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'Defence, security cooperation becoming stronger in India-Vietnam partnership'
We don't tend to go with India in order to fight against China. We don't take a side; there is no zero-sum game here. We take the side of peace, the side of international law. India and China are all our good friends,' says Vietnamese ambassador to India.
India-Vietnam relations are set to scale new heights and acquire greater strategic heft, says outgoing Vietnamese envoy in India, Pham Sanh Chau. After a four-year eventful tenure, the Vietnamese diplomat has many reasons to be proud of, including the construction of the new embassy building and the launch of direct flights between the two countries. In this wide-ranging conversation, the Vietnamese envoy underlines that although India is a key partner, Hanoi is not building stronger ties with India to counter China. On an emotional note, he adds that as he leaves, India is become a part of his soul. Excerpts from the interview:
Q: You served in India for four years as Vietnam's ambassador. Do you see greater strategic convergence between India and Vietnam? What's the way ahead for defence cooperation?
A: In India-Vietnam strategic partnership, the pillar of defence and security cooperation is becoming stronger. Before I came to India, there were hardly any visits by naval ships. Then, when I came in in 2018, the first thing that happened was a visit by Vietnamese Coast Guard ship to Chennai, and then recently I brought another Navy ship to participate for the first time ever in the Navy exercise MILAN in Vishakhapatnam. Just last week, for the first time ever in Vietnam's history, we sent 45 officers to India for training in UN peacekeeping operations. It reflects a very deep convergence of strategic interests between the two countries and robust mutual trust. After the training, they will be deployed in South Sudan.
Secondly, the defence policy dialogue was initiated during my tenure. Recently, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Vietnam, where he was received by most of the top leaders of Vietnam, the President, the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister. And during the pandemic, it's the Indian Navy, which sent a ship with oxygen to the Vietnamese people. We are very grateful for that.
Q: What are prospects of defence industry collaboration between India and Vietnam?
A: My tenure has seen the successful completion of the $100 mn Line of Credit (LoC) with the building of 12 high speed boats, five delivered from Chennai and other seven delivered in Hai Phong. We are now trying to finalise a $500 million LoC. There is a significant shift here: we are moving to cooperation in defence manufacturing and production. We are exploring the possibility of joint production. And since we have strategic trust, this area is full of potential. We participate in DefExpo and we will continue to do so. The two sides will hold talks soon and identify specific areas of defence industry collaboration.
Q: How is cooperation between India and Vietnam on regional and global issues progressing?
A: India and Vietnam support each other at the UN Security Council, where we are both non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. And now, with what's happening in Europe, the two countries share the same position, what we call the middle power path. We take sides on the peace side, or what other people call the Buddha path. It is quite clear there is a growing convergence of many interests between India and Vietnam.
At the moment, we are witnessing a world, which is full of turbulence. In such a situation, Vietnam and India joins other countries in calling for the respect of fundamental principles in international law. These include non-use of violence, peaceful settlement of disputes and respect for territorial integrity.
Q: Talking about rules-based order, do you think there is a greater consensus today on maintaining freedom of navigation in South China Sea? How is Vietnam managing its relations with India and China?
A: India is a key partner of Vietnam. India-Vietnam relations have scaled new heights and will continue to do so. Vietnam follows a foreign policy of being friends with all countries. We follow the principle of "Four No" that includes not joining any military alliance, not partnering with one country to fight another country, not allowing our land to be used for another country and no use of force. As far as the regional situation is concerned, we call all parties to respect international law. We also ask everybody who can contribute to the upholding of international law.
China is an immediate neighbour and a major power. We give the importance to that relationship, we nurture that relationship and try to keep that relationship on an even keel. We don't tend to go with India in order to fight against China. We don't take a side; there is no zero-sum game here. We take the side of peace, the side of international law. India and China are all our good friends. They are both our strategic and comprehensive partners. On South China Sea, we call continuously for respect for freedom of navigation and overflight.
Q: Going forward, what are the key areas, which will animate India-Vietnam relations in the near future?
A: We will stick to the five pillars of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Number one, we need to deepen the high-ranking political visits. Secondly, we need to deepen defence and security cooperation, like we just did recently with a peacekeeping force cooperation, production in defence area, and things like that. Third, we need to boost economy and trade. Fourth, we need to deepen tourism exchange. Our scientific cooperation is very strong and we need to expand that as well. Fifth, we need to increase people-to-people exchange, which is the backbone of our relationship.
I feel happy that during my tenure, we launched a series of direct flights, starting with Indigo in October 2019 and Vietjet in December 2019. Pandemic stalled these flights, but it's now back to business as usual. Now, we issue 6,000 visas per day, which is 2,400% increase. So it is an explosion. You can imagine if we have 6,000 visas, we need 30 planes to carry these people to go to Vietnam. We are going to open 17 direct flights from Delhi to Ahmedabad to Hyderabad, to Mumbai, to Bangalore, Chennai, to Hanoi and to Ho Chi Minh City.
Q: What are your most cherished memories of India as you head back to Hanoi?
A: What I want to say as my last word is that when I came here, I did not expect that I will love this country. But at the moment I'm leaving, I'm very pleased to say that I have fallen in deep love with the Indian people. And I feel that my destiny has attached me to this land. And this land, as a poet in Vietnam says, when you come, the land is the land but when you leave, the land has become your soul. So the land of India has become my soul. And I certainly will come back very soon.
By Manish Chand – Sunday Guardian Live (.in) – September 3, 2022
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Yuma: The Quartermaster Depot
The Quartermaster Depot in Yuma, which also doubles as the Yuma Visitors Center, is a lovely state historic park located near the California border on the Colorado River (see photo at right). A large map in the Visitors Center explains that "Settlement of the Southwest hinged upon the Army's ability to protect American lives and property during the frequent Indian conflicts.
But, the effectiveness of the soldiers was only as great as the Army's ability to keep outposts supplied. The Quartermaster Depot at Yuma was established in 1864 as the primary supply terminal for posts in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas."
Of course, this being the nineteenth century, horses were an important part of Army life and there was a large corral on the grounds for them (see photo at right). Mules were also stabled here. In 1906, the Bureau of Reclamation, part of the United States Department of the Interior, took over this building and added an addition to it.
Nowadays, what one sees when visiting here is a history of the Bureau's efforts to siphon water from the Colorado River to the surrounding land in Arizona and California. The purpose was to provide water for irrigation and, in fact, the Yuma region produces 90% of the United States' yearly lettuce crop. A canal several yards from the corral building is visible through a fence and apparently is part of the Colorado River Siphon.
The house where the commanding officer of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot and his family lived was built by George Alonzo Johnson in 1959. It is thought to be the oldest home still extant that was built of adobe in Arizona by an Anglo. Each room in the house exhibits the furniture and accoutrements of the time period when Army officers resided there. There is a glass barrier prevents visitors from touching the contents in any of the rooms, though, which accounts for the glare and shadows in the photos accompanying this blog entry.
And, had there been cross-ventilation, the temperature inside the building would undoubtedly have been somewhat cooler but as it was, it was extremely hot and uncomfortable. I hope for the sake of the people who actually lived there, especially since they wore much heavier clothes than we do nowadays, that they found it more tolerable. The master bedroom room (see partial view in photo above, top) was adjacent to the children's bedroom and they occupied one side of the house; on the other, connected by a hallway, lay the dining room and parlor (see partial view in second photo above; i.e. fourth from top of screen). The kitchen and servant's quarters were in a separate building only a few feet away. The "servant" was usually a soldier from the post and a sign explained performing this duty earned him additional pay and his own room to sleep in.
In 1872, the Army constructed a building that the Quartermaster could use as his office (see photo at right). It was the last building that the Army built on the grounds. It currently has displays about Army uniforms and their insignia, and about its use from 1875 to 1891 by the Signal Corps as a telegraph office and weather station (see photo at right of the desk where the telegraph equipment was) until the Army left in 1883. When the Weather Service was formed as an independent agency in 1891, separate from the Army, civilians maintained the weather station on the grounds through 1949.
Six months' worth of supplies was always kept at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot. They were stored in a large building (see photo below) which is now a transportation museum. Inside the huge, barn-like structure are numerous vehicles ranging from an 1846 wagon used by the Mormon Battalion to dump wagons from the late nineteenth century used in the construction of the Yuma Territorial Prison and for harvesting grain to an Army escort wagon, to early twentieth-century combustion-engine harvesters and cars modified as wagons for business purposes. A small room off the central room showcases the importance of steamboat travel in the area, for both business and pleasure, and contains maps, a hand cart for transporting goods, and a model of the Cocopah steamboat.
Making a circuit of the lovely, well-manicured grounds of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot and exploring all the buildings should take about two hours. There are picnic tables set up by the canal and in a cooler season would be a very nice place to relax. The Visitors Center has plenty of free brochures about the area as well as a gift shop; it is air-conditioned, which provided pleasant relief from the stuffy interiors of the other buildings on the premises.
If Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry did take that ride down the Colorado River, as Heyes suggested at the end of Six Strangers in Apache Springs, maybe they transferred to a steamboat and made it all the way to Yuma. If they did, they might have ended up at the Quartermaster Depot looking for work at the conclusion of their journey.
Website for the Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park:
http://azstateparks.com/parks/YUQU/index.html
The Yuma Territorial Prison
Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry were fortunate they didn't face the prospect of serving twenty years in the Yuma Territorial Prison. Known as the "Hell Hole" by the inmates, the prison opened in 1876 and closed in 1909 when overcrowding became too severe, so it was in operation at almost the same time as the Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie, which I described in a blog entry in July 2011.
Built by convicts on a hill just outside the city of Yuma, the prison was surrounded on two sides by the Colorado River, which made escapes difficult though not impossible. Today, the Yuma Territorial Prison is an Arizona State Park (see photo above) and is open year round; though tours are not offered in the summer, the park rangers, called customer service representatives, are very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions from visitors.
Perhaps the most famous prisoners held at the Yuma Territorial Prison were "Buckskin" Frank Leslie and Pearl Hart; both have displays in the museum. Leslie was a gunman infamous in Tombstone and was sentenced to twenty-five years for murdering a prostitute there. He arrived at the prison in 1890 but was pardoned—a common occurrence back then—six or eight years later (records differ as to when exactly he was released). Hart was an erstwhile stagecoach robber who initially was found not guilty at her trial but the judge convened another jury that convicted her and she was sentenced to five years. In its thirty-three year history, the Yuma Territorial Prison housed 3,069 inmates, of which 29 were women.
When a convict first arrived, he or she entered the prison through the sally port, (see two photos at right and below: the top shows the original adobe structure and small white-painted guard post next to it; the photo below shows the view through the sally port looking out towards the Colorado River). The convict was photographed and vital statistics were noted; using a mirror with a cut-out section on the bottom, the photographer was able to simultaneously take a photo that captured a full and profile view of the person. This mirror is on display in the museum and visitors can don a black-and-white striped shirt, made of heavy cotton by Levi Strauss' company, and try it out for themselves.
A display reveals that most of the prisoners were between 21 – 30 years old, although the youngest was 14 and the oldest 88. Not surprisingly, at least half were single, although the marital status of one-quarter was unknown. The vast majority used some form of tobacco, which was allowed in the prison, but the inmates had to supply it themselves.
Most of the prisoners were either Anglo or Mexican; much smaller numbers were Native American or African-American. Over 1,300 prisoners identified themselves as Catholic and slightly more than 500 as Protestant; only three prisoners were Jewish and just one was Buddhist; however, the religion of approximately sixty percent of the remaining inmates was unknown. Interestingly, at least half of the prisoners were literate, although the literacy level of an additional one-quarter of the convicts was not known.
Prisoners were housed six to a cell, with ten cells in a row facing ten other cells across a narrow passageway that was barred at both ends with a metal gate (see four photos at right and below). This is what remains of the cellblock today and what visitors see. Behind each of those rows of cells were additional cells. Original strap-iron doors have been preserved (unlike the doors at the Wyoming Territorial Prison).
Each cell was furnished with bunk beds—originally made of wood but when the bedbug problem became too great, iron bunks were used instead—a chamber pot, and an iron ring bolted to the floor that was used for punishment by chaining an inmate to it. Prisoners had their heads shaved weekly (though not the women, as far as I can tell from photographs of them) and bathed at least once a week. Prisoners were required to work and, in fact, were able to learn a trade while incarcerated at the Yuma Territorial Prison. Female inmates were housed in a separate section of the prison.
The law-abiding citizens of Yuma referred to the prison as the "Country Club on the Colorado" because it had amenities they themselves did not. For example, starting in 1885 there was electricity, and the surplus was sold to the town; there was also running water that was pumped into a reservoir on the prison grounds from the Colorado River; forced ventilation; and a hospital which not only provided medical but also dental care. The hospital was constructed over one of the cell blocks and a doctor was on call.
For twenty-five cents, townspeople could visit the prison; this fee went towards the purchase of books for the prison library, which was the largest in Arizona with 1500 – 2000 volumes (accounts differ). In its time, the prison was considered a model penitentiary. I was not able to find out if the Auburn System was in effect here, though.
Several buildings from the era of the Yuma Territorial Prison no longer exist. They include the hospital, the dining hall for prisoners, the superintendent's house, the building where the guards lived, and the women's cells. However, when the prison began to become overcrowded, a new cell block was built and visitors can still see that.
Another part of the prison that can be visited is the Dark Cell. Unlike the one at the Wyoming Territorial Prison, which was located in the same building with the other cells, the Dark Cell at the Yuma Territorial Prison was located in a separate section. It can be seen behind the iron gate in the sixth photo from the top of this blog entry. The Dark Cell was reached through a short, dark passageway (see photo above).
I visited the prison the day after a very heavy monsoon thunderstorm and the entrance was flooded so it was not possible for me to actually go inside and see the place. But I was told that it was an iron cage and the only light was from a small vent in the roof. Prisoners wore only their undergarments while there and were fed a meal of bread and water once a day. There was no bedding, not even a chamber pot. If wearing a ball and chain or being confined to solitary—separate a row of five cells--was not a severe enough punishment, inmates were sent to the Dark Cell. There was a punishment even worse than the Dark Cell—the Incorrigible Ward, which consisted of five small cells behind the main cell block (see the foundation of the Incorrigible Ward at the center right of the photo below).
There were many escape attempts but only a few were successful. Convicts who died while serving time were buried in the prison cemetery, located partway down the hill. There are no markers, only heaps of stones now, to indicate the graves but a plaque explains that 104 prisoners are buried there and it lists their names.
A museum, built where the dining hall used to be, contains very interesting exhibits about the history of the prison and the prisoners who spent time there; it definitely should not be missed. The building at the entrance to the park also serves as the gift shop and contains a few books about the prison as well as many others about Arizona; there are also lots of other prison-oriented souvenirs available for purchase.
While I enjoyed my time immensely at the Yuma Territorial Prison, I am sure that Kid Curry and Hannibal Heyes would have had a completely different perspective had they ever been incarcerated there.
Official website for the Yuma Territorial Prison:
http://azstateparks.com/parks/yute/index.html
A short history of the Yuma Territorial Prison:
http://www.yumaprison.org/timeline.html
Yuma: The Sanguinetti House Museum
First-time visitors to Yuma should begin their exploration of the city with a visit to the Sanguinetti House Museum, formerly known as the Century House (see photo at right). A small building located on the outskirts of the downtown, this museum showcases Yuma's history from its time as a Native American settlement through the present.
E.F. Sanguinetti was a businessman in Yuma in the latter half of the nineteenth century and first half of the twentieth century. If Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry ever passed through Yuma, they very likely would have bought supplies at one of his many mercantile stores.
The house was bequeathed to the city of Yuma by his children; two rooms have been restored with period furniture, including a Brattleboro organ in one and wood chairs with rattan seats in the other, and show how the Sanguinetti family lived. There is a kitchen in another room with an icebox, a small cast-iron stove, and a sink with a pump for running water. Unfortunately, photos were not allowed to be taken inside the museum. (See two photos of the exterior above and one below.)
Other rooms presented exhibits about Yuma's history. A large map on the wall near the entrance situates Yuma in the Southwest and clearly shows why its geographic location made it so important in the nineteenth century. There is information about the Quechan (Yuma) people's traditional way of life and then a lot of information about the Spanish, who first explored the area in the sixteenth century but who didn't settle there until the eighteenth.
A good description of the attacks by the Native Americans on the Spanish missions is provided, complete with translations of primary source document excerpts. The museum also has exhibits on the riverboat and railroad history of Yuma, with many photos and artifacts displayed. Another section of the museum displays the history of the US military presence in Yuma, which continues to this day at the Yuma Proving Grounds.
The beautiful garden at the back of the house contains an aviary, complete with peacocks (see photo at right). During seasons other than summer, the Garden Café is open for business. Next door to the museum is a gift shop, well-stocked with books about Yuma and its history. Be warned, however—credit cards are not accepted.
One hour at the Sanguinetti House Museum should be sufficient to thoroughly see what it has to offer. It's well worth it!
Official website for the Sanguinetti House Museum:
https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museum/sanguinetti-house-museum-gardens/
Yuma has the reputation of being incredibly hot in the summer but on the three days I visited in mid-July 2012, the temperature was 100, 102, and 105 degrees Fahrenheit and even though the humidity was definitely more noticeable, due to the city's location on the banks of the Colorado River, than in Tucson where I spent most of my time in Arizona during its centennial year (see photo above), the weather was not unbearable. In fact, I experienced a big thunderstorm one evening that caused flash flood warnings to appear on TV and as cell phone alerts. So don't let the weather forecast deter you from visiting what turned out to be a very nice small city.
Situated near the confluence of the Colorado and Gila Rivers, the region was originally inhabited by Native Americans tribes known as the Quechan, or Yuma, from which the present city takes its name. A primarily agricultural society, they also traded with other tribes to the north and south. Nowadays, the federally-recognized Quechan have a reservation on the California side of the Colorado River. The Cocopah is another Native American tribe whose members also live in the Lower Colorado Valley and Mexico.
In 1540, Hernando de Alarcon was the first Spaniard to reach the site of present-day Yuma. Other Spanish explorers followed and in 1780 a Spanish mission, called La Purisima Concepcion, was founded near Yuma but the native Quechan Indians were poorly treated and in 1781, attacked and killed the European men living at the mission. Nothing remains of it today but St. Thomas Mission, which was built in 1922, is located on the hill where the original Spanish mission was located (see photos above; on top is a close-up of the mission and below is the mission with the Colorado River in the foreground).
In the 19th century, the strategic and economic importance of the lower Colorado River was recognized. Products were transported overland from California and when they arrived in Yuma, were shipped up the Colorado River to points north or continued their journey overland to points further east in the United States. The settlement at Yuma grew as people traveled the Butterfield Overland Mail route and as Forty-Niners on their way to the California gold fields passed through Yuma. Nowadays, goods are more likely to be transported by train and I saw numerous freight trains, such as the one in the photo above, during my brief stay in Yuma.
Some shops and restaurants on Main Street—which actually was the main street of Yuma in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century--were closed for the summer or because of the recession. However, there was still plenty to do: The Yuma Art Gallery exhibits the works of local artists, the historic Yuma Theatre hosts performances, and Yuma's Main Squeeze (see photos at right) is a local winery that offers daily wine tastings.
The main attractions for people interested in Western history are the Sanguinetti House Museum, the Yuma Territorial Prison, and the Quartermaster's Depot and each of these will be described in separate blog entries. While Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry would certainly have appreciated the pleasures Yuma had to offer, they would have definitely wanted to avoid a stay in the prison!
General information about Yuma:
http://www.desertusa.com/Cities/az/az_yuma.html

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The distance between Palermo, Sicily, Italy and Bettles, Ak, Usa is approximately 8,265 km or 5,136 mi.
To reach Palermo, Sicily in this distance one would set out from Bettles, Ak bearing 12.3° or NNE and follow the great circles arc to approach Palermo, Sicily bearing 173.9° or S .
Palermo, Sicily has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa) whereas Bettles, Ak has a boreal subarctic climate with no dry season (Dfc).
The average annual temperature is 23.5 °C (42.3°F) warmer.
Average monthly temperatures vary by 25 °C (45°F) less in Palermo, Sicily. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to truly continental.
Total annual precipitation averages 390.7 mm (15.4 in) more which is equivalent to 390.7 l/m² (9.59 US gal/ft²) or 3,907,000 l/ha (417,684 US gal/ac) more. About 2 1/8 as much.
The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 28.7° higher in Palermo, Sicily than in Bettles, Ak.
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Average Max Temperature °C ( °F) +35 (+62) +33 (+59) +27 (+48) +20 (+37) +12 (+22) +8 (+15) +9 (+16) +13 (+23) +19 (+33) +28 (+50) +36 (+65) +35 (+63) +23 (+41)
Average Temperature °C ( °F) +35 (+63) +33 (+60) +29 (+53) +22 (+40) +13 (+23) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +13 (+24) +19 (+33) +28 (+50) +36 (+64) +35 (+64) +23 (+42)
Average Min Temperature °C ( °F) +35 (+63) +34 (+61) +32 (+57) +24 (+44) +13 (+24) +10 (+17) +10 (+19) +13 (+24) +19 (+34) +27 (+49) +36 (+64) +36 (+65) +24 (+43)
Average Precipitation mm (in) +82 (+3) +68 (+3) +53 (+2) +50 (+2) +19 (+1) -21 (-1) -41 (-2) -47 (-2) -7 (0) +68 (+3) +76 (+3) +92 (+4) +391 (+15)
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Beaver Creek, Yt, Canada - 710.8 kms (441.7 miles) SE
Talkeetna, Ak, Usa - 517.7 kms (321.7 miles) S
Gulkana, Ak, Usa - 603.6 kms (375.1 miles) SSE
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Updating your Game
==================

Fortunately, it's extremely easy to keep your Evennia server up-to-date
via Mercurial. If you haven't already, see the `Getting Started
guide <GettingStarted.html>`_ and get everything running. There are many
ways to get told when to update: You can subscribe to the RSS feed or
manually check up on the feeds from
`http://www.evennia.com <http://www.evennia.com>`_. You can also join
the `Evennia Commit
Log <http://groups.google.com/group/evennia-commits/>`_ group, which
will send you an email when the server repository changes.

When you're wanting to apply updates, simply ``cd`` to your ``evennia``
root directory and type:

::

     hg pull
     hg update

Assuming you've got the command line client. If you're using a graphical
client, you will probably want to navigate to the ``evennia`` directory
and either right click and find your client's pull function, or use one
of the menus (if applicable).

You can review the latest changes with

::

     hg log

or the equivalent in the graphical client. The log tends to scroll past
quite quickly, so if you are in linux it might be an idea to *pipe* the
output to a text reader like ``less``
(`here <http://mercurial.selenic.com/wiki/PagerExtension>`_ is a more
permanent solution):

::

     hg log | less

You can also see the latest changes online
`here <http://code.google.com/p/evennia/source/list>`_.

Resetting your database
-----------------------

Should you ever want to start over completely from scratch, there is no
need to re-download Evennia or anything like that. You just need to
clear your database. Once you are done, you just rebuild it from scratch
as described in step 2 of the `Getting Started
guide <GettingStarted.html>`_.

If you run the default ``SQlite3`` database (to change this you need to
edit your ``settings.py`` file), the database is actually just a normal
file in ``game/`` called ``evennia.db3``. Simply delete that file -
that's it.

Regardless of which database system you use, you can reset your database
via ``game/manage.py``. Since Evennia consists of many separate
components you need to clear the data from all of them:

::

     python manage.py reset server objects players scripts comms help web auth

Django also offers an easy way to start the database's own management
should we want more direct control:

::

     python manage.py dbshell

In e.g. MySQL you can then do something like this (assuming your MySQL
database is named "Evennia":

::

    mysql> DROP DATABASE Evennia;
    mysql> exit

A Note on Schema Migration
--------------------------

If and when an Evennia update modifies the database *schema* (that is,
the under-the-hood details as to how data is stored in the database),
you must update your existing database correspondingly to match the
change. If you don't, the updated Evennia will complain that it cannot
read the database properly. Whereas schema changes should become more
and more rare as Evennia matures, it may still happen from time to time.

One way to handle this is to apply the changes manually to your database
using the database's command line. This often means adding/removing new
tables or fields as well as possibly convert existing data to match what
the new Evennia version expects. It should be quite obvious that this
quickly becomes cumbersome and error-prone. If your database doesn't
contain anything critical yet it's probably easiest to simply reset it
and start over rather than to bother converting.

Enter `South <http://south.aeracode.org/>`_. South keeps track of
changes in the database schema and applies them automatically for you.
Basically, whenever the schema changes we also distribute small files
called "migrations" with the source. Those tell South exactly how to
repeat that change so you don't have to do so manually.

Using South is optional, but if you do install it, Evennia *will* use
South automatically. See the correct section of
`GettingStarted <GettingStarted.html>`_ on how to install South and the
slightly different way to start a clean database server when South is
used (you have to give the ``mange.py migrate`` command as well as
``manage.py syncdb``).

Once you have a database ready and using South, you work as normal.
Whenever a new Evennia update tells you that the database schema has
changed (check ``hg log`` after you pulled the latest stuff, or read the
online list), you go to ``game/`` and run this command:

::

     python manage.py migrate

This will convert your database to the new schema and you should be set
to go.


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Sometimes vacation is about the destination. Sometimes it's about the journey. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, it's both.
The 469-mile ribbon of asphalt that connects Afton, Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina is more than a place to drive your roadster or ride your motorcycle. It could be a metaphor for life … a journey full of places to pause along the way and no reason to rush the finish line. As a reminder to take it easy, speed on this twisting-turning roadway is limited 35 to 45 MPH.
Ideally suited to a sports car or motorcycle the two best times to visit are spring when the wild rhododendrons bloom and fall when changing leaves light up the landscape. Gary and I chose August, though, for the heat of summer. At least that's what we thought but not what we got.
For those unfamiliar with the parkway, its America's longest linear park, running along the spine of the Appalachia's Blue Ridge mountains. Begun in 1935, the stretch of pavement was a public works project during the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. As it evolved it included restrictions about what can be built along the road – mostly scenic, agricultural properties. Rules prohibit commercial traffic. Drivers encounter no stop lights or stop signs until they leave the Parkway.
Home to some of the East's most interesting views, the Parkway is meant to be enjoyed, not conquered. We gave ourselves a week to appreciate various overlooks, hikes, attractions, and photo opps. Certainly, the two-lane parkway could be driven in two days or less. But why? Another checkmark on the to-do list?
Our journey linked the north entrance in the Shenandoah National Park to the south entrance in North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Alas, Tropical Storm Fred and his weather friends sent torrential rains and tornado-like conditions to the Carolinas. So, we bailed halfway through the trip and rode our 2013 Honda Goldwing home – through cool rain – about 450 miles on Interstate 77 from northern North Carolina to Northeast Ohio.
Abbreviating our trip was another life lesson. We were reminded that we're not in control and we must sometimes pivot. (As if COVID hasn't already made pivoting abundantly clear.) Still, half the Parkway is better than no Parkway.
A printed travel planner from the Blue Ridge Parkway Association (blueridgeparkway.org) helped. It lists attractions, hiking trails and rest stops at various mile markers as well as exits with gas stations, restaurants, and lodging. We carried the planner because internet and GPS access can be sketchy at Appalachian elevations and sometimes rendered our mobile devices useless.
When the trail started, I found myself dramatically inhaling in fear as hills dropped and valley views stretched for miles. The anxiety grew in areas lacking guardrails. Soon, though, stunning mountain views became the norm and I relaxed. The scenery included deer sightings and abundant wildflowers. A bear sighting could, possibly, happen (though not likely).
The first stop that beckons, Humpback Rocks, is only 5.8 miles into the trip. If you' haven't exercised lately, pace yourself for the mile or longer climb that registered as 75 flights of stairs on my Fitbit. We gave up on our first trip to the overlook five years ago. We conquered on our second visit and were rewarded with a fog-obscured vista from on high.
By late morning., day one, we were hungry and used the trip planner to find Olde Liberty Station Restaurant (oldelibertystation.com) in Bedford. Leaving at mile maker 86, the Honda zig-zagged into the valley to an 1881 repurposed train station. Lunch was generous salads and the ubiquitous Southern staple, fried green tomatoes.
It's important to note that the parkway, with its elevation and shade is cooler than the small towns along the way. Temperatures rise nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit when you get into the valley. Dressing in layers improves comfort options.
At 165 miles down the Parkway we stopped in Floyd, Va., just southwest of the parkway, where I had planned two nights at Hotel Floyd (hotelfloyd.com).
Built in 2007, Hotel Floyd is influenced by that artsy vibe and environmental consciousness. It was constructed with sustainable materials and furnishings, easy access to Wi-Fi, electric-car charging and includes a gallery of local art in the lobby.
Each of the 40 rooms are decorated in a theme to evoke a small local business. Ours, for example, was a tribute to Red Rooster coffee shop. Amenities are high-end, and the hotel is walking distance to shopping, dining, and music venues.
The small town – fewer than 500 residents –has a deep history and broad culture. Recently, as in the 1970s, the town and county around were "discovered" by back-to-the-landers looking for a rural escape. These new residents were artists/artisans, some say "hippies." They shaped the town's culture, filling it with fine art, handcrafts, and rich music traditions.
One of the best venues for music here is The Floyd Country Store (floydcountrystore.com). Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon a stage in the back show cases traditional Appalachian music. When music beckons, folks scramble to the dance floor to clog or two-step.
Friday during our visit, we saw six different acts within three blocks — one in the Country store, three busking streetside, a vocalist at Outer Space and a band inside Dogtown Roadhouse (dogtownroadhouse.com).
Saturday, we listened to musician Seph Custer play mandolin as part of a duo in the Country store. We enjoyed his music enough see him change instruments and style that evening at the Dogtown Roadhouse. There we claimed a table, ate wood-fired pizza, drank regional mead, and listened to Custer play lead guitar and sing. His three-hour bluesy rock set, accompanied by The Flatbreaks on bass and drums, included an eclectic mix of Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, Cage the Elephant, Black Keys, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stevie Wonder and more.
Between musical performances, I browsed a farm market as well as galleries and boutiques. Traveling by motorcycle meant I could bring home nothing but photos and memories. Oh, but the temptations!
Sunday, we twisted our way uphill to the Parkway and crossed into North Carolina. During a previous trip, we'd visited downtown Mount Airy, birthplace of Andy Griffith and the model for Mayberry in his television series. It's worth a visit if you're a fan.
This trip we visited three of the 48 wineries in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley wine country. About 30 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Interstate 77 also dumps into the valley. That proximity means Ohio snowbirds visit wineries en route to Florida in winter.
Just as people are skeptical of Ohio wine, I was circumspect about wine made in North Carolina. I was wrong. Some wines were great, others weren't my preference. Gary didn't taste because he was piloting the bike.
The wineries we visited ranged from charming boutique to expansive estate. They tend to specialize in dry and off-dry wines made from European vinifera and French-American hybrid grapes.
Shelton Vineyards (sheltonvineyards.com), which opened in 1999 has a grand presence with roughly 300 acres surrounding a facility that includes a six-station tasting room, market, restaurant, patios as well as an organic chef's garden and 70-plus acres of European grapes. The winemaker produces about 20 different wines from traditional varietals — Sauvignon Blanc, Reisling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Tannat — as well as Bordeaux blends. Next year sparkling Moscato and rose will join the list.
In addition to wine and dining, the winery hosts music on weekends and a monthly summer concert series. Visitors can relax with wine, wine slushies and wine cocktails. Interestingly, general manager Travis Dale is from Ashtabula and recently returned home to taste Grand River Valley wines.
Serre Vineyards (serrevineyards.com), a boutique winery with a small footprint and a handful of wines, just started pouring in 2020. Owners, married couple Melissa Hayes and Christian Krobisch, work with local growers to source varietal grapes for wines while their own vineyards mature. Their specialties are dry reds such as a bourbon-barrel Cabernet Sauvignon and two blends. Hayes grew up in Lakewood, Ohio.
Keeping with the Ohio influence, Round Peak Vineyards (roundpeak.com) winemaker Ken Gulaian grew up in Mayfield and earned a mechanical engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University. Following a successful career on both coasts, he and wife Kari Heerdt had a mid-life aspiration to shift from corporate life to entrepreneurial life. So, in 2008, they bought Round Peak and Gulaian studied enology and viticulture. As they got to know the breadth of their customers, they expanded to a second brand –Skull Camp (skullcampbrewing.com) – of sweeter, more playful wines as well as craft beer.
Currently, they grow 12 acres of grapes for a variety of 100 percent estate wines. These include European varietals like Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Tannat as well as French-American hybrid grapes like Vidal Blanc and Norton.
All three wineries offer lodging for overnight guests from a small cottage to a four-bedroom "cabin" to the only Hampton Inn & Suites in America with its own wine bar.
After the third winery, the rain hit us. With Tropical Storm Fred promising 95 percent chance of rain for three days we abandon the Yadkin Valley and the rest of the Parkway. We plan to resume the journey another time.
Categories: Musings, North Carolina, Travel, Virginia, Wine
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directed the department of defense to develop a plan to demolish and destroy ISIS, a network of lawless savages that have slaughtered muslims and Christians and men and women and children of all faiths and all beliefs. We will work with our allies, including our friends and allies in the Muslim world, to extinguish this vile enemy from our planet.
Donald Trump: I have also imposed sanctions on entities and individuals who support Iran's ballistic missile program, and reaffirmed our unbreakable alliance with the state of Israel.


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Acquisition / May 20, 2010
Aircraft Leasing Group Attracts US$750 Million from Cinven, CVC and Oak Hill Capital
Dublin, New York, Hong Kong & Shanghai, 20 May 2010 – Avolon, the aircraft leasing group, today announces it has successfully completed its initial capital raise of US$1.4 billion including an equity commitment of US$750 million from three of the world's leading private equity firms.
The US$750 million equity commitment was subject to EU merger and takeover approval which was received on 18 May 2010.
US$1.4 billion capital raised
US$750 million equity capital committed equally by leading private equity firms Cinven, CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") and Oak Hill Capital Partners ("Oak Hill Capital")
US$400 million warehouse debt financing facility arranged by UBS (MLA) with co-arrangers Credit Agricole, Deutsche Bank and KfW Ipex-Bank – the first facility of this type to be successfully executed since 2007
US$215 million term debt financing facility provided by DVB Bank
volon to become a leading player in the global aircraft leasing sector
Avolon team has significant experience in delivering innovative sale and leaseback and financing transactions to the world's airlines
Avolon has executed contracts and letters of intent for the purchase of 26 aircraft. A number of other transactions are in advanced stages of discussion with airlines globally. Avolon also provides lease management services on a further 2 aircraft
Denis Nayden appointed Chairman of Avolon with over thirty years experience in the aircraft leasing sector
Mr Nayden commented:
"Avolon has successfully attracted significant equity capital to develop the business into a global leader in aircraft leasing. This successful equity raise and the support of such highly respected aviation banks reflects the strength of the team assembled, their experience in the sector and the opportunity presented by current market conditions. Cinven, CVC and Oak Hill Capital have identified Avolon as the right investment opportunity, led by the right team, entering the market at the right time."
Avolon
Headquartered in Ireland, Avolon provides aircraft leasing and lease management services. Avolon is led by an experienced team with offices in Dublin, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Avolon's initial focus is to expand its aircraft fleet and provide sale & leaseback and other financing services to airlines world-wide. Avolon also provides lease management services to third-party aircraft owners.
As of today, Avolon has executed contracts and letters of intent for the purchase of 26 aircraft comprising Airbus A320s, Airbus A330s and Boeing 737NGs. These aircraft are leased to airlines around the world including airlines in China, the UAE, the United States, Russia and Western Europe. A number of other transactions are at an advanced stage of discussion with airlines globally. Avolon also provides lease management services on a further 2 aircraft.
Avolon is led by Dómhnal Slattery, CEO, who is the former founding CEO of RBS Aviation Capital, one of the largest aircraft lessors in the world. The management team of 15 professionals has a proven track record in aircraft leasing and has an extensive network of established senior industry relationships across the airline, manufacturer and aviation banking sectors. In particular, the team has significant experience in delivering innovative sale and leaseback and financing transactions to the world's airlines.
Denis Nayden, an industry veteran with over thirty years experience in the aircraft leasing sector, has been appointed as Chairman of Avolon.
Aircraft operating leasing has grown to become a core mechanism for the financing of commercial aircraft. Over 30% of the entire global fleet of aircraft – in excess of 6,000 commercial passenger jets – are leased to approximately two thirds of the world's airlines.
In recent years, approximately 40% of all new aircraft deliveries (c. 400 aircraft per annum) have been financed through operating lease structures. Given the tightening of available bank and capital markets financing, operating leasing has become an increasingly attractive option for airlines seeking to finance deliveries of new aircraft and to release equity from aircraft within their existing fleet. This growth in demand for leasing services also comes at a time when a number of the large incumbent aircraft lessors are experiencing capital constraints. It is estimated that over US$450 billion of aircraft finance will be required by the world's airlines over the next five years.
Avolon, together with its three private equity partners, intends to capitalise on the opportunity presented by current and expected market conditions within the global aircraft leasing sector. Airlines need to renew their fleets both for replacement and growth while also addressing liquidity and balance sheet issues. These combined factors will drive continued growth in the demand for sale and leaseback transactions and for operating leases generally.
Capital Raising | Equity
Avolon has equity capital of US$750 million committed from three leading private equity investment firms: Cinven, CVC and Oak Hill Capital. Each firm has committed US$250 million. Cinven, CVC and Oak Hill Capital all bring complementary strengths to the Avolon business and each has a range of experience in the aerospace and transportation sectors. Further details are set out at the end of this release.
Capital Raising | Debt
Avolon has also agreed initial debt financing of US$615 million. This comprises a US$400 million warehouse debt financing facility arranged by UBS as Mandated Lead Arranger with co-arrangers Credit Agricole, Deutsche Bank and KfW Ipex-Bank. This transaction marks the reopening of the lessor warehouse market and is the first facility of this type to be successfully executed since 2007. Avolon has also secured a US$215 million term debt financing facility provided by DVB Bank.
Avolon was advised by Freshfields, KPMG and Maples and Calder.


The European Lung Cancer Conference is organised by top academic experts in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies.
The conference is relevant for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory physicians, and other medical professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with lung cancer.
ESMO-MORA: The conference programme has been submitted for ESMO-MORA category 1 points accreditation. Recertification is necessary for medical oncologists to remain professionally certified by ESMO. It also guarantees that a certified medical oncologist has continued to update her/his knowledge and still possess the necessary skills and standards for the practice of medical oncology. See here for further details.
CME: The ELCC 2016 programme will also be submitted for accreditation to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found online here.


Research and consulting firm teknowlogy has published the results of its IoT Survey 2019. It is the first survey of its kind to evaluate leading IoT platform providers based on the feedback of more than 2,000 users, e.g. developers, administrators or project managers, from all over the world.
Among the evaluated platform providers were Altair SmartCore, AWS, Bosch Software Innovations, Device Insight, Digimondo, Eurotech, Fiware, Google, and Microsoft. The survey provides an invaluable resource to companies in the process of identifying a suitable IoT platform for their specific needs, as well as to vendors eager to know how they perform against their competitors.
There is hardly any other market that is as dynamic and hard to predict as the one for IoT platforms. That is because a huge number of providers offer highly diverse types of IoT platforms. They also often come with different perks, like more security or blockchain technology. Most user companies have in common that they lack one holistic source that covers and compares the many different kinds of IoT platforms to help them decide in which to invest.
Users rate providers based on 24 key performance indicators (KPIs) in six different categories. KPI dashboards help to provide precise information at a glance. In addition, the providers are segmented into eight different peer groups, so that competing products can be easily identified and a fair and useful comparison of products is possible.
Teknowlogy analysts defined the peer groups using their experience and judgment, and they made the categorization according to different provider sizes, locations, and product-related focus topics: device development, device management, rapid application development, and analytics. One or more overview charts display the provider rankings for each KPI and peer group.
The IoT Survey shows the recommendation rate as a key indicator of overall user satisfaction. There are multiple KPIs that play an important role when it comes to the impact on user recommendations; however, teknowlogy analysts identified product satisfaction and supplier support as the key drivers across the platforms.
What was surprising to see was that some users made a recommendation for an IoT platform even though they stated not being entirely satisfied with the product itself or the associated supplier support. In each of these cases, other KPIs prevailed.


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A: I was just missing the -force parameter
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Our Traditional chicken coops ship as a kit. The doors, windows, and hardware are all pre-installed and the floor is mounted to the steel support base. All you do is insert the legs into the steel support, assemble the wall panels together on the floor, attach the roof and assemble the nest box dividers.


"It has always been my dream to become a Carnival Queen; I have waited for this moment my whole life. It is a great responsibility for me, to represent my people in the role," explains Virginia Hernández, the holder of the title in 2013, from her dressing room at the Hotel El Panamá.
Much as to be expected, one might think. But Carnival in Panama is anything but what one might expect.
Government sponsored, the event is designed to act as an international calling card for the destination, showcasing the best of what it has to offer here to eager overseas visitors. Investment runs to $3 million annually, as politicians put on a party they hope will draw crowds from around the world.
Thousands dutifully attend, with 15,000 international visitors in town over the Carnival period. The figure has doubled in recent years, as the government channels funds from the renationalised Panama Canal into overseas advertising.
Key markets for the annual event include developing nations in Latin America – Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia for example – but also America and Europe, with a few German, English and Dutch voices audible when strolling between stages.
They join nearly half a million Panamanians as they party in the streets in the four days in the build up to Ash Wednesday.
Though sometimes the party starts a little earlier, it always ends on Tuesday. Panamanians refer to Carnival as 'los carnavales', with the entire country shutting down for the celebration.
The Panamanian government has paid for the Carnival for a number of years.
However, in 2010 the private sector was permitted to take over the operation of the event. This proved unsuccessful, with the national authorities forced to step in to pay bills of over $500,000 left outstanding. Following this, the government retook control of the Panama City Carnival, while smaller towns still organise their own events.
Funding is in place until at least 2014, when a general election may see a change of government and subsequent alteration in priorities.
"This, as with the whole tourism industry in Panama, is still a work in progress. While Carnival has been here since 1910, we only realised we were a tourism destination a decade or so ago.
Perhaps second guessing journalists, the minister is also quick to downplay concerns over safety.
"This is something which is very safe, but at the same time very exotic," he explains.
In the three years the Carnival has been in its present location on Cantu Costera, a lush park area overlooking the bay, there have been few "serious incidents" he adds – perhaps due to the 2,000 plus police officers, supported by soldiers, marshalling the event.
Panama itself is marketing itself as a high-end destination. Boutiques line the streets, while the hotels – including the sumptuous Panama Bristol - rival those anywhere in Latin America.
Internationally Panama City competes against Cartagena and Bogotá in Columbia for metropolitan guests, while Antigua and Costa Rica compete for beach tourists.
But the Carnival is deliberately for the working people of Panama.
"The Carnival in Panama is different to those in Rio de Janeiro, for example. Here you are part of the Carnival, in a lot of other places you are merely a spectator. Here, you are the Carnival," explains minister Shamah.
Those who can, however, go to Miami to shop during Carnival, showing a certain lack of patriotism. But, with everything in town closed for the four day duration, it is perhaps understandable.
Carnival offers the government an avenue to spread the wealth generated by the return of the Panama Canal. Returned to the domestic government from American control in 1999, the wealth generated by the country's most famous asset is slowly trickling down to the people.
A new subway is being built in Panama City, while the number of gleaming skyscrapers under construction in the financial district rivals the boom years in Dubai.
The economy has been growing faster here than in any other Latin American country for the past three years, with growth averaging nearly nine per cent a year for six years.
This means, though it lies in Central America, the poorest and most violent region in the West, the 3.6 million citizens of Panama are now richer than most Latin Americans.
Money has also found its way into tourism, with Visit Panama working flat out to boost the country's international profile.
"We are finding our way into the conscience of the world, we are getting to be a recognised as a legitimate tourism destination," adds Shamah.
They are being supported by the public sector, with airlift growing to keep pace with demand.
KLM offers a direct daily service out of Schipol in Amsterdam, while Iberia flies five times a week out of Madrid. Both Air France and Lufthansa are also believed to be in negotiations to open new routes in early 2014.
Charter flights are another growth area, with Condor recently stepping up its operations.
However, British visitors are likely to be facing lengthy transfers in Madrid for some time to come.
American visitors face an easier ride, with Delta offering daily non-stop services between Atlanta and Panama on a brand new Boeing 737-800.
Panama, not least the Carnival, is growing in stature on the world stage, with next year's Queen set to have even more subjects.


1.1 What are Brussels sprouts?
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera) are vegetables.
They have a round shape,which is formed by several layers of dark green leaves.
They are quite small (like a ping-pong ball), and are eaten whole with the leaves.
Their taste and odor is very intense.
As an energy source, 100 grams of Brussels sprouts contribute with 43 kcal.
More than 86% is water.
Brussels sprouts are rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron. They also contain smaller amounts of zinc, manganese, selenium, copper and sodium.
They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B9. They contain small amounts of other B vitamins and vitamin E.
They have a good water content.
They give us energy in the form of calories, which help us to maintain vitality.
They contain little fat, although with a high quality and with many health benefits.
They have high protein content.
They have a high carbohydrate content.
They help to remove toxins from our body, because of potassium.
They help maintain our brain function properly, because they contain phosphorus. In addition, together with calcium, they maintain the balance of the formation of strong bones.
Because of their iron content, they help prevent anemia.
Because of their content in B vitamins, particularly vitamin B9, they help us to grow properly.
They protect us from the toxins and aging, because they contain vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and zinc.


The bad news first: Anti-Semitism throughout much of the world is not only alive and well, but growing.
Then a touch of good news: It's probably not as bad as it seems.
Those are among the convictions of Sharon Nazarian, the Anti-Defamation League's senior vice president for international affairs, who spoke on the unpleasant but important subject of anti-Semitism to regional ADL board members, youth leaders and supporters in Denver last week, and in an interview with the Intermountain Jewish News.
Responsible for the ADL's efforts to educate Jewish communities and law enforcement on anti-Semitism outside the US, Nazarian brings to her post considerable expertise from the worlds of academia (founder of the Center for Israel Studies and an adjunct professor in political science at UCLA), philanthropy (president of the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation) and foreign policy (a member of the Council on Foreign Relations).
With an MA and a PhD in political science from USC, Nazarian also brings to her professional duties her personal background.
Born into Iran's small and ancient Jewish community, she and her family fled that nation after the Islamic revolution of 1979. She was only 10 at the time but has plentiful memories of being Jewish in an environment with a long and sometimes violent history of anti-Semitism.
Her background as an Iranian Jew didn't necessarily contribute to her choice of a career, Nazarian told the IJN, but she believes it probably influenced the ADL to hire her.
"I think it contributed to our CEO's choice of me because being vice president for international affairs in a way is like being in a foreign ministry role. I think Jonathan Greenblatt wanted to select someone who has the understanding and experience of what it is to be a Diaspora Jew, especially from a small Diaspora community.
Since 2017, when she joined the ADL, she has, tragically, also come to know how many Jews outside the US feel about the physical threat of anti-Semitism. As an American Jew in the wake of the deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue last October, she says her relationship with the Jews she works with abroad has grown into one of mutual understanding.
"Pittsburgh was a very defining moment," Nazarian says.
"Before Pittsburgh, I would go to these communities around the world and talk about how we are American Jews and we're safe and we're well-to-do and how can we help you? It was a little condescending in a way.
In her interview — a lightly edited transcript of which follows — Nazarian discusses the "perfect storm" of dynamics currently fueling international anti-Semitism, particularly in Europe, as well as in Iran and its Jewish community.
How bad is worldwide anti-Semitism quantitatively?
"In Europe we have what I would call a perfect storm right now, rising anti-Semitism and nationalism. There are extreme right groups coming into the political center in a way that they had not before. They had been fringe, pushed to the side, and now they've made their way back, whether it's in Austria or Germany or Italy, in all the places that we can imagine.
"At the same time, you see the rise in extremism from the left. Jeremy Corbyn is really the face of that in the UK, the populism around the Brexit movement. We see it in Northern Europe where there's a lot of movement toward banning circumcision and ritual slaughter, very fundamental in Jewish ritual life.
"Thirdly, there is the rise of Islamic radicalization in Europe, with the coming in of all the refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. I am not one to close doors to those running away from wars and atrocities and I think the Europeans have done well and history will treat them well. But at the same time they have to recognize what's coming into their communities and societies and what are the challenges to their democracies, to the vibrancy of their tolerance for others.
Hasn't this put the Jews of Europe into awkward positions? In some cases, Jews have supported publicly the nationalist movements. How do you advise on that?
"In France a certain percentage of the Jewish community voted for the National Front. They have some of the same motivations as the broader French society, some of the same reactions to Islamic radicalization. They think these groups have the answer.
"We have that in this country — those who believe in most of what this administration has done. They're also responding to keeping our borders safe, keeping the terrorists out, keeping invaders and rapists out.
"On the whole, I would say the Jewish community generally — and definitely the Jewish communal organizations — see the dangers of those arguments. They know that [nationalist] groups will not stop with the Muslims and this will trickle down to the Jewish community. They're very aware that this is a real threat and they haven't forgotten their history.
"What worries me more is the separation of the national interests of the state of Israel from these Jewish communities. Almost all of the Jewish communities of Europe consider themselves pro-Israel. But you have cases like in Hungary where the role of the Israeli government coming in and embracing the president and leadership of Hungary makes it very difficult for the Hungarian Jewish community. That puts them in a very awkward position because of the state of anti-Semitism in Hungary, which is pretty horrendous.
How important is Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly in the anti-Semitism coming from the progressive left or the radical left?
"It's a huge and much more complex issue. When you see things from the right, it's kind of black and white. They say what they think, they act the way they do based on their beliefs. You see it and you know it.
"What happens on the extreme left, shrouded in this language of human rights and repression and post-colonialism is much more difficult to link specifically to anti-Semitic behavior. But very often, in essence it is. The left and extreme left are in some ways more sophisticated and intelligent in the way they send their messages out, so it's more tricky.
"When you talk of Israel as being the last bastion of the colonial movement, whether it's apartheid or it's a colonial experiment, that language in its essence is anti-Semitic.
So this progressivism is a wolf in sheep's clothing. You're suggesting that old-fashioned anti-Semitism is still lurking in their hearts.
"With Jeremy Corbyn there's evidence that he was on the payroll of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I'm not going to call him an anti-Semite but his behavior, his language, the populist rhetoric he uses — as much as he will deny it — is harping to that.
"It's irrefutable that he's definitely using the human rights space undercover, for an attack on Israel that is unjustified. There's no language of a two-state solution, no language of both people having a right to their own countries.
"So when you distill it to the bottom line of what they're arguing for, it's no Jewish state; that Jews do not have the right to have one. That to me is anti-Semitic. But it's much harder for most average citizens to get through those layers and not get caught up in this wonderful sounding stuff.
"I'm an Iranian and in a way this is personal to me because of how this regime oppresses its own minorities. Forget everybody else, forget the havoc Iran is causing in the Middle East, in Iraq, in Syria, in Yemen, just look at what the regime is doing to its own population, to its minorities, to its LGBT community. Where is Jeremy Corbyn on that? If you're a true believer in social justice, why aren't you talking about that? There's zero, silence.
How should these phenomena of right- and left-wing anti-Semitism and Islamic radicalization be responded to by Jews? Some people with experience or memories of the Holocaust think this might be a recurrence.
"We at ADL are very careful about those comparisons. We try very hard not to use them frivolously. At this point I would not make that comparison.
"Polls show that in the UK some 40% of Jews have considered moving. That shows how people feel, what their fears are, but is it comparable to pre-WW II Europe? No.
"Is it something that we should be really concerned about, especially when we see the kind of legislation that is making Jewish life more and more difficult, especially when forces from the right and the left are making Jews feel less safe physically, that they literally can't walk around with a kippah or a Star of David?
"Yes, those are the issues that we have to keep our focus on.
Is there a particular place that you would rate as the most dangerous and where maybe there should be some emigration?
"France has already experienced that in the last five years, where there was a surge in emigration to Israel. We've been monitoring those numbers and what we've seen is not only that it has plateaued, there has also been some coming back.
"Some French Jews went to Israel, many bought homes, some settled families, but some did come back. So with emigration, we're not there yet.
Could you provide a description of the atmosphere in some of these French neighborhoods?
"If you're not an outwardly observant Jewish person, they all say there's absolutely no threat to you. The difficulties come when you have an outward appearance of Jewishness, and which neighborhood you find yourself in.
"It's a social class issue. Definitely, the upper socioeconomic members of the Jewish community feel very safe. They're not feeling the institutional anti-Semitism. They know that the government is very much in support of the Jewish community. When CRIF — the organization of the French Jewish community — has its gala, the president of France, the foreign minister, all of them are there. So they feel politically safe. They feel they're in a good place in terms of the resources they're getting from the government.
"But if you're an observant Jew, with the clothing that goes with it, you have to think about your neighborhood and where your children are playing. If you're in a mixed neighborhood, for example, with North Africans, you think about that. There's been a movement from certain arrondissements to others.
Can you evaluate how European Jewish communities have responded so far?
"I was in Stockholm a few months after the incident in Malmo. The Jewish community made very right move on the security side, on the communal side, on the government relations side, on the law enforcement side. I was very impressed.
"There are obviously things that could be done better. One of the things that we at the ADL are looking at, because we're such a large purveyor of law enforcement training in the US, is having the heads of our Jewish Community Security Task Force meet with the heads of police of specific European cities. We are bringing them in pairs to our training twice a year in Washington, DC. We've done it now with Barcelona, with Budapest, with Finland.
"They have found that very helpful on two fronts: Number one is the actual content, and number two is the bonding between the heads of those cities' police departments and the heads of security for the Jewish communities. That kind of relationship itself is very valuable.
"They're doing a great job for themselves, they're advocating for themselves, they're getting the resources they need to make their buildings safe. At the ADL, we have amazing experience in helping the police, when there's a murder or any act of violence, how to know very quickly that this is a hate crime.
We see Iran as a relentless foe of Israel and very anti-Semitic: Are the people of Iran different from their government?
"It's very important to separate the government of Iran and the people. Put aside for the moment the regime, with all its nefarious activities, in the country, in the region, around the world.
"When you ask a non-Jewish Iranian, whether an observant Muslim or not, they will say that the Jewish minority in Iran has always been treated well. But if you understand the sociology and the majority-minority dynamic, most majorities think that they treat their minorities quite well. They don't have that sensitivity.
"Would an average Iranian know about that? No. Would he or she know that there was a period in Iran that Jews were not allowed to come outside when it was raining, because the Jewish body was considered dirty, and it could touch a Muslim and they would become impure? They would not know any of that because that is not part of their consciousness.
"Are they anti-Semites? It depends. Are there millions of Iranians today who support Israel? I'm not even saying that they're neutral, but actually supporting Israel because of their hatred for their own regime and for 40 years they've seen the anti-Israel rhetoric? Yes.
"You see demonstrations going on in Iran today where they say Israel is not the enemy, it's their own government. They are saying that Palestinians don't need their money; they need it.