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by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage, travel 17 comments tags: ancient, anegondi, anegundi, art, birth, blog, boulder, bukka, burial, cave, chamber, dolmen, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, Gudda, hampi, hire benekal, hirebenekal, hirebenkal, india, karnataka, Mane, Moryar, Onake Kindi, paintings, rock, rock art, ruins, tungabhadra
HIRE BENAKAL : VALLEY OF THE DEAD !
You have seen the ruins of a great civilization at Hampi. And travelled back in time with me to witness the co-existence of myth and history at Anegundi. We have also discussed about the traces of early human settlement in the region, studied the primitive cave paintings at Onake Kindi. Let me take you further into the past to the mysterious 'valley of the dead', where history of ancient human habitation rests in peace. Hire benakal (also called Hirebenakal or Hirebenkal ಹಿರೇಬೆಣಕಲ್) is a little peaceful village next to Anegundi, situated around 50 Km from Hampi. It is one of largest megalithic burial sites (Necropolis) in Karnataka, India, estimated to be 3000 years old. Known as 'Elu Guddagalu' in Kannada language, which means 'Seven hillocks', this site consists of around 400 megalithic structures (dolmens) built between 800 BCE to 200 BCE (that falls between Neolithic and the Iron Age periods ). The first reports about this site got published in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society by Philip Meadows Taylor in 1835 during the British rule. Though Archaeology Survey of India (ASI) took over the possession of the site in 1955, not much of effort has been made to […]
by GOPAN NAIR in travel, Wonders of Nature 4 comments tags: agumbe, bangalore, chikmagalur, forest, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, hills, karnataka, king cobra, Kundadry, rain, rain forest, research, sringeri, temple, trek, trip, udupi, village, Vishveshwarayya
AGUMBE : LIVING THE RAINS
'Petrichor' is the name for the earthy scent that emerges when fresh rain hits the soil after a long gap. This Greek word is a combination of two words 'Petra' (stone) and 'Ichor' which literally means the fluid that passes through the veins of Gods. People say this sweet fragrance has a rejuvenating effect on the body, perhaps it is more of a psychological reason because our ancestors considered rain as an essential element for survival. Scientifically speaking, when rain drops hit dry soil, the tiny pores on the earth release small bubbles of plant oils, bacteria and Ozone into the air which causes the scent. Though large amount of Ozone could be dangerous to human lungs, the actual amount being released during this event is negligible. I think we are drifting away from our main subject. Let's talk about the places where rain has become the part and parcel of daily life. 'Cherrapunji' in the North Eastern corner of India was once known as the wettest place on the planet and it still holds the Guinness Book record for maximum rainfall received at a place. A less-known place called 'Agumbe' on the Western Ghats is called the 'Cherrapunji of […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage, travel 4 comments tags: Adi Shankara, Arangetram, Arangettam, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops.org, iron, jeep, karnataka, Kodachadri, kollur, kutajadri, mookambika, nature, off-road, peetam, peeth, photography, pillar, river, Sarvagjna, Sarvajna, Sarvajna peetha, Shankara Peetam, shankaracharya, Sharavathi, temple, trek, trekking, western ghat, കുടജാദ്രി
KOTACHADRI : ADVENTURE MEETS WITH DEVOTION
Kodachadri peaks in the Western Ghats, located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India. A trip to Kodachadri could be an unforgettable experience for nature-enthusiasts, trekkers, photographers and adventurous drivers. Kodachadri is situated 1343 meters above sea level and around 30 Kms away from the temple town Kollur. Surrounded by lush green hills, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife and tropical vegetation. The valley has been declared as a natural heritage site by the state government . The name Kodachadri (Kodachadri in Kannada, Kutajadri in Sanskrit and Malayalam കുടജാദ്രി) is derived from Sanskrit words 'Kutaja' and 'Adri' . Kutaja is a kind of Mountain Jasmine flower (കുടകപ്പാല, Kutakappaala or Giri-Mallika) and Adri means hill. Kutaja plant has Ayurvedic medicinal properties too. The panoramic view from the top of Kodachadri peak is mesmerizing . The mountain top is accessible by an adventurous trekking trail of around 9 to 12 km through dense forest. This trek is meant for physically fit people and requires special permission from the forest department. It could also be reached by an off-road jeep route of around 30 Km from Kollur town. The last […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage 15 comments tags: architecture, belur, Chennakesava, Chennakeshava, Dankanacharya, darpana sundari, dynasty, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, halebeedu, halebid, halebidu, hassan, hindu, hoy, hoysala, hoysaleshvara, hoysaleshwara, hoysalesvara, india, Jakanacharya, karnataka, kedareshwara, madanika, photography, sala, salabhanjika, salabhanjike, Shantala Devi, temple, tourism
POETRY IN STONE : MADANIKAS OF BELUR
Name of the Hoysala empire comes from Kannada folklore that tells the story of a young man called Sala who fights and kills a lion (or tiger) to save his Master Sudatta. "Hoy, Sala" in Kannada language means "Strike Sala" which became the name of the dynasty he founded. The pictorial representation of this incident became the emblem of Hoysala empire too. A statue of Sala fighting the lion welcomes you at the entrance of Chennakesava temple at Belur. The temple was built during the rule of Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty in 12th Century AD. According to the legend, Chief Architects of Chennakeshava Temple were 'Amarashilpi Jakanacharya' and his son 'Dankanacharya'. Please go through my detailed article on the history of Belur & Halebid by clicking here. Chennakesava temple is well-known for extremely fine carvings, sculptures and motifs on its outer walls. The most famous and exquisite ones among these are the 42 well-carved bracket figures known as Madanikas (Chaste Maidens or Salabhanjikas). 38 of these are placed outside the temple while 4 of them could be found inside. Vishnuvardhana's Queen Shantala Devi was considered to be the epitome of perfect feminine beauty and the Madanika sculptures were crafted by portraying the queen […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage 4 comments tags: architecture, arsikere, belavadi, belur, Chandramouleshwara, gop.org, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, halebeedu, halebidu, hindu, hoysala, india, Ishvara, karnataka, Shivalaya, shrine, sivalaya, temple, tour, tourism, veeranarayana
A SNEAK PEAK INTO HOYSALA HISTORY : BELAVADI & ARSIKERE
"Hoy, Sala !" in Kannada language means "Strike Sala !", a dialogue that comes from Kannada folklore. As per the story, a young boy called Sala fought with a lion (or tiger) and saved his Jain Guru named Sudatta. The young warrior became the founder of an empire called 'Hoysala' and a depiction of this incident was adopted as the emblem of Hoysala dynasty. Hoysala Empire ruled the Deccan Plateau region of Southern India between the 10th and 14th centuries. They developed their own style of architecture and built a number of impeccable masterpieces around the kingdom, thus leaving their cultural imprint in and around the region. Several of these architectural wonders still exist in Karnataka, the most prominent ones are listed below in chronological order : Click the name of a temple to go through a photo tour. TEMPLE PLACE YEAR KING Chennakesava Belur 1117 Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleswara Halebidu 1120 Vishnuvardhana Kedareshwara Halebidu 1200 Veera Ballala II Veeranarayana Belavadi 1200 Veera Ballala II Ishvara (Shivalaya) Arsikere 1220 Veera Ballala II Kesava Somanathapura 1268 Narasimha III VEERA NARAYANA TEMPLE, BELAVADI Belavadi is a little village located 10 km north-west of Halebid (Halebeedu), the ancient capital of Hoysala kingdom. Belavadi is also known […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage 12 comments tags: aihole, Badami, bangalkot, Bhaje, cave, caves, chalukya, fort, Ganapatim, gop.org, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, hindu, india, jain, karnataka, mahakoota, mahakuta, Malegitti, Nataraja, pattadakal, pattadakallu, RAVALPHADI, RAVANA PHADI, RAVANAPHADI, Shivalaya, shrine, Temples, tour, tourism, vatapi
BADAMI : MAGNIFICENT CAVES OF ANCIENT INDIA
BADAMI (ಬದಾಮಿ or Vatapi as it was known originally) is an ancient temple town located in the Bangalkot district of Nothern Karnataka in India. The place 'Badiamaioi' mentioned by Greek Geographer Ptolemy (150 AD) has been identified as Badami. Badami was the capital of Chalukya dynasty who ruled several parts of Karnataka between 540 to 757 AD. The town of Badami lies 460 Kms from Bangalore, situated at the mouth of a ravine protected by huge red sandstone ridges on either sides with a beautiful lake (Agastya lake) in the middle. Legend has it that Badami was named after an asura called Vatapi who got killed by sage Agastya. Chalukya rulers had fortified the hills surrounding the town and built several temples in and around the area. The temples and ruins at Badami, Pattadakkal, Aihole and Mahakuta are good examples of Chalukya architecture. The most famous among this group of temples are the rock-cut cave temples built between 6th and 8th centuries AD. There is a famous Carnatic recital "Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje" praising lord Ganesha at Vatapi, composed by Muthuswami Dikshitar. The Chalukyas were defeated by Pallavas in 7th century and the idol of Vatapi Ganapati was transferred to TamilNadu which […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage 19 comments tags: architecture, belur, Chennakesava, Chennakeshava, dynasty, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, halebeedu, halebid, halebidu, hassan, hindu, hoysala, hoysaleshvara, hoysaleshwara, hoysalesvara, india, Kappe Chennigaraya, karnataka, kedareshwara, madanika, photography, salabhanjika, salabhanjike, temple, tourism
FACE TO FACE WITH HISTORY :: BELUR & HALEBID
Belur (ಬೇಲೂರು) was the early capital of Hoysala Empire. Halebidu is located 16 km away from Belur, both belong to the Hassan district and among the major tourist destinations in Karnataka. Belur is situated by the banks of river Yagachi, a tributary of river Kaveri . It is around 222 Km from Bangalore. The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple, which is famous for its exquisite carvings and Hoysala workmanship. 'Chenna' Kesava literally means 'Handsome Vishnu' who is the main deity of this temple, being worshipped in the centre of the temple complex, surrounded by Kappe Chennigraya temple and a few other shrines. The temple was built by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, to commemorate his victory over the Cholas at Talakkad . (read about Talakkad here). Legend has it that the construction of this temple took 103 years. This style of detailed and intricate carving is typical to the Hoysala temples of Karnataka and it portrays scenes from Hindu mythology as well as the contemporary culture, art forms and weaponry. The material used for carving is known as Soapstone (Green schist) which gives them the incredible finish . The soft version of soapstone could be shaped even using our […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage 4 comments tags: architecture, bangalore, curse, dunes, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, hoysala, karnataka, kaveri, Kirtinarayana, mysore, mysterious, photography, river, road, route, sand, talakad, talakkad, talakkadu
GREAT INDIAN ARCHITECTURE SERIES :: MYSTERIOUS TALAKAD
They say 'fact is stranger than fiction !!' Talakad is a historic site near Mysore in India. Talakad once had over 30 temples that today are buried under sand. Massive sand dunes cover a vast spread area where the natives talk about several myths & legends about this unnatural phenomenon. Excavation is still going on and several Temples have been recovered from sand dunes . The photos here are taken by me from the same location within a gap of 24 years. In the first picture, we were standing on top of the partly visible Mahadwara ("grand entrance") of Kirtinarayana temple which had been fully recovered and restored now (shown in the picture below). Talakkad was developed by the Ganga Dynasty in the first millennium CE, and then by the Tamil Cholas from the 11th through the 12th centuries. Talakkad came under the rule of Hoysalas in the 12th century. It was then taken over by the Vijayanagar rulers and the Maharajas of Mysore. Talakkad got buried under sand over 400 years back and there are several theories behind this mystery. Scientific study suggests that it could an eco-disaster triggered by a series of earthquakes. People also believe that the area got […]
by GOPAN NAIR in Life in this India 2 comments tags: basava, bull, decorated, folk, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, gypsies, gypsy, handsome, india, karnataka, kole, photo, photography, tradition
HUNGER PARTNERS ( KOLE BASAVA )
"THE HANDSOME BULL ( KOLE BASAVA )" A tradition or folk art of Southern India called "Kole Basava". The elaborately decorated bulls accompanied by their masters are trained to entertain people . The pictures are from the Indian state of Karnataka. These people are gypsies or nomads who wander around the streets, blessing people in exchange for money, clothes or food. The masters are usually talented musicians who play some musical instruments or demonstrate some trick. He may even ask questions to the bull and the bull will nod his head to answer Yes or No . The heavy bulls also perform some stunts like standing on the stomach of a person without injuring him. The bull being associated with Hindu God Shiva, has been considered holy in India. Women of the villages offer ragi, paddy, chillies, salt and tamrind. They even worship the bulls with turmeric, vermillion, agarbathi sticks. The kole basavas are taken good care by their masters because they fill their feeding bowls. During performance, the bulls are gaily dressed, colourful ribbons are tied to the horns and are capped at the tips. Anklets are tied to its legs and a bell around its neck. One can […]


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Home AGRICULTURE World Bank Group seeks improvement in Nigeria's agricultural sub-sector
World Bank Group seeks improvement in Nigeria's agricultural sub-sector
The World Bank Group in Abuja has said there is a need for governments to strengthen laws that govern the agricultural sector in the country.
Mr Farbod Youssefi, the Programme Manager at the World Bank made the appeal at a workshop organised by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), in partnership with the World Bank Group.
The workshop was on the Enabling Business of Agriculture (EBA, 2017) report for Nigeria.
According to him, Nigeria has weak laws and regulation in areas are that deal with seeds production, marketing and transportation of agricultural products.
"There are other areas such as finance, fertilizer, machinery where the scores in Nigeria are actually higher than in other countries but still there are areas where planning improvement can be made.
"The presentation highlights those opportunities to improve regulation for agribusiness in Nigeria.
"The EBA measures and monitors key elements of countries' regulatory framework that affect agribusiness value chains.
"It identifies and analyzes legal barriers for the business of agriculture and quantifies transaction costs of dealing with government regulations, while at the same time providing indicators that can be used to benchmark the regulatory environment of different economies.
"The globally comparable data it presents can inform policy dialogue and reforms, which promote private sector investments in the agricultural sector," Youssefi said.
Dr Kehinde Makinde, Country Manager, AGRA, said that business needed an appropriate environment to flourish, adding that this was an opportunity to get feedback from stakeholders in case of lapses from the report.
"So what this report does is to go through different countries to see their business environment in terms of agricultural business value chain and the regular chain framework.
"We are talking about sectors like seed, fertilizer, machinery that have been indicated in this report.
"We want to show how each country is performing on the benchmark against other countries."
Makinde said that there were 62 countries that were covered in the report which showcased how Nigeria was doing in relation to other countries.
"The essence is to provide information that policy actors like the private sector, policy makers and media can be used to be able to see what level Nigeria is and see what needs to be done to improve on these indicators.
"This is a world bank report on enabling business for agriculture for Nigeria. It is clear that to do this, they consulted with many partners.
"The quality of data you get depends on those people that provided the information."
Makinde said World Bank is a credible institution' which had been in the business over time.
"People may have one or two reasons to disagree with this report but it doesn't mean it applies to everywhere in the country.
"They are looking for an average for the nation. In a particular state, they may have a different situation maybe a little higher than average or little below.
"But what is important is to see the general situation of things and look at the general situation that the report talked about.
Makinde maintained that the report spoke about the country and not a particular area, adding, "if there are issues with the report, this is a platform to get feedback from stakeholders.
"We will look through this together then we inform future reports where we see there are errors. But I think in large measure, what we have seen here has been validated by others," he said.
On his part, Mr Waziri Ahmad, Commissioner for Agriculture, Adamawa, faulted the report on machinery.
Ahmad stated that the report only considered the legal area without looking at the reality on ground.
According to him, the record scored Nigeria high in machinery while the country barely has less than 30,000 functioning tractors for farmers.
"With our population, we should have more tractors in the country. Talking about 300,000 to 400,000 tractors but we have less than 30,000 functioning tractors in the country right now.
"On the other hand, the EBA assessment score is very high but in reality it is not like that. So there is a disconnection in that aspect.
"We find ourselves in a situation where smallholder farmers are over 90 per cent of the farming populace and we will be with that for a long time," he said.
Ahmad said that officially, the Federal Government and most states had not taken cognizance that there should be two-track approach.
"That is mechanisation for large scale farmers and the other is for the smallholder farmers who are the large majority," he added.
He, however, urged those reviewing the draft before presenting the final report to look at the issue of mechanisation in order to improve productivity in the agricultural sector.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Bank Group report scored the country's seed sector 48.85 per cent and markets 49.24 per cent.
Others are transport 46.30 per cent, water 32.03 per cent, ICT 50.00 per cent, fertiliser 57.79 per cent, machinery 63.07 per cent and finance 57.21 per cent.
Youssefi welcomed observations from some stakeholders while and said the report was collated before June 2017.
He assured that the transformations that had taken place in the agricultural sector from June 2017 till date would be captured in the 2018 report.
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Ayad Akhtar's hostage drama 'The Invisible Hand' at Cleveland Play House: There will be blood, on all sides (review)
From left: Max Woertendyke (Nick Bright), Louis Sallan (Bashir) and J. Paul Nicholas (Imam Saleem) in the Cleveland Play House production of "The Invisible Hand." In this scene, Bashir protects Nick, in defiance of Imam Saleem.(Roger Mastroianni)
By Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND, Ohio - In "The Invisible Hand," Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar seamlessly combines the world of high finance with a high-stakes hostage drama, a marriage that evokes an amusing elevator pitch: "Think 'The Wolf of Wall Street' meets '24'!"
But Akhtar's play is smarter than that, a cerebral thriller that somehow makes scenes of men staring into laptops riveting and jokes about Lexis-Nexis a real riot. (We also get a quick tutorial on how to make money in the stock market by short-selling - betting that the value of a company's stock will drop rather than rise, and cashing in when it does.)
Akhtar even manages to make an investment banker sympathetic. That's Nick Bright (Max Woertendyke), a Citibank employee kidnapped while doing business in Pakistan.
We meet him in a spare, medieval-looking room getting his nails clipped by a low-level jailer named Dar (Nik Sadhnani). Nick is doing his best to connect, asking after Dar's mother and following up on some investment advice he's offered, in the hope it will make him harder to kill. Though Dar has a Kalashnikov slung over the back of his chair, he isn't the one with the power.
Dar answers to Bashir (Louis Sallan, bristling with coiled threat), a British-born revolutionary - or terrorist, depending on your point of view - with a hair-trigger temper and an unwavering faith in Imam Saleem.
A former journalist and self-styled champion of the people, Saleem says he want to improve the lives of the oppressed locals.
"We are prisoners of a corrupt country of our own making," Saleem admits, but a corruption aided and abetted by Western money men like Nick Bright.
"Don't pretend you aren't complicit," says Saleem, played with dangerous charm by J. Paul Nicholas.
Nick was supposed to be their cash cow, only he isn't. Bashir snatched him by mistake, the real target an American banker higher on the corporate food chain. Nick can't command the kind of payday they were hoping for: 10 million U.S. dollars.
To make himself more valuable, Nick convinces Saleem to let him play the stock market to earn his own ransom and return to his wife and 3-year-old son.
The Cleveland Play House production is an exercise in increasing tension, like thumbscrews slowly tightening. Director Pirronne Yousefzadeh conducts a dissonant symphony of light and sound to ratchet up the dread.
Scenes end with an explosive abruptness, accompanied by a sort of sinister Sufi trance music by Daniel Perelstein, played jarringly loud.
(Perelstein's soundscape for November's "The Diary of Anne Frank," also at the Outcalt Theatre, was similarly unsettling, freighted with the promise of approaching menace.)
Lighting by Michael Boll is penitentiary bright by day and crepuscular at night. As Nick tries to dig his way through a wall with that purloined nail clipper while his captors sleep, shafts of moonlight stab through the single, barred window of his cell, casting long shadows across the floor. It's a bleak and beautiful image, a bit of visual poetry in a production appropriately filled with harsh sounds and angles.
The stage is configured like a shotgun shack, narrow and rectangular, with the audience seated on either side. (You could fire a bullet straight from the heavy chained door to the wall just above Nick's mean cot.)
Because nothing is ever directed overtly toward us, it's as though we are witnessing something secret, the walls of the prison cut away to reveal a life-and-death struggle we were never meant to see.
Bashir becomes Nick's grudging assistant and student, helping him gather intelligence from newspapers and online sources to determine what companies are vulnerable based on the politics of the moment. Nick schools Bashir in the dos and don'ts of trading.
"Bulls make money. Bears make money. Pigs get slaughtered," Nick explains.
". . . Greed is what loses you money."
(It also corrupts the seemingly incorruptible, an oldie but a goodie in terms of themes at work here.)
Bashir is a quick study: "If people have it in their interest for a stock to go down, can't they just do stuff to make it go down?" he asks.
There are laws against that kind of manipulation, says Nick, which isn't to say that when he worked at a hedge fund, people weren't above sowing a rumor about a company to artificially goose a decline.
But the market will eventually catch on, he adds, because "it's shaped by everyone's self-interest, like an invisible hand moving it all along."
As Nick is teaching Bashir, Bashir is educating Nick - about the guilt of Western companies and governments that prop up sadistic leaders who get rich shorting their own people.
Saleem says he's spending Nick's earnings to buy vaccines for children and an irrigation system for a failing orange grove, but when suspicious regulators start sniffing around the growing pot, Nick advises Saleem to launder it by buying real estate, a suggestion that sets off a cascade of violence.
Akhtar's combustible "Disgraced" featured an American-born Muslim lawyer grappling with issues of identity and rage, and presented us with a brown protagonist we weren't used to seeing on the American stage, much less rooting for. (The play won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2013.)
He does the same here, building a story around characters we think we know and are programmed to hate, then upending our expectations by offering us their complicating, human dimensions.
Did Nick engineer it so the worth of one kidnapper would decline, then capitalize on his tumble? Or was he innocently trying to protect the money - his only shot at freedom? Is Saleem an altruistic visionary or an opportunist? Is Bashir a true believer or a sadistic crook?
One thing is clear: Everyone in this 21st-century morality play has blood on his hands, capitalists and jihadists alike.
What: The Cleveland Play House production of the play Ayad Akhtar. Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh.
When: Through Sunday, March 11.
Where: Outcalt Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland.
Tickets: $25-$105; $15 student rush tickets. Go to clevelandplayhouse.com or call 216-241-6000.
Approximate running time: 2 hours, including one intermission.


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So when your child cries, start by checking that he isn't sick or hurt. If you're not sure, make an appointment with your GP or call your child and family health nurse.
If your child is crying for another reason, there are lots of things you can do to help.
Never shake, hit or hurt a crying child. If you feel like you might hurt your child, stop before you do anything. Walk away and take some deep breaths. Call someone for help.
Babies are born with the ability to cry. Crying is their main way of communicating.
This stage of intense crying will pass, probably sooner than you think.
The first step is to check whether your baby is hungry, tired or uncomfortable. Over time, you'll get to know your baby's crying, and what different cries mean.
Put your baby in a pram or a baby sling and go for a walk. You could even take a drive – as long as you're not too tired! Even if your baby doesn't stop crying, it's sometimes easier to cope when you're on the move.
Ask a friend or relative to help at the times of day when your baby cries most.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, put your baby somewhere safe and take a five-minute break. Letting your baby cry for a few minutes won't hurt her, and it can help you get things under control.
It's always OK to ask for help. Your child and family health nurse or GP are good places to start.
When you comfort your crying baby, he learns that the world is a safe and predictable place. He trusts you and tends to cry less. A young baby who's left to cry could have a harder time forming a secure attachment to his parents.
Toddlers cry for the same reasons as babies. But toddlers also cry as a way of dealing with new and difficult emotions like frustration, embarrassment or jealousy.
If you think your child might be tired, a rest might help. Or you could give her some quiet time listening to music or a story.
If the crying happens at bedtime, you might need some help settling your child.
If your child is angry or having a tantrum, take him somewhere safe to calm down.
If your child is frustrated, try to work out a solution together. For example, 'You're frustrated because the blocks keep falling over. Let's try again together'. Naming an emotion lets your child know that you understand her feelings. It also helps her learn self-regulation.
If your toddler is just cranky, try a change of scenery like a walk outside, give him a bubble bath, or put on some kids' music and dance around together. You might be surprised how much fun you have.
Children tend to cry less as they get older.
Once your child can talk, it's much easier for her to use words to tell you why she's upset and what she needs. It's also likely to be easier for you to talk with her about her feelings.
Give your child a chance to calm down, then ask him what has made him so upset. Show you're listening by repeating his feelings back to him. For example, 'You're feeling sad because Sam wouldn't play with you'.
Make sure your child understands that sometimes it's OK to cry – for example, when something sad happens or when she gets hurt. For example, 'Ouch, I'd be crying too if I hit my head'.
If your child seems to spend a lot of time crying and acting sad, consider asking your GP for advice.
It's OK to cry sometimes. For both children and grown-ups, crying can be a healthy way to deal with significant loss, pain or sadness. When your child expresses these feelings to you, try to listen. Then you can comfort him and reassure him that his feelings are OK.
Crying in babies and children is one of the most common reasons parents seek professional help.
If your child is crying a lot, you might be feeling very low, or even depressed. If you feel like this or are having thoughts about hurting your child, it's important to seek help straight away.
You can contact a parenting hotline or a parenting support service in your area. Our article on services and support has a list of places and people to help you.
Sometimes it helps to have another person take over for a while. If you can, ask your partner to come home, or get a friend or relative to come over and help out.
Parenting can be really hard work, especially if you have a child who cries a lot. Taking time out and asking for help are positive things you can do for yourself and your child.
Your child learns about when and how to express emotions like sadness, anger and happiness by watching you. Seeing your emotions also teaches your child that mum and dad are people with feelings too.
But if you're crying a lot, or crying without knowing why, you might need to speak with your GP about getting some help for depression or postnatal depression.


Todd finds himself in the middle of an old biddy battle when Frances moves in with Faye. Read the episode recap.
Aunt Frances is going to be moving in with Nanny Faye, and Julie, for one, thinks it will be nice for Faye to have a sidekick around. Todd, on the other hand, thinks it will be a disaster, and you know what? He's kind of right! Because it isn't long until Frances' casual approach to cleanliness rubs up against Faye's control freak tendencies (yes, Faye is a control freak - Todd had to get it from somewhere, right?). Of course, Todd can't help but stir the pot a little, and before you know it, Frances is taking his advice and talking about moving out. Unfortunately for Todd, she shows up at his door step looking for a place to stay!
Grayson wants to break a world record, and Savannah and Chase have agreed to be his training coaches. Unfortunately, their motivational style relies a little too much on tough love and pranks, and Grayson just winds up feeling frustrated. Exasperated, Julie has to step in with some motherly wisdom: they need to be building their little brother up, not tearing him down! Savannah and Chase apologize, and as a show of support, Savannah even books Grayson some time in front of the Guinness people to make his attempt at putting on the most socks in a minute (yeah, it's a thing) official. And while Grayson doesn't even come close to the record, he at least gives it his all, and the family comes out strong in support of their little man. That's something to celebrate!
Todd isn't happy about having a new house guest (especially one who asks him to add adult diapers to the shopping list), but Julie has no sympathy; he created this mess and now he has to clean it up. Todd and Julie get Faye and Frances together for peace talks, and it doesn't take them long to make up. But Frances also feels a little homesick for Atlanta, and they decide it's best if they remain sisters but end the roommate experiment. Sounds like a good compromise!


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Arguably the standout showing from Robbie Neilson's time in charge of MK Dons so far is the 4-0 victory over Peterborough United back in February and while expecting a difficult test at the ABAX Stadium tonight, the manager would love to replace that 2016/17 display.
Neilson takes his men to Cambridgeshire this evening where they will be looking to make it back-to-back league wins for the first time this campaign, following on from their 1-0 triumph at Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
"It's a huge game for us and the fans," Neilson said in his pre-match press conference. "We know that going into it and we hope to come away with three points.
"It will be tough because they've had a good start to the season, even though they had a difficult result on Saturday.
"We went there last year and had a really good performance. It was a great day for us and we hope to try and replicate that.
"It will be tough but hopefully we'll have a good support there to back us like we did last year."
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Plymouth win eased the journey-time
"It was a lot better coming back! The main objective for us was getting the three points – thankfully we managed to do that and it definitely helped us coming back up the road and I'm sure it helped the fans as well."
Eager to build on Saturday's success
"When you get a result like we did on Saturday you want the games to be coming thick and fast.
"In this league, within a space of seven days you can rocket from being bottom end of the table into the top six.
"We've got the first three points out of nine on Saturday – if we can win on Tuesday then it sets us up well for the weekend."
League One an unpredictable league
"I think, in League One, form goes out the window every week. It's such an unpredictable league.
"You look at some of the results coming in – Wigan were flying at the start of the season and now they are sitting outside the top six, and you see Shrewsbury, who many expected to be mid-table after last year, are flying at the moment.
"You have to make sure when you go into games that you are at it and you're competitive – that will allow your ability to come through."
"(Ed Upson) did a little bit (on Monday) and we'll assess him again (Tuesday) morning. He should be available for selection.
"Chuks (Aneke) has got a reserve game on Wednesday and he's coming on really well.
"Peter (Pawlett) is still out at the moment.
"Walshy (Joe Walsh) is still going to be out for another fortnight. He had a problem with his knee and it's not settled down yet.
"(Aaron Tshibola) is much better. He probably could have travelled (to Plymouth) and sat on the bench but we just felt having him on the bus for such a long time while he was still contagious, wasn't right. He's better now and trained right through."
Offering more support to the striker
"We have to try and support him a bit better. We have to play better balls into him and support him a lot quicker.
"I felt we did that in the initial stages of the game on Saturday but then after that we didn't do that as well.
"The striker has to provide a link for us but we have to help them out by getting them better service."
Potential to play two up-front
"We'd like to ultimately get two strikers up front but I feel we have to find a bit more balance in the midfield and get a bit stronger defensively before we can commit another one forward.
"Once we develop that understanding of each other then we can be a little bit more attack-minded."
Competition for places
"When you turn around at the bench it's always good to have options that can change the game.
"We're starting to get players back and when we get them back then it makes it difficult for me as a manager because I have to have difficult conversations but that's my job.
"Nobody is going to play 55 games a season. All the players understand they have a role to play in the squad – they all know the overall objective here is to get the team promoted. They will all play their part in it – whether they play 40 games or they play four."
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At UPMC, we serve the clinical practices, inpatient care areas, emergency departments, and surgical units. In addition, we provide microbiology services to the tri-state (Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio) ophthalmic community practices and to our ophthalmic alumni. The clinical laboratory does not depend on research sources for operation and all testing is billable for insurance reimbursement.
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NexGen is also leading the way in community engagement in northern Saskatchewan by introducing several initiatives designed to improve economic development, health and community well-being through sports and recreation. NexGen has focused on employment opportunities for La Loche and surrounding communities with a rapidly increasing number of services and supplies being locally sourced. Through an alliance with the Breakfast Club of Canada, NexGen is feeding healthy breakfasts to over 1,100 students in three schools nearby. High school and post-secondary students are invited to explore different career options by participating in NexGen's summer internship program, and qualify for bursaries to fund their university or college education. Over 29 students have completed this program since 2016. Additionally, youth have the opportunity to pursue active and culturally-rich lives as a result of ongoing sponsorships for local sport teams, music and dance clubs. Even the dogs are looked after: NexGen hosts a fostering program at its camp that gives homeless dogs a safe place to stay while they await adoption—some of which are adopted by NexGen's staff.
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What does SMArtX stand for?
Separately Managed Account real-time Exchange.
A unified managed account (UMA) is a professionally managed private investment account that combines the investment portfolios of two or more investment managers. By combining the investments into one brokerage account, investors may benefit from reduced costs, increased tax efficiency, and streamlined reporting.
A SMA is a brokerage account managed by a third-party investment manager on behalf of a client. SMAs often offer more transparency, control, and liquidity than other investment vehicles. The benefit of SMAs are that client assets are never commingled, as opposed to mutual funds and other pooled investments. In addition, the client actually owns the securities in their own brokerage account and SMAs generate 1099s for easy tax accounting.
SMArtX is the first UMA platform that allows actively traded strategies and long/short portfolios in a UMA. SMArtX's proprietary trading system utilizes portfolio sync technology to maintain a scaled replica of the holdings in the investment manager's portfolio.
Why would a manager be on SMArtX?
The SMArtX platform is a highly efficient approach to achieving scalability and wide reaching distribution. Through the exclusive access to SS&C Advent clients, managers are able to offer their strategy to an investor base through a simple, cost-effective model portfolio structure. As model portfolios require little-to-no additional marketing, client servicing, fund structuring, or operational burden, the SMArtX platform provides core turnkey distribution system that takes advantage of modern technology to deliver clients investment strategies in UMA/SMA structure.
For "traditional" long only firms, model portfolios are a well-established method of strategy distribution, without the regulatory burden and associated cost of creating a mutual fund. For "alternative" hedge fund firms, it is a relatively new idea, only facilitated by the groundbreaking SMArtX integration and technology that enables a hedge fund to be offered by a third party in a intra-day trading portfolio.
What is the difference between SMArtX and SMArtXChange?
How do financial advisors use SMArtX?
Financial advisors create a UMA for each client on SMArtX through their choice from a wide range of custodians. Once the accounts are opened, the advisor can review the investment managers on SMArtX, including investment strategy, firm overview, and risk/return profile. Once the advisor selects one or more investment manager(s) that fit a client's risk and return objectives, the advisor can allocate assets in the client's brokerage account to the strategies managed by those investment managers.
How many investment managers can a client choose from?
For an updated accounting of investment firms and strategies on the platform, please click here!
Day trading rules requires a $30,000 minimum to open a SMArtX account, and individual strategy investment minimums range from as low as $5,000 to over $100,000. Strategy minimums are dictated by the type of strategy, the number of positions, and the individual securities traded.
Can a financial advisor use an existing account?
It is possible to use an existing account, depending on the custodian, permissions, and the type of account already in place.
How does a financial advisor open an account for a client?
The financial advisor can log in to the SMArtX dashboard and provide the client information required by the broker/dealer. SMArtX will send a request to the client for electronic signature and/or any additional information. This account application will be sent to the broker/dealer and the account will be open in as little as 24 hours.
How is SMArtX beneficial to the RIA?
SMArtX provides a single interface to source and build custom, multi-strategy portfolios. It provides access to multiple types of investment strategies with low investment minimums, intra-day liquidity, full transparency, and the security of knowing the client's assets are held with a top-tier custodian. A financial advisor can allocate to or redeem any strategy intra-day – there are no lock-ups or penalties. In addition, SMArtX is not limited to the same investment guidelines as a mutual fund, and therefore is able to have concentrated positions, use portfolio margin, and redeem intra-day.
In addition to SMArtX fees charged in invest in a model, SMArtX clients should expect to pay additional third party fees to cover trading commissions, interest, and financing charges. These fees can range based on asset-based pricing, typically dictated by the size of the account, or by transactional based pricing, which varies based on the volume of trades being executed. Please contact your custodial representative for further details.
Can the financial advisor charge a fee?
Yes, the financial advisor may create one or more fee schedules for his/her clients. The clients will be notified of the fees at the time of account opening and must agree to those fees. SMArtX will debit those fees on behalf of the financial advisor and send a check on a monthly basis.
Hedge funds, like mutual funds, pool capital from many investors to invest in securities. Unlike mutual funds, hedge funds are not subject to many of the regulations of the SEC. Because hedge funds are less regulated, the SEC generally requires hedge funds to be offered under an exemption found in Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, which means the investors have to be wealthy individuals or institutions.
How is SMArtX different from other platforms?
There are a number of key differentiators to other Managed Account platforms, depending on the type of investment vehicles they provide.
•	Offers access to long only, but ALSO long/short and options strategies in a separately managed account.
•	Has intra-day trading of strategies, providing a more accurate model portfolio and reducing performance variation.
•	Performs due diligence on every firm offering a model on the platform and requires either GIPS verified performance or third party performance review in addition to background checks on key personnel at every firm.
•	Charges simple, flat fees, not the dual layers of management and performance fees at the platform level, and then again at the manager level.
•	Provides a complete solution consisting of both traditional and alternative investment strategies, all executed into a single account.
•	Generates 1099 tax reporting for prompt tax filing instead of K-1s, which can take months for investors to receive.


Bill Cosby is apparently the most popular guy around … in prison, that is.
This stands in sharp contrast to previous reports we've heard, which claim Cosby was the target of disdain and errant chicken patties when he arrived to prison in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
According to TMZ, Cosby has received glowing adoration during his time at Phoenix. Wyatt claims inmates applaud Cosby when he comes into the community visiting centers. But it's not just the guys doing time behind bars that love him. Prison guards reportedly joke around with him and reminisce about some of his best times as a comedian.
Wyatt, who may be a little biased here, also claims the prisoners share a general consensus that Cosby's prison sentence is only the result of a corrupt justice system.
Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for year three counts of aggravated sexual assault in April.


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Cisco reinvents talent acquisition using the voice of employees
Google, YouTube, Facebook, Baidu and many others are the sites we can't live without, yet one name that is as essential to the web is rarely mentioned in the same breath. If you guessed another content provider, you would be wrong.
The backbone of the internet, Cisco is the network system giant that makes it possible for us to stream high-definition video, hold face-to-face conferencing with colleagues around the world and increasingly provide the first line of defense against cyber attacks. But is it the first name consumers think of when it comes to web technology? Probably not. Does it have the appeal of Apple or the employer brand of Facebook? Again, no. So when it comes to competing for great talent, it can be a real challenge.
Realizing this, Jill Larsen, senior vice president for Talent Acquisition at the company, has set out to transform Cisco's approach to winning and retaining talent — despite the company's size and its long presence in the IT industry. What she and the team did was to shake up its image and reinvent itself as an employer of choice.
You may be thinking, doesn't Cisco's leadership in the networking world and its 30-year legacy count for something? For some workers, these attributes are highly desirable but not for most. According to the 2017 Randstad Employer Brand Research, which surveyed more than 160,000 working age adults around the world, only 25% say they prefer to work for a large company. Among IT workers, those numbers are more encouraging; 38% are attracted to big IT brands, but that still leaves a majority wanting the excitement that smaller, entrepreneurial businesses can offer.
Furthermore, experienced workers express an even greater reluctance to join big companies, with only 20% of those age 45-65 willing to do so. For Cisco, this fact can impact its ability to recruit those who have long-time knowledge of networking and cyber security. Despite the odds, Larsen's strategy has led to significantly better recruitment outcomes at Cisco.
differentiation is key
"It's really about differentiating ourselves," Larsen recently told us over a video conference call on the company's ubiquitous WebEx system. "We're doing a lot of different things with our brand to make Cisco more accessible to talent. We're talking to many different audiences with relevant messaging. We have to because we're competing with start-ups, with incubators, as well as some large companies for critical talent and skills."
The company has invested in a variety of efforts to create an employer brand that stands out in the industry. From leveraging social media (Cisco encourages employees to directly post to its Snapchat account and has created the popular #WeAreCisco hashtag) to expanding the role of recruiters as brand ambassadors to emphasizing the stability and financial rewards of a Cisco career, the company has a very strong employee value proposition (EVP) that it shares aggressively. Most importantly, the company is being creative in the way it recruits the talent it needs today and tomorrow.
"Our EVP is about the People Deal — essentially what you can expect as an employee and what we expect of you," she explained, adding that creating a positive candidate experience is especially important to recruitment success. This means developing a genuine employer brand, leveraging the voice of their employees and creating a transparent workplace so prospective recruits better understand the mission and values of Cisco.
Some of the big changes in Cisco's recruiting approach include unleashing the power of social media, which she said was absolutely necessary to provide an authentic look at the company's culture.
"We're letting our employees tell our story," she added, pointing out that the company provides a channel on its careers site in which employees recount their own work and life experience through weekly blogs. Topics can range from a worker's journey up Mount Kilimanjaro to volunteering at homeless shelters. All of these stories add up to painting a holistic picture of work and fun — life in general — at the company.
Tactically, the company redesigned its career site to give it a more accessible and modern feel. Social media sharing is present on just about every part of the site, reinforcing the sharing mentality for its workers and site visitors. Furthermore, the company offers up a diversity of voice in an industry that's often criticized for its gender imbalance in leadership and general workforce.
"For us, it's about focusing on the work at Cisco. We want to get talent into our workplace and create a compelling story for them moving forward," she added. "People are surprised with what we're doing now. People aren't aware we're one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the world, so we continue to articulate our work."
That articulation will shift as Cisco itself changes its product portfolio. Although widely known for its networking products, the company is also focused on its software and subscription offerings. At the same time, the company has made a number of acquisitions to broaden its portfolio. Moving into new businesses means it will have to compete for skillsets it previously didn't need a lot of. Successfully competing with software giants and startups is the challenge facing Larsen and her team.
Larsen believes, however, that Cisco is well-positioned to go up against all the headline-grabbing internet companies. She notes that many of the employers they compete with can't deliver on some of the most important attributes workers value. For instance, Randstad's research reveals that the top three attributes they seek in an employer are an attractive salary and benefits, a good work-life balance and long-term job security. She pointed out that many internet startups fail to meet these requirements.
In contrast, Cisco is a well-established global leader whose solvency is never in doubt, offers a flexible work environment and provides competitive compensation, she pointed out — facts that the company is emphasizing to candidates. "Our recruiters are doing a better job explaining the wealth you can build at Cisco among other benefits, in contrast to the fact that many start-ups don't make it as a business. At Cisco we help candidates envision their career and the equity they can achieve. The important thing is to share our story."
And Cisco has been prolific at sharing the story in many ways, including with veterans, students, the disabled, and even workers who have dropped out of school who can still find a career at the company through training from its Network Academy. Larsen said it's important Cisco recruits a diverse group of workers, who provide different perspectives that help build the company.
"The ability to work virtually across the globe using Cisco's collaboration tools allows us to provide jobs and create inclusiveness for those who may otherwise not have access to employment," she added.
At the end of the day, Cisco's efforts are about results, and Larsen pointed out that the company is making significant progress in its new approach to talent acquisition, which is in part supported by partners like Randstad Sourceright. She reported that manager and candidate satisfaction is at its highest level, cost and time to fill have improved and turnover among its recruitment team has dropped significantly. All of this comes with a high return on investment.
"Overall, I'm very proud of the ROI we have achieved. We haven't spent a lot of money on our transformation. It is more about being thoughtful and strategic in how you approach the challenge," she reflected. And that is a lesson from which many of Larsen's peers can learn.
Jill Larsen is Senior Vice President of HR and Talent at Cisco. Over the last four years, she has transformed Cisco's talent acquisition team and aligned them to Cisco's cloud and software transformation by implementing innovative recruiting and sourcing initiatives, executing a robust talent brand and social media strategy and driving next-generation talent pipelines. Jill also is the Global HR Leader for Cisco's Services organization, which includes 14,000 employees and $12B in revenues. In addition, she launched Alpha HR, an initiative that has been a catalyst for a number of disruptive talent approaches to accelerate Cisco's people transformation.
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2020 Day of Giving Summary
When the Circle of Sisterhood was founded over a decade ago, Ginny Carroll set out to rally a community of women to break down barriers that are keeping girls and women around the world from getting an education and realizing their potential. Being a female was the first distinction. If a family can only afford to send one child to school, they usually send the boy so the girls can stay home to help with the household chores. In developing countries, you also find that girls are entering into marriage at a young age, which prevents them from going to school.
Ginny and the CofS team began discovering just how many barriers there actually are that need to be addressed. Of course, the cost of an education is the largest barrier so raising money for school supplies, clothing, teachers, classrooms, transportation and many other items for these girls makes an impact immediately. As the Circle of Sisterhood team continued on its mission, they found that puberty is also keeping girls and young women from going to school. Not having the money for or the access to feminine hygiene products keeps the girls home when they have their periods. Plus, there is also a sense of shame these young girls can feel that affects the confidence to pursue an education. As Ginny and her team discovered more barriers, she made it the Circle of Sisterhood's mission to identify and address as many as possible.
With your help in 2020, the Circle of Sisterhood raised $102,600 that was awarded to eleven deserving organizations working on the ground around the world to remove barriers to education for girls and women. Each was selected to receive up to $10,000 in the grant funds.
Those grant dollars will help 160 women in Uganda and Rwanda, more than 40 women in Sri Lanka, 600 primary school-aged girls in Haiti, 100 women who need business and vocational training in Uganda, prevent sexual violence in Kenya, 86 rural adolescent Rwandan girls, 20 indigenous girls in Guatemala, 25 Nepalese girls at-risk of repeating cycles of poverty, keep 2,500+ rural Ugandan girls in school, 15 women and their female children in Ivory Coast and keep 2,600 girls and young women in school in Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda. Plus, the Circle of Sisterhood School Build Program will fund the construction of four schools in Malawi and Guatemala that will have a huge impact for generations – all of this in just 2021!
Each year we chip away at these barriers with the help of our generous donors and our dedicated volunteers and staff. As we prepare for our Day of Giving on September 30, we are energized by the work that has been done over the past year, the last decade and we are excited about what we can accomplish in 2021.
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Nicolás Romero (born in Nopala, Hidalgo, 6 December 1827; died in Mexico City, 11 March 1865) was a Mexican military figure.

He had agricultural and textile businesses in what is the modern-day state of Hidalgo. Upon the outbreak of the Reform War in 1858, he jointed the Liberal forces under Aureliano Rivera.

When Napoleonic France invaded in 1861, he engaged the invaders in guerrilla warfare, fighting in the states of México, Guerrero, Querétaro and Michoacán under Gen. Vicente Riva Palacio; there, his exploits earned him the nom de guerre León de la Montaña ("mountain lion"). While he was hiding in a tree in Papazindán, Michoacán, he was sighted by a trumpeter and captured by the French. From there he was taken to Mexico City where he was court martialed and, after denouncing the French invasion and rejecting to recognize their jurisdiction, he was found guilty and executed by a firing squad.

Ciudad Nicolás Romero in the State of México and Tiquicheo de Nicolás Romero in Michoacán bear his name.

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http://www.afsedf.sep.gob.mx/efemerides/consulta_efemerides.jsp?dia=11&mes=3

Second French intervention in Mexico
Independent Mexico
Executed Mexican people
People from Hidalgo (state)
1865 deaths
1827 births
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Coalfield Jews explores the intersection of two simultaneous historic events: central Appalachia's transformative coal boom (1880s-1920), and the mass migration of eastern European Jews to America. Traveling to southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southwestern Virginia to investigate the coal boom's opportunities, some Jewish immigrants found success as retailers and established numerous small but flourishing Jewish communities.
Deborah R. Weiner's Coalfield Jews provides the first extended study of Jews in Appalachia, exploring where they settled, how they made their place within a surprisingly receptive dominant culture, how they competed with coal company stores, interacted with their non-Jewish neighbors, and maintained a strong Jewish identity deep in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. To tell this story, Weiner draws on a wide range of primary sources in social, cultural, religious, labor, economic, and regional history. She also includes moving personal statements, from oral histories as well as archival sources, to create a holistic portrayal of Jewish life that will challenge commonly held views of Appalachia as well as the American Jewish experience.
Deborah R. Weiner is research historian and family history coordinator at the Jewish Museum of Maryland and director of Historic Jonestown, Inc., both in Baltimore.


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Public Welfare and Related Activities
Chapter 253B
Section 253B.02
253B.01 253B.03
Acquittal
Boards of health
Bodily harm
Chemically dependent persons
Commitments of sex offenders
Contagious or infectious diseases
Criminal sexual conduct
Criminal vehicular operation
Developmentally disabled persons
Fiduciaries
Guardians and conservators
Health and accident insurance
Mental illness, persons with
Minnesota sexual psychopathic personality treatment center
Obstruction (legal)
Obstruction (physical)
Peace officers
Regional treatment centers
Religion and religious beliefs
Residential treatment programs
Secure treatment facilities
Vulnerable adults
2017 Subd. 14 Revisor Instruction 2017 c 40 art 1 s 121
2013 Subd. 18a Amended 2013 c 49 s 1
2013 Subd. 24 Amended 2013 c 49 s 2
2011 Subd. 9 Amended 2011 c 86 s 5
2010 Subd. 4c New 2010 c 357 s 1
2009 Subd. 7 Amended 2009 c 159 s 87
2006 Subd. 2 Amended 2006 c 260 art 2 s 18
2005 Subd. 7 Amended 2005 c 165 art 3 s 1
2004 Subd. 24 New 2004 c 288 art 3 s 14
2003 Subd. 18a Amended 2003 c 14 art 6 s 44
2002 Subd. 13 Amended 2002 c 221 s 18
2001 Subd. 10 Amended 2001 c 9 art 9 s 20
1997 Subd. 4a Amended 1997 c 217 art 1 s 8
1997 Subd. 12a New 1997 c 217 art 1 s 11
1997 Subd. 13 Amended 1997 c 217 art 1 s 12
1997 Subd. 18a Amended 1997 c 217 art 1 s 17
1997 Subd. 18b Amended 1997 c 217 art 1 s 18
1995 Subd. 4a Amended 1995 c 229 art 4 s 12
1995 Subd. 7a New 1995 c 1 art 1 s 1
1995 Subd. 18a New 1995 c 1 art 1 s 2
1995 Subd. 18b New 1995 c 1 art 1 s 3
This is an historical version of this statute chapter. Also view the most recent published version.
253B.02 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 1a.Case manager.
"Case manager" has the definition given in section 245.462, subdivision 4, for persons with mental illness.
Subd. 2.Chemically dependent person.
"Chemically dependent person" means any person (a) determined as being incapable of self-management or management of personal affairs by reason of the habitual and excessive use of alcohol, drugs, or other mind-altering substances; and (b) whose recent conduct as a result of habitual and excessive use of alcohol, drugs, or other mind-altering substances poses a substantial likelihood of physical harm to self or others as demonstrated by (i) a recent attempt or threat to physically harm self or others, (ii) evidence of recent serious physical problems, or (iii) a failure to obtain necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. "Chemically dependent person" also means a pregnant woman who has engaged during the pregnancy in habitual or excessive use, for a nonmedical purpose, of any of the following substances or their derivatives: opium, cocaine, heroin, phencyclidine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, tetrahydrocannabinol, or alcohol.
Subd. 3.Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services or the commissioner's designee.
Subd. 4.Committing court.
"Committing court" means the district court where a petition for commitment was decided. In a case where commitment proceedings are commenced following an acquittal of a crime or offense under section 611.026, "committing court" means the district court in which the acquittal took place.
Subd. 4a.Crime against the person.
"Crime against the person" means a violation of or attempt to violate any of the following provisions: sections 609.185 (murder in the first degree); 609.19 (murder in the second degree); 609.195 (murder in the third degree); 609.20 (manslaughter in the first degree); 609.205 (manslaughter in the second degree); 609.21 (criminal vehicular homicide and injury); 609.215 (suicide); 609.221 (assault in the first degree); 609.222 (assault in the second degree); 609.223 (assault in the third degree); 609.224 (assault in the fifth degree); 609.2242 (domestic assault); 609.23 (mistreatment of persons confined); 609.231 (mistreatment of residents or patients); 609.2325 (criminal abuse); 609.233 (criminal neglect); 609.2335 (financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult); 609.235 (use of drugs to injure or facilitate crime); 609.24 (simple robbery); 609.245 (aggravated robbery); 609.25 (kidnapping); 609.255 (false imprisonment); 609.265 (abduction); 609.27, subdivision 1, clause (1) or (2) (coercion); 609.28 (interfering with religious observance) if violence or threats of violence were used; 609.322, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2) (solicitation); 609.342 (criminal sexual conduct in the first degree); 609.343 (criminal sexual conduct in the second degree); 609.344 (criminal sexual conduct in the third degree); 609.345 (criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree); 609.365 (incest); 609.498, subdivision 1 (tampering with a witness); 609.50, clause (1) (obstructing legal process, arrest, and firefighting); 609.561 (arson in the first degree); 609.562 (arson in the second degree); 609.595 (damage to property); and 609.72, subdivision 3 (disorderly conduct by a caregiver).
Subd. 4b.Community-based treatment.
"Community-based treatment" means community support services programs defined in section 245.462, subdivision 6; day treatment services defined in section 245.462, subdivision 8; outpatient services defined in section 245.462, subdivision 21; and residential treatment services as defined in section 245.462, subdivision 23.
Subd. 4c.County of financial responsibility.
(a) "County of financial responsibility" has the meaning specified in chapter 256G. This definition does not require that the person qualifies for or receives any other form of financial, medical, or social service assistance in addition to the services under this chapter. Disputes about the county of financial responsibility shall be submitted to the commissioner of human services to be determined in the manner prescribed in section 256G.09.
(b) For purposes of proper venue for filing a petition pursuant to section 253B.064, subdivision 1, paragraph (a); 253B.07, subdivision 1, paragraph (a); or 253D.07, where the designated agency of a county has determined that it is the county of financial responsibility, then that county is the county of financial responsibility until a different determination is made by the appropriate county agencies or the commissioner pursuant to chapter 256G.
Subd. 5.Designated agency.
"Designated agency" means an agency selected by the county board to provide the social services required under this chapter.
Subd. 6.Emergency treatment.
"Emergency treatment" means the treatment of a patient pursuant to section 253B.05 which is necessary to protect the patient or others from immediate harm.
Subd. 7.Examiner.
"Examiner" means a person who is knowledgeable, trained, and practicing in the diagnosis and assessment or in the treatment of the alleged impairment, and who is:
(1) a licensed physician;
(2) a licensed psychologist who has a doctoral degree in psychology or who became a licensed consulting psychologist before July 2, 1975; or
(3) an advanced practice registered nurse certified in mental health or a licensed physician assistant, except that only a physician or psychologist meeting these requirements may be appointed by the court as described by sections 253B.07, subdivision 3; 253B.092, subdivision 8, paragraph (b); 253B.17, subdivision 3; 253B.18, subdivision 2; and 253B.19, subdivisions 1 and 2, and only a physician or psychologist may conduct an assessment as described by Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, rule 20.
Subd. 7a.
MS 2012 [Renumbered 253D.02, subd 8]
Subd. 8.Head of the treatment facility.
"Head of the treatment facility" means the person who is charged with overall responsibility for the professional program of care and treatment of the facility or the person's designee.
Subd. 9.Health officer.
"Health officer" means:
(2) a licensed psychologist;
(3) a licensed social worker;
(4) a registered nurse working in an emergency room of a hospital;
(5) a psychiatric or public health nurse as defined in section 145A.02, subdivision 18;
(6) an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) as defined in section 148.171, subdivision 3;
(7) a mental health professional providing mental health mobile crisis intervention services as described under section 256B.0624; or
(8) a formally designated member of a prepetition screening unit established by section 253B.07.
Subd. 10.Interested person.
"Interested person" means:
(1) an adult, including but not limited to, a public official, including a local welfare agency acting under section 626.5561, and the legal guardian, spouse, parent, legal counsel, adult child, next of kin, or other person designated by a proposed patient; or
(2) a health plan company that is providing coverage for a proposed patient.
Subd. 11.Licensed psychologist.
"Licensed psychologist" means a person licensed by the Board of Psychology and possessing the qualifications for licensure provided in section 148.907.
Subd. 12.Licensed physician.
"Licensed physician" means a person licensed in Minnesota to practice medicine or a medical officer of the government of the United States in performance of official duties.
Subd. 12a.Mental illness.
"Mental illness" has the meaning given in section 245.462, subdivision 20.
Subd. 13.Person who is mentally ill.
(a) A "person who is mentally ill" means any person who has an organic disorder of the brain or a substantial psychiatric disorder of thought, mood, perception, orientation, or memory which grossly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or to reason or understand, which is manifested by instances of grossly disturbed behavior or faulty perceptions and poses a substantial likelihood of physical harm to self or others as demonstrated by:
(1) a failure to obtain necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical care as a result of the impairment;
(2) an inability for reasons other than indigence to obtain necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical care as a result of the impairment and it is more probable than not that the person will suffer substantial harm, significant psychiatric deterioration or debilitation, or serious illness, unless appropriate treatment and services are provided;
(3) a recent attempt or threat to physically harm self or others; or
(4) recent and volitional conduct involving significant damage to substantial property.
(b) A person is not mentally ill under this section if the impairment is solely due to:
(1) epilepsy;
(2) developmental disability;
(3) brief periods of intoxication caused by alcohol, drugs, or other mind-altering substances; or
(4) dependence upon or addiction to any alcohol, drugs, or other mind-altering substances.
Subd. 14.Developmentally disabled person.
"Developmentally disabled person" means any person:
(1) who has been diagnosed as having significantly subaverage intellectual functioning existing concurrently with demonstrated deficits in adaptive behavior and who manifests these conditions prior to the person's 22nd birthday; and
(2) whose recent conduct is a result of a developmental disability and poses a substantial likelihood of physical harm to self or others in that there has been (i) a recent attempt or threat to physically harm self or others, or (ii) a failure and inability to obtain necessary food, clothing, shelter, safety, or medical care.
Subd. 15.Patient.
"Patient" means any person who is receiving treatment or committed under this chapter.
Subd. 16.Peace officer.
"Peace officer" means a sheriff, or municipal or other local police officer, or a State Patrol officer when engaged in the authorized duties of office.
Subd. 17.Person who is mentally ill and dangerous to the public.
(a) A "person who is mentally ill and dangerous to the public" is a person:
(1) who is mentally ill; and
(2) who as a result of that mental illness presents a clear danger to the safety of others as demonstrated by the facts that (i) the person has engaged in an overt act causing or attempting to cause serious physical harm to another and (ii) there is a substantial likelihood that the person will engage in acts capable of inflicting serious physical harm on another.
(b) A person committed as a sexual psychopathic personality or sexually dangerous person as defined in subdivisions 18a and 18b is subject to the provisions of this chapter that apply to persons who are mentally ill and dangerous to the public.
Subd. 18.Regional treatment center.
"Regional treatment center" means any state-operated facility for persons who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or chemically dependent under the direct administrative authority of the commissioner.
Subd. 18a.Secure treatment facility.
"Secure treatment facility" means the Minnesota Security Hospital but does not include services or programs administered by the Minnesota Security Hospital outside a secure environment.
Subd. 18b.
MS 2012 [Renumbered 253D.02, subd 15]
Subd. 18c.
Subd. 19.Treatment facility.
"Treatment facility" means a hospital, community mental health center, or other treatment provider qualified to provide care and treatment for persons who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or chemically dependent.
Subd. 20.Verdict.
"Verdict" means a jury verdict or a general finding by the trial court sitting without a jury pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Subd. 21.Pass.
"Pass" means any authorized temporary, unsupervised absence from a treatment facility.
Subd. 22.Pass plan.
"Pass plan" means the part of a treatment plan for a person who has been committed as mentally ill and dangerous that specifies the terms and conditions under which the patient may be released on a pass.
Subd. 23.Pass-eligible status.
"Pass-eligible status" means the status under which a person committed as mentally ill and dangerous may be released on passes after approval of a pass plan by the head of a treatment facility.
Subd. 24.
1981 c 37 s 2; 1982 c 581 s 2; 1983 c 251 s 1-4; 1983 c 348 s 1-3; 1984 c 623 s 1-3; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1986 c 351 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 66; 1987 c 309 s 24; 1988 c 623 s 1-4; 1989 c 290 art 5 s 2,3; 1990 c 378 s 1; 1991 c 255 s 17,19; 1Sp1994 c 1 art 1 s 1-3; art 2 s 29; 1995 c 189 s8; 1995 c 229 art 4 s 12; 1995 c 259 art 3 s 2; 1996 c 277 s 1; 1996 c 424 s 23; 1997 c 217 art 1 s 6-18; 1Sp2001 c 9 art 9 s 20,21; 2002 c 221 s 18-21; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 113; 2003 c 22 s 1,2; 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 44; 2004 c 288 art 3 s 14-16; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2005 c 165 art 3 s 1,2; 2006 c 260 art 2 s 18; 2007 c 69 s 1; 2009 c 159 s 87; 2010 c 299 s 14; 2010 c 357 s 1; 2011 c 86 s 5; 2013 c 49 s 1,2,22


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Az 1996–1997-es magyar férfi vízilabda-bajnokság a kilencvenedik magyar vízilabda-bajnokság volt. A bajnokságban tizenkét csapat indult el, a csapatok két kört játszottak. Ebben az évben a győzelemért 3 pont járt. Az alapszakasz után az 1-8. helyezettek play-off rendszerben játszottak a bajnoki címért.

A Szentesi SC új neve Szentesi VK lett.

A Szolnoki VSE új neve Szolnoki MTE lett.

Alapszakasz

* M: Mérkőzés Gy: Győzelem D: Döntetlen V: Vereség G+: Dobott gól G-: Kapott gól P: Pont

Rájátszás
Negyeddöntő: BVSC-Westel–Kontavill-Szentesi VK 11–4, 14–6 és Ferencvárosi TC-Vitalin–ÚVMK Eger-Egervin 16–6, 17–9 és Vasas SC-Plaket–Bp. Spartacus 8–7, 9–5 és Újpesti TE-Office & Home–Heliomed-Szegedi VE 7–4, 5–8, 9–3

Elődöntő: BVSC-Westel–Újpesti TE-Office & Home 9–7, 11–9 és Ferencvárosi TC-Vitalin–Vasas SC-Plaket 9–10, 8–9

Döntő: BVSC-Westel–Vasas SC-Plaket 12–10, 12–11

A góllövőlista élmezőnye

Források
Gyarmati Dezső: Aranykor (Hérodotosz Könyvkiadó és Értékesítő Bt., Budapest, 2002.)
Magyar sportévkönyv 1998

Vízilabda-bajnokság évei
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