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Live from Panmunjom: A summit show between two Koreas, with nuclear peace in the balance
There is symbolism in the carpet, meaning in the mango, significance in the walnut wood.
On Friday, the leaders of North and South Korea expect to meet for the first time on southern soil, a summit that marks the latest dramatic step toward peaceful relations only months after the two countries were on the brink of open hostilities.
The event is a high-stakes political conclave between a reclusive dictator of a nuclear-armed state and the President of a neighbouring state that fears those nuclear armaments threaten its very existence. At issue is the fate of a frail peace that has dawned anew in a place that has been one of the most tense on Earth.
But the summit is also a carefully planned piece of theatre, parts of which will be televised live, with every aspect of the leaders' dress, furnishings and food examined in real time for what it might mean.
"It's like the Oscars," said Bong Youngshik, a research fellow at Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies. Viewers will "see a lot of important people, including from North Korea," he said. They will also see him: He is a television commentator and has been booked for hours on Friday, as national networks plan wall-to-wall coverage.
The 2018 Inter-Korean Summit has been built up complete with its own slogan – "Peace, a new start"− set pieces, corporate sponsorship and a cavernous press venue. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 3,000 journalists have registered to cover the event, more than the number of athletes in the Pyeongchang Olympics this winter. Nearly a third are foreign reporters, from 36 countries.
The Blue House, the South Korean presidential office, could find no record of having previously organized "an event at such a scale," spokeswoman Song Jeong-hwa said. "Through this event, we are hoping that people all over the world can have an opportunity to witness this historic event, a yearning for peace on the Korean peninsula."
The summit is "a heartwarming symbol of reconciliation. It's not a working meeting, although it's good that the leaders get to know one another," said Jeffrey Lewis, one of the world's top experts on North Korea's nuclear program, who is director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. But after an Olympics that was itself pregnant with symbolic joint athletic performances between the Koreas, the summit is being held as Seoul tries to "keep the good feelings going as long as possible."
South Korean officials have curried an expectant atmosphere, with a steady release of planning details that demonstrate the extraordinary stagecraft involved. Kim Jong-un will enter a few metres into South Korean soil at Panmunjom, the heavily demilitarized Joint Security Area truce village where North Korean soldiers shot at a defector only a few months ago. It will be the third summit between leaders of the two countries, but the first not held in Pyongyang.
In the Peace House room where the meeting will take place, the carpet is blue to symbolize peace, the table is 2,018 millimetres wide to commemorate the year of the meeting and the wall is decorated with a large painting of Mount Kumgang, a North Korean site once open to South Korean tourists. The wooden furniture has been fashioned from walnut, a wood selected because it resists twisting and bending.
At dinner, Mr. Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will dine on North Korean cold buckwheat noodles, called naengmyeon; a Korean version of Swiss potato rosti in honour of Mr. Kim's studies in Switzerland; dumplings with croaker and sea cucumber from Mr. Moon's hometown; and a mango mousse meant to reflect spring's energy.
The latter has already become its own international incident, after Japan on Wednesday demanded the dessert not be served because the mousse comes imprinted with a Korean peninsula map that includes islands whose ownership is disputed. In Seoul, however, Tokyo's anger was only more fodder for the show, reinforcing the notion that the two Koreas were standing together against a common former colonist.
"They're not just putting food on plates. They're looking for symbols," said Jennifer Flinn, a Seoul-based scholar and anthropologist who studies the cultural significance of food.
While that is partly savvy set-building, it's also a matter of diplomatic necessity.
"Because of how sensitive everything is between North and South Korea and their respective allies, everything is going to be infused with meaning" by those watching, she said. So planners "have to think about every meaning" in advance, as a matter of exerting control.
That sort of forethought all but ensures that the summit is "going to be very successful, both in terms of appearance and substance," said Joel Wit, who worked on North Korea at the U.S. State Department before co-founding the U.S-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
"It's not a negotiation. Summits are choreographed ahead of time."
But "it's not just a show, because if it was just a show then it would be a failure," he said. "This isn't just about image. It's about politics. It's about geopolitics. It's about national security" − and about avoiding the catastrophic consequences of renewed war on the Korean peninsula. The summit will also serve as a precursor to the meeting expected in May or June between Mr. Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The sheer stakes involved add to the drama of the proceedings − and South Korea has done little to diminish expectations. "The South-North summit talks are expected to be a venue where [leaders] discuss the issue of denuclearization frankly and verify North Korea's commitment to denuclearization," Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said on Wednesday, in comments reported by Yonhap News.
She lent credence to reports that the two sides are working toward a peace treaty that would formally end the Korean War, 65 years after fighting largely ceased. The two sides "will likely form a common understanding of the ways to institute peace, which could build a permanent peace regime to replace their unstable armistice regime," Ms. Kang said.
The "bottom line to me is CVID – complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization," said Yang Sung-chul, a former South Korean ambassador to the United States who is now a senior adviser to the Kim Dae-jung Peace Foundation. Because "the North Korean threat is now an existential threat not only for [South] Korea, but also East Asia and all the world," he said.
NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE
ASIA CORRESPONDENT
China puts Michael Kovrig on trial for spying
In the News | March 22, 2021

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Over the past three months, the IT firm from Japan called GMO has mined more than $3 million in cryptocurrencies.
The publicly-traded company disclosed that it had generated 23 BTC, 93 BTC and 124 BTC over 3 following months, according to a mining report given yesterday. Those coins are worth approximately $2.67 million as of press time.
During the same period, the firm reported a total mining income of 525 Bitcoin Cash tokens, with a common value of $654,000. Since its start GMO's mining venture brought in a little over $3.3 million in revenue within months.
The GMO's provided data doesn't offer a complete scene of the financial status of mining, including the cost of purchasing coins. It's uncertain whether the number of cryptocurrencies brought in exceeded operating expenses at any point during the three-month period.
GMO has set a goal of achieving 3,000 PH/s within this year, with a most-recent hashrate of 108 petahashes per second (PH/s). The bitcoin network boasts a hashrate of 22,125 PH/s at the current moment, based on Blockchain data.
Starting later this year, the past statements indicate that the mine will likely see additional revenue sources. GMO said in February that it also aims to step up the effort by offering cryptocurrency cloud mining services in August this year.


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COMMENTARY | COLUMNISTS | PHIL BAKER
Technology in the kitchen
By Phil Baker
Of all the tech gadgets I've had a chance to use, the one that creates the most interest from visitors to my home is a super automatic cappuccino maker. Few can believe there is a device capable of creating an excellent cup of espresso, latte or cappuccino in about 30 seconds with little more effort than the push of a button.
The latest models utilize technology we're more accustomed to seeing in computers, including microprocessors, scrolling displays, flashing lights and programmable options. And some are priced as high as a computer.
All of the machines work much in the same way. You fill one compartment with coffee beans and a second with water. At the push of a button an internal mechanism grinds the beans and packs the coffee into a well inside the machine. Heated water from a boiler is forced through the fresh grounds under high pressure and then flows into the cup. The spent grounds are then dumped into a compartment that's emptied after every 10 or 20 uses. You froth the milk by immersing a steamer nozzle that protrudes from the machine into a pitcher of cold milk. All of these machines make coffee or espresso by varying the quantity of water.
The machines range in price from about $400 to over $2,000. For those that buy a cappuccino or latte each morning, the machines can pay for themselves in a year or less. I've been evaluating two models, the Saeco Magic De Luxe (www.saeco.com) made in Italy with a street price of about $700, and the Swiss-made Jura Impressa F9 from Capresso (www.capresso.com), selling for $1,800. They are representative of what you get for under $1,000 and under $2,000.
While both produce espresso that's as good as what we get from coffee shops, the higher-priced Jura has a number of features that produce a hotter, more consistent coffee drink. The Jura has two temperature settings, normal and hot. It preheats the water and internal mechanism by running warm water through the system when first turned on for the day, and then cleans the machine by running water before the machine is turned off. As a result, the coffee is substantially warmer than the Saeco, whose temperature can only be adjusted at the factory. Coffee from the Jura is about 25 degrees warmer than from the Saeco. While both are drinkable, Saeco's is warm and not hot, at about 140 degrees.
The Jura, with its two heating elements, can go from making espresso to frothing in 20 seconds, the time it takes to heat the water to steaming temperature from espresso temperature. It cools down almost instantly. This means it's easier and faster to make a variety of coffee drinks, espressos, lattes and cappuccinos in succession. With the Saeco it takes about a minute to go from coffee to steam and several minutes to go back, much less convenient for making a number of drinks at one time. Both machines have a bypass capability that permits using ground coffee (such as decaf) instead of whole beans.
The Saeco frothed the milk more effectively than the Jura. It quickly turns a half-inch of milk at the bottom of a 12-ounce pitcher into aerated foam that filled the pitcher with little liquid left behind. The Jura creates a mixture of warm milk with a layer of finely aerated bubbles, great for a latte but not for a dry cappuccino.
The Jura is a most attractive product, with its contemporary design, clad in chrome with stainless steel parts. It is fully programmable to turn on and off at preset times, has an adjustable lighted spout and illuminated touch controls. The Saeco is constructed mostly of plastic; its plastic mechanism is fully removable for cleaning. The Saeco is taller than the Jura and may not fit into the under counter space of some kitchens.
If the smell of freshly brewed espresso doesn't wake the house, the noise will. Both machines make a lot of noise, with their internal grinding, tamping and emptying, and the steaming of the milk.
For more information, I recommend the Web site www.wholelattelove.com, which provides detailed information, reviews and comparisons of dozens of machines. Both of these machines are available on this site. The Saeco is also available from Costco Online (www.costco.com) and the Jura from Williams-Sonoma (www.williamsonoma.com).
My wife was skeptical when I bought the Saeco machine about four years ago, but she's come to appreciate it for its convenience and its ability to get me into the kitchen to make my own coffee. So if you are in the market for a machine, my advice is this: If you like your coffee very hot, have limited under counter space and an unlimited budget, the Jura is the machine for you. Otherwise, the Saeco is quite adequate and a good buy.
Baker has developed and marketed consumer and computer products for Polaroid, Apple, Seiko and others. He is the holder of 30 patents and was named San Diego's Ernst & Young Consumer Products Entrepreneur of the Year in 2000. He can be reached at phil.baker@sddt.com.
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then rename this as a specific library proposal.
> many modules would be only Trustworthy instead of Safe.
about the structure of the type), in Safe-Haskell.
> safe because the compiler checks that it cannot launch the missiles"
> understanding of Safe Haskell.
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deny combinations of modules.  I don't have a solution I'm afraid.


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"Moderate" Muslims Had a Peace Conference in Norway...
By ktchong,
September 19, 2014 in Way Off-Topic
ktchong
Peace Conference Scandinavia 2013 was a gathering of about 4,000 so-called "moderate" Muslims in Oslo, Norway, on 23-25 March, 2013. Here was their view on what "moderate" Islam is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV710c1dgpU
Now, I did not make those statements. Those were the self-proclaimed "moderate" beliefs of "mainstream" or "moderate" Muslims who lived in the West, about 4000 of them who attended the "Peace Conference". Everyone seemed to agree with the speaker.
So. Do those beliefs seem "moderate" to you?
Edited September 19, 2014 by ktchong
The first guy starts the lies off right away. Christianity, catholicism, et al. are always attacked for their anti gay stance.
It gets worse from there...
licketysplit
Norway, you have a problem...
Norway? Recently there was a guy arrested on the UK for recruiting people for ISIS, same deal on the US.
It is very hard to see Muslims as being peaceful and just as regular people when there are those who are working under pretense.
obyknven
"moderate" Muslims
I don't known such branch of Islam. Posers detected.
If you really want moderate voices, go to http://www.cair.com/ and you will see a socially active, tolerant, and educated Islamic group. I tend to go to them for most of my informational needs on Islam.
This was the perfect moment for a Hellfire missile.
ROFL. You do realize that CAIR is a Muslim Brotherhood front, don't you? Read up on taqiyya.
I know all about the accusations, and they are baseless. There is literally no evidence to back up that relationship. I have attended CAIR events and spoken with speakers in the past, and they've all been friendly, tolerant, and more interested in education than any agenda.
Plus, McCarthyism, look it up.
Edited September 20, 2014 by Hurlshot
Woldan
Or for an Alien 2 sentry gun.
I gazed at the dead, and for one dark moment I saw a banquet.
To be honest its not such a bad video and I think you have misunderstood the context, obviously the conference was held because Sunni Muslims in Norway are concerned with the characterisation around the word "extremist " that they feel they are being labelled in the same way that Al-Qaeda is.
What you need to realise about Muslims is that they take the Koran literally, so for example if you ask a group of Muslims in a mosque " do you believe in this part of the Koran" of course they will say "yes " which is exactly what happened in the video
But there types of response is no different to conservative Christians in some parts of the USA, they also believe for example that homosexuality is mortal sign that can never be forgiven and that gay people should be killed
No evidence, or evidence you intentionally ignore? http://www.clarionproject.org/analysis/canadian-pm-blasts-cair-ties-hamas There's much more about CAIR on that website.
that gay people should be killed
If you claim that's a widespread believe among conservative Christians, you better back that up. Edited September 20, 2014 by Wrath of Dagon
And, those Christians who DO believe that are ALWAYS called out for it by everyone else so POINT. NOT. FOUND.
Besdies, don't confuse Christian with Catholic either. They're not (neccessarily) interchangable.
If you claim that's a widespread believe among conservative Christians, you better back that up.
It's an interesting read, but again it's very vague when it comes to actual evidence. First off, every branch of CAIR is independent, so the odds that some branches can be tied to an iman who supports Hamas is fairly likely. For example, I've only had experience with CAIR-California, and it has been nothing but positive.
Secondly, this is all about a charity organization that was indicted for providing money to extremists. CAIR, along with 245 other organizations, were listed as unindicted co-conspirators with the charity organization. They were cleared in 2011 of the list by a Federal Appeals Court, which your article conveniently left out.
And lastly, read the CAIR website. Is there anything on there that strikes you as extreme? Are their press releases cause for concern? Look at the work they are doing to judge them, rather than vague accusations.
Hiro Protagonist
I don't think comparing radical extremist Christians with moderate muslims at a peace conference in the video (if they are indeed moderate and at a peace conference) is a good argument.
Plenty of 'moderate' Christians point to the bible when condemning homosexuality. That's basically what is happening in the video.
Without the stoning and death part. Even most hardcore christians have abandoned that practice.
Edited September 20, 2014 by licketysplit
Come now WOD, there are Christian groups in the USA that believe that the earth is 6000 years old. I'm not trying to attack Christianity but people often say " look how radical Muslims are" . But to suggest that there aren't radical Christians with very conservative views is just not true.
Radical elements exist on all sides of aisle, do you really need me to post links around blatant homophobia that exists in the USA due to religious belief?
No it's not. It's not just condemning homosexuality. From the video:
3.12 onwards:
"These are general views that every muslim actually has. Every muslim believes in these things."
"Everyone in the room, how many of you are normal muslims, you're not extremists, you're not radical, just normal sunni muslims. Please raise your hands" [A lot raise their hands]
"How many of you agree that men and women should sit separate? Please raise your hands." [Even more raise their hands]
"Everyone agree"
"How many of you agree that the punishments described in the Koran... whether it is death or stoning for adultery or whatever it is... that is the best punishment ever possible for humankind.. And that is what we should apply in the world. Who agrees with that?" [Hands are raised again]
"Are you all radical extremists?" [laughing and some shaking their heads]
"So all of you are saying you are common muslims."
As I said, I don't think comparing radical extremist Christians with moderate muslims at a peace conference in the video (if they are indeed moderate and at a peace conference) is a good argument.
Edited September 20, 2014 by Hiro Protagonist
Namutree
Location:Michigan
Not all of them are happy about that.
"Good thing I don't heal my characters or they'd be really hurt." Is not something I should ever be thinking.
I use blue text when I'm being sarcastic.
Also what you guys need to understand is that the purpose of this particular conference we are seeing in the video is misplaced IMO
The speaker is trying to make a point that in Western countries we object to what we consider " radical or fundamentalist " Islam . So he is saying " you guys are normal Muslims and you believe that men and women need to worship separately ". So now that most people in the room would obviously agree with that he is making the connection " so who are these so called radical Muslims that Western society talks about"
But he is misunderstanding that the main objective to fundamentalist Islam is not the fact that Muslims believe men and women need to worship separately but rather the violence that gets perpetuated in the name of Islamic by groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda
Also there is a valid argument that if you live in Western countries you need to respect there laws which generally protect human rights like your sexual orientation, so there is a reasonable view that if you live in a Western country you are entitled to practice your religion but you also need to respect the laws of that country and this can create a dichotomy within some Muslim communities as they grapple with the interpretation of there faith within the boundaries of the laws of that country
Edited September 20, 2014 by BruceVC
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What? You mean it's not fair comparing the absolute worst of one group with those who are considered the "best" of the other group?
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These are probably the same people pushing for governments to have Haram and Sharia laws within the countries that they emigrate to. You could imagine the issue of they take to stoning homosexuals. Christianity is not under scrutiny because is mostly flexible, even the Pope has changed the stance on homosexuality and Muslims seem still stuck to the "Let's do Holy war" stage. If these men are truly the moderate ones I would say that Islam still has about 100 years of evolving to do.


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Hectors Dolphin
Hector's Dolphin is also known as the White-headed Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori). The Hector's dolphin is the most well-known of the four dolphins in the genus Cephalorhynchus.
Hector's Dolphin has a sub species called 'Maui's Dolphin' (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) which is found off the northwest coast of New Zealand's North Island, both dolphins are endemic to this island.
The Maui Dolphin is the most endangered subspecies of all marine mammals.There are said to be only about 100 Maui Dolphins in the wild. The Maui Dolphin is critically endangered due to being caught in fishing nets and being wounded by boat propellors.
The Hector's dolphin was named after Sir James Hector. Sir James was the curator of the Colonial Museum in Wellington (now the museum of New Zealand – Te Papa). He examined the first specimen found of the dolphin. Sir James lived from 1834 to 1907. He was the most influential New Zealand scientist of his time.
Hector's Dolphin Characteristics
The Hector's dolphin does not have a bottle-shaped snout. The forehead of the Hector's dolphin slopes down to the tip, so it does not create a protruding beak like the bottlenose dolphin. It has a small, rounded dorsal fin, all other New Zealand dolphins have crescent shaped fins.
Their fluke has pointed tips and concave trailing edges. The overall colour of this dolphin is a pale grey. Their forehead is grey with streaks of black. The tip of the beak is black. The throat and chest are white. There are dark grey patches running from the flippers to the eyes. The belly is also white with a stripe running up the sides from under the dorsal fin. The bulk of the back and sides is the same lighter grey of the beak. The tail stock is narrow.
At birth, the Hector's dolphin weighs about 9 kilograms and grows to about 40 to 60 kilograms at adulthood. At about 1.4 metres in length, it is one of the smallest cetaceans. The Hector's dolphins have a life span of about 20 years.
Hector's Dolphin Behaviour
Hector's dolphins like to have company. They usually swim in groups of between 2 and 12 dolphins. Hector's dolphins are active animals, readily bow-riding and playing with seaweed. When leaping from the sea, individuals will often land on their side, creating a loud splash (their vertical and horizontal dives are much less noisy).
Hector's dolphins tend to stay in the same area – sometimes for life. Here, they spend their days swimming along the coastline, surfacing to breathe, diving to find food and playing.
Hector's Dolphin Diet
Hector's dolphins feed on fish and other sea creatures found in shallow water with a sandy bottom, such as flounder, red cod, mackerel, crabs and squid.
Hector's Dolphin Communication
Hector's dolphins use echo-location to locate their prey. Dolphins send out a stream of high frequency clicking noises and when the sound strikes an object it bounces back and the dolphin can tell by listening what the object is – what kind of fish it is, how far away it is and how fast it is moving.
Hector's Dolphin Reproduction
Hector's dolphins mature at about 8 years old and they and they have a life span of around 15 to 18 years old. Females usually have one calf every 1 to 3 years. Hector's dolphins mate in late spring and calves are born about a year later. The calves are 50 – 60 centimetres at birth and stay close to their mothers who provide them with milk and protection until they are old enough to fend for themselves, usually at about 1 year old.
Hector's Dolphin Predators
Some sharks prey on Hector's Dolphins.
Hector's Dolphin Conservation
The Hector's dolphin was given 'threatened species' status by the Department of Conservation in December 1999.
Commerson Dolphin
Rough-Toothed Dolphins
Pantropical Spotted Dolphins
Striped Dolphins


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World Championships beckon
Young race engineers have secured a podium place that will catapult them onto the world stage in a life-changing opportunity.
Students from Emmanuel College, Gateshead, have become the first North East team ever to qualify for the world finals of F1 in Schools, due to be staged during the Singapore Grand Prix in September.
The Emmanuel team has the chance to take part in the glamorous F1 weekend where they will be invited into the pits and to a networking dinner, as well as being able to compete for F1 scholarships. They are also invited to the British GP at Silverstone in July.
Team members – Declan Southern, 16, Harry Wilson, 17, Charlotte Saint, 16, and James Rodger, 16 – are now in a race to raise £18,000 in sponsorship towards their trip to Singapore.
Every year, 22 million students from 22,000 schools in 42 countries take part in the prestigious F1 in Schools contest.
The final, staged during the Singapore Grand Prix from September 11-20, will feature the top 100 teams.
A third place at the nationals, held at Birmingham NEC, was enough to secure the Emmanuel College students a place in the coveted final.
Their efforts saw them just 18 marks adrift of second place and with a clear 70 mark margin from their next closest competitor.
They were also judged on their presentation skills, their pit display, engineering knowledge and 40,000-word portfolio.
Declan said: "We were really anxious and didn't expect to get through the various rounds. When it came to the announcement it was such a shock."
James added: "We didn't expect it and were surprised when we heard other teams talking about us and feeling threatened, like we were the team to beat."
The students plan to redesign their F1 balsa model car, which was propelled by compressed air down the 20m competition track at more than 40mph, in a top three time of 1.1006 seconds.
Technology teacher Louise Glover said: "This has been the most incredible experience for us all and is potentially life-changing for the students.
"They thoroughly deserve to be at the world finals as they have worked incredibly hard on the car and their portfolio. We can't wait to compete against the best in the world but have a lot of work to do redesigning the car and raising the funding."
All the students are hoping to pursue careers in engineering in the automotive industry or motorsport.
Any sponsors who can help support the students' own fund-raising to get to Singapore are asked to contact Mrs Glover on 0191 460 2099.


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POPE FRANCIS - "GOD TREATS US AS HIS CHILDREN" AND LATEST FROM VATICAN - VIDEO - TEXT
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POPE: BEING ADOPTED CHILDREN OF GOD IS GREATEST GIFT OF PASCHAL MYSTERY
Vatican City, 10 April 2013 (VIS) – The Holy Father dedicated his catechesis of this Wednesday's general audience to the salvific importance of Jesus' resurrection. After traversing St. Peter's Square in the open-top car, greeting the thousands of persons applauding his appearance he said,
Dear Brothers and Sisters, good day!
in the last Catechesis we have focused on the event of the Resurrection of Jesus, in which women have played a special role. Today I would like to reflect on its meaning for salvation. What does the Resurrection mean for our lives? And why, without it, is our faith in vain? Our faith is based on the death and resurrection of Christ, just like a house built on foundations: if they give in, the whole house collapses. On the Cross, Jesus offered himself taking sins upon himself our and going down into the abyss of death, and in the Resurrection he defeats them, he removes them and opens up to us the path to be reborn to a new life. St. Peter expresses it briefly at the beginning of his First Letter, as we have heard: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you"(1:3-4).
The Apostle tells us that the Resurrection of Jesus is something new: we are freed from the slavery of sin and become children of God, that we are born to a new life. When does this happen to us? In the Sacrament of Baptism. In ancient times, it was normally received through immersion. Those to be baptized immersed themselves in the large pool within the Baptistery, leaving their clothes, and the bishop or the priest would pour water over their head three times, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Then the baptized would emerge from the pool and put on a new vestment, a white one: they were born to a new life, immersing themselves in the death and resurrection of Christ. They had become children of God. In the Letter to the Romans Saint Paul writes: you " For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, "Abba, Father! '"(Rom. 8:15). It is the Holy Spirit that we received in baptism that teaches us, leads us to say to God, "Father." Or rather, Abba Father. This is our God, He is a father to us. The Holy Spirit produces in us this new status as children of God, and this is the greatest gift we receive from the Paschal Mystery of Jesus. And God treats us as His children, He understands us, forgives us, embraces us, loves us even when we make mistakes . In the Old Testament, the prophet Isaiah said that even though a mother may forget her child, God never, ever forgets us (cf. 49:15). And this is a beautiful thing, beautiful!
However, this filial relationship with God is not like a treasure to be kept in a corner of our lives. It must grow, it must be nourished every day by hearing the Word of God, prayer, participation in the sacraments, especially the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist and charity. We can live as children! We can live as children! And this is our dignity. So let us behave as true children! This means that each day we must let Christ transform us and make us like Him; it means trying to live as Christians, trying to follow him, even if we see our limitations and our weaknesses. The temptation to put God to one side, to put ourselves at the center is ever-present and the experience of sin wounds our Christian life, our being children of God. This is why we must have the courage of faith, we must resist being led to the mentality that tells us: "There is no need for God, He is not that important for you". It is the exact opposite: only by behaving as children of God, without being discouraged by our falls, can we feel loved by Him, our life will be new, inspired by serenity and joy. God is our strength! God is our hope!
Dear brothers and sisters, we must first must firmly have this hope and we must be visible, clear, brilliant signs of hope in world. The Risen Lord is the hope that never fails, that does not disappoint (cf. Rom 5:5). God's hope never disappoints!. How many times in our life do our hopes vanish, how many times do the expectations that we carry in our heart not come true! The hope of Christians is strong, safe and sound in this land, where God has called us to walk, and is open to eternity, because it is founded on God, who is always faithful. We should never forget this; God is always faithful! God is always faithful! Be risen with Christ through Baptism, with the gift of faith, to an imperishable inheritance, leads us to increasingly search for the things of God, to think of Him more, to pray more. Christianity is not simply a matter of following commandments; it is about living a new life, being in Christ, thinking and acting like Christ, and being transformed by the love of Christ, it is allowing Him take possession of our lives and change them, transform them, to free them from the darkness of evil and sin.
Dear brothers and sisters, to those who ask us our reasons for the hope that is in us (cf. 1 Pt 3:15), let us point to the Risen Christ. Let us point to Him with the proclamation of the Word, but especially with our resurrected life. Let us show the joy of being children of God, the freedom he gifts us to live in Christ, who is true freedom, freedom from the slavery of evil, sin and death! In looking to our heavenly home, we will also have a new light and strength in our commitment and in our daily efforts. It is a precious service that we give to our world, which is often no longer able to lift its gaze upwards, it no longer seems able to lift its gaze towards God.
POPE'S NEARNESS TO VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE IN IRAN
Vatican City, 10 April 2013 (VIS) – At the end of this morning's catechesis, the Holy Father made an appeal for those affected by the powerful earthquake in southern Iran, which has killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds more, and caused serious damage. "I pray for the victims," the Pope said, "and express my nearness to those struck by this catastrophe. Let us pray for all our brothers and sisters in Iran."
POPE GREETS HIS SOCCER TEAM
Vatican City, 10 April 2013 (VIS) – Among those present at this morning's general audience was a group from the St. Lawrence Athletic Club of Buenos Aires, Argentina, of which Pope Francis has been member number 88235N since 2008. The Holy Father gave a particularly warm greeting to "The Ravens", as the team's fans are called, saying: "Ah, this is very important!". He also greeted the Spanish-speaking pilgrims from Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and the other Latin American countries. At the same time he greeted the priests participating in a continuing education course at the Pontifical Spanish College in Rome.
Addressing the English-speaking pilgrims, he offered "prayerful good wishes" to the students of the NATO Defense College "that their service to international peace and cooperation be always fruitful". Particularly addressing the groups of German students from Munster and Diessen, he thanked them for the music that they provided for the audience.
In conclusion, he spoke to the Italian pilgrims among whom were a group of employees from the IDI private clinic (Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, the Dermopathic Institute of the Immaculate), which is experiencing a severe labour crisis. "I hope," the Pope said, "that a positive solution for such a difficult situation can be found as soon as possible."
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OLDEST SURVIVOR OF NAZI CAMP DIES AT 100 - RIP FR. LEON STEPNIAK
LEON STEPNIAK, a Polish priest, died on April 9,2013 at the age of 100. He was the oldest survivor of the Dachau concentration camp. Stepniak was arrested by the Gestapo in 1940 in Klebowiec, Poland. Fr. Leon then spent 5 years in the Nazi camp in south eastern Germany. This was the first concentration camp opened in 1933. He was released at the end of World War II. Fr. Leon made a speech at the camp many years later saying that it should be a sign of reconciliation. From the year 1933-1945 around 32,000 people were killed at the camp. Many Christians were emprisoned at this camp including about 3,000 priests and bishops.
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DISABLED GIRL WRITES ON GOD'S LOVE WITHOUT HANDS - SRI LANKA - ASIA
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by Melani Manel Perera
The teenage girl grew up in Marc Sri, a facility open to elderly and children in need. She has no arms, lives in a wheelchair and yet was able to learn to use the computer and hold a pen with her right foot. "Sometimes it is hard," she said, "but you should always try to see the beauty of what you receive, and be yourself."
Kalutara (AsiaNews) - Dulanjali Ariyathilake is 17 years old and successfully passed her exams the last semester. She wants to be a graphic designer. Her life and her dreams are like those of any other teenage girls her age in Sri Lanka. However, she is not really "like any other girl." Dulanjali lives in fact in a wheelchair because she was born without arms and her legs are much shorter than average. "God," she told AsiaNews, "taught me how to use my legs and my feet as if they were my own hands. Although that is the way I am, I am happy with my life, with the love I receive from the people I love, learning new things every day."
Dulanjali lives at the Marc Sri in Karukurunda (Kalutara District, Western Province), a Catholic facility that has welcomed seniors and children in need for over 30 years. After she was born, her father brought her to Rita Perera, founder of the house, to take care of her.
"I am happy my father gave me to mummy Rita," she explained, "because otherwise I would not have had so many opportunities to improve my life. I feel fortunate to have received the love of mummy Rita and daddy Julian." Daddy Julian, as she calls Fr Julian Tissera, is the facility's spiritual director.
At the facility, Dulanjali is known as dhoni, "daughter". Over the years, she has learnt to use her feet as if they were hands. In fact, "With the fingers of the left foot I can hold pen, pencil, and use the computer."
She spends her days in a wheelchair, which she can manoeuvre on her own thanks to special commands. She is happy with her independence. Only in the evening, when she has to go to sleep, does she need someone to help her lie down in bed.
When she thinks about Dulanjali, Marc Sri director Rita Perera feels "very happy. We want to help her achieve all her desires, pass upcoming school exams and become a graphic designer."
Set up about 30 years ago, the facility includes 11 homes for people varying in age and sex, from new-born babies to 95-year olds.
"God's love gives us the strength to run the place," Perera said. "Sometimes we get donations, sometimes food and basic necessities. However, we do not have a steady income or property to pay expenses".
"Sometimes," Dulanjali said, "I feel sad looking at myself and my friends. They are beautiful. They help me a lot when we are in school. But this sadness I feel does not last. I try to think about the good things in my life, about the gifts, talents and opportunities God gave me. I always try to enjoy the finer things in life. And I want the same thing for my younger brothers and sisters (the other residents). You should always try to see the beautiful in what we receive, and be yourself."
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FLASH MOB FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN FRANCE - EUROPE
IND. CATH. NEWS REPORT
One person in two lives in a country where religious freedom is not respected. More than 200 million Christians suffer grave restrictions and sometimes even risk their lives to practice their faith. To say all this to the world, more than 300 young people plan a 'flash mob' for religious freedom in the centre of Paris, in front of the Cathedral of Notre Dame on 12 April.
This initiative is promoted by the French section of Aid to the Church in Need. It will be followed by the 'Night of the Witness', now in its fifth year, in which clergy, religious and laypeople from around the world converge on Paris, for an evening of prayer and testimony.
Among the speakers there will be Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria. Msgr Ignace Joseph III Younan, Patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church, Bishop Gregory Elias Tabe, Archbishop of Damascus, Syria, Mgr Arturo Gonzallez Amador, Bishop of Santa Clara in Cuba and Sister Bounmy, Religious of Charity in Laos.
For more information about Notre Dame Cathedral, visit their beautiful website (which has a nice children's section): http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/
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ART EXHIBITION - ROAD LESS TRAVELED - AUSTRALIA
ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE RELEASE
12 - 14: The Road Less Travelled Art Exhibition (COSSAG)
The Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG) Brisbane invites you to "The Road Less Traveled". An exhibition of Contemporary Religious Art and Traditional Icons by Michael Galovic.
One of the leading Australian iconographers of international note, Michael will share his insights and knowledge about religious art and icons on the opening night. COSSAG collaborates proudly with Michael, a graduate from the Belgrade Academy of Arts, to offer an opportunity for the viewing of a body of work rarely exhibited in Australia.
Where: Francis Rush Centre
227 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
When: Opening on Friday 12 April at 6.00pm
The display then continues Saturday 13 April (9am - 5pm)
and Sunday 14 April (9am - 3.30pm)
All original works are for sale, as well as a range of unique iconic greeting cards, A3 size posters, brochure and book "Icons +Art:Michael Galovic", the first and still the only publication on icons done by an Australian in this country. The Artist will be available all throughout this exhibition.
Cathedral Car Park is available - enter through Charlotte Street.
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TODAY'S MASS ONLINE : WED. APRIL 10, 2013
John 3: 16 - 21
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17 For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
18 He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
19 And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21 But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been wrought in God.
TODAY'S SAINT : APRIL 10 : ST. FULBERT
St. Fulbert
Feast: April 10
Feast Day: April 10
Born: between 952 and 962
Died: 10 April 1028 or 1029
Bishop, b. between 952 and 962; d. 10 April, 1028 or 1029. Mabillon and others think that he was born in Italy, probably at Rome; but Pfister, his latest biographer, designates as his birthplace the Diocese of Laudun in the present department of Gard in France. He was of humble parentage and received his education at the school of Reims, where he had as teacher the famous Gerbert who in 999 ascended the papal throne as Sylvester II. In 990 Fulbert opened a school at Chartres which soon became the most famous seat of learning in France and drew scholars not only from the remotest parts of France, but also from Italy, Germany, and England. Fulbert was also chancellor of the church of Chartres and treasurer of St. Hilary's at Poitiers. So highly was he esteemed as a teacher that his pupils were wont to style him "venerable Socrates". He was a strong opponent of the rationalistic tendencies which had infected some dialecticians of his times, and often warned his pupils against such as extol their dialectics above the teachings of the Church and the testimony of the Bible. Still it was one of Fulbert's pupils, Berengarius of Tours, who went farthest in subjecting faith to reason. In 1007 Fulbert succeeded the deceased Rudolph as Bishop of Chartres and was consecrated by his metropolitan, Archbishop Leutheric of Sens. He owed the episcopal dignity chiefly to the influence of King Robert of France, who had been his fellow student at Reims. As bishop he continued to teach in his school and also retained the treasurership of St. Hilary. When, about 1020, the cathedral of Chartres burned down, Fulbert at once began to rebuild it in greater splendour. In this undertaking he was financially assisted by King Canute of England, Duke William of Aquitaine, and other European sovereigns. Though Fulbert was neither abbot nor monk, as has been wrongly asserted by some historians, still he stood in friendly relation with Odilo of Cluny, Richard of St. Vannes, Abbo of Fleury, and other monastic celebrities of his times. He advocated a reform of the clergy, severely rebuked those bishops who spent much of their time in warlike expeditions, and inveighed against the practice of granting ecclesiastical benefices to laymen.
Fulbert's literary productions include 140 epistles, 2 treatises, 27 hymns, and parts of the ecclesiastical Office. His epistles are of great historical value, especially on account of the light they throw on the liturgy and discipline of the Church in the eleventh century. His two treatises are in the form of homilies. The first has as its subject: Misit Herodes rex manus, ut affligeret quosdam de ecclesia, etc. (Acts 12:50); the second is entitled "Tractatus contra Judaeos" and proves that the prophecy of Jacob, "Non auferetur sceptrum de Juda", etc. (Genesis 49:10), had been fulfilled in Christ. Five of his nine extant sermons are on the blessed Virgin Mary towards whom he had a great devotion. The life of St. Aubert, bishop of Cambrai (d. 667), which is sometimes ascribed to Fulbert, was probably not written by him. Fulbert's epistles were first edited by Papire le Masson (Paris,1585). His complete works were edited by Charles de Villiers (Paris, 1608), then inserted in "Bibl. magna Patrum" (Cologne,16l8) XI, in "Bibl. maxima Patri." (Lyons, 1677), XVIII, and with additions, in Migne, P.L., CXLI, 189-368.
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POPE FRANCIS MEET UN HEAD AND LATEST FROM VATICAN - VIDEO
HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES, REGUGEES, HUMAN TRAFFICKING: CENTRAL THEMES OF POPE'S MEETING WITH UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
Vatican City, 9 April 2013 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received in audience Mr. Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general of the United Nations, with his wife and entourage. Secretary-General Ban later met with His Eminence, the Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., accompanied by Archbishop Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for the Holy See's Relations with States.
"The meeting," reads the press communique, "which follows in the tradition of audiences granted by Popes to the various Secretaries-General of the United Nations who have held that position over the years, hopes to express the appreciation that the Holy See has for that Organization's central role in the preservation of peace in the world, in the promotion of the common good of humanity, and in the defence of fundamental human rights."
"During the course of the cordial conversations, issues of mutual interest were discussed, in particular: situations of conflict and serious humanitarian emergency, especially in Syria and other places such as the Korean peninsula and the African continent, where peace and stability are threatened. The problem of human trafficking was noted, in particular that of women, refugees, and migrants. The UN Secretary-General, who recently began his second term in this role, outlined his project for his second five-year mandate, which focuses, among other things, on conflict prevention, international solidarity, and equitable and sustainable economic development."
"Pope Francis also recalled the Catholic Church's contribution, beginning with her identity and through the means proper to her, in support of the entirety of human dignity and in promoting a Culture of Encounter that helps to realize the UN's highest institutional goals."
TELEGRAM ON DEATH OF BARONESS MARGARET THATCHER
Vatican City, 9 April 2013 (VIS) – Today, Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., sent a telegram on behalf of the Holy Father to Mr. David Cameron, prime minister of the United Kingdom, on the death yesterday at 87 years of age of the Baroness Margaret Thatcher who governed the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
"His Holiness Pope Francis" reads the telegram, "was saddened to learn of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher. He recalls with appreciation the Christian values which underpinned her commitment to public service and to the promotion of freedom among the family of nations. Entrusting her soul to the mercy of God, and assuring her family and the British people of a remembrance in his prayers, the Holy Father invokes upon all whose lives she touched God's abundant blessings."
CHURCH SUPPORTS HIGH QUALITY ETHICAL INVESTIGATION
Vatican City, 5 April 2013 (VIS) – This morning in the Holy See Press Office, a press conference was held to present the Second International Vatican Adult Stem Cell Conference, "Regenerative Medicine: A Fundamental Shift in Science & Culture", which will place in the new Synod Hall of the Paul VI building in the Vatican from 11–13 April. Participating in the press conference were: Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture; Dr. Robin Smith, president of The Stem for Life Foundation and CEO of NeoStem; and Msgr. Tomasz Trafny, head of the Pontifical Council for Culture's Science and Faith foundation.
"This conference," said Msgr. Trafny, "is part of a project that developed thanks to the generosity, determination, and passion of many people belonging to different communities [such as] The Stem for Life Foundation..., the scientific community, benefactors..., journalists, as well as pastoral caregivers at various levels."
"There are three sets of words that ideally describe our course of action. The first set is related to the objectives we have set ourselves in preparing for 2011's International Conference. They are three words: understanding, knowing, and studying. We wanted to understand what consequences the field of regenerative medicine in general and adult stem cells in particular might have upon society and culture. … It was very clear that the impact and the cultural dynamics of the research cannot be understood without first knowing what it is and it cannot be known unless it is studied. … This perspective of constant study and reflection is always valid because research progresses and we don't want to follow it but rather accompany it."
But the organizers of the 2011 conference realized that their initial course of action had to be enriched by three other terms: translation, formation, and dissemination. "We realized," Msgr. Trafny observed, "that contemporary science seems increasingly hermetic, impenetrable to the uninitiated and, as such, needs translating, without which it sometimes becomes difficult, if not impossible, to follow its developments. … So we focused mainly on first asking the speakers to make their knowledge more accessible to those without a scientific background. But immediately after the conference we were committed to identifying possible paths of development and dissemination at a high level. The publication of our book, 'The Healing Cell', is part of that process and we are happy that, last year, we were able to present a limited edition of the book to Pope Benedict XVI."
To these two paths is added today a third, always expressed in three words: influence, support, and collaboration. We want "to have a cultural influence on society, pointing to research models of excellence that are, nevertheless, in tune with the highest moral values of protecting the life and dignity of the human being from the moment of conception. However, we are aware that you cannot permanently influence society and culture without the constant and far-sighted support that comes from religious, social, and political leaders, from the community of entrepreneurs and from benefactors who are ready to commit to developing long-term scientific, bioethical, and cultural research."
In the end we are convinced that, in order to have a meaningful impact on culture it is necessary to know how to overcome prejudice and antagonism, promoting the logic of dialogue and cooperation at various levels. That is why we feel called to collaborate with the most prestigious professors, research institutes, and universities around the world."
In conclusion, Msgr. Trafny invited journalists to attend this International Conference in order to communicate "the positive, encouraging, and optimistic message of the Church's support of high quality, ethical research to both scholars—so that they have no doubts of our commitment—as well as to those who are struggling with the pain of degenerative disease and who are awaiting hopeful signs from the research."
Vatican City, 9 April 2013 (VIS) – Yesterday afternoon, the Holy Father received in audience Archbishop Jose Rodriguez Carballo, O.F.M., secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and titular of Bellicastrum.
MICKEY MOUSE CLUB ANNETTE FUNICELLO DIES AT AGE 70 - RIP - USA
ANNETTE FUNICELLO the famous Mickey Mouse Club actress has died at the age of 70 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on October 22, 1942 in Utica, New York and died on April 8, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Her parents were Catholic Italian Americans. Annette was one of the original "Mouseketeers" on the Mickey Mouse Club". She also co-stared with Frankie Avalon in the famous Beach Party movies during the 1950's.In 1965 she married Jack Gilardi and had three children with him. Funicello made numerous other film and television appearances. Her children were Gina (b. 1966), Jack Jr. (b. 1970) and Jason (b. 1974). In 1986 she married a horse breeder named Glen Holt. She was diagnosed with MS in 1992. They lived on a ranch near Bakersfield, California. She remained with him until her death. (Image Share GOOGLE)
CHURCH BURNED IN TAMIL NADU - INDIA
by Nirmala Carvalho
Two young faithful were able to extinguish the flames, avoiding tragedy. Leaders of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC): "Hindu Nationalist groups foment anti-Christian hatred. The construction of new places of worship also at risk".
Mumbai (AsiaNews) - Religious intolerance against the Christian minority is intensifying in Tamil Nadu. Overnight a group of unknown people set fire to Bethel Bible Church, a Pentecostal church in the village Puthasanthai (district of Namakal). Thanks providential intervention of two members of the community, who were sleeping in the building, the fire was extinguished before demolishing the place of worship. Rev. Paul Arguman reported the matter to the police, who have placed surveillance units around the church and "vowed" to bring the perpetrators to justice.
According to Sajan K George, president of the Global Council of Indian Christians(GCIC), the Hindu Munnani, the Hindu nationalist religious organization in favor of the anti-conversion laws is responsible for the growing religious intolerance in Tamil Nadu, by "inciting hatred against Christians."
"Discrimination - said the GCIC leader - also targets on places of worship. In Kanyakumari district written permission is required from the district collector [district administrator, ed] to build a church or a prayer room. However, very often authorities deny these documents, or leave them pending for a long time. "
The attempted arson attack is the third anti-Christian incident in 2013 in the Indian State. In 2012, the GCIC recorded 13. The anti-conversion law in Tamil Nadu approved in 2002 was repealed in 2005 by the Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.
AFRICA : TANZANIA : CARDINAL CALLS FOR PEACE BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS
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DAR ES SALAAM, April 02, 2013 (CISA) -The Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, has called on religious leaders and the government to work together to ensure peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims in the country.
According to Vatican Radio, the call follows attacks in the past weeks by Islamic fundamentalists against Christians on the island of Zanzibar in which a Catholic priest was seriously wounded and another one killed. Speaking in Dar es Salaam, Cardinal Pengo, invited the Tanzanian government to facilitate a meeting between the two religious groups. He said that they should be left to engage in the deliberations without interference until they come up with resolutions that will help safeguard and promote peace, harmony and tranquility in the country.
He also called upon the Tanzanian government to fulfill its duty to provide security to the religious leaders. He pointed out that Police had failed to provide conclusive information regarding the assassination of a Catholic priest, Fr Evarist Mushi, in Zanzibar last month, and invited government never to keep quiet when people are being attacked, killed and their property destroyed by people who do not want peace.
The Spokesman of the Tanzania Police responded at the weekend saying that the force was still investigating the acts of violence in Zanzibar. Christians have, however, accused the police of being silent and sometimes of siding with the fundamentalists. Zanzibar is predominantly a Moslem area.
Meanwhile President Jakaya Kikwete has assured of the government's resolve to sustain the nation's peace and security irrespective of individual's religious or political leanings.
In his end of the month address to the nation, Mr Kikwete requested clerics to avoid inflammatory and misleading statements which could be harmful to national unity. "The government has never failed to protect its people and does not take sides. Isolated incidents of faith-related events that led to breach of peace are not connected or related to one another and all suspects are in police custody for questioning," he said.
The government is not interested in seeing anyone mocking the faiths of others, he warned, adding that he has instructed security organs at all levels to take serious action against all elements propagating provocative sentiments against other religions.
He supported the initiative by the Prime Minister, Mizengo Pinda, to convene a meeting for senior religious leaders in May, this year to discuss and deliberate on the trend for a lasting solution to the situation.
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SEMINARY IN HAITI - 267 STILL IN TENTS FROM QUAKE
Haiti Seminary hardship
Tuesday 9 April 2013
At present there are 267 seminarians receiving their training in the somewhat precarious makeshift premises of the national seminary of Notre-Dame d'Haiti in Port-au-Prince. Below is a letter written by Fr Guy Boucicaut the rector of the seminary about the current situation of the seminarians there.
THE period since the earthquake of 12 January 2010 has been really difficult for the Grand Séminaire Notre Dame in Haiti. It is true that aid has arrived here and there to meet the urgent needs of our seminarians, but there's still a lot to do. These difficulties are also accompanied by evident blessings in the life of one or other seminarian.
The major difficulty encountered in our new accommodation is the place itself. Indeed, after the earthquake we did not know where we should relocate the seminary temporarily. Eventually, after much reflection, discussion and prayer the administrative board of the seminary opted to relocate to Lilavois pending final reconstruction. In the beginning everyone was in tents with all this involves: heat during the day, the formation of shanty towns, crowding, lack of privacy etc. Since we are in the countryside it has not been possible to move around in the rainy season because of the mud and the puddles. On top of this there are the large numbers of mosquitos which plague us wherever we go. A few months later the Apostolic Nunciature of Haiti provided us with sturdier and more inhabitable tents. It was only last January that our 158 theology seminarians were able to move into corrugated metal huts, which enabled us to escape the unbearable heat of the tents. On the other hand, it was not possible in these huts to lead the kind of personal life essential for individual meditation with privacy, silence etc. because the seminarians are living 5 to a hut. It's better than before but the environment is not adequate in terms of providing suitable educational facilities. The solution is undoubtedly to rebuild the seminary at a location selected by the bishops of Haiti so as to make our educational community more viable and to create a framework more appropriate for educational purposes. But how long will we have to wait for this reconstruction project to be completed in view of the poor financial resources of the Church of Haiti?
Even so, it should be emphasized that, thanks to the profound motivation, courage and confidence of the candidates, this time in the wilderness for the Grand Séminaire is turning more into a time of grace.
Blessings experienced by seminarians
The Church of Haiti is experiencing more and more callings to the priesthood. The number of candidates is growing from year to year. We thank the Lord for this great gift which he continues to make to our Church.
Seen positively, the fact is that the seminarians want to be educated and be taught. They are open to education, and they have the desire to enter into the various dimensions of education. Two things are necessary for this: being motivated and having models. When it is explained to them why this is, when they see the sound reasons for one or other aspect of their education, they are willing to enter into it with enthusiasm and determination. Above all they need models. From the individual encounters with them I can summarize in two sentences what most of them tell me: "Here we live under difficult conditions and it's not always easy. But the seminary is not merely beautiful buildings. It is also and above all the fact that the priests are there for us and live with us." The seminarians like others are very aware of the precarious nature of the geographic environment of their education, but they transcend the problems to give the best of themselves. That's why I salute their heroic courage, their willingness to become educated and their determination to go forward despite the winds and floods in order to achieve the heights to which God calls them.
All those involved in education (seminarians, priests, bishops) give of their best for the advancement of the local Church, according to their individual situation and position. The Holy Spirit, the prime protagonist, is always present in this work since it is He who inspires and shows to each and all the way to follow in accomplishing the missionary task. May God accompany them all and give them the strength to go forward. May we always be faithful to Him and serve the Church, the reward for which is in heaven!
The seminary wishes to express its eternal gratitude to all the benefactors of Aid to the Church in Need for the regular and valuable financial support they grant to our institution every year in the form of subsidies for our seminarians' education. We pray for them and ask the Lord to bestow on them all the blessings they need to accomplish their mission on Earth.
We entrust to our patron, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the present and future of our seminary so that it may be the will of God that is fulfilled and not the will of man.
Père Guy Boucicaut is the rector of the Grand Séminaire Notre-Dame in Haiti.
Article and photos courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need
RIP FR. JUSTIN CALDWELL OSB - BENEDICTINE MONK
Fr Justin Caldwell OSB
Fr Justin Caldwell OSB, Benedictine monk of Ampleforth Abbey and former Headmaster of the school at Gilling Castle, died peacefully in his sleep at Ampleforth on Good Friday, 29 March 2013. He was 83 years old. With his natural shyness but warm smile, Fr Justin will be remembered by many for his sensitive pastoral care extended to many people in the course of more than thirty years' service in Ampleforth's schools and nearly twenty years on the parish missions.
Fr Justin went to school at Gilling Castle and Ampleforth College and joined the monastic community in September 1947. He went to St Benet's Hall in Oxford and read Modern Languages and from 1955 worked in Ampleforth's prep school at Gilling Castle. Nearly twenty years later, he became Headmaster, a post he held from 1971-1981.
In September 1981, Fr Justin began work on Ampleforth's parishes that would see his pastoral skills put to great service in a wide variety of situations: from the Lancashire parishes of Lostock Hall, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, and Workington, to work as a part-time chaplain in HMP Wymott Prison; or in St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Hall; and St Joseph's School, Workington.
In 1999, Fr Justin returned to Ampleforth Abbey where he was able to continue one of his great hobbies: chess. He taught chess in Ampleforth College – he had already been playing postal chess for Cumbria since 1990 – and from 2000 until 2011 was playing correspondence chess for Yorkshire. Between 1991 and 2011 he was thirteen times champion of the Clergy Correspondence Chess Club. Fr Justin also provided regular supply work in the parishes, was part-time Assistant Chaplain at St Martin's Ampleforth, and from 2006-2012 was chaplain of St Bede's House in Ampleforth College.
In recent years he had suffered ill health and died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Good Friday, 29 March 2013.
His funeral Mass was celebrated in Ampleforth Abbey on Tuesday 9 April, followed by burial in the vault in the Monks' Wood.
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*PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL KIT FOR SALE.
This is the prototype (#1) kit made that was used to announce the Pure Almond kits at the 2019 NAMM Show.
The hardest wood offered in the Collector's Series line, Pure Almond has a bright sonic personality in the same family as Pure Oak and Pure Purpleheart. Finished in stunning Toasted Almond to Natural Burst, each kit and be ordered in a maximum of 6-pieces and paired with a Custom Shop drum hardware color. Offered seasonally, only about 50 kits and snares will be produced. Each drum is specially labeled and signed by John Good.


Have limited space? Then think about smaller trampoline!
If you're thinking of buying a trampoline and want to use it in limited space, then consider getting yourself 12ft trampolines. This is ideal for your backyard as this won't take up much space. This is something which everyone in your family will surely enjoy. Now, you can spend more time with your family and can also be a good form of exercise.
Brief history: Trampoline was derived from the Spanish word "trampolin" which means diving board. It was first developed by George Nissen and Larry Griswold. Both men were gymnasts from the University of Iowa. It was in the year 1934 when the modern trampoline was developed.
Before you buy that 12ft trampoline that you have been watching lately, you have to consider a few things first – You have to consider who will be using it, what purpose the trampoline would serve, what its specifications are, its quality, and included safety features.
Who Will Use It And What Is It For?
A trampoline that is of good quality should be made of high-grade materials. A 12-feet trampoline should have at least 80 pieces of 7.5-inch springs to be able to provide good bounce. You can check for other details like the materials used for the mat and the trampoline's frame. Ideally, the bars used for the frame should be galvanized (rust-proof) while the mat should have at least 6 rows of stitching.
Reliable trampoline manufacturers include a 12ft trampoline enclosure with the trampolines that they produce. A trampoline enclosure is a net that will surround the borders of a trampoline in order to prevent possibilities of falling over it. If an enclosure is not included however, you could still purchase a generic one separately and it would still fit your existing trampoline perfectly.
Some also include a 12ft trampoline pad as a bonus, and will serve the purpose of breaking falls that may occur if an enclosure isn't used. It is basically a cushion that covers the immediate surroundings of a trampoline, so that if in case falls do occur, the fall would not be that hard and as dangerous.
On average, a 12ft trampoline costs anything between $250 and $600. It doesn't necessarily mean that the more expensive one would be better than the cheaper alternatives though. This is why it is necessary to follow all guidelines before purchasing a trampoline. Be sure to check our reviews before you buy it. It could save you a lot of worries.
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You can also purchase online with a variety of options available. Compare various trampolines from various manufacturers to determine which one is best for you. Know its benefits as well as its disadvantages. You don't want to end up purchasing a trampoline which you can't use. This will just be a waste of money so you should be more careful when choosing a trampoline.
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Buying a 12-feet trampoline is not enough if you don't get an enclosure with it. A trampoline, whatever it`s size may be, should always be bought together with a same-manufacturer enclosure. If this isn't possible because a manufacturer doesn't always include enclosures with their trampolines, then you could always buy a generic one that will fit whatever brand. All you have to remember is to buy the same size as your trampoline.
Safety is a priority in buying anything that your family will use. With this thought in mind, the best purchase that you could make is a trampoline that comes with an enclosure – like a 12ft trampoline with enclosure. Trampoline manufacturers that are dedicated and committed in ensuring the safety of their consumers will take the time to craft enclosures that are exceptionally made for each trampoline that they make.
Because of the safety precaution by which an enclosure functions, trampolines with enclosure are surely safer for use than without them. So When child jumps, you wouldn't have to worry that they might fall out of trampoline.
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Q: How to fix cargo error "failed to find branch `master`"? With rust 1.52, I run:
cargo install --git https://gitlab.com/seaofvoices/darklua.git

which results in this error output:
error: failed to find branch `master`

Caused by:
  cannot locate remote-tracking branch 'origin/master'; class=Reference (4); code=NotFound (-3)

This repo never had a branch called "master", and I don't see a way to specify a differently-named HEAD branch.

A: This was a missing feature in rust before version 1.55. The fix was merged into cargo in this pull request:
https://github.com/rust-lang/cargo/pull/8522
And made it's way into the rust 1.55 release. When running the above commands with rust 1.55, the command executes successfully.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Introducing self-service applications into a contact center has a significant impact on agents. Successful self-service applications benefit customers while saving money for the enterprise, but they also change the volume and mix of calls handled by agents and create new challenges for both agents and their managers.
The primary purpose of self-service solutions is to displace as many calls as possible from reaching agents. The idea is to use less expensive self-service systems to handle all calls that do not require the empathy and cognitive capabilities of human beings. In a properly designed self-service environment, the organization identifies the tasks that they expect customers to be receptive to performing themselves using an interactive voice response (IVR) system or website. (While some of the tasks are the same for IVR and websites, customers are generally willing and able to do much more on a website.) It is critical to avoid the classic trap of automating tasks that the organization wants customers to do for themselves, instead of what customers are actually willing to do.
When an IVR is first implemented, a surprising result is that the volume of calls arriving in the contact center often increases. While the total volume is likely to go up, the number of calls reaching agents starts to decrease. IVR systems are great at handling basic information requests, such as "What is my balance?" and even some simple transactions, like requesting document copies or refunds. More sophisticated environments may use the IVR to make personalized offers to customers, such as credit line increases. The self-service options offered to customers vary based on customers' willingness to use the automation and the type of technology involved; speech-enabled IVRs are much more flexible than touch-tone-based IVR solutions. Customer service websites can be much more transactional than IVRs and often include trouble ticket environments, searchable knowledge bases and many other types of activities that are not practical for an IVR.
Assuming that the right options/tasks are included in the IVR and/or website and the self-service functionality is easy to use, the composition of calls reaching agents will change. As customers become accustomed to using self-service applications, the automated system will begin to handle a growing proportion of the basic and simple calls. As a result, the calls reaching agents will typically be more challenging and take longer. While these calls have always reached agents in the past, they were a smaller percentage, compared to the overall number of inquiries that were simple and took a small amount of time. Therefore, one impact of adding self-service is that agents' average handle time will initially increase and the number of calls that they handle during the day may decrease. On the other hand, agents will generally receive more interesting and challenging calls. This has a positive impact on agent retention, as they are more stimulated and therefore more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.
Another result of using self-service automation to displace calls is that the number of angry calls reaching agents appears to increase. In reality, the ratio of unhappy callers remains the same; what has changed is that a higher percentage of transactions reaching agents are high-stress because many routine calls have been removed from the agent queue.
When a Web self-service environment is implemented, agents must be trained to handle technical inquiries about the website along with their traditional customer service responsibilities. This is another way in which the types of calls going to agents change. Many organizations that offer Web-based self-service provide a separate phone number for customers with technical inquiries. (The phone number is made available on the website.) This approach is accepted as an industry best practice. Customer-centric organizations take the extra step of soliciting agent feedback to identify technical issues that are limiting usage of their self-service applications.
An essential step when implementing or modifying a self-service application is to keep agents informed about the changes and prepare them for the impact. All agents, whether or not they are handling technical calls, must be trained to use the new systems so that they are familiar with their capabilities and can assist customers. Agents should be motivated and rewarded for helping customers use the self-service solutions.
If the self-service application is successful, agents may become anxious about losing their jobs. This is a justifiable concern and one that contact center management must address to facilitate the success of the initiative. While there are exceptions, typically, it takes time for a self-service solution to yield optimal results, i.e., handling from 25% to more than 80% of calls. (The results are closer to 25% for an IVR used in a transactional environment, and can reach more than 80% for an IVR in a contact center that handles mostly informational inquiries.) While staff reductions will ultimately be necessary if the self-service application achieves its goals, layoffs are unlikely, since most contact centers have high agent attrition rates, anyway.
Customers may not always like self-service applications, but they view them as a right and an essential part of a business relationship. When these solutions are properly designed and implemented – a major challenge for companies all over the world – they satisfy customers and reduce operating expenses. While self-service applications provide benefits to customers, enterprises and agents, they generally cause anxiety about job cuts among staff members. To avoid negative impacts on morale, and possibly even damage to customer perception, management should involve agents in the development and roll-out of these self-service tools. They should also invite agents to share their recommendations for enhancing these applications on an ongoing basis. These actions can help to alleviate agent concerns and improve the quality and capabilities of self-service solutions.