based in US and UK. Most of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies outsource their medical writing work to India. Global sponsors look for dedicated teams to support their medical writing requirements so that these dedicated teams develop a good understanding of their products, requirements, standard operating procedures, processes, etc., which in turn significantly reduces the oversight required by the sponsors. Indian Contract Research Organizations, Knowledge Process Outsourcing and Business Process Organizations have responded to these needs favorably and have maintained skilled dedicated teams to cater to various sponsors. Though many global pharmaceutical companies are outsourcing their medical writing work to India, most of them have restricted the outsourcing to low complexity, low criticality and low priority documents. The primary concerns being the lack of experience of Indian medical writers in handling complex documents, costs involved in training Indian medical writers to handle highly complex documents and the continuous oversight and rework required during the initial months. Confidentiality of data is also another area of concern for sponsors, while outsourcing their critical documents to vendors. Different writing styles and interpretability can also pose a serious problem, while writing critical documents. Since the medical writing industry in India is still evolving, medical writers who understand project management, strict adherence to timelines and quality are not readily available in the market, which makes sponsors apprehensive while outsourcing their high-priority documents. Currently, most of the sponsors are outsourcing the writing of template-driven documents that involve minimal data analysis and interpretation. In addition, a huge number of documents are outsourced for performing stand-alone quality checks. Nevertheless, Indian medical writing service providers are continuously working towards overcoming these issues, and there has been a gradual increase in high-complexity and high-priority documents being outsourced to India by global sponsors. Initial requests from sponsors for performing the stand-alone quality check of medical writing documents are gradually being replaced by request for authoring increasingly complex documents.
Most of the medical writers in western countries have established themselves as freelancers. However, this model is still not well adopted by Indian medical writers. Indian medical writing business is in its growing phase, and not many medical writers have the versatile experience of working on various types of documents, for various regulatory authorities and for varied therapeutic areas. The experience earned by Indian medical writers over the past few years is still in a primitive stage, and there is a lot to learn. Although Indian medical writers still need to be groomed to a greater extent to meet international standards and to grow as independent or freelancing medical writers, there is a growing pool of experienced medical writers with a combination of good authoring skills with a core understanding of the clinical space. The current trend is very promising and soon India will have a huge pool of highly experienced medical writers who can establish themselves as independent writers.
Medical writing: A preferred choice for a career
Rapid growth in the medical writing business has also translated into a huge increase in the number of institutes offering medical writing courses. Life sciences and pharmaceutical sciences postgraduates and PhDs have started moving from the research and development sector to medical writing. A number of medical professionals are seeking medical writing as the preferred choice for their careers. Growing number of aspiring medical writers are trying to become certified medical writing professionals. A few Indian medical writers have already been certified as medical writing professionals on an international platform.
Medical writing associations
Leading countries in the medical writing business like the US and UK have established professional organizations for medical writers. The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), [15] an organization for writers, editors, and other communicators of medical information was founded more than 70 years ago. AMWA has grown since 1940 and had more than 5000 members in the US, Canada, and 30 other countries. The European Medical Writers Association (EMWA), [16] founded in 1989 has over 1000 members from 39 different countries, including 12 countries outside Europe. The All India Medical Writer's Association (AIMWA) [17] is comparatively very recent. It has been founded in 2007, by a group of medical writers from India and currently has more than 175 members associated with it. AIMWA work toward supporting and strengthening the medical writing service in India to meet global standards, providing a platform of acknowledgment for professionals in medical writing, establishing co-operation and linkages among various individuals, groups and organizations engaged in medical writing in India and across the world and promoting and facilitating training and certification in the field of medical writing. AIMWA offers an opportunity for Indian medical writers to interact with other writers and discuss medical writing topics and get guidance from experts in the field. The Drug Information Association India Medical Writing Community is also a group of medical writing professionals that provides extensive networking and learning opportunities.
The pharmaceutical industry is observing an upward move for regulatory writing in India in the past few years and Indian medical writers have evolved to become key members of the clinical study teams in the drug development process. The Indian Medical writing market has been steadily growing, and the current circumstances clearly indicate that this trend will continue.
I am thankful to Dr. Nimita Limaye, VP, CDM, Medical Writing and Risk Based Monitoring, Tata Consultancy Services for critically reviewing this manuscript. I also thank Dr. Sanket Jadhav, Subject Matter Expert, Medical Writing, Tata Consultancy Services for contributing his opinions and suggestions for this manuscript.
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Making stewed black-eyed peas and collard greens for New Year's this year slipped my mind until midday on the first of January when I realized we had no "good luck food" on the docket for the day. Too hungry to wait for a pot of beans to cook, I grabbed a can of Black-eyed peas from HEB and made a black-eyed pea avocado salsa to stuff into fresh collard wraps with quinoa, chicken, herbs and pecans.
So this year we skirted the traditional beans and greens, but still managed to fit black-eyed peas and collards into a fast, good luck meal.
After reading through a few good articles that talk about the origins of foods traditionally eaten on New Year's, I found exactly when Texas, then the rest of the country caught on to the hype. I also learned a lot about why black-eyed peas and collard greens play a very important role in America's food history.
It is unclear where collard greens originated, but it wasn't until Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in the early 1600s that America got its first taste of the nutritious leafy green. Collards were one of a few vegetables that African-Americans were allowed to grow and harvest for their families throughout times of enslavement.
As for Texas, where I grew up eating a hearty serving of black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year's day, I found a great article about how a marketing ploy shifted eating Black-eyed peas and collard greens from a Southern pastime to a yearly Texas necessity, and eventually a national tradition. In 1937, Elmore Torn of the Longview-based East Texas Chamber of Commerce kicked off a marketing campaign that should inspire modern food brands and influencers everywhere to take note.
"Torn and the East Texas Chamber of Commerce sent celebrities and reporters a small can [of black-eyed peas] with a story about how peas were not only lucky, but offered a noble dish of humility every table needed.
So, we have Elmore Torn and the East Texas Chamber of Commerce to thank for bringing black-eyed peas to the national spotlight and creating a tradition that many people celebrate every year.
Connecting to the origin of food that I love and enjoy on a regular basis is keeps me humble, and helps me see the world with more clarity. I can never really be sure if foods bring good luck, but insisting on the tradition is fun. I am looking forward to reading my new copy of High on the Hog, by Jessica B. Harris, A Culinary Journey from Africa to America, which I ordered after coming across her article in the NYT on the origin of the black-eyed pea.
If you are wondering how to make something like the lucky collard wraps we had on New Year's, consider that term "recipe" loosely here. I make collard wraps year-round, filled with nutrient-dense meal prep staples: grains and beans, avocado, roasted chicken if I have it, nuts for crunch and fresh herbs for zing. Riff on this combo by trading grains for leftover noodles or fried rice, black-eyed peas could be swapped for white beans or black beans or chickpeas or pintos, taking or leaving an avocado, swapping chicken for another protein or leaving it out altogether since beans and grains are enough protein for a meal, alternate nuts for crushed potato chips or fried shallots. Basically you just need to create a filling combo that would taste good -- and be sure not to overfill your wraps. You got this!
Make black-eyed pea salsa by stirring together olive oil, lime juice, garlic and hot sauce. Add avocados and sprinkle with salt, and stir into olive oil mixture. Add black-eyed peas.
Remove tough stems from collards, and place one on top of the other to cover the split in the leaves. Add a generous scoop of grains, then the black-eyed pea salsa, then the chicken, the herbs, and the pecans. That's it!
Please consider donating to the National Black Food and Justice Alliance as a small act of reparation -- or a small token of gratitude for sharing collards and cowpeas with America. And if you'd like to know more about African American food history, buy a copy of Jessica B. Harris's book, "High on the Hog, A Culinary Journey from Africa to America, or "The Cooking Gene", by Michael Twitty.


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Syrian Fighter Jets Continue to Bomb Al-Nusra Centers North of Homs Province
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The Syrian warplanes carried out several combat sorties over positions of al-Nusra Front in at least six regions in the Northern part of Homs province and targeted them heavily.
The Syrian Army's aircraft hit concentration centers of the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Fronts in Qarnateh, al-Qajar, Keishin, Borj Qai, Deir Foul and Ezzeddin in the Northern part of Homs province, which ended in the killing or wounding of tens of the terrorists.
In the meantime, the Syrian army engaged in heavy clashes with the ISIL terrorists near the oilfield of al-Sha'er in the Eastern part of Homs province, which claimed the lives of several militants.
Reports said on Saturday that the Syrian government forces stormed the ISIL positions in the Eastern part of Homs province and forced the ISIL to withdraw from a key Tank Base the terrorists captured three days ago.
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Hordes of Things: Oh my goodness! - Plastic Skinnerz and Humans!
Hard to believe, but after a very long wait an order of plastic Skinnerz and Humans has arrived!
What's the story here? These were commissioned by figure designer Ben Skinner (whose name was given by popular vote to the Skinnerz race he produced!), in an Indiegogo campaign a very long time ago. It was done with a very noble motive, with much support from the 6mm sci-fi community (in particular Epic players), with the aim of producing a basic starter box set in affordable plastics for new players to 6mm sci-fi. Humans and ape-like barbarians with basic fighting vehicle for each. It was done at the time Games Workshop stopped producing Epic (they have since stopped producing a heck of a lot of things and who knows where they will end up).
Ben had no problems in delivering all of many superb metal models he designed on time, but he ran into a series of unfortunate problems in producing the plastics. This included being overcharged by companies in the UK, then molds getting lost in China, warped product being delivered and so on. It was a series of disasters. I understand it really got to the poor chap and he ended up very stressed and unwell. Really I would have completely understood if he had just said sorry it had gone very wrong due to factors outside his control and dropped the plastics. I mean you have to accept when you fund these things that there are no guarantees with new business ventures like this, and I would have totally accepted it as part of the risk and just been happy that we ended up with all the metal ranges we had helped fund.
As it turned out Ben eventually sold the company and all rights to the models to Vanguard Miniatures recently, who fortunately are now producing the excellent Defeat in Detail range and expanding it! And Ben is still sculpting for them so thank goodness for that. Looks like a very positive arrangement.
That's the backstory, but Ben has persevered over almost 3 years, and eventually got these things made, and hence this big box of them arrived today against all expectations! Woohoo!
The sprues contain 16 humans and 16 aliens, plus a vehicle for each race. The humans have two heavy weapon troopers, and the aliens 3 heavy weapon troopers. There is also an optional mortar type gun which could be used by either side or mounted on one of the vehicles. They also come with 25mm round plastic bases.
View from back of the sprue.
There were also a number of special metal upgrade options made for the vehicles. I got the anti-aircraft versions, and here are the guns for both humans and aliens. Very nicely done. There were also artillery pieces made but I didn't get those.
So overall I'm pretty happy to finally get these and I'm looking forward to painting some up. In particular I love having the plastic vehicles, which I find so much more convenient than metals. Kind of worth buying the sprues just for these for my own purposes anyway. Plus I needed some more orcs - always need more orcs!
(Edit) And as requested in comments, here are some size comparison pictures with old Epic figures!
They look great. In size how do they compare to say Epic 40k Ork sizes? as some 6mm can vary slightly in size?
Good idea, added! Orcs and humans came in all sorts of different sizes of course, but I've added a selection in a couple of photos, cheers.
So where can one buy these? I can't find them on Vanguard's page.


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Tuning controllers using the dual Youla parameterization
Hans Henrik Niemann, Jakob Stoustrup
This paper describes the application of the Youla parameterization of all stabilizing controllers and the dual Youla parameterization of all systems stabilized by a given controller in connection with tuning of controllers. In the uncertain case, it is shown that the use of the Youla parameterization will allow us to optimize both the model and the controller.
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Our prisoners and criminals are treated better than our elderly and most vulnerable, and it disgusts me. These people have worked hard during their lives and have paid their taxes – they do not deserve to be treated in any abusive manner.
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Holocaust Survivor Henry Greenbaum. As a boy, he managed to survive the death camps despite once being shot [the bullet grazed the back of his head] during an escape attempt.
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CBD, additionally called Cannabidiol, is just among 85 different chemical substances in marijuana plants. CBD Hemp Oil is originated from hemp, or cannabis grown with very little THC (usually much less than 0.3%). For this post we will refer to marijuana as cannabis grown for its psychoactive impacts, as well as hemp as marijuana expanded for its practical uses as a fiber. Marijuana is marketed for its THC material as well as hemp is made use of for its CBD content.
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While there may be local CBD shops in Maineville, you should try a bottle of premium CBD before spending a lot of money on it.
You can locate items containing hemp oil in the beauty section of your neighborhood retail store, yet to obtain CBD Oil you'll either should be in a state where it's legal to create or acquire an import.
Cannabidiol, or CBD in Maineville as it is typically known, is a very fascinating chemical. As well as it is responsible for many people altering their views on cannabis usage for medical objectives. While everyone has actually heard of THC, very few are aware of CBD. Both chemicals are both contained in cannabis, but they serve really various objectives. While the THC in marijuana is getting you high, CBD is something that positions massive gain from a medical viewpoint – and it does not have the exact same adverse effects on the body as THC. Below are some facts to learn about CBD.
When we check out the main ingredients in cannabis, we immediately keep in mind the importance of THC and CBD. These chemicals are present in the highest concentrations in cannabis crop, no matter how it is grown. Even entertainment cannabis dog breeders have actually noticed that there are high levels of CBD in their plant. Some have actually even managed to expand cannabis with a lot of CBD, however little THC – and these pressures are becoming an increasing number of prominent each year. People desire the benefits of CBD without the unfavorable side-effects of THC.
Contrary to common belief, items such as CBD oil or CBD capsules are not getting you high. The CBD in these items, or the CBD you discover in marijuana, is not going to make you really feel the like the THC does. It is THC which is a psychoactive compound – CBD is not. It does not act likewise when it enters into contact with your brain's paths. It does not conflict with your psychomotor or psychological features either. For those that desire an easier explanation: CBD is 100 percent safe and is not going to get you high!
There are a lot of different health benefits to taking CBD. For instance, it can aid individuals who are experiencing extreme queasiness and vomiting due to the fact that they are experiencing radiation treatment or a few other sort of therapy. It is additionally terrific at subduing the seizures some people jump on a routine basis. An additional advantage to CBD is how it assists battle swelling and neurodegenerative problems. It is also excellent for anxiety and also anxiousness sufferers. So if you are experiencing one of these conditions, you could wish to speak with your physician about the opportunity of hopping on CBD oil or CBD pill supplements for a few months.
It interests keep in mind that the strains of cannabis that only have a great deal of THC are the ones that create people to really feel sleepy, disoriented as well as "high." Many users who use the cannabis stress which contain a high quantity of CBD remark that they do not experience the very same symptoms. In fact, some case to really feel more sharp. This is due to the fact that CBD is neutralizing the impact of the THC on your body, making those stress of marijuana fairly safe too.
There has actually been a significant rise in information attention to medical cannabis in Maineville, OH, with records on CNN, ABC, CBS, and local publications concerning high-cannabidiol cannabis oil properly managing the signs of uncommon epileptic conditions like Dravet syndrome, Doose syndrome, infantile convulsions, cortical dysplasia, as well as much more.
These illness could cause hundreds to countless seizures a week, while likewise impairing advancement in a number of other ways. For family members with youngsters experiencing such conditions, the challenges are overwhelming. Due to the incredibly complex nature of Dravet and also associated disorders, traditional drugs are inefficient and commonly make the troubles worse. Without any various other hope, families have relied on high-CBD cannabis oil, which is verifying to work with amazing effectiveness.
To make clear, high-CBD marijuana oil is non-psychoactive and obviously much more useful compared to high-THC cannabis oil. Cannabidiol is one more cannabinoid in the marijuana plant, like the much more popular psychedelic cannabinoid THC, with significant research suggesting neuroprotectant, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-ischemic, antispasmodic, antipsychotic, and anti-bacterial properties, to name a few.
Additionally, marijuana oil is a kind of extract from cannabis. Such oil includes huge quantities of concentrated cannabinoids that could be orally ingested instead of smoked, protecting the medical compounds and also allowing them to be provided via digestion system, as opposed to the respiratory system.
The research suggests that CBD has panacea-like buildings, and in method, this is confirming to be the instance. On August 11th, 2013, Sanjay Gupta released a documentary on CNN concerning Charlotte Figi. Charlotte is a young Dravet disorder client who was having 300 grand mal seizures a week. No drugs or nutritional changes can do anything to decrease this number.
Charlotte's moms and dads learned about high-CBD marijuana oil, and after essentially the very first dose, Charlotte's seizures stopped. She now has much less compared to 3 minor seizures a month. This situation is absolutely nothing except remarkable, and it's not isolated. Dr. Margaret Gedde, a Colorado Springs doctor, is tracking 11 new individuals of the Stanely brothers, the suppliers of Charlotte's high-CBD medication. 9 of them have had 90-100% decreases in seizures, which again, is just incredible.
The epileptic problems that CBD is showing to be reliable versus are incredibly intricate, as well as not even one of the most effective, well researched pharmaceuticals have been capable of inducing any kind of healing. Yet high-CBD marijuana oil is instantly and also potently minimizing symptoms, with the only negative effects being systemically valuable – even more energy, better discovering, enhanced behavior, as well as more.
It must not be surprising that outcomes like these have been going on for years. Much like research reveals cannabinoids are therapeutically effective versus epilepsy, there is research study suggesting they could get rid of cancers as well as control other significant diseases. As well as in method, for epilepsy and also these various other conditions, the outcomes are translating to people. Individuals have been dependably getting rid of cancers for many years and mitigating conditions like diabetes mellitus, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, heart disease, persistent discomfort, several sclerosis, and also a lot more. This is as severe as it obtains, and also even more focus needs to be given this issue.
The background of Hemp as well as it use go back to the Stone Age of male as hemp perceptions are found in China as well as Taiwan which are assumed to be over 10,000 years of ages. These medieval Oriental individuals used this very fiber to earn their household products consisting of clothing, footwear, ropes or even paper. The Chinese are credited for the intro of paper to the globe and that initial paper that was produced consisted of hemp.
Till the 14th century hemp was the most usual material that was made use of for clothing. Hemp clothing were especially preferred in lowers ranks of European nations. Every town in Europe in Dark Age had an access to a heap field. Moreover, hemp clothing were likewise used as battle clothes. The standard European hemp was not utilized as a medicine because of its low dependency as well as numbing content. Despite this fact, it was still cultivated in significant quantities because of its fiber content as well as traditions verify that it was also made use of by Christopher Columbus for tying ropes on his ship.
The Spanish are accredited for introducing hemp to the American material as they began the growing of hemp in Chile in 1545. The cultivation spread and this brand-new, valuable crop obtained acknowledgment as in Could,1607 well-known chronicler Gabriel Archer reported to see hemp growing in Powhatan town where Richmond, Virginia at present day stands. One more chronicler Samuel Argall likewise claimed this extensive farming of hemp which was far better compared to the European variation in Upper Potomac.
In 1619, a main act of cultivating "Indian and also English" hemp was passed by the government of Virginia State. The Puritans are the initial well-known farmers of hemp in New England. Famous American President George Washington as well as Thomas Jefferson cultivated hemp on their ranches. An additional papa of the country, Benjamin Franklin began the initial American paper mill, which exclusively made use of paper as its raw source.
The era of Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution enhanced the intake as well as manufacturing of hemp as it was a main resource of military uniforms. The basic reason that hemp was chosen over flax was its additional stamina, durability and reduced price. These elements override the coarse appearance of hemp. United States during the 2nd Globe War thoroughly utilized hemp as it was used for making attires, ropes and also canvas. Back then, Kentucky and also Midwest were the significant distributors of hemp. Hemp has contributed substantially to Kentucky's economic climate and a large location of Kentucky also today is committed for hemp ranch as well as farming.
The hemp market was significantly affected at the beginning of twentieth century as it saw the development of steam and diesel engine which fortified the way of sea transportation. As sea transport was stopped, the need for rope drastically decreased. Invention of man-made fibers and artificial fibers additionally bought a decrease in the need.
Nowadays, the production of hemp is legally permitted however on a smaller range due to the exploration of its narcotics result. The USA Government permitted a widespread growth of hemp during the Second World War to counter the production of Manila hemp which was expanded in Japanese colonies during that time. An American also produced a movie on hemp which showed how increased production of hemp resulted in American triumph in Globe Battle 2.
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Oirase Stream is a picturesque mountain stream in Aomori Prefecture and is one of Japan's most famous and popular autumn colours destinations. The stream flows along the floor of the Oirase Gorge, winding among trees which, while a lush green in spring and summer, turns brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange from late October through early November. Over a dozen waterfalls cascade down into the stream all along its length from the walls of the gorge.
The morning bush walk following the Oirase Stream was stunningly beautiful. At every twist and turn, you can hear the sounds of the water flowing down the river and crashing against the rocks. Perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The walk truly utilised each and every one of your senses. It was refreshing and exceptionally scenic.
After the walk, it was back to the hotel for breakfast. Certainly welcome after burning all those calories on the walk.
These lovely ladies from the hotel displaying a banner thanking you for your patronage as you board the hotel bus taking you back to the train station.
Been addicted to umeshu since I arrived in Japan. Very delicious drink.
The Japanese make fantastic desserts and we picked up some from the store at Shin Aomori Train Station. These brownies were so soft, chewy and perfect yet not overly sweet.
Now it was back to Tokyo and Keio Plaza Hotel.
We decided on yakiniku for dinner tonight.
The 4500 yen set for 2-3 people seemed like a good starting choice. We also ordered some steak and beer. When asked what size beer we wanted, small or large, we said large or "dai."
The Japanese don't kid around when they say large. This beer was HUGE.
Not only was it really tall, the glass was super fat as well.
Pachinko: A popular Japanese form of entertainment which is a cross between a video game arcade and electronic gaming machines. You insert money into the machine and steel balls will drop. You try to get the balls into certain slots in the machine to earn more balls to exchange for prizes.
A walk through the Tokyo Red Light District: one of the cleanest, safest and friendliest red light districts in the world.


Expedia CruiseShipCenters is a brick and mortar retail travel agency franchise that is affordable to start and scalable, perfect for someone wanting to grow a profitable and valuable business. No previous travel industry experience is required but the drive to lead and develop a team paired with a passion for travel will help you achieve success as a franchise owner. Starting your own business brings many challenges but by joining forces with a proven system backed by the most recognized brand in travel provides you with a plethora of tools, ongoing training and support to operate and manage a successful retail travel franchise while achieving your business ownership goals.
During the Franchise Awards Process, our team does extensive market research on the most optimal locations for our franchises. We set you up for success from the very beginning and help you choose the best location in your region. From the moment you sign your Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise agreement our startup team is here to help guide you in the search for the perfect Center location. We offer geographically protected market areas, designed with customer visibility and accessibility in mind allowing you to reach your target market in your community to recruit a team of all-star Vacation Consultants.
Before opening your doors, you'll attend Cruise Management Academy (CMA) – our weeklong intensive training held at our corporate office in Vancouver, BC. During our onboarding and start-up process, we'll train and teach you about our industry leading technology, CruiseDesk, and award-winning marketing tools that will help you run and market your franchise. Together we go through the tools and steps so that you'll feel comfortable and confident in managing your franchise to grow your business.
To be a successful Expedia CruiseShipCenters Franchise Partner you'll need to build and support a large high performing team of Vacation Consultants. We provide all our Franchise Partners with a custom recruitment website that will help attract the right personality for success as a Vacation Consultant. The larger your team, the further your reach in the community and in turn the greater your customer base for follow ups and marketing initiatives. Keeping your team engaged, trained and motivated is essential to your success. To help you lead and motivate your team you'll use our programs designed to help you coach and mentor your team with structured meetings, conversation guides and recognition programs created to support you in building positive relationships with your Consultants. There's no such thing as too many Vacation Consultants as each Center can support unlimited number of agents working as independent contractors, allowing the business to continuously grow and increase in value over time.
Expedia CruiseShipCenters' mission is to "empower our franchisees with a proven system to grow a profitable and valuable business". Everything we do supports that mission and we always have our Franchise Partner's best interests top of mind. As an Expedia CruiseShipCenters Franchise Partner, you'll be joining forces with the most recognized brand in travel, Expedia Group. Being part of a global brand gives your franchise instant credibility and brand recognition plus being backed by Expedia's $84 billion buying power means your Center can sell an extensive range of travel products with the best pricing and extras.
Along your journey to becoming a successful franchise owner you can depend on our diverse 125+ corporate support team here to help you with any guidance you may need in recruiting, onboarding or developing your team of Consultants. The support doesn't stop there, once your doors are open and your business is operating you'll be assigned a Franchise Performance Coach (FPC) who will work with you on an ongoing basis as a business advisor supporting you and your Center. They'll be your critical thinking partner that will help you to continuously increase efficiency, keep you on track for hitting targets and achieving success. Your FPC will have insight into your Center performance and will coach you through Center visits and calls to deliver individualized and enhanced coaching that will empower you to guide, lead and grow your team of Consultants.
Plus, each year we hold our annual franchise conference at sea where our Franchise Partners attend and have a chance to meet and network with their fellow Franchise Partners and they have the opportunity to share and grow from each other.
As part of the most recognized brand in travel our Franchise Partners are well equipped with the tools and support to manage their Franchise. Our proven business system has grown to a network of over 230 franchise locations each operating as full service travel agencies selling all types of travel with a specialization in complex cruise vacations and a commitment to customer service.
We are dedicated to helping you every step of the way to build value in your business and achieve your personal as well as Center goals.


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Range Rover launches its first ever hybrid
Written by Poppy Skinner Created: 10 October 2017
True to its word, Land Rover has started electrifying its range with the launch of the heavily updated and overhauled Range Rover Sport.
The first ever Range Rover to come with a hybrid powertrain, it uses a four-cylinder 300hp engine and a 104hp eclectic motor. When working in unison the car is capable of hitting 100km/h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 137mph. While that figure may be off the pace compared with the hybrid setups that litter the current Porsche Cayenne range, the Range Rover Sport serves up a huge 640Nm of toque, crucial for real off-road prowess. And then of course, there's the fuel economy.
"These 2018 updates make the Range Rover Sport an even more attractive proposition with CO2 emissions down to 64g/km and a 101mpg on the combined cycle," said Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director, Jeremy Hicks.
The hybrid is of the plug-in variety and will enable the huge luxury SUV to travel for 30 miles, on or off road on electric power alone. What's more, drivers can fine-tune the powertrain so that performance is a priority (both motors working together), or retaining battery charge, or, smartest of all, using the car's GPS system to plan a journey and calculate the best mix of pure petrol, pure electric and combined propulsion for arriving at a destination with the best fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions.
Meanwhile for those heading seriously off-road, the electric motor provides even more reassurance as it can actively torque split power from the instantaneous electric motor as well as from the gasoline unit. All of which will make the car even better at coping with low-speed challenging off-road maneuvering.
However, the changes don't stop there. The car's exterior has been significantly tweaked and the interior taken up yet another notch in terms of luxury and connectivity. "When we started the design process with this new Range Rover Sport, it was important that we maintained its sporting prowess while evolving the exterior design," said Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern.
And of course, all of the other powertrains on offer have been overhauled, including the one under the hood of the flagship Range Rover Sport SVR. Taking lessons learned from turning the F-Type coupe into a 200mph supercar, the new Range Rover's supercharged V8 unit now outputs 575hp, which when combined with the use of carbon fiber body panels to cut weight and lower the center of gravity, results in a seven-seat SUV capable of hitting 60mph in 4.3 seconds.
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I want to welcome Alex R. Knight, III to EVC! (As a blogger.) He's a veteran in the voluntaryist movement, writing and blogging for Strike-The-Root.com (archive, blog), C4SS.org (archive), and DailyAnarchist.com (archive). A student of American terror-fiction author Edgar Allen Poe (among others), he's published two collected works of short stories titled Tales From Dark 7 and Victoria's Place and Other Tales of Terror. I've read the latter and was quite impressed; looking forward to reading the former. Perhaps he'll try his hand at voluntaryist fiction one day *wink*. His journey toward freedom was re-posted at EVC a year ago, found here.