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The Obama argument: only churches—not individuals—can claim religious freedom
Arguing against Hercules Industries—the Colorado firm that won an injunction against the HHS contraceptive mandate--lawyers for the Obama administration made the stunning claim that "for-profit secular employers generally do not engage in any exercise of religion protected by the First...
Obama says: speak out!
The State Department's Religious Freedom Report for 2011 reminds us that as citizens of the world, we all have a duty to condemn injustice. "As President Obama said, they ought to 'bear witness and speak out' when violations of religious freedom occur." So here we stand on August 1: the day...
Correcting History Personally: Stages on the Road
How shall I interpret my title? It could be a call to sanctity, certainly. But I have in mind the remarkable work that Sigrid Undset did in Stages on the Road. As you may already know, Undset was a Nobel prize-winning Catholic novelist in the first half of the twentieth century, the author of such...
GOP silence: day 2
As the HHS contraceptive mandate went into effect yesterday, did you hear the stinging denunciations issued by national leaders of the Republican Party, condemning this gross assault on religious liberty by the Obama administration, and signaling that this would be a major issue for Republican...
After Chick-fil-A day, don't be out to lunch
August 1 was the first day of implementation of the HHS contraceptive mandate. What did Christian Americans do to protest this grossly unjust policy? Thousands of them… went to lunch. At Chick-fil-A. Don't get me wrong. I have no complaint with Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day (except...
by Chris Pelicano | Aug 2, 2012
Chicken Sandwiches and Kindred Spirits
I just came back from a long lunch with friends I didn't know. Yes, I went with my wife and a couple of our kids to Chick-fil-A for lunch. So did a lot of other people—not only in my small town but all across the country. We parked in an overflow parking lot, waited for an hour inside the...
Do you see a resemblance between the line drawing at left and the photograph below? They look pretty much like the same guy to me, though sixty-four years apart. The little guy's initials are JAM; my initials are JAM. The little guy's first name is Jeffrey; my first name is Jeffrey. The little...
Glued to the Games
I have never been accused of being an avid sports fan, but I always enjoy watching the Olympic Games. The breadth of ordinary humanity engaged in such an extraordinarily wide range of athletic endeavors at such high levels of performance is truly amazing. Also amazing, and just as appreciated, is...
What do bishops want?
One day the US bishops' conference is urging Congress to take action to undo the contraceptive mandate. The very next day the conference is urging Catholics to lobby their Congressmen for more funding for food stamps. Can anyone fail to notice that the second message dilutes the impact of...
The Al Smith Dinner: Good Humor?
President Obama's appearance at the Al Smith Dinner is confirmed. He was invited by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York. This annoys (and in many cases alarms) serious Catholics everywhere. What can be said about it? As our news reports emphasize, the invitation is...
Final Liturgical Year eBook Available
We've just released the sixth and final volume of our eBook series for the 2011-2012 liturgical year, Ordinary Time Completed. The current volume (5) ends on September 1st, and the new volume (6) covers the remainder of the liturgical year, Ordinary Time from September 2nd through December...
Liberal women's religious orders aren't worse off. Or are they?
Claims that liberal women's religious orders are dying out "are not based in fact," according to an analysis by two women religious in America magazine. Yet the article cites statistics that actually buttress the conservative claim. Sisters Mary Johnson and Patricia Wittberg...
The Al Smith dinner: the cardinal and the tax collector
Jesus ate with tax collectors. And Cardinal Dolan plans to eat with President Obama—who, Chief Justice Roberts tells us, has imposed a "tax" on employers who refuse to subsidize contraception. But there's a difference. When Jesus sat with tax collectors, the dinners were...
The Crystal Cathedral: Center of Culture?
"We can create the most significant Catholic cultural center in the world outside of the Vatican." Thus did Hank Evers of the Orange Catholic Foundation enthuse when visiting Catholic dignitaries toured the newly-purchased Crystal Cathedral in California. Would that it were so easy!...
After Liberalism, the Deluge?
With the great social experiment of the Enlightenment crumbling all around us, we may well wonder what guiding principles will inform the culture of the future. In other words, what comes after liberalism? The subject is worth serious thought, and not long ago First Things sponsored a...
Intermediary Institutions Represent, Preserve and Shape a Robust Culture
Those who read After Liberalism, the Deluge? will see that once again I call for the formation and strengthening of culture through "intermediary institutions". Some might say: "This sounds grand and noble, but what does it really mean? What can we concretely do to form and...
The LCWR Needs an Ecclesial Mission
Apparently the "good times" are over. The new normal for Catholic priests and religious, and for official Catholic organizations, is that if you don't take the mission of the Church seriously, you're going to draw unwanted attention and pressure from Rome. At least...
Slandering Ryan
Since charity begins at home, we can count on the bloggers of the Catholic left to treat their fellow Catholic Rep. Paul Ryan with respect, even if they disagree with him. Right? Wrong. A National Catholic Reporter blogger sets the tone, comparing Ryan with Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Suggesting changes...
Have you ever had too much good news?
How much good news can a family absorb in the space of two weeks? The Lawler family has been testing the limits. I hope you won't mind if I share the "burden." It all began at the beginning of August, when our son-in-law returned from Afghanistan. Lt. Philip Turner had finished...
The Assumption, Tradition, and a Pledge for You and Me
The Feast of the Assumption calls to mind the importance of Tradition as a source of Revelation, and the importance of the Magisterium as the only authority that can determine what is part of Sacred Tradition, and what is not. There is, of course, a strong argument for the...
The Moral Downside of Climate Change
Now that parishes and Catholic schools are being urged to show a documentary on climate change, perhaps it is time to comment on the wisdom of attempting to turn climate change into a moral issue. This is a danger currently being courted by those who portray climate change both as a disaster...
Climate Change and Moral Knowledge
Since writing yesterday's On the Culture entry, The Moral Downside of Climate Change, I've received quite a bit of email, including some from Catholic climate scientists, contesting and, in some cases, misunderstanding the point I was trying to make. Let me say at the outset that,...
The Challenge of Getting Things Right
Hopefully, when it comes to serious personal decisions—such as claims about God, fundamental moral values, the behavior of our spouses and children, our personal vocations, or the best way to invest our life savings—we actually investigate thoroughly in order to differentiate truth...
Scientific Disagreement about Climate Change
In my previous essays on the moral dimensions of climate change (see The Moral Downside of Climate Change and Climate Change and Moral Knowledge) I promised to write something about the actual scientific disagreements concerning climate change, for this is a case where moral...
Topsy-Turvy Morality in Politics
I can't help but reflect that, in the correspondence we receive here, those who criticize liberal political leaders typically say things like, "He is pro-abortion." And those who criticize conservative political leaders typically say things like, "He doesn't care...
The unseemly competition to condemn Rep. Akin
Why are so many pro-lifers rushing to condemn the moronic public remarks by Rep. Todd Akin about "legitimate" rape? Pia de Solenni characterizes Akin's comments as "idiotic" rather than "moronic," but she asks the same question. Granted, what the Missouri...
John F. Kennedy in Retrospect: A Damnable Privatization of Religion
When John F. Kennedy was running for President in 1960, he faced considerable opposition from those who believed a Catholic could not be a good national leader, because he would be controlled by his Church (a Church which was regarded by the majority of Americans as not only a foreign but an alien...
Paul Ryan's Flash Mob
In a recent Insights message, I mentioned that two American bishops had spoken out positively about Paul Ryan, the Republican candidate for Vice President. Thanks to notes from both Thomas Vaughan and Br. Timothy Combs, OP, I now know that the day before I wrote, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver...
Musing on the unpredictability of birth and death
The birth of a delightful new grandson, and then the death of an esteemed old friend, have prompted me to think about how unpredictable these events usually are. Many of life's other important moments—Baptisms and First Communions, weddings and ordinations, graduations and retirements, awards...
Because I Love God
I found myself thinking about temptation the other night, and I concluded that, among all the motivations in the world, ultimately I would choose not to do certain things simply because I love God. Then it came into my mind how this would sound to someone who does not believe in God, or at least...
by Chris Pelicano | Aug 24, 2012
No Right to Choose Wrongly
The "freedom to choose" has grown out of all proportion in American culture over the last several decades. "I have a right to choose for myself," seems to have become the definitive (and way-overused) response to any issue at hand. And even though free will is a defining human attribute, it is not...
And Rick Warren won't be hosting the Al Smith dinner, either
Do you remember the presidential debate that Rick Warren, the pastor of the Saddleback Church in California, hosted in 2008? The famous Evangelical leader had planned a similar event this year. But now he has withdrawn his invitations to Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Warren explains that "it...
A Warning from Eastern Europe
A recent column by Jacek Zakowski in Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza was selected by The Week magazine as one of the best columns in Europe for the issue of August 3rd. Zakowski expressed his displeasure that Poland was gradually giving up the liberties it had fought so hard to gain after the fall...
Public Trust and the Libor Scandal
Now that Barclays (the second largest bank in Britain) has admitted that it routinely rigged the London InterBank Offered Rate (Libor), the condemnations are starting to pour in. Libor determines the price of $800 trillion in financial instruments, affecting the prices of such common things...
I hate PowerPoint
Do you share my distaste for PowerPoint presentations? Do you share my distaste for PowerPoint presentations? (Do you share my distaste for PowerPoint presentations?) Here's my complaint. Here's my complaint. (Here's my complaint.) The fellow doing the presentation The...
Without the dogma, the values wilt
The final section of Sigrid Undset's Stages on the Road (see my review Correcting History Personally: Stages on the Road) is filled with cultural and religious wisdom about marriage. This section is entitled "Reply to a Parish Priest", and it deals with the question of why, even...
by Peter Mirus | Aug 28, 2012
A Mostly Pro-Life Romney? Pro-lifers Do a Body Count
There are several ways in which you might look at Romney's views on abortion, which allow what I call "the usual three exceptions" (rape, incest, health/life of the mother). The first is that Romney is not "principled pro-life," meaning that he is really pro-abortion...
Cardinal Dolan and the Problem of Partisanship
The news that Cardinal Dolan will offer the closing prayers at the Democratic national convention followed by a few days the announcement that he would lead the closing prayers at the Republican convention. Naturally, some on each side have condemned the Cardinal's involvement in the other...
Cardinal Dolan in Charlotte: a looming disaster for Democrats
Say what you will about the prudence of Cardinal Dolan's decision to offer a prayer at the Democratic convention. What about the tactical judgment of the Democratic Party leaders who will welcome him? Jeff Mirus has questioned whether Cardinal Dolan should have made the offer to deliver closing...
Romney, abortion, and the 'health of the mother' exception
Pro-lifers take note: In a CBS television interview, Mitt Romney went further than any previous Republican presidential nominee has gone toward accepting legal abortion. "My position has been clear throughout this campaign," Romney said. "I'm in favor of abortion being legal in the...
Newman: On Writing Style, and on Original Sin
I said elsewhere that I wanted to be John Henry Newman when I grow up (see Newmanesque), although I realized the other night that, as an essayist, I wouldn't mind also being Sigrid Undset. Anyway, in continuing to read through Fr. Saward's anthology of The Spiritual Tradition of...
A friendly question for pro-life Romney enthusiasts
If you were already so certain that Mitt Romney is a great champion of the pro-life cause, why are you exulting over a single sentence in his speech? "As president, I will protect the sanctity of life." That was it. One sentence—9 words—in the course of a 38-minute speech. Not a developed...
Practical Economics: How Things Work, Why There is Room for Morality, Where to Go from Here
There is a great deal of debate over the economy in the current Presidential election. Indeed, the Republican ticket has focused the election on economic issues, and particularly on government spending, by adding Paul Ryan as its Vice Presidential candidate. This enables the Democratic Party to...


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Towards the Use of Mechanism-based Chemopreventive Agents to Reduce the Incidence of Skin Cancer (Years 2 and 3)
Regulation of Cardiac Ion Transport by Protein Palmitoylation
Ice Age Modern Coastline (Tay Landscape Partnership Call)
Dawson, S. & Duck, R.
Children with Eczema, Antibiotic Management Study (The CREAM Study) (Joint with Universities of Cardiff and Bristol)
Davey, P., Marwick, C. & Sullivan, F.
Development of a Multi-Variate Pattern Analysis (MVPA) Method of Processing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Brain Scans to Predict Clinical Response and Tolerability of Methylphenidate in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Coghill, D., Matthews, K., Seth, S. & Steele, D.
Critical Evaluation of the Implementation of the NHS Tayside Older People in Acute Care Collaboration (Phase 1 June 2012 - December 2012)
Fearfull, A.
Pachyonychia Congenita Patient Support Meeting
Control of Cell Death During Mitosis and in Response to Anti-Mitotic Drugs (Years 1 - 3 of 5 year award)
Clarke, P.
Digital Diagnostic Records for Orthodontic Treatment Planning
Bearn, D., Dunbar, C. & McIntyre, G.
Mechanistic Studies of the Relationship between Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition and HIF
George, J. & Rocha, S.
Store Operated Channels in Human Spermatozoa
Barratt, C. & Martins Da Silva, S.
Investigation into the Role of Keap1 in Pancreatic B-Cell Function
Ashford, M., Hayes, J., McCrimmon, R. & Meakin, P.
The Portrait System for Care Staff of People with Dementia (joint with University of Lancaster)
The Relationship Between Faecal Haemoglobin Concentration and Risk of Significant Colorectal Neoplasia in Screening and Symptomatic Populations
Does Exposure to a High Fat Diet During Development Affect Adult Cognition? A Rodent Model of Diet-Induced Dementia
Langston, R. & McNeilly, A.
The Value of Echocardiography and BNP in Predicting Five Year Cardiovascular Outcomes and Death in a Well Phenotyped Previous Cohort of 500 Diabetic Patients in Tayside
Elder, D. & Struthers, A.
Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with HPV and Non-HPV Related Head and Neck Cancer
Casasola, R. & Wells, M.
Ultrasound Imaging and Actuation with Integrated Devices on Silicon Substrates (International Exchanges Scheme)
Investigating Physiological Substrates for HDAC7: Implications for HDAC7-Mediated Regulation of Lymphocyte Development
MacKenzie, M. & Matthews, S.
Philip Leverhulme Prize (Astronomy and Astrophysics)
Pontin, D.
Improvement in Live Cell Imaging Facilities
Ashford, M., McCrimmon, R., Milne, A. & Sutherland, C.
Investigating the Role of B2 Integrin Phosphorylation in T Cell Activation, Migration and Function
Morrison, V.
A Case Study Approach Exploring the Patient, Carers and Health Care Professionals Experience of the Pathway for Oesophageal Cancer
NHS Lanarkshire
Regulation of Hypothalamic Glucose Sensing by Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1a
Beall, C.
Preventing Alcohol-Related Harm Among Young Women: Development and Feasibility Testing of a Community-Based Group Intervention (NPRI Phase 4) (Joint with University of Stirling, The Open University and Dundee City Council)
Crombie, I., Irvine, L. & Rice, P.
Impact Assessment of Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Light Emitting Diodes on Patients with Light-Sensitive Skin Disorders (Small Grant)
Ferguson, J., Ibbotson, S., Moseley, H. & Woods, J.
Critically Review Methodologies to Identify Sources and Pathways for Urban Diffuse Pollution (joint with University of Abertay) (Research and Development Project for Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW))
Spray, C.
The Non-Coding Arabidopsis Genome
PERS: Paediatric European Risperidone Studies (joint with 20 other partners)
Coghill, D. & Donnan, P.
Developments in the Historiography of the Irish Revolutionary Period Since 1966
Regan, J.
The Suppression of the Jesuits in the Kingdom of Sardinia in the Age of Enlightenment
Storrs, C.
Determination of Authentic Substrates for Parkinson's Disease Associated Protein Kinases, LRRK and PINK1 (supplement to Clinical Fellowship)
Barton, G., Muqit, M. & Simpson, G.
PAD Coalition Account
Belch, J. & Khan, F.
Exploring and Exploiting C. Elegans as a Model to Better Understand Apoptosis Induction; Combined Cytological, Genetic and Proteomics Based Approaches
Centrifuge Modelling of Crevassing in Glaciers Ice Sheets (joint with University of Aberdeen)
Effect of Cardiac and Aortic Valve Pathology on the Prevalence of Spiral Blood Flow Within the Thoracic Aorta
Belch, J., Gandy, S., Houston, G., Lang, C., Struthers, A. & Weir-McCall, J.
The Outcome Competency Framework for Practitioners in Infection Prevention and Control: Use of the Outcome Logic Model for Evaluation (Joint with University of West London, Health Protection Scotland and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust)
Burnett, E.
Characterisation of P450 Expression in Humanised P450 Transgenic Mouse Lines
Henderson, C.
Designing the Ideal Patient Experience of Paediatric Medicine
Greene, S.
Pharmacological Chaperones of 5HT3 Receptors
Hothersall, D.
Northern Research Partnership in Engineering (NRPE) - Pools Engagement in European Research (PEER) and Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Exchanges (2012/14)
Funding for a Bio-Rad Chemidoc MP System
Ellis, I. & Jones, S.
Prospective Survey of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Incidence and Management in NHS Tayside
Marwick, C., McMurdo, M., Phillips, M. & Witham, M.
Understanding Hypothalmic Glucose Sensing Mechanisms and their Role in Diabetes
Policy Research Unit: Breastfeeding Project
Renfrew, M.
Examining the Role of 5-HT3 Receptors in the Development of Morphine Tolerance (Studentship)
Hales, T. & Smith, B.
Natural Resources Development Projects as a Pathway Towards the Transformation of Africa's Economies
Bergmann, A., Desta, M. & Macatangay, R.
African Center for Economic Transformation
Gene Expression Profiling of C2orf20 Driven Tumourigenesis
South, A. & Watt, S.
Developing a Cereal Straw Biorefinery Using Rice as a Model and a Feedstock (Joint with University of York)

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WATCH: How Smart Became Asia's Top Digital Services Provider
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By Melo Villareal On Jun 16, 2017 Last updated Jun 16, 2017 676 0
How Smart Became Asia's Top Digital Services Provider
Every Filipino is familiar with the now-household name Smart. Now the company stands to garner international recognition after being named Digital Service Provider of the Year, one of the most prestigious awards at the Asia Communication Awards or ACA.
Considering how Smart was head-to-head with other service companies around all of Asia, this feat is one Filipinos can be proud of.
Hosted by London-based Total Telecom, this annual award ceremony is held in Singapore with the goal of acknowledging mobile carriers, multimedia providers, and communication providers.
Not only did the company receive recognition for being the best service provider, but it also bagged the Best Brand Campaign award for its Welcome Change campaign. In case you forgot, this campaign introduced Smart and PLDT's switch to being digital-first companies, where every Filipino can use mobile technology to create a better world.
Changing the Future Now
If you're not yet impressed, know that even making it to the shortlist of awardees is a feat in itself. Smart definitely shows how a genuine desire to serve and spark positive change can shine amid all the barriers for telecommunications companies to succeed.
Head of the ACA's panel of judges, Janet Watkin claimed that, not only making it to the shortlist was an achievement on its own, but winning "requires that something extra special [and] is a cut above the rest."
James Melon at Asia Communication Awards 2017
For Smart to have made it and won means it possessed exactly that, and it's a proud showcase of Filipino talent and skill.
When asked what he thought about receiving the award, CEO of Smart and PLDT Manny V. Pangilinan says they are "honored to receive these awards from a prestigious institution that understands the rapid changes sweeping through the [telecommunications] industry." He also adds that the award will serve as their inspiration to deliver even better results to improve the country's ongoing digital transformation.
Today, Smart is working on providing the country with more and better LTE services, offering products for its customers to discover how digital can enhance their lives.
With previous wins at the ACA, such as Operator of the Year in both 2011 and 2012, and now its Digital Service Provider of the Year this year, we can only see if Smart will continue its streak while providing better services to the Filipino people.
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Catherine Middleton is pregnant with her third child
Kensington Palace confirmed the exciting news. - by Liz T
Duchess Catherine is pregnant with her third child, confirmed Kensington Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are already parents to Prince George, three, and Princess Charlotte, two, and will add a third child to their growing brood.
"Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child," a statement from Kensington Palace said.
"The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news."
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The 34-year-old suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum during her first two pregnancies and is also experiencing it with her third pregnancy.
"As with her previous two pregnancies, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her Royal Highness will no longer carry out her planned engagement at the Hornsey Road Children's Centre in London today," the statement said.
"The Duchess is being cared for at Kensington Palace."
This article originally appeared on New Idea.
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MCA launches Independent Director's Databank & proficiency test, registration deadline March 2020
New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), with the objective of strengthening the institution of Independent Directors under the Companies Act, launched today the Independent Director's Databank in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, the MCA said in a Press communication.
The Databank, which was launched by Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, accessible on the MCA website or independentdirectorsdatabank.in, is an initiative of the Ministry to provide an easy to access & navigate platform for the registration of existing Independent Directors as well as individuals aspiring to become independent directors.
Powered by an Integrated Learning Management System, the various e-learning capsules and videos available in the system will enable Individual users to easily acquire knowledge from diverse resources, develop distinct skills, and assess their understanding on company operations, regulations and compliance, said the MCA.
Companies also may register themselves with the databank to search, select and connect with individuals who possess the right skills and attitude for being considered for appointment as Independent Directors, as the MCA expects the Databank to become a comprehensive repository of both existing independent directors as well as individuals eligible and willing to be appointed as Independent Directors.
The Databank portal, which has been developed and will be maintained by the Indian Institute for Corporate Affairs (IICA), is a first of its kind initiative, the Ministry said adding that it provides for a wide array of e-learning courses on various topics including the Companies Act, Securities laws, basic accountancy, board practices, board ethics and board effectiveness. A number of value added services are expected to be rolled out through the portal for capacity building of Independent Directors.
As per the notified rules, all existing Independent Directors are required to register themselves in the databank by 1 March 2020 and pass an online proficiency self-assessment test within 12 months thereafter. The course will be available March 2020 onwards.
In order to provide sufficient practice to individuals, a number of online mock Tests have also been made available in the system, the Ministry said, adding that the real test can be taken online through a simple scheduling process and will be remotely proctored.
To register, the user must log into the website of the Ministry, where the user will be directed to the Databank and there must choose one of the Subscription Plans to access the e-learning and e-proficiency assessment modules.
On the occasion, a publication named "Independent Directors Databank-Handbook covering key objectives, empanelment/registration process of individual or corporate, and the knowledge resources available on the portal was also released.
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Booming Beats, Choice Visuals: Cave (Rave) Paintings
Acoustic scientist sounds off about the location of cave paintings
[dropcap style="font-size:100px; color:#992211;"]A[/dropcap] big shout out for our cave-dwelling antecedents. And we don't mean a metaphorical shout either.
Could our, seemingly primitive, ancestors have been siting their cave paintings to maximise not only their visual impact, but their acoustic properties too? In a location as sense-accentuated as a deep cave, it does seem plausible.
Multimedia cave art: one more dent in the arrogant (and fragile) belief in the superiority of the post-industrial human.
To date, the exact purpose of Paleolithic cave paintings is unknown. Evidence suggests, however, that these ancient works of art are more than mere decorations. Cave paintings may have played a role in Paleolithic man's religious rituals. Alternatively, some suggest that caves with many detailed paintings of animals might have served as spaces for hunting groups to bond and prepare for their hunts.
One popular theory proposes that the would-be painters of the Paleolithic era chose the places where they painted based on the acoustics of those locations in the caves. The originators of that theory reported a causal connection between the "points of resonance" in three French caves and the position of Paleolithic cave paintings. It was further hypothesized that music or chants played an integral role in cave rituals 20,000 years ago.
David Lubman, an acoustic scientist and fellow of the Acoustical Society of America, became interested in the subject due to his published expertise in sound reverberation. Lubman will share some of the insights from his research during Acoustics '17 Boston, the third joint meeting of the Acoustical Society of America and the European Acoustics Association being held in Boston, Massachusetts.
"Many structures throughout history featured reverberant spaces because reverberant sound can be awe-inspiring. With that said, there is currently not enough evidence to suggest that these Paleolithic artists deliberately chose reverberant spaces for their paintings," Lubman said.
"The main problem is that paintings on porous stone do not last, so we don't know if such paintings existed and were lost over time or were never painted in the first place," Lubman said. "Conversely, paintings on non-porous stone do persist and coincidentally spaces composed of non-porous stone walls are good spaces for sound reverberation. It's important to note, however, that this does not mean that that these spaces were deliberately chosen for paintings because sound reverberates well in them. Correlation, after all, does not imply causality. As the old saying goes, crowing roosters do not cause the sun to rise."
To answer the question, Lubman proposes a more systematic acoustic study of the reverberation in these caves.
"It can be challenging to use the human ear alone to identify the difference between reflection, which occurs when sound bounces back off a surface like a non-porous stone wall, and reverberance, which occurs when sound lingers long after an initiating action has been completed. That's why it would be so helpful to have trained technicians with modern acoustical equipment testing these spaces," Lubman said.
"If a significant degree of correlation between the location of the reverberant spaces and the presence of paintings were to be found, this alone would be an important discovery and opens up the possibility for new explanations," Lubman said. "It could, for example, be entirely possible that Paleolithic cave artists initially chose spaces with non-porous stone because they were good canvasses for paintings — and then subsequently discovered that they were also great locations to generate reverberant sound."
"If the expected correlation is not found, however, this would also be a vital step in helping clarify our understanding of what actually transpired in these caves," Lubman said.
"Either way, the benefits of acoustical scientists and archaeologists collaborating on such studies are clear," Lubman said. "Together, we can work towards developing a deeper understanding of our past."
Source: Eurekalert/Acoustical Society of America
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Paris has always been the city you go to pursue your romantic ventures. However in Anuman's latest game, 9 Elefants, you head over to the city of love to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of Professor Weismann.
The professor lands in Paris to present his latest invention, a Time Camera, at the Universal Science Congress but on landing he promptly disappears. You play the role of his daughter Laura, who believes he has been kidnapped. Together with his trusted cat Eustache, you embark on a journey across Paris and help unravel the sinister plot, one that involves a mysterious sect with the symbol of the 9 Elefants that is somehow linked to his vanishing act.
The game features over 230 puzzles which will reveal the secret of the 9 Elefants. You will also engage and interact with over 20 different characters and encounter some amazing adventures in the Paris catacombs, in a modern art exhibition, and on the Eiffel Tower.
If you like investigative puzzle games where you use your powers of invention and deduction to solve mysteries, check out 9 Elefants. It is available on Google Play for $2.99.


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Der Illegale ist ein dreiteiliger deutscher Fernsehfilm aus dem Jahre 1972. Die Handlung basiert auf wahren Erlebnissen eines Spions, der zu Beginn der 1950er-Jahre vom sowjetischen Geheimdienst in die Bundesrepublik eingeschleust wurde, um dort einen Agentenring aufzubauen.

Das Material wurde für die Verfilmung vom Journalisten und Drehbuchautor Henry Kolarz bearbeitet, der zuvor mit dem Dreiteiler Die Gentlemen bitten zur Kasse sowie dem Zweiteiler Das Millionending Erfahrungen in der dokumentarischen Aufbereitung realer Kriminalfälle gesammelt hatte.

In der Hauptrolle des Agenten Grunwaldt ist der Schauspieler Götz George zu sehen.

Handlung

Teil 1: (ZDF: 1. Oktober 1972)
Der gebürtige Wolgadeutsche Grunwaldt meldet sich 1952 beim sowjetischen Geheimdienst KGB in Berlin-Karlshorst. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges kam er als sogenannter Volksdeutscher nach Deutschland und wurde dort adoptiert, obwohl seine leiblichen Eltern noch lebten. Nun möchte er in Deutschland dem sowjetischen Geheimdienst dienen, um damit sein Vaterland von seiner bedingungslosen Parteitreue zu überzeugen und danach wieder legal in die Sowjetunion einreisen zu können. Oberst Korotkow und KGB-Mann Nowak erkennen in ihm den idealen Spion. Sie statten ihn mit einer neuen Identität aus, der des verstorbenen Kurt Blohm. Ihm wird Katharina zur Seite gestellt, die offiziell als seine Ehefrau erscheint. Grunwaldt wird damit beauftragt, in Bonn einen Agentenring aufzubauen. Der tschechische Agent und Frauenliebling "Klara" soll ihm Tore öffnen, was aber wegen dessen Unzuverlässigkeit fehlt schlägt. Schließlich öffnet ihm der Kellner Lebrecht, der des Öfteren bei Nato-Empfängen arbeitet, dann doch die Tore in Bonn. Grunwaldt erhält sehr zur Freude des KGB wichtige Informationen aus Nato-Kreisen.

Teil 2: (ZDF: 4. Oktober 1972)
Trotz kleinerer Rückschläge hat Grunwaldt als Agent große Erfolge. Insbesondere Blaschke, Schwager des Kellners Lebrecht, erweist sich als Volltreffer. Als Hausmeister vor Ort gelingt es ihm viele wichtige Dokumente aus der französischen Botschaft für den KGB nutzbar zu machen. Selbst den Dechiffiercode macht er ausfindig. Ob dieser ungewöhnlichen Erfolge wird man beim KGB misstrauisch und prüft, ob es sich bei Grunwaldt um einen Doppelagenten handelt. Der bis in die Haarspitzen loyale Grunwaldt ist verärgert darüber, besteht aber die Prüfung in Moskau und kehrt nach Köln zurück. Dort hatte er sich zusammen mit Katharina zur Tarnung als Besitzer einer Würstchenbude etabliert. Beide verlieben sich tatsächlich ineinander; schließlich erwartet Katharina ein Kind. Nach seiner Rückkehr aus Moskau trifft Grundwaldt zufällig Blascke. Im Suff prahlt Blaschke eines Tages mit seinem Agentenleben, was dazu führt, dass Grunwaldt mit seiner Frau aus Köln verschwinden muss.

Teil 3: (ZDF: 7. Oktober 1972)
Grunwaldt muss auf Geheiß des Geheimdienstes in die Sowjetunion zurückkehren. Trotz hoher Ehrungen, die ihm dort zuteilwerden, hat er große Schwierigkeiten, sich wieder an das dortige Leben zu gewöhnen. Mit Hilfe des KGB bauen sich Grunwaldt und Katharina in Frankfurt am Main eine neue Existenz auf, zusammen mit ihrem Sohn André. Durch die Eröffnung einer Kneipe können sie sich auch wieder eine scheinbürgerliche Existenz geben. Dort lernt Grunwaldt auch den Spielautomatenvertreter Leinhausen kennen, der ihn zunächst betrügt, später aber dazu beiträgt, dass die Familie gute Einkünfte hat. Mit Hilfe der Sekretärin Dora, die den KGB-Agenten Rodenstock heiratet, und dank ihres arglosen Vorgesetzten Lohmann im Auswärtigen Amt der Bundesregierung kommt Grunwaldt über Rodenstock erneut an wichtige Geheimdokumente heran. Als der KGB in Rodenstock einen Doppelagenten vermutet, kommt es zum ersten Bruch zwischen Grunwaldt und dem russischen Geheimdienst, denn Grunwaldt glaubt nicht an diese Vermutung und äußert Kritik daran. Zu einem vollständigen Bruch in Grunwaldts Einstellung kommt es jedoch erst, nachdem der Geheimdienst seine Frau dazu zwingt, einen Schwangerschaftsabbruch vorzunehmen, da durch die Geburt eines weiteren Kindes ein geplanter langfristiger Spionageeinsatz in den USA in Frage gestellt werden könnte. Grunwaldt flieht deswegen schließlich mit seiner Familie via Ost-Berlin in den Westen. Das von ihm aufgebaute Agentennetz fliegt komplett auf.

Besonderheiten
Die Herstellung des Filmes wurde vom Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz und der Sicherungsgruppe des Bundeskriminalamtes unterstützt.

Die FSK-Freigabe der DVD-Fassung ist für jeden Teil unterschiedlich. So bekam im Jahr 2010 der 1. Teil eine Freigabe ab 12 Jahren, der 2. Teil die Freigabe ab 6 Jahren und der 3. Teil ist ohne Altersbeschränkung.

Medien

Literatur
 Oliver Kellner & Ulf Marek: Seewolf & Co. – Die großen Abenteuer-Vierteiler des ZDF, Schwarzkopf und Schwarzkopf

DVD
 Der Illegale (3 DVDs), Reihe "Straßenfeger", ZDF Studio Hamburg Distributions & Marketing GmbH 2010

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Filmtitel 1972
Deutscher Film
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Agentenfilm
Kriminalfilm
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Instead of getting dropped off by car, elementary students in LA's beach cities walked to school for International Walk to School Day.
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Instead of getting dropped off by car, Manhattan Beach elementary students met 10 minutes before class to walk to school.
The effort was part of International Walk to School Day, where 3,000 students from Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo beach communities participated in Wednesday morning.
The initiative is led by the Beach Cities Health District, which has already worked to lower childhood obesity in Redondo Beach.
"We want to develop those healthy habits early and get kids in the habit of exercising early, and also being with their friends," Tom Bakaly, CEO of Beach Cities Health District, said. "Not sitting on their phones when they sit in the back of a car going to school. This is a way for them to interact before school starts."
Walking to school is just one component of the Live Well Kids program. Last month, students planted a vegetable garden to encourage healthy eating.
Parents are encouraged to walk with their kids, not just for safety, but to benefit from that social interaction as well.
Ethan Hunt, a fifth grader at Robinson Elementary, said he prefers to walk and feels lucky Southern California weather makes it easy.
He said it even helps him energize his brain for math.


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A new kind of solar system: Mass Audubon Society adopts innovative form of energy production
By Jeff Mucciarone
The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Visual Arts Center in Canton will soon be getting a big boost of energy right from the sun.
This summer, the non-profit organization installed a photo-voltaic system of 44 solar panels, which will help produce about 27 percent of the energy needed at the visual arts center and will help save about $50,000 during the 25-year life span of the panels, according to Jan Kruse, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Mass Audubon.
"The latest solar installation is part of a system-wide effort by Mass Audubon to be a leader in reducing the impact of climate change," Kruse said. "We have installed other (photo-voltaic) systems at eight other facilities around the state, are committed to building green and have made energy improvements at most of our existing facilities."
Founded in 1896, the Mass Audubon consists of 44 wildlife sanctuaries and 35,000 member families, and remains the largest conservation organization in New England, as its sanctuaries stretch from the Berkshires to Cape Cod, said Amy Montague, Director of the Visual Arts Center.
The panels are split into two groups with 24 panels on the roof of the site's barn, which was built in about 1860, and another 20 panels situated on the ground next to a field. Considering the age of the barn, there were some structural issues that needed to be overcome, Montague said.
The 25-year reductions of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides resulting from the new solar panels would be equivalent to planting 692 trees or avoiding 162,000 miles of driving, Kruse said.
"As an organization, anything we can do to preserve energy or replace with clean energy—it's a good thing to do," said Steve Landry, who is the Property Manager in Canton.
All the panels would have been placed on roofs but they found that not be practical. Once they determined additional panels would need to be on the ground, Landry said they focused on a placement that would have as little impact on the site as possible.
Like Kruse said, along with conserving energy through projects such as the solar panels, the organization is also interested in building and restoring with green supplies. Montague said many of the Audubon sites are replacing older appliances with newer ones, because the newer products are much more energy efficient.
The energy from the solar panels will directly benefit the society's art exhibition gallery. Because of the nature of artwork, it must be kept in a climate-controlled environment, which takes considerable cost to maintain temperature and reduce humidity throughout the seasons. For that reason, Mass Audubon was pleased to have the solar panels installed in Canton, which houses all of the artwork for the entire society, Montague said.
It took about one year to finalize plans for the panels and now the society is waiting to tie up loose ends before they can begin to feel the benefit, Landry said.
Landry also said, as part of the state grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, which helped fund the project, the state will help distribute information to the public to help in the overall education process.
In choosing the sites for the panels, the company that installed the panels, Solar Works, chooses locations where the panels will catch the most optimal rays from the sun. Solar Works installs panels for both residential and commercial sites, Landry said.
In addition to the art gallery, the Canton site spans 138 acres and includes a traditional nature center. The Audubon Society in Canton offers a variety of art and nature-related programs such as nature photography and landscape painting.
"We're really interested in the inter-disciplinary nature that pulls art and science together," Montague said.
The Canton site, which was officially opened in 1999, was a gift from Margaret Morse Allen, who was an artist, filmmaker and avid bird watcher. The art exhibition gallery was formerly Allen's art studio, Montague said.
"Even when she lived here, she always thought of the land as a wildlife sanctuary," Montague said.
"In Audubon's Footsteps: Denis Clavreul's Journey through Watercolors" is currently on display in the art gallery. Clavreul, a French artist, is visiting and painting the various sites the namesake of the society, John James Audubon, visited and lived during his life. His work will remain on display until Sept. 23, Montague said.
The art gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Massachusetts Audubon members get in for free.
For more information on the Massachusetts Audubon Society, visit www.massaudubon.org.
For more information on the visual arts center visit www.massaudubon.org/visualarts.
- Canton (Mass.) Journal


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The Labradoodle—a hybrid breed—first made its appearance in Australia when a few breeders set out to produce a hypoallergenic guide dog. Wally Cronron, an RGDGA associate (Royal Guide Dogs Association of Australia), crossbred a purebred standard poodle with a purebred Labrador Retriever. The first Labradoodle was a dog named Sultan—who first came to existence in the late 20th century—bred for the purpose of allergic owners in need of a guide dog.
With astounding success, Sultan had both a hypoallergenic coat and the intelligence to be trained as a service dog. Wally then teamed up with a partner in Hawaii, and the two worked to establish the Labradoodle as its own breed. Currently, multigenerational breeding is being conducted in hopes to iron out and stabilize the Labradoodle breed.
However, at this point, there are no 'true' purebred Labradoodles in North America. This, of course, means the Labradoodle breed is not registered with the AKC. Unfortunately—as time passed and more Labradoodles were bred—Cronron realized that the crossbreed is inconsistent. For every passable, hypoallergenic guide dog produced, there are more 'failures' than successes. Streamlining the breed is currently a work in progress, stagnated by the array of incompetent breeders trying to create their own Labradoodles.
While the Labradoodle's temperament and personality can fluctuate drastically due to the ineptitude of breeders trying to jump on the bandwagon, the multigenerational Labradoodle does demonstrate stable Labradoodle characteristics. Known for their intelligence, calm temperament, affection, extroversion, and elegant gait, the Labradoodle is a fantastic home dog. In fact, the Labradoodle personality is so affectionate and sociable, that they often need to be trained to mitigate their abrasive excitement for life.
Due to their intelligence, they process information rapidly, and are often quick-witted canines. They enjoy playing with a passion, but are often not pushy and their keenness and intuition allows them to judge when it is play time and when it is not. Early-socialization, heredity, and the amount of training administered affect the extent of extroverted Labradoodle behavior.
It is important that with these dogs they are introduced to the world, other people, and canines early on. This not because they can develop introverted, timid, or reclusive personality traits. Rather, it is to create boundaries within their own tenacious affection and prevent Labradoodle temperament problems. They are by in large a great choice for a first-time dog owner, a family, and a guide dog.
Training a Labradoodle is an easier task than most dogs. Their eager-to-please personalities and intelligence make them both attentive and dexterous in learning. Their overt friendliness, intuition, and slight sensitivity mean they respond best to positive reinforcement. Praise for good Labradoodle behavior in the form of treats, words, and playfulness work best when training a Labradoodle.
Despite being home dogs, the Labradoodle will need excessive exercise—particularly in the puppy ages—to meet their high threshold of energy. One of the most important parts of training a Labradoodle is exposing them to other dogs early on. They're social to the extent that they will throw themselves headfirst at other canines, without any regard to the stranger's feelings. This inability to discern between appropriate and inappropriate canine interaction will become a problem if not treated early on.
Their intelligence needs to be stimulated and manifested. Don't limit the training process but instead reach above and beyond. This means teaching tricks, games, and a slew of commands to keep them engaged. A lack of mental and physical situation will result in a tireless Labradoodle. A tireless Labradoodle tears the home apart and develops high levels of nervousness and anxiety.
A Labradoodle should be potty trained and housed indoors. These are people dogs. They long for the comfort of their owners and a home. Also, crate training is exceptionally successful with this breed.
A Labradoodle requires 30-60 minutes of exercise per day. These dogs have a surplus of energy. They'll need an outlet to release it. Their need for activity and large size make them a perfect fit for a house with a yard, but not an apartment. They're great walking companions and will keep up in a run. As with most breeds, their need of exercise will dwindle over time.
A puppy Labradoodle, dependent on its heredity, will either be a bit more stagnant, or a bit more jumpy. Meaning it's a tossup whether or not a Labradoodle will be highly active, or moderately active. They're also natural swimmers. Put them in water and watch them shine with glee.
When exercising, incorporate games and 'educational playtime' to not only exercise their bodies but their intelligence as well.
A Labradoodle lifespan typically ranges anywhere from 12-14 years.
While Labradoodles have had a rapid rise in popularity in the last decade, they remain unregistered in the AKC. Breeders are currently trying to streamline the Labradoodle and create a common multigenerational breed. The issue is that—due to their rapid rise of international popularity—lots of incompetent breeders try to produce them by crossbreeding poodles and Labradors or Labrador Retrievers. This unfortunate rush to meet demand has started a chain of puppy mills, where the Labradoodles in question are often poorly bred dogs, with bad temperaments, personalities, and prone to health issues. Once the success of multigenerational breeding becomes apparent, and the breed begins to show credible consistency, they will become more popular in America.
The amount in which you feed your Labradoodle depends on its size, metabolism, and activeness. Similar to the human anatomy, no two Labradoodles will be the same. It's important as an owner to understand the dynamic of your dog, purchase high-quality food, and monitor the amount served.
Generally, a Labradoodle should eat two cups of dry food per day, broken into two different meals. However, the Labrador Retriever commonly experiences gastric torsion—in simpler words: bloating—a condition which can passed along to Labradoodles. To avoid this problem, be sure to break the meals precisely in half and space them out with ample time between each course.
For Labradoodles, never leave food out perpetually. Make sure each meal is administered and eaten before proceeding to the next. As puppies they might—but often don't—require more food than adults. A good way to ensure your Labradoodle is receiving the proper amount of food is by pressing against their ribcage. With minimal force, you should be able to feel their ribs. If you have to press hard, lower the food intake and up the exercise.
The hybrid Labradoodle and its peculiar ancestry cause an inconsistency in their coating. Point being, they tend to range. Typically, the coat is around 4-6 inches with either curly or straight hair. The proper coat is neither course, thick, or prone to fluffiness. Their coats are wool, hair, or fleece, with the latter being most coveted for the breed.
These coats can be gold, caramel, cream, black, red, chocolate, and blue colored. A few have parti-colored coats. These coats are supposed to be hypoallergenic, but due to the excessive attempt breed Labradoodles, they're often falsely advertised.
These dogs need grooming. Depending on the coat, others will need more, but generally speaking, they should be brushed twice a week with a bristle brush to keep their coats clean and mitigate shedding. There should not be a routine bath, and rather bathe the Labradoodle as needed; they tend to be less prone to odor than other dog breeds.
For optimal Labradoodle health, brush their teeth three times per week for hygiene upkeep. This will avoid bacteria and tartar buildups. Trim their nails twice a month, as this breed is fond of scratching. Due note, Labradoodles' blood vessels tend to extend further in the nail than other breeds. Be careful not to cause bleeding. Conduct checkups; check the ears, mouth, nose, and coat for inflammation, redness, and infection.
Are Labradoodles Good with Children?
Labradoodles are exceptional with children. Their exuberant energy, eager-to-please attitude, and playfulness make them the perfect child's companion. In their puppy years, dependent on their size, they can often lack spatial awareness and play 'too hard,' thus knocking over smaller children. But due to their keen ability to learn, with proper training it shouldn't be a problem.
As with all dogs, it is important to train the dog all the while teaching the children what's involved in handling them. A mutual respect and understanding needs to be developed.
Hip Dysplasia: this condition occurs when there's displacement between the thigh bone and the hip joint. It can cause lameness in the leg(s) and can worsen to the point of immobility. At the very least, the Labradoodle is affected but does not show symptoms. A screening can be done to ensure the parents do not have Hip Dysplasia, as dogs with this condition should not be bred. Check with your breeder to see if the parents have been screened.
Elbow Dysplasia: in the same vein of Hip Dysplasia, this condition occurs when there's displacement between the bone and the elbow joint. It can cause lameness in the leg(s) and at the very worst immobility. It's often attributed to abnormal growth, resulting in a poorly formed elbow joint. The list of treatments ranges from simple weight monitoring to surgery.
Epilepsy: this neurological condition is most commonly inherited. In short, it causes seizures. In the dog world this means they will run frantically from 'ghosts,' hide for hours on end, walk with an abnormal gait, or cease to remain with their usual keenness. Seizures can be caused by a variety of different external factors, thus it's important to have your Labradoodle diagnosed if you believe they have epilepsy.
Diabetes Mellitus: similar to commonly known diabetes, this occurs when the dog's body cannot regulate its blood sugar levels. A Labradoodle with this condition will be glutinous about their food in hopes to compensate for their lack of energy. Meaning they will not receive the proper energy from their food intake, and will decide that more food is the solution. Even then, they will lose weight, remain lethargic, continue with their unappeasable appetite, and urinate constantly. This condition can be mitigated by managing diet and administering insulin if needed.


The New Humanitarian | A lesson from Hurricane Maria: Communicate!
One year ago, Hurricane Maria tore into Dominica, causing widespread damage, loss of life, and severe disruption to the country's communication networks. Local and international responders worked to help around 65,000 people. But how did those people let aid providers know what they needed? When help arrived, did it meet people's needs? Did Dominicans have a say?
Not initially, according to our recent study on communications during the Hurricane Maria response. Dominicans described initial silence from aid providers. They said they were frightened by the lack of information in the early days after the hurricane struck. The first people to make contact with them, they said, were amateur radio operators, civilian volunteers, and diaspora communities active on social media – groups that together form a vital network of first responders.
When information from national and international responders finally filtered through, people were frustrated by the lack of detail, inaccuracies, communication delays, and their many unanswered questions. Rumours, they said, were everywhere. What they had wanted to know, they said, was what assistance they were entitled to and how decisions were made.
Information can be one-way, piecemeal, too late, confusing, and in the wrong language – that leaves people in the dark about when, where, and from whom assistance is coming.
After mobile and internet connectivity was restored – a matter of hours for some areas, months for others – and after more direct means of communication were established by government and aid agencies, people told us they could gather better information, come together, seek support, and take part in decisions about rebuilding their communities. The 50 Dominicans we surveyed this April included government officials, journalists, and ordinary citizens. All were loud and clear about what they needed during emergency situations: practical information on how to adapt, both immediately and to long-term challenges, and greater openness and transparency from the government and aid agencies about recovery plans. Survey respondents also said they wanted to learn more about climate resilience policies and how those policies would impact practical assistance.
Surveys earlier this year by the NGO Ground Truth Solutions also revealed that Dominicans felt they had been unable to communicate easily with aid providers to raise concerns or complaints in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Only several weeks after the hurricane hit did aid organisations and the government provide telephone hotlines and recruit more field staff to visit communities and hear residents' concerns and views.
Essentially, setting up two-way channels of communication between aid providers and the people who needed that aid was a low priority in the first three weeks of last year's response. When people were later offered the chance to meet with officials and aid providers, they responded well, felt heard, and believed their feedback was taken seriously.
It's widely recognised within the aid sector that an individual's ability to survive and recover from disaster depends not only on receiving safe food, water, medical care, and shelter but also on access to timely, accurate information, re-establishing contact with family and friends, and being able to have a say in response and recovery efforts. Yet the experience of the people we spoke to in Dominica is all too familiar.
Those affected by disaster often face information blackouts, cannot make contact with friends and family, and have little say in what aid they receive. Information can be one-way, piecemeal, too late, confusing, and in the wrong language – that leaves people in the dark about when, where, and from whom assistance is coming. In the information void, rumours multiply and put people's lives even more at risk. And aid falls short.
Every disaster is different, but as Dominicans told us, emergency communication has to be two-way. It's high time to consider how international and local responders could achieve this and improve existing communications systems.
First, long before disaster strikes, make communicating with affected communities during crisis periods a priority and put in place systems to allow that. If information is not readily available at the community level right after disaster strikes and emergency communications channels are not in place, communication and engagement with those affected becomes impossible.
We need to see more funding dedicated to setting up early emergency communication systems linked to national disaster management authorities that are primed to respond. This would mean training and coordinating everyone necessary to communicate effectively with the population: telecommunication providers, media, humanitarian agencies, the government, and community groups.
Long before disaster strikes, make communicating with affected communities during crisis periods a priority and put in place systems to allow that.
Last year, the Dominican government's leadership during the response effort and its involvement in coordinating meetings within communities helped provide accurate and relevant information; government officials were key in passing information through village councils and disaster management committees. This led to better cross-checking and verification of information and improvements to the quality and design of messages. Face-to-face communication is fundamental. Training and recruiting field staff within communities to establish contact and then set up regular meetings with officials must be a priority.
Social media is a ubiquitous and inexpensive way to reach people and interact with them during a disaster; responders could use it to coordinate and standardise messaging and avoid delays, duplication, and confusion. Telecommunications and technology providers must be involved in creating early emergency plans, warning systems, and simulation exercises so connectivity can be restored rapidly. The media also plays a vital role in sharing life-saving information but can be overlooked in response efforts. Journalists should be involved at all stages of emergency operations and receive training to raise awareness about disaster-related threats and improve accuracy of reporting in a crisis.
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The Star - Weak and Bland Animated Adventure in the Time of Christ
The Star is directed by Timothy Reckart, and features the voice talents of Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson, Patricia Heaton, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Plummer, Fred Tatasciore, Mariah Carey, and Oprah Winfrey.
Mary is visited by an angel, and told that she has been chosen to carry and give birth to the Son of God, something that initially does not bode well with her husband Joseph. Joseph and the pregnant Mary set out for Bethlehem when a wicked king declares a census in an effort to find this "new king." Animal friends Bo the Donkey and Dave the Dove, who have dreams of running away and joining a royal caravan, decide to tag along when they find that Mary and Joseph are in danger, with many obstacles coming their way along the path.
Animated films starring talking animals are nothing new, nor are films about the birth of Christ. The Star attempts to slap both of these genres together, but the end result is a mess that is not going to appeal greatly to anyone. The inconsistent tone, overabundance of unnecessary characters and subplots, average quality animation, and horribly anachronistic attitudes and music derail the experience. The film is of far lower quality than one with this big and talented a cast should be.
The film immediately loses points for its inconsistent tone. The scenes handling angels and their voices are handled with a serious reverence which is appropriate for the subject matter, but the rest of the film is a generic slapstick comedy with an overemphasis on weak gags we've seen a million times before. The Star can't seem to decide which direction it wants to go, and pays the price for it throughout its 90-minute duration. While I am pleased to see a mainstream, animated film from a major studio that touches on the story of Christ, this is no substitute for Christian parents teaching their kids the actual story, especially considering here it plays second fiddle to "talking animal slapstick."
The Star also simply has too much going on for any one subplot to hold our attention. Rather than putting most of the emphasis on Mary and Joseph, the movie focuses too much on Bo the Donkey and his "side adventures." And even then, all of that is simply "going through the motions." The Three Wise Men feel like afterthoughts, and their wisecracking camels quickly wear out their welcome (fortunately they aren't in the movie too long). It is a shame to see the movie has so much big-name talent, yet most of them are reduced to what feel like glorified cameos.
And then we have the anachronistic music and character attitudes. Characters act "hip" like modern-world people, which betrays the Biblical setting. Likewise, annoyingly modern and overproduced pop takes on Christmas songs are played throughout the movie, which feel like an unwanted distraction, further taking us away from the setting. There are some decent looking locations, but the poor choice of music and character temperaments further works against the film.
I would not say The Star is a total loss, but there simply is not enough going for it to give it a recommendation. The voice cast is talented enough, but there is simply too much going on, with too many characters and countless others reduced to glorified cameos. We've seen these "talking animals" with hip, modern attitudes in movies a million times before, and a Biblical setting is the last place we needed them. At the end of the day, the film simply cannot decide what kind of a movie it wants to be. The story of Christ deserves better than a slapstick family comedy that feels painfully generic throughout its duration.
Rating: One out of four stars.
DISCLAIMER: All image in this review are the property of their respective copyright holders, including Walden Media and Sony Pictures Animation. For promotional use only. All rights reserved.
TagsChristopher PlummerFred TatascioreGina RodriguezKeegan-Michael KeyKelly ClarksonKris KristoffersonKristin ChenowethMariah CareyOprah WinfreyPatricia HeatonSteven YeunTracy MorganTyler PerryZachary Levi
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Have you ever thought about running for an office in FCCLA? It doesn't have to be as big as running for a State or National position, it could be running for an Area position or just a Chapter Office. By running for an office I learned different skills to help me in life.
You can gain confidence, improve your communication skills as you become a better speaker and listener.
You learn how to compromise for the betterment of the group you are working with.
You also learn how to become more organized, set and achieve goals by following the planning process, and you learn how to be part of a team.
If you want to run for office there are a few things you need to do.
First you need to talk to your adviser and create a plan of action to get to your goal of achieving that position. Then you need to fill out your application. Each application process is different depending on what you are applying for. If you are going on to apply for an Area Officer position, you would create a speech to say at State during your Area Meetings.
If you were applying to be a State Officer, it would include a speech on stage during Opening Session, a workshop that you would be presenting to judges, and an interview.
This may seem like a lot of work, but trust me it isn't. Now is the perfect time to consider running for an office, it is an experience you wouldn't trade for the world!
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package org.terracotta.dynamic_config.test_support.mapper;

import org.junit.Test;
import org.terracotta.dynamic_config.api.model.Node;
import org.terracotta.dynamic_config.api.model.OptionalConfig;
import org.terracotta.dynamic_config.api.model.Setting;

import java.util.Map;

import static org.hamcrest.CoreMatchers.is;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertThat;
import static org.mockito.ArgumentMatchers.any;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.mock;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.when;

public class TestGroupPortMapperTest {
  @Test
  public void testPeerGroupPortWhenPropertyNotSet() {
    TestGroupPortMapper testGroupPortMapper = new TestGroupPortMapper();
    Node peerNodeMock = mock(Node.class);
    Node currentNodeMock = mock(Node.class);
    when(peerNodeMock.getGroupPort()).thenReturn(OptionalConfig.of(Setting.NODE_GROUP_PORT, 1234));
    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    Map<String, String> map = mock(Map.class);
    when(currentNodeMock.getTcProperties()).thenReturn(OptionalConfig.of(Setting.TC_PROPERTIES, map));
    when(currentNodeMock.getTcProperties().get().containsKey(any())).thenReturn(false);
    assertThat(testGroupPortMapper.getPeerGroupPort(peerNodeMock, currentNodeMock), is(1234));
  }

  @Test
  public void testPeerGroupPortWhenPropertySet() {
    TestGroupPortMapper testGroupPortMapper = new TestGroupPortMapper();
    Node peerNodeMock = mock(Node.class);
    Node currentNodeMock = mock(Node.class);
    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    Map<String, String> map = mock(Map.class);
    when(map.get("test-proxy-group-port")).thenReturn("node-1->2345");
    when(currentNodeMock.getTcProperties()).thenReturn(OptionalConfig.of(Setting.TC_PROPERTIES, map));
    when(currentNodeMock.getTcProperties().get().containsKey(any())).thenReturn(true);
    when(peerNodeMock.getName()).thenReturn("node-1");
    when(peerNodeMock.getGroupPort()).thenReturn(OptionalConfig.of(Setting.NODE_GROUP_PORT, 1234));
    assertThat(testGroupPortMapper.getPeerGroupPort(peerNodeMock, currentNodeMock), is(2345));
  }

}

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THE   ALLEGHENY   RIVER.   Probably no river in the world, rolls for the same distance, such a clear and pure current; hence it received its name, "Allegheny," from the Seneca Indians, meaning ''Fair Water." For the same cause, it was called by the French, "La Belle Rivere." It rises in the northern part of Pennsylvania, passes through a small portion of New York, and winding its way back into Pennsylvania again, runs with its meanderings, not less than fifty miles within the county of "Warren. It also flows through the centre of Venango county, in a direction so very curvical, that there is not a point of the compass to which it does not direct its course. The country along its banks is exceedingly wild and rugged; the river hills being high and precipitous, rising into bluffs and cliffs, sometimes to the height of 300 feet. These bluffs exhibit a wild and picturesque grandeur, well calculated to call forth from the reflecting lover of nature, "Oh! Lord how stupenduous are thy Works." The country on the head waters of the Allegheny yet contains almost inexhaustible supplies of first rate pine lumber. It is supposed that from thirty to fifty million feet of plank and boards, and from fifty to seventy million shingles, descend tne river annually. Further down, the hills are rich with Iron ore of an excellent quality, and Bituminous coal, by which Iron is manufactured in immense quantities. There is not hardly a point on the river, below Franklin, that the sound of the steam whistle of the furnace engine, cannot be heard.    The country along the Allegheny, from Warren to Pittsburgh, is now inhabited by an intelligent, industrious, hospitable, and friendly people. Roll back a centary! What a contrast!! Instead of the present enlightened people, this whole region was occupied by the Seneca Indians, The untutored Indian and his rude wigwam is substituted for the sacred Preacher and house of God; the scalp yell for the steam whistle; the bark canoe for the steamboat. Traces are to be found, in almost every direction, of a numerous Indian population once inhabiting this region; and a more appropriate one could hardly be found for their residence. The rugged hills clothed with forest, and abounding with game—the pure sparkling streams flowing among the hills, furnished them excellent fishing grounds, bordered
Title The Allegheny Pilot
Publisher Chase Putnam and others.
Location Covered Allegheny River (Pa. and N.Y.)
Original Format Books
Contact For information on source and images, contact the Warren Library Association, Reference Department, 205 Market St., Warren, PA 16365. Phone (814) 723-4650, Reference menu option, or email reference@warrenlibrary.org .
Full Text THE ALLEGHENY RIVER. Probably no river in the world, rolls for the same distance, such a clear and pure current; hence it received its name, "Allegheny," from the Seneca Indians, meaning ''Fair Water." For the same cause, it was called by the French, "La Belle Rivere." It rises in the northern part of Pennsylvania, passes through a small portion of New York, and winding its way back into Pennsylvania again, runs with its meanderings, not less than fifty miles within the county of "Warren. It also flows through the centre of Venango county, in a direction so very curvical, that there is not a point of the compass to which it does not direct its course. The country along its banks is exceedingly wild and rugged; the river hills being high and precipitous, rising into bluffs and cliffs, sometimes to the height of 300 feet. These bluffs exhibit a wild and picturesque grandeur, well calculated to call forth from the reflecting lover of nature, "Oh! Lord how stupenduous are thy Works." The country on the head waters of the Allegheny yet contains almost inexhaustible supplies of first rate pine lumber. It is supposed that from thirty to fifty million feet of plank and boards, and from fifty to seventy million shingles, descend tne river annually. Further down, the hills are rich with Iron ore of an excellent quality, and Bituminous coal, by which Iron is manufactured in immense quantities. There is not hardly a point on the river, below Franklin, that the sound of the steam whistle of the furnace engine, cannot be heard. The country along the Allegheny, from Warren to Pittsburgh, is now inhabited by an intelligent, industrious, hospitable, and friendly people. Roll back a centary! What a contrast!! Instead of the present enlightened people, this whole region was occupied by the Seneca Indians, The untutored Indian and his rude wigwam is substituted for the sacred Preacher and house of God; the scalp yell for the steam whistle; the bark canoe for the steamboat. Traces are to be found, in almost every direction, of a numerous Indian population once inhabiting this region; and a more appropriate one could hardly be found for their residence. The rugged hills clothed with forest, and abounding with game—the pure sparkling streams flowing among the hills, furnished them excellent fishing grounds, bordered
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Royal Society of Arts Picks Up on Ashford's Exciting Plans
According to research released by the Royal Society of Arts, a regions history can help progress it economically, culturally and even socially if it's developed in the right way.
Part of restoring a town's identity starts with understanding that some responsibility lies with its residents.
If local people are involved with their community; are visiting local markets, eating freshly grown produce and attending local events, then they are engaging with their town's history. A town with a community that does, is a place with a purpose. A place with character.
At the end of last year, local authority in Ashford analysed research provided nationally by the RSA to bring together a steering group that would enforce a community plan. The plan highlighted a site they believe could hold the key to kick-starting Ashford's heritage engagement with its local people: Victoria Park.
The park on Jemmett Road is a seventeen-acre green space, part of the Local Nature Reserve and home to the hundred year-old Hubert Fountain, all-in-all a much loved site full of hidden legacy.Over the years it has played host to Create Festival and Ashford Park Run, as well as being home to a children's nursery and indoor bowls centre.
Excited by the movement happening in Ashford, the RSA wanted a closer look at what Ashford's engagement plan could potentially offer.
Get a look at the full article here, on the RSA blog.
The Victoria Park Engagement Group will be meeting again early this year to reassess the engagement plan with its partners.


To read an interview in which I talk about the influence of place on both novels, please click here.
I find lovely wooded Gibside, with its melancholy abandoned hall and its recently-renovated walled garden, a truly inspirational place: it is of course the setting for My Name is Eleanor and it had a strong role to play in Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree.
And it's the sense of melancholy, the deserted hall, the ghosts of all the people who made this place what it is. All the miners from whose hard and unseen graft a fortune was made, the people who serviced the hall, the family, the carriages, the horses. But most of all the gardeners.
In Tim Smit's story of the rediscovery of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, he recounts learning the names of the gardeners who had put down their tools to go to war in 1914. He found them in the records and in the garden journals and scribbled on the walls of the thunderbox. And then he found them on the war memorials in the local villages.
Whilst Gibside's walled garden has suffered a very different fate from Heligan's lost acreage, we have felt a similar sense of tribute and continuity while we've worked on its restoration. When the planting plates saw daylight for the first time, we thought of the men who had laid them. When we cleaned the stones and recorded them and then reburied them with a core of compost, ready to receive the new apple trees, we were conscious of being part of an evolving story.
When I came to beautiful, melancholy, wooded Gibside for the first time, I'd just started to write Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree, and my two heroines – Esther in 1919 and Annie in the modern day – are both cast in Bathsheba's mould. The novel's title, with its echo of Hardy's Under the Greenwood Tree, has always been in my mind. The story grew around the image of the tree, and Gibside and Cherryburn fed it as it grew.
Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree is set in the Manchester area: Annie leaves the leafy, affluent Cheshire town of Knutsford to travel north into rural Lancashire, to a place loosely modelled on my maternal family's home village of Adlington.
The farm is based on the one where my mother was born, but the beautifully-preserved sandstone buildings of Cherryburn, a National Trust property in the Tyne Valley, provided the real inspiration for the setting.
Adlington and Rivington are real places where I spent long stretches of time as a child, staying with my grandparents. Though Adlington did have a manor house, it was demolished in the sixties, so I based Farnworth Manor on Rivington Hall. Researching the hall led me to the wonderful Edith Rigby, who appears in the novel.


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