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Political Blogger to Trillanes: 'if found guilty, may be sentenced to death by the court martial'
by Oliver Natividad on September 06, 2018 in Opinion
Photo from Thinking Pinoy
Notable online political blogger, Thinking Pinoy on its Facebook post, speculated about the possibility of sentencing former mutineer, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to death by musketry or 'firing squad' as mode of execution.
With the continuing jurisdiction of AFP's Court Martial over the Senator's case, astute Thinking Pinoy quoted Commonwealth Act No. 408 known as the 'Articles of war' suggesting that Trillanes is in violation of its Article 67. This, in connection to his vital involvement during the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003 and the Manila Peninsula siege in 2007.
Commonwealth Act No. 408 or the Articles of War is 'an act for making further and more effectual provision for the National Defense by establishing a system of military justice for persons subject to military law'. Hence, referring to Mutiny or Sedition, Article 67 refers to 'any person subject to military law who attempts to create or who begins, excites, causes, or joins in any mutiny or sedition in any company, party, post, camp, detachment, guard, or other command shall suffer death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct.'
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV / Photo from UNTV
Much to his demise, Trillanes may be sentenced to death by the Court Martial, if found guilty – one thing that the political blogger, among others is quite fond of in the moment.
Of course, many 'thinking' netizens were quite supportive of the idea which stemmed none other than our very own 'thinking' President Rodrigo Duterte.
One Netizen by the name of Bubot Moran Mcubay commented with a rather plausible remark towards the President, saying, "Duterte did his research very well... He is brilliant and very keen to details... He will not be very tough in issuing that proclamation if he hadn't done careful research and collate strong and enough information/evidences to void such amnesty... This only shows how wrongfully the previous administration were.. lahat ng ginawa ng nakaraang admin,palpak!!"
Meanwhile, Anna KM Lappay's comment seemed to pose as semi – sympathetic to Trillanes but reality bites and things are clearly burdening the Senator's part with not much of an option. "You can see the fear in Trilly's eyes. He knew it. He will not leave the Senate Hotel just yet. He knew the laws are catching up on him. The yellow cult cannot save him too," she said in a comment.
Here's Thinking Pinoy's entire Facebook post, Thursday morning
A FIRING SQUAD FOR TRILLANES?
While it can be easily recalled that civilian courts (RTCs, CA, SC, etc) have ceased to sentence convicts with the death penalty, it must be noted that Courts-Martial -- the Military Court of the Armed Forces of the Philippines -- may still do so.
Courts-Martial are judicial courts for trying members of the armed services accused of offenses against military law. In the case of the Philippines, that would be violations of Commonwealth Act No. 408, otherwise known as the Articles of War.
Articles of War are typically stricter than civilian laws. For example, a court martial can sentence to death by firing squad a soldier simply for being overweight [https://bit.ly/2NVHiaM].
In line with his participation in the Oakwood Mutiny and the Manila Peninsula Siege, Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV was charged with violating, among others, Article 67 of the Articles of War.
Let me quote Art. 67 [https://bit.ly/2Q4kA1D]:
Article 67. Mutiny or Sedition - Any person subject to military law who attempts to create or who begins, excites, causes, or joins in any mutiny or sedition in any company, party, post, camp, detachment, guard, or other command shall suffer death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct.
In short, Trillanes, if found guilty, may be sentenced to death by the court martial...
... and death by musketry (i.e. death by firing squad) is one of the possible modes of execution.
Interesting. Note that the President, however, has the prerogative to reduce the severity of a punishment, and I believe Pres. Rody Duterte will do so if and when Trillanes is sentenced to death.
It's still fun to think about, though.
Source: Thinking Pinoy
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By Oliver Natividad at September 06, 2018
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I have received multiple requests to share great vacation spots in Kansas for young children. I've been working hard to scope out different locations to find the best places to take little ones. Today, I am partnering with Visit Wichita to share one of my favorite Kansas cities – Wichita Kansas.
Wichita holds a very special place in my heart. It's where I went to college, met my husband, and got married. It was also where I went on many weekend getaways with my mom when I was growing up. We still have family in Wichita and visit with our daughter multiple times a year. It's a great city that's packed full of activities for children. I couldn't be more excited to share some of them with you today.
Before we talk about where to go in Wichita, we should probably talk about where to stay. Wichita has a lot of excellent hotel options located in the west side, downtown area, and east side. So, you'll always be able to find something centrally located to the activities you have planned. For this trip, we stayed at Candlewood Suites Wichita East. This was our first time staying with them and I already know I will rebooking with them again for our next visit. Their hotel is one of the best that I have found for families to date.
Candlewood Suites was beautifully renovated in December of 2017. This renovation included all 91 guest rooms. All of their suites come with a full kitchen including a refrigerator, stove top, sink, microwave, dishwasher, dining table, cookware, and dishes. If you need anything above that, they do have a rental area where you can check out more specific items like a waffle maker. Speaking of food, you'll notice when you walk in their lobby that they have a small grocery area where you can purchase various foods and drinks. A space like this really helps save money for families during a vacation.
There are a few other important points to note about Candlewood Suites Wichita East. All of their suites have room for a portable crib to be set up – even their studio suite! As a parent, this is so important because a successful bedtime can really make or break a trip. They also have plenty of activities for children to enjoy in the hotel like a pool table, a swimming pool, and activities that can be rented from the front desk like movies and coloring books.
As I mentioned earlier, there are so many amazing attractions in Wichita for children. In fact, there are so many that I wasn't able to go visit and photograph them all for you in this trip. However, the ones I am listing below are some of my absolute favorites. They are definitely worth the stop.
One of my favorite Wichita attractions is Tanganyika Wildlife Park. It has been since I was a child. Tanganyika is an amazing interactive zoo that allows visitors to connect with the animals on site. At Tanganyika you'll find a wide variety of animals including Lorikeets, Ring-tail Lemurs, Snow Leopards, Giraffes, Camels, Kangaroos, and so many more.
What makes Tanganyika so unique is the animal encounters that they offer. At Tanganyika, you aren't just looking at animals behind a barrier. You are actually able to interact with these amazing creatures and be hands on with them. Every animal encounter is a bit different. Some of my favorites are feeding the Giraffes, feeding the Lorikeets, and riding the Camel. Another fan favorite is feeding the Ring-tailed Lemurs. They also have a great selection of "Wildly Different Experiences" that you can enjoy. These include swimming with the penguins, going behind the scenes with a sloth, painting with the animals, and more.
Tanganyika is well known for their unique, hands-on animal encounters. However, there is another important part of Tanganyika that sets them apart. That is, how they care for their animals. As an animal lover, it's crucial to me to choose zoos that treat their animals with kindness, compassion, and love. From the moment you arrive at Tanganyika, you can see that they do just that. The animals are kept in very large, clean, and customized exhibits. More importantly, they are cared for by zookeepers who truly understand and appreciate them. Every employee I spoke to knew all about their animals personalities, their likes and dislikes, their schedules, and more.
Another one of my childhood favorites is The Exploration Place. The Exploration Place is an interactive science museum. They work to inspire an interest of science in children of all ages through fun and engaging experiences. They feature a selection of traveling and permanent exhibits that are perfectly suited for all ages and interests. The Exploration Place has been a Wichita staple since 2000.
All of their permanent exhibits are phenomenal and truly stand the test of time. However, like every family, I have a few that I love just a tiny bit more than others. Our current favorite is the Kansas Kids Connect Exhibit. This exhibit is exclusively for children under age 5, which is wonderful for parents of toddlers. Here young children will have the opportunity to learn more about the world around them including planting a garden, fixing a tractor, and going to the farmers market. Older children will love getting to play and enjoy medieval life in Where Kids Rule. This exhibit transports kids back in time to medieval life and allows them to enjoy more than 60 individual hands on activities. Explore Kansas is another phenomenal exhibit that allows children to learn about our state's land, water, and weather in a hands on and exciting way.
If you were sold on The Exploration Place just by the exhibits listed above, then I am about to blow your mind. This attraction houses more than just the traveling and permanent exhibits. They have the largest Dome Theater in the state on site. Their theater plays a rotation of educational and exciting films. Admission to the theater can be purchased as a stand alone ticket or in addition to your museum pass. When the weather is nice, you'll want to step outside to enjoy their 18-hole miniature golf course. Admission to the golf course is included with your museum pass. While you're outside, be sure to stop by Exploration Park to let your child release some energy. Admission to the park is free.
The Museum of World Treasures has been a long time favorite of my husband's. However, this was my first time visiting. I can honestly say that I am now as hooked as he is! If you have a history buff in your family, then this is a Wichita attraction that you won't want to miss out on. The Museum of World Treasures offers a diverse look into history including the life of dinosaurs, ancient Egyptians, past presidents, World War II, and much much more. This museum is packed full of three floors worth of history.
The Museum of World Treasures caters to guests of all ages and interests types. Thanks to their diverse range of history exhibits, every guest will be able to find something they love. If you're interested in Natural History, then you'll love Fossil Hall or Crystalizing Cultures. Popular military exhibits include World War I, World War II, Civil War, and Berlin Wall. American History buffs will enjoy Presidents Hall and Founding of America. If you're interested in different World Civilizations like myself, then you will enjoy traveling through Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Africa. These are just a few highlights of the wide range of history you will discover at The Museum of World Treasures.
My favorite part of The Museum of World Treasures is Ivan's Playhouse. If you're coming with young children, then this will be your favorite part too. Ivan's Playhouse is an excellent place to let your children explore, let loose, and get rid of all that pent up energy. It is set up with a stage, prewritten scripts, two backdrops, and actors chairs. You'll also find a lego wall, a coloring station, a reading nook, and plenty of puzzles and games.
I love finding attractions that cater to both adults and children. This way everyone has something to look forward to. The Wichita Art Museum does just that. This museum is home to a vast collection of American art. The permanent collection houses over 8,000 objects. So, everyone will be able to find pieces they connect with. A variety of exhibitions also rotate through the museum. At the time of our visit Georgia O'Keeffe: Art, Image, Style was on display. Be sure to check out their website to see their current exhibitions when planning your trip.
Outside of the museum, visitors will find the Art Garden. The Art Garden surrounds the museum and was added in 2015. This beautiful landscape is home to over 100 trees, 600 shrubs, 20,000 perennials and grasses, and 13 sculptures. This breathtaking space is a perfect blend of art and nature. The Art Garden is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and admission is always free. A trip to Wichita Art Museum just wouldn't be complete without taking the time to view this lush outdoor space.
Art isn't just for adults. That's why The Wichita Art Museum created The Living Room. The Living room is an interactive gallery for young children, and the young at heart, to enjoy. This creative space is the perfect spot to allow your child to explore and discover their inner artist. This open and spacious area is perfect to let those little legs stretch out and run around. The Living Room links what children saw throughout the museum to make it/take it style art projects. All materials and supplies are provided free of cost by the museum. Not only does The Living Room feature take home art projects, but it is also home to a puppet theater, various books, building supplies, and more. It's a great place to allow your child's creativity to flow.
I don't know about your kids, but my daughter is beyond obsessed with animals. So, traveling to a city with multiple zoos is a dream come true for us. The Sedgwick County Zoo is also one of my childhood favorites and I love being able to continue to make memories here with my daughter. It is the number one outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas and the 7th largest zoo in the United States. This zoo is truly one of a kind and is a must see Wichita attraction for families.
Sedgwick County Zoo is home to more than 3,000 individual animals and over 400 species. They have three different children's farms (African Farm, American Farm, and Asian Farm) for children to explore. The American Farm is home to one particularly rowdy goat who enjoys a good cotton sweater for an afternoon snack (mine). This zoo has animals from every part of the world including North America, The Tropics, South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Some of our favorite exhibits include Downing Gorilla Forest, Slawson Family Tiger Trek, KOCH Orangutan & Chimpanzee Habitat, and Pride of the Plains.
This beautiful zoo is extremely large and is packed full of interesting and unique exhibits. Luckily, walking isn't the only way to see this zoo. Although, it is an excellent form of exercise. You can hop on or off a tram at any stop to enjoy a narrated tour for free. You can also enjoy a boat tour of the zoo for $4 from 11-4 in the summer. This is one Wichita attraction that you won't want to rush through. It could easily be a full morning or full afternoon excursion, especially if you want to enjoy the different tours. So, be sure to set aside plenty of time for it. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
A travel guide just wouldn't be complete without mentioning a few good food stops. Wichita is home to some truly amazing and delicious food options. They have a wide variety to choose from including quick drive through spots, chain restaurants, unique diners, high end steak houses, and so much more. There really is something for everyone here.
For breakfasts, I highly recommend stopping in to The Donut Whole for a quick bite on the go. Their cake donuts are topped with delicious and unique flavors that you won't want to miss out on. A good sit down spot for breakfast is Dempsey's Biscuit Co. I can't recommend their breakfast tacos enough! For lunch, I love to go to Old Mill Tasty Shop. Their chicken fried chicken special is truly award worthy. Another good lunch spot is Meddys. This counter-serve style restaurant serves delicious Mediterranean food that people of all ages will love. Scotch and Sirloin is a wonderful option for dinner. Despite being on the higher end cost wise, they were very family friendly. I felt extremely welcome and comfortable dining with my young toddler. A more cost effective, yet equally delicious dinner option is Delano BBQ Company. They have a great family meal deal that can easily feed an entire family.
Before you head home from your trip, you'll want to stop in and grab a few sweets for the road. There's no better place to do that than The Nifty Nut House. The Nifty Nut House has been delivering delicious treats to the citizens of Wichita for over 72 years. They have a great selection of over 3,ooo items including fresh nuts, dried fruits, chocolate covered nuts, gourmet chocolates, fresh fudge, candies, gummies, and even sugar free items. Every family member will be sure to find something that they love.


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Know The Odds
At a booze-enhanced social gathering a couple weeks ago, I met a woman who had been convicted of some kind of Federal drug offense. She was pleasant enough to talk to but when she found out I was a lawyer, she wanted to tell me all about her story and how unfair it was that she had been "forced" to plead guilty and hadn't really done anything wrong.
Now, it's not like I think I got the whole story from this woman after she'd had a few cocktails at a social gathering. Chances are pretty good that if her attorney told her she was better off entering into a plea arrangement, there was a reason for that. In my experience people convicted of serious crimes are always elliptical in telling people they've just met all of the relevant facts. This woman specifically had some serious problems with her tale. She couldn't or wouldn't articulate the name of the charge to which she had pled guilty. Sketchy. She also claimed that she had been tried for the exact same crime, three times in a row, in the same court, and that she accepted a guilty plea only after having been acquitted twice previously. Something makes me doubt that both her second and third defense attorneys were so dim as to have forgotten the double jeopardy rule during the course of two jury trials (professors tend to dwell on the double jeopardy rule in most law schools), so once again, there was almost certainly more to the story than was disclosed to me.
This is not uncommon. In the bulk of social events where I meet new people and they find I'm a lawyer, I wind up getting told half or less of a story, all from one person's perspective, and asked to affirm that an injustice has been done. Which is one of the hazards of the profession and as professional hazards go, that one isn't all that awful.
But here's my point for today's post. This woman said that if she thought she had been given a reasonable chance to present her case, she would have been acquitted. However, she believed (without reference to any kind of systemic or statistical data) that federal prosecutors win basically all their cases because the system is stacked in their favor. She feared the odds against her. That's what she claimed motivated her to plead guilty to a charge of which she said she was innocent.
In some ways, she was right to fear the prosecution. There are a lot of institutional advantages that the prosecution has, not the least of which is the aura of righteousness, credibility, and truth in which the prosecution and its primary supporting witnesses (law enforcement officers of various kinds) come clothed to court. They're wearing the white hats, you're not, and that's a very big deal. But there are also some other factors at play, such as the occasional juror or judge who takes the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard of evidence seriously, and various rules of evidence that stands in between the jury and just any old bit of hearsay, wild suppositions of a cop, or unsubstantiated speculation offered by someone with an advanced degree. So my overall impression of the system is that a guilty verdict in a contested trial is not always a slam dunk for the prosecution.
And having met and socialized with prosecutors before, my impression was that of the cases that actually go to a jury, the prosecution wins roughly half of them. My new acquaintance simply disbelieved me.
By way of Defending People, I have found some statistics with which this dispute can be validated. The vast majority of cases are disposed of by way of guilty pleas, which is common knowledge. About 90% of all Federal cases and more than 70% of state court cases (looking at the 75 largest counties in the US) are disposed of with guilty pleas. And indeed, my interlocutor pled guilty herself in her own case, in her own description because she feared the odds of proceeding to trial.
But this statistic looks at the total number of criminal cases filed and compares them to their dispositions. That wasn't the proposition as framed–of the cases that go to a jury, what are the statistical chances that the prosecution comes up with a guilty verdict? The U.S. Department of Justice has done that research for me. While their newsletter points to the glowing odds of success for prosecutors overall, by breaking out the guilty pleas and looking only at cases where no plea is entered, we find that the odds at trial are actually favorable to defendants.
In state court, only 15.42% of all non-plea cases result in guilty verdicts. Close to four out of five are then dismissed. The odds are better for the prosecution in Federal court, where 40.99% of the non-plea cases produce guilty verdicts; just under half of the cases get dismissed when there is no plea. Now, only a tiny number — just under 5% in state court and just over 9% in Federal court — result in acquittals. But a dismissal is as good as an acquittal from the defendant's point of view, because it results in no conviction.
So my interlocutor was not only wrong, I was too — we were both too generous to the prosecution. Of the cases in which there is no plea arrangement, the prosecution loses most of the time.
A reasonable claim can be made that these may be numbers that conceal more than they reveal. For one thing, there is no breakout of jury versus bench verdicts. Most of the non-plea cases resolved by dismissal rather than verdict, so who initiated the dismissals? Some were motions by the defense, some were made by the prosecutors in the interest of justice, and some initiated sua sponte by the court, and we have no breakdown there, much less any understanding of what went in to those decisions. Were the dismissals with or without prejudice? Stipulated or opposed? How many of them were made after the court entertained evidence, or after it had empanelled a jury? How many of them were followed up by a referral for prosecution in the parallel system? The DoJ report doesn't answer any of that for us.
What it does say is that overall, if there is no plea, guilty verdicts result a bit more than two times out of five in Federal court, and a bit more than one time in seven in state court. My interlocutor was very wrong; the prosecution doesn't win them all; even I was too generous to them, because the prosecution's win ratio in non-plea matters is statistically worse than half.
When you look at this number, don't lose sight of the fact that most criminal cases resolve by plea. There is a reason for that. So it's time for me to make a
BIG DISCLAIMER:
YOUR CASE MIGHT SUCK.
GENERAL STATISTICS DON'T MATTER IF YOUR SPECIFIC CASE SUCKS.
Even if the prosecutor might not be holding as many cards as he wants you to think he is, your case might still suck. Even if you do nothing but play the odds, the prosecutor is going to win enough cases to be scary. Only your own attorney can tell you if you have a realistic chance at walking away with an acquittal after trial. If your case does suck, a plea arrangement may be the best you can realistically hope for. Even odds of one in seven that you're going to be convicted of the charges brought against you should be taken seriously because prison is a Very Bad Place. If going there anyway is a functional inevitability, the right move is probably minimizing the amount of time you must spend there.
So if you real this post and later plead "not guilty" to a felony charge and it doesn't work out for you, don't come crying to me, pal. This blog post is not legal advice, it is only a generalized commentary about the law. It's a blog, for crying out loud. "Oh, I read on the internet that all you have to do is tell the D.A. to take a hike and you pretty much just automatically get off scot free!" That's not what I said — I mused for a while about a somewhat surprising set of statistics, and then I said, "Your case might suck."
When your defense counsel looks at the case and tells you that you're better off with a plea arrangement, that's legal advice and she's giving it to you for a reason. That reason is not that she's been bribed by the prosecution, it's not that she's prejudiced against you, it's not that she's incompetent or scared to try a case, and it's not it gives her pleasure to suggest it to you. She's on your side. She's very likely the only friend you've got who's in any position to offer you any meaningful help. Treat her accordingly. Listen carefully to her advice, ask her intelligent questions about why she's giving you that advice, and seriously consider following it as dispassionately as you can.
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Matrilineal Ascent/Patrilineal Descent: The Gender Imbalance in American Jewish Life
Barack Fishman Sylvia,
Parmer Daniel
Source: Hadassah-Brandeis Institute
A new study published by The Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute finds that as the liberal Jewish community empowers its women, its men appear to be losing interest in their Jewishness. Outside the Orthodox world, men are becoming less and less engaged in every aspect of Jewish life, from the home to the synagogue to communal organizations.
For this study, Dr. Sylvia Barack Fishman and her student, Daniel Parmer, obtained quantitative data from a new analysis of the 2000-01 National Jewish Population Survey. Much of the qualitative discussion is based on data drawn from a new analysis of existing transcribed interviews, from two research projects originally designed to compare the factors leading up to and the religious behaviors within Jewish inmarried, conversionary, and intermarried households. The original analyses of these interviews, were published in two AJC reports and a book, Double or Nothing? Jewish Families and Mixed Marriage. The more than 300 transcribed interviews were reexamined to study a new subject: the relative impact of gender and family type in connections to Jews and Jewishness and as regards parental ethno-religious goals.
Among the findings of the study:
Jewish women are more likely than Jewish men to say the religion of Judaism is very important to them.
Women retain closer ties to family members than men do, and create social networks for the whole family. Jewish women stay close to Jewish family members, and create largely Jewish social networks for their families.
Liberal synagogues and temples have become "the world of our mothers" . Women comprise many of the rabbis, cantors and synagogue presidents, and the majority of the worshippers.
Jewish girls and women attend synagogues more often than Jewish boys and men, especially in Reform and other liberal congregations.
Jewish females today get more Jewish education than Jewish males, from childhood through the teen and adult years.
Jewish men have less Jewish social capital than Jewish women do. Men are less likely to stay in touch with family members. Their personal friendship circles include more non-Jews, especially in intermarried families.
Jewish boys and young men in liberal congregations complain that their synagogues are primarily places for women.
Psychologists and gender theorists say that teenage boys and young men crave activities which separate them from their mothers and establish them in a male world—a form of socialization prevalent in traditional Jewish environments.
Suggestions for the Future:
The researchers suggest that in order to increase their involvement in Jewish life, programs for Jewish boys and men are needed that create positive connections to Jews and Jewishness, beginning with the pre-school years, targeting the all-important middle-school and teen years, and extending over the life cycle of the individual.
They also suggest that additional research on Jewish organizational activity be carried out in order to answer the following questions: What programs successfully appeal to Jewish males? Why do they appeal? How can these success stories be replicated?
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Phonotactics- the recipes for building new words.
So someone created a fake language. But they died, or got a real job or otherwise abandoned it. How to move it forward if they didn't document the phonotactics?
And usually there are additional rules to reduce the total number of rules, e.g. (C)VCV means VCV can optionally start with a consonant.
This would allow for providing a list of sample words, generating a rule set and then generating a list of potential new words.
What this won't do: it won't account for things like in CVCV, the two vowels will be similar to each other because people have lazy tongues, so the vowels sometimes become similar or identical. But with enough computations, defects like these might become unimportant.
I would suggest a Markov chain algorithm initialized with the available words. That will then give you a potential word list using the probabilities of certain letter combinations in the sample, achieving the above with much less work.


Wow! No, sorry, no review. It has been a year now and I cannot honestly say I remember the book enough to write a review.
But, I have decided at the time to warrant 5 stars, so I guess, it is good enough to buy more from the author and good enough to recommend it - but please, do not quote me on that.


Alice Cooper Celebrity Golf 2005 Classic Rock Photo available from the Music Photo Archive of Chris Walter and Photofeatures for Media plus Limited Edition Photo Art Prints.
at the 9th Annual Alice Cooper Celebrity Golf Tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 1st 2005. Photo by Chris Walter/Photofeatures.


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1910 Bradbury 3.5hp Motorcycle Combination
Registration no. WPJ 10 Frame no. 32677 Engine no. 2200
Sold for £ 9,775 (US$ 13,337) inc. premium
Collectors' Motorcycles & Related Automobilia
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Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Registration no. WPJ 10
Frame no. 32677
Engine no. 2200
Established in Oldham, Lancashire in 1852, Bradbury & Company Limited claimed to be the first manufacturer to build an 'All-British Motor Cycle and Tri-Car', its products having been ridden successfully in 1898. Although destined not to survive beyond 1925, Bradbury amassed an impressive tally of awards and records prior to WWI. 'Speed and Reliability' were claimed as special qualities, and any machine which simultaneously held the 'English and Irish End to End Sidecar Records', "at record speed and without a single mechanical stoppage," must have had a lot going for it. The 3.5hp Bradbury employed a single-cylinder sidevalve engine of 554cc and could be ordered in single-gear belt-driven form or with the refinements of hub gears and chain drive. Perhaps the model's most unusual feature was a crankcase integral with the frame "ensuring better balance, greater strength and rigidity."
This rare veteran Bradbury was found in the 1950s in a derelict condition by a Mr Taylor and subsequently sold to a Mr Blackshaw from whom it was purchased by the present owner six years ago. The most attractive wicker-bodied sports sidecar fitted is the work of Haden Bros, founders of New Comet Motorcycles, and dates from circa 1912. New Comet built motorcycles - on and off - between 1905 and 1932, and the Haden company still exists today manufacturing electrical goods. The machine is equipped with NSU 'coffee grinder' two-speed gear and belt final drive. Restored in 1955, it is presented in very good condition throughout. The machine featured in Granada Television's remake of The Forsyte Saga (2003), was displayed on the Cartier stand at The Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2002 and was a class award winner at the VMCC Founders' Day in 2003. This stylish yet practical veteran sidecar outfit is offered with Sunbeam MCC Pioneer Certificate (no. '1583'), old-style logbook, current road fund licence/MoT and Swansea V5 registration document.
This machine has an entry to this year's Louis Vitton Concourse d'elegance
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Psychedelic Integration is a relatively new stream in psychedelic education. The idea that profound mystical experiences need to be processed in order to enhance and prolong their benefits has been acknowledged and practiced in ancient medicine cultures. In Western culture - a newbie to entheogens, consciousness and spiritual studies - integration is only recently recognized to be a crucial part of the psychedelic experience. Resources about integration are relatively limited as we are plowing our way through a new age of psychedelic exploration through a lens of psychological, spiritual & physical healing and transformation alongside the fundamentals of harm reduction and safety. The practice of integration aims to amplify and satisfy these paradigms, as are the information and tools provided here.
My integration philosophy is drawn from scientific research and publications, my academic studies, professional training, work with clients and personal experience. Please use this information with discretion and utilize the knowledge that feels right for you and your journey.
In the depth of 5 grams there I found my 5 year old inner child, trapped beneath the overwhelmed, overworked and tired moma, wife, daughter, friend and professional facades. A misunderstood face of rejection and loneliness, she was ugly but cute, obnoxious and endearing. Sweeping her into my arms I made a choice to forgo the familiar sensation of victimhood and claim ownership of this neglected piece of myself.


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Top 20 Best Long Anime Series To Watch in 2021
Abdur Razaq November 2, 2021
When someone hears the word anime the first few shows that come to their mind are Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, or probably Pokemon. The main reason is that these shows have been around for generations.
These shows keep coming up with fresh ideas and characters to keep them evergreen. However, not every anime meets the same fate. Some good anime do not even get more than one or two seasons.
It is always a source of disappointment when your favorite anime gets canceled after just one season. So, if you are looking for anime that have many seasons and an interesting storyline then don't look further. We have compiled a list of the top 20 best long anime series to watch in 2021.
Best Long Anime Series
20. Slam Dunk
19. Reborn!
18. Food Wars
17. Gintama
16. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
15. Fairy Tail
14. Detective Conan
13. Black Clover
12. Sword Art Online
11. My Hero Academia
10. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
9. Hunter x Hunter
8. Code Geass
7. One Piece
5. Bleach
3. Attack On Titan
2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
1. Naruto
Our Conclusion On Long Anime Series
Long-running anime series have a lot of entertainment value. There are many long-running anime series, like the longest anime named Sazae-San. However, we are only going to focus on the ones that have a more serious narrative and can appeal to audiences of all ages.
So let's begin our list.
Slam Dunk is a sports anime from the 90s and has more than 100 episodes. The story is about Sakuragi Hanamichi, a freshman at Shohoku High School who joins the basketball team because he has a crush on the team's captain, Haruko.
The anime has a very youthful and hopeful feel to it. Slam Dunk is a rollercoaster of emotions where each character gets fleshed out properly. It is a fine blend of action, romance, drama, and comedy. Moreover, the anime's story will keep you hooked from start to finish.
The best aspect of this show is definitely the character development of Sakuragi. The growth is subtle yet it doesn't go unnoticed. If you are a fan of basketball then you should definitely check this anime out.
Reborn! (also known as Katekyo Hitman Reborn!) is an action-comedy anime that started airing in 2006 and ran for 4 years. It has over 200 episodes.
The story follows Tsunayoshi Sawada, a young kid who learns he is the true heir to the Vongola family, a strong Mafia organization. The Vongolas' most formidable hitman, Reborn, a gun-toting baby, is dispatched to educate Tsuna on how to be a boss.
The anime may appear to be childish but it has a much serious undertone. The initial episodes can be quite slow, however, once the anime picks up its pace it never slows down. I can easily recommend this anime to any age group.
Food Wars is a comedy-drama anime that was first released in 2015 and is still ongoing. The story of this anime revolves around Soma Yukihira who enrolls at a prestigious culinary school in order to become a full-time chef and outperform his father's culinary abilities.
The anime has over 80 episodes, spanning over 5 seasons. It is a very lighthearted and easy-to-watch anime. In addition to its sweet storytelling, the anime has amazing visuals that are sure to be a "treat" for your eyes.
Food Wars blends comedy and drama together perfectly. Even though the comedy may be crude at times, it will put a big smile on your face. In addition, the anime also has a beautiful soundtrack which enhances the overall experience.
Gintama is a sci-fi action anime series that consists of 200+ episodes. This long anime series has a lot to offer including great characters, good action sequences, and decent writing.
The anime is set in a time where aliens have invaded and conquered feudal Tokyo, and a jobless samurai named Gintoki alongside his gang is trying to make ends meet in any way he can.
Most anime lack an emotional connection within the characters, but Gintama does it very well. There's also a good mix of humor and action, so you won't be bored and feel monotonous while watching it. Also, this is possibly the highest-rated long anime series on this list.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (or simply Yu-Gi-Oh) is a very famous fantasy and action anime. I am sure many of us have either watched or at least heard of it. It aired in the early 2000s and teens and kids alike were crazy over it.
The story revolves around Yugi Moto who unlocks an Ancient Egyptian puzzle, releasing a dark and powerful alter ego. This alter-ego tends to help him and his allies whenever they feel threatened in Duel Monster Card Game.
This show does not do anything innovative or different. Some die-hard anime fans even consider it a disaster, however, it actually doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. The show is fun and entertaining. We get to see battles every episode which is enough to make our inner child happy.
Fairy Tail is another fantasy-action anime series on this list. It follows Natsu Dragneel, a member of the popular wizard guild called Fairy Tail. We follow his adventures as he seeks the dragon Igneel in the imaginary realm of Earth-land.
The show's story sounds pretty basic but it actually spans over the length of more than 300 episodes. In addition to the episodes, there are some movies as well. It will surely keep you entertained for quite some time.
Fairy Tail's biggest strength is its characters. The main cast includes Natsu, Ezra, Gray, Lucy, and Wendy. These characters are probably some of the most likable characters in anime.
Moreover, Fairy Tail manages to build momentum from season to season by utilizing the full potential of these characters.
Detective Conan is a very popular mystery anime. The story focuses on Conan Edogawa, a detective whose age was reversed and he is forever stuck inside a small kid's body. We follow along his journey as he solves various crimes by using his intelligence and knowledge.
It is quite surprising that this anime started airing in the 90s and new episodes are still being produced. The show still manages to pull in a huge audience. It has entertained many generations.
The most remarkable element is that the creative team behind the show manages to craft new and interesting mysteries for our adorable Detective Conan. Among all the long-running anime on this list, Detective Conan is probably the most consistent one.
Black Clover is an action fantasy anime. Even though Black Clover was released in 2017, it already has more than a hundred episodes.
The show revolves around Asta and Yuno. They both were abandoned in childhood and had formed a strong bond. They have the same purpose in life; to become the next Wizard King of their country.
Black Clover's story is genuinely good and fast-paced. It consists of loveable characters, an immersive world, and amazing action sequences. The series keeps getting better with each progressing episode. It is a must-watch if you love Shonen anime.
Sword Art Online is a sci-fi action anime. People have mixed feelings about this one but in reality, the anime is quite fun. In fact, when it comes to long anime series this one is probably the one that goes by the fastest.
SOA is set in the year 2022 when thousands of people are confined in a new virtual MMORPG, and Kirito, a lone wolf player, attempts to get out.
The show has more than 100 episodes. The highlight of the show is its fight sequences which are pretty well-done. The art style is quite beautiful as well. Overall, it is a good show and gets some unnecessary hate.
While we are on the topic of "zero to hero" storylines, we might as well discuss the ever-popular anime called My Hero Academia. It is a sci-fi action anime series
Its story focuses on a superhero-loving boy named Izuku Midoriya. He doesn't have any powers but he is determined to enroll in a prestigious hero academy and learn what it really means to be a hero.
It currently has 88 episodes with more to come. My Hero Academia is a rollercoaster of emotions. It has well-written characters, thought-provoking storylines, and nail-biting action sequences.
Quality-wise, the show is amazing and is becoming increasingly popular with each season.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is an action and comedy show. It is quite famous for its badass fight sequences. The story is divided among various arcs and spans over a few generations of the Joestar family. So it is quite a long anime show and will keep you hooked.
The anime follows the account of the Joestar family, who are born with unusual supernatural abilities, and the adventures that each member faces throughout their life. Every aspect of this show is enjoyable including the storyline, action, animation, and music.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's best aspect is the way it progresses its storyline. Every arc introduces a new protagonist that is much stronger than the prior one. It is a must-see for every anime fan.
Hunter x Hunter is an action-fantasy anime that revolves around Gon Freecss who strives to be a Hunter, a unique man worthy of greatness. His father left him when he was just an infant. He, alongside his friends, tries to find his father.
The overall look and feel of the show can appear to be quite childish at first, however as the story unfolds the whole anime takes quite a mature turn. All the fight scenes are quite intense and overwhelming.
It takes a realistic approach to the character development because as the anime progresses the characters tend to become more violent and over the edge. All in all, the show is great as it is not slow-paced, there´s more focus on the plot than fighting.
So Code Geass is probably the shortest anime on this list with just over 50 episodes. However, in addition to these 50 episodes, this anime series has a ton of spin-off shows and sequels. These shows make up a cinematic universe of their own and you will never be out of content.
Code Geass follows the exiled prince, Lelouch vi Britannia, who gets the "power of absolute obedience" from a mysterious woman named C.C. He leads a revolt against the sovereignty of the Holy Britannian Empire, leading a series of mecha fights, using this supernatural power known as Geass.
These 50 episodes have some of the best storytelling. The show is a combination of sci-fi, action, and adventure. The visuals are beautiful alongside the loveable characters.
One Piece is part of the big three anime series. It follows the travels of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they search for the largest treasure ever left by the famous pirate, Gol D Roger. The well-known mystery treasure is known as "One Piece"
The show is almost 22 years old. Its first episode aired in 1999 and many of us were probably toddlers at that time. Despite its age, the show has managed to keep its audience intact. The entire show is diverse and extremely entertaining.
One Piece is probably one of the most enjoyable long anime series with its unique characters and adventurous plotline.
Pokemon is probably the only franchise that has dominated every field of pop culture including TV, films, and video games. But its claim to fame was obviously the anime. It was probably a part of everyone's childhood.
It follows Ash Ketchum, his yellow pet Pikachu, and his companions as they explore a world packed with strong pokémon.
The whole show is innocent and fun. People of all ages can come together and watch it. It also has a lot of nostalgic value. Everyone can just play any episode and enjoy it.
Bleach is also part of the "big three anime series". It is a fantasy action series that has more than 300 episodes. It follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a ghost hunter who acquires soul reaper skills from Rukia Kuchiki and goes out to defend the world from the "Hollows".
Bleach was every 90s teenager's favorite show. It was edgy and had some of the most epic fight scenes. It holds a special place in the heart of many anime fans.
Even today, it is considered a classic. If you haven't already seen it then you are missing out on a lot.
If you were to count all the episodes that Dragon Ball Z has in total you would at least require a whole day. Dragon Ball Z is another anime that has been around for generations. It keeps reinventing the stories and characters to keep up with the times.
The original Dragon Ball Z show has more than 200 episodes. The story revolves around Kakarot who is a super-Saiyan that was raised on Earth. He fights various threats to protect Earth.
Dragon Ball Z is full of eccentric characters and furthermore, it probably has the best fight scenes in any anime. By the looks of it, we can expect a few hundred more episodes of this epic show.
Attack On Titan is an action fantasy anime. It currently has 4 seasons with an upcoming final season. This anime series is a worldwide phenomenon.
Eren Jaeger, the protagonist of Attack On Titan, promises to rid the world of the huge humanoid Titans that have pushed mankind to the verge of extinction.
Like any other anime series, Attack On Titan is not perfect, however, it strives for greatness. Moreover, the writers aren't afraid to take risks and they try to bring the full potential of the story. The show is shaping up to be a modern anime masterpiece.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is probably the shortest anime on this list with about 64 episodes. Plus, this adaptation should not be confused with the 2004 release. That was also a good adaptation but FMAB is considered superior.
The plot centers around two brothers who are on the lookout for a Philosopher's Stone. However, an effort to resurrect their deceased mother goes astray, leaving them in physically damaged states.
This anime show is perfect for anyone new to the anime. It is so well-written and full of emotions. The pacing is incredible and the show will give you a burst of emotions. It is highly recommended.
You probably saw it coming. The most popular and fan-favorite anime in the big three. It is a must-see for every anime fan. Naruto is so popular that even if you haven't watched the show itself you will still recognize the characters.
The show follows the life and struggle of Naruto Uzumaki as he tries to become the Hokage of his village. He is joined by various friends who also have the same purpose.
Naruto is the staple of the anime industry. It probably set the stage for many anime to come. It has two main series called Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden. When combined both of these shows will provide you with at least 700 episodes. So, you will never be out of content to watch.
To conclude, anime series are gradually becoming more and more popular. They have become a big part of the entertainment industry. We generally see a lot of their influence in western media as well.
With the decline of western animation, anime seems to be taking the lead. In addition, there is such a big catalog of anime available that there is something for everyone.
If you are thinking about starting your anime journey then you can hop on the bandwagon by watching any of these anime. They are readily available and easy to watch.
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Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names Scott Willoughby Vice President, James Webb Space Telescope Program
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2011 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has appointed Scott P. Willoughby vice president of the James Webb Space Telescope program, effective April 23. In this position, Willoughby is responsible for execution of the current program of record. As the Webb telescope's prime contractor, Northrop Grumman leads the design and development effort for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
"Scott Willoughby continues to provide exceptional leadership on this extremely complex and demanding program," said Jeff Grant, sector vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems sector Space Systems division. "His management and technical skills will be instrumental to the success of the program as we remain closely partnered with our customer in integrating and testing the telescope."
Willoughby has been Webb telescope program manager since September 2009 and was recently named director of the program. In his more than 20 years with Northrop Grumman, he has held roles at increasing levels of responsibility in integration and test, production and supply chain, product design/development and systems engineering.
Most recently, Willoughby served as the P858 program manager in Advanced Concepts, Technology and Emerging Systems Division. His primary responsibilities were to drive process improvements and delivery of this critical and strategic program. He oversaw program management including financial management, capital, human resources, customer and subcontractor interfaces and all levels of contract management.
Prior to that, Willoughby was the program manager for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Program, where he led the team on early deliveries to the prime contractor for two AEHF payloads (Flight 1 and Flight 2) and positioned the program for a subsequent early delivery of Flight 3. As the AEHF deputy program manager for Flight 1 Payload production and delivery, he had the overall responsibility and complete authority for day-to-day technical and schedule activities associated with completing the Flight 1 AEHF Payload hardware and software manufacturing, production, testing, integration and delivery. In July 2009, AEHF was recognized by the Aerospace Systems sector President's Award for Customer Satisfaction related to these three early deliveries.
Additionally, Willoughby was responsible for the Milstar operations program at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, which included payload support for a constellation of five operational satellites.
Willoughby earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University and a master's degree in communication systems from the University of Southern California. He is also a graduate of the UCLA Executive Program at the Anderson School.
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World has learned 'too little' from past, says Ban on Day of Remembrance for chemical warfare victims
29 April 2015 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has marked the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare with a strong appeal for a new future without such weapons, saying 'the world has learned too little from the past – at the expense of innocent people whose lives have been destroyed by chemical attacks."
Recalling that the 100th anniversary of the first time chemical weapons were used on a large scale on a Belgian battlefield, Mr. Ban said "the events in Ypres in 1915 should be a distant memory – but the frightening truth is we are still grappling with the inhumane and indiscriminate effects of chemical weapons today."
The UN Secretary-General reminded the world about the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria that served as a shocking wake-up call to the international community about the continuing threat posed by these inhumane weapons.
"The horrific images of the victims of chemical weapons in Syria should continue to haunt us all," Mr. Ban said in this year's message, marking the annual Day of Remembrance, observed on 29 April each year – the date in 1997 on which the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force.
The Secretary-General declared it "an outrage that 90 years after the 1925 Geneva Protocol and nearly 20 years after the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention the list of those we mourn on this Day only grows longer."
As such, there is no more meaningful way to collectively honour the victims of chemical warfare and make sure that humankind is forever liberated from the ominous threat of the use of chemical weapons, he said.
"On this Day of Remembrance, let us do more than recall the past," he said. "Let us shape a new future by renewing our common pledge to rid the world of chemical weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction."
He spoke of the importance of the Chemical Weapons Convention, strongly urging those few countries that still remain outside this framework to adhere to it "without further delay," and reminded the world how the multinational effort to rid Syria of its chemical weapons programme clearly demonstrated what can be achieved when the international community unites.


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Most Difficult, Complicated, Hardest Russian Names
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Hard Russian names to pronounce
There are such names in Russian which don't exist in English. When you translate Russian names into English you use the technique called transliteration. You should take into account specific features of translation of letters of the Cyrillic alphabet into Latin.
Mstislav is an ancient Russian name. It consists of two word stems which are "mstit'" ("revenge") and "slava" ("glory"). This name means a "glorious defender". It's hard to pronounce this name even for Russians since there are three consonants in a row at the beginning of the name.
Pyotr is on Top hard Russian names to pronounce too. The name Pyotr originated from an ancient Greek name. It means a "rock". The combination of the letters "yo" means a variant of a sound which slightly reminds of a similar sound in English. There is no exactly the same sound in English. And when you pronounce a similar Russian sound, you should use your organs of speech in a different way. Also some people pronounce "yo" with a mistake.
The Slavic name Vsevolod consists of two word stems which mean "all" and "possess". It's hard to pronounce it since the letter "e" in it means a mild variant of the English sound "e" like in the word "get" or "men". Also you shouldn't read the letter "o" in this word like in the word "got" if you are an Englishman. You should read it in an American manner.
According to one of the most popular versions of the origin of the name Igor it originated from a Scandinavian one and means "belligerent". It's hard to pronounce this name since there is no a soft sound in English. And there is no a graphical symbol for soft consonants in English. It's hard for foreigners to catch this sound. Your tongue should be tense and raised to the roof of your mouth a little.
The name Ekaterina came into Russian from Greek. It means "pure". The main difficulty is that there is no exactly the same vowel sound in English. There is a similar sound like in the word "get" and "yet". You cannot soften sounds in English. You should always pronounce them hard. In Russian it's a soft sound.
If you translate the name Andrey from ancient Greek, you will find out that it means "courageous". It's hard for foreigners to pronounce this name because of the sound "r". If you want to get an English sound "r", you should raise the tip of the tongue to the back of alveoli a little. You tongue should be still and doesn't vibrate. The sound reminds of roar. When you pronounce the Russian sound "r", your tip of the tongue should touch the alveoli and vibrate.
The Slavic name Vladimir which means someone who possesses the world is hard to pronounce for native English speakers since according to the rules of transliteration the letter "i" after the letter "d" in it should be read in a low and deep voice like in the word "live". But you should read both "i"'s in this word like "i" in the word "leave". So it can be confusing because you don't need to drag it out. It's a soft sound.
You can mistakenly pronounce the name Maya without doubling a necessary consonant. The combination of letters "ya" here is like the similar one in the word "yard". You should read "ma" in this name like in the word "mama". But the transliteration doesn't show that there are two sound "ya" in this word. So when you read this name, you can literally say the words "my" and "ya" (which is a short version of "you") in English. That will be correct.
Tatyana is hard to pronounce since a soft sound after the second letter "t" which you should take into account is usually marked as the apostrophe " ' " but not in names. So you say say the second "t" softly. And then you read "ya" like in the English word "young".
You should pronounce the combination of letters "kh" in the name Mikhail like in the word "happy". The letter "h" symbolizes the sound "kh". But in Russian we pronounce this sound roughly. You can meet the English sound "h" only before vowels. When you pronounce this sound, it's like doing a small exhale. "Kh" is a voiceless sound.


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"This flat rolling machine with her bulldozer-rock will effortlessly conquer Europe and other continents!"
The summer of 2015 Komatsu recorded the second full-length album 'Recipe for murder one' and in the fall that year toured Europe again for three weeks, this time with Nick Oliveri's Mondo Generator.
'Recipe for murder one' was released september 2016 and showed that the band gained trust and experience. On the album you can hear Nick Oliveri on vocals on two songs. The album took the band on various tours throughout Europe with Duel (USA) in October 2016 and the Freeks (USA, with Ruben Romana (ex Fu Manchu)) in March 2017. During May 2017 'Recipe for murder one' even took Komatsu to Brazil for a stand-alone tour.
After playing 85 shows in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, UK, Netherlands, Brazil, Austia in support for the album 'Recipe for murder one', Komatsu entered the Void studio with producer Pieter Kloos in January 2018 to records the new album 'A new horizon'.
'A new horizon' will be available september 2018 on Argonauta Records (vinyl/CD/digital formats) and will mark their return to Europe and Brazil, to once again smash audiences and make sure everybody has a 'mothersludging' time!


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José Lagunero y Guijarro (Valladolid, desembre del 1823 — Madrid, 1879) va ser un militar castellà.

Biografia
Nat a Valladolid el desembre de 1823, essent fill de militar seguí les passes del seu progenitor. Ingressà al Colegio general militar, l'any 1838. posteriorment, i després d'un període de servei al regiment de Caçadors de l'Albufera, fou admès a lAcademia de Estado Mayor l'any 1843.

L'any 1855 prengué part en la persecució de les faccions d'Aragó, fets que li valgueren l'ascens al grau de capità. Durant la Campanya d'Àfrica fou destinat a la divisió d'avantguarda, per petició pròpia, essent citat més d'una vegada a lordén general del ejército.

El 1862 fou desterrat a Canàries pel ministeri de Leopoldo O'Donnell. De retorn l'any següent, fou de nou desterrat fins que va obtenir la retirada de l'exèrcit actiu.

El setembre de 1868 s'inicià la revolució: l'esquadra de guerra de la badia de Cadis s'alçà el dia 18 i deu dies més tard les tropes revolucionàries aconseguiren la victòria a la batalla d'Alcolea. El pronunciament de Cadis produí un seguit d'alçaments civils i militar arreu del territori espanyol, José Lagunero s'alçà a Ourense amb proclames escrites per l'exgeneral progressista Juan Contreras.

El 1871 fou subsecretari del Ministerio de la Guerra, essent posteriorment nomenat Capità General de Burgos fins a l'any 1873, any en què dimití per prendre possessió del seu seient al Congrés dels Diputats com a representant de Valladolid.

També exercí de Capità General de Castella la Nova i Catalunya.

l'any 1875 fou desterrat de nou i un any més tard se'l donà de baixa a l'exèrcit per haver-se traslladat de Lisboa, on residia, a Irun sense autorització. Fou empresonat pel govern francès i traslladat a la frontera alemanya junt amb Ruiz Zorrilla i Cesáreo Muñoz.

En la cultura popular
L'any 1869 Lagunero dirigí una represàlia a Tafalla, Navarra. Actualment durant els carnavals de la ciutat l'efígie del coronel liberal és convertida en un ninot que és cremat com a símbol de lo nefast en l'anomenada Ronda Lagunera.

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Morts a Madrid

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Successful production in fractured reservoirs is significantly dependent on knowledge of the location, orientation, and conductivity of the fractures. Early water breakthrough can be prevented and sweep efficiency can be improved with the help of comprehensive and accurate information of fracture distributions. However, it is a challenge to estimate fracture distributions by conventional-history-matching methods because of the complexity of such reservoirs. Although there has been great progress in assisted-history-matching techniques during the last 2 decades, estimating fracture distributions in fractured reservoirs is still inefficient because of the strong heterogeneity and spatial discontinuity of model parameters. The performance of assisted-history-matching methods, such as the ensemble Kalman filter, can be significantly degraded by the non-Gaussian distributions of the parameters, such as effective permeability and porosity. On the other hand, although the geometric shapes of fractures may be generated properly at the initial step, they are difficult to preserve after updating, which results in geologically unrealistic fracture-distribution maps. In this study, we develop an assisted-history-matching method for fractured reservoirs with a Hough-transform-based parameterization. The facies maps of fractured reservoirs are parameterized into Hough-function fields in a discrete Hough space, whereas each gridblock in the Hough domain represents a fracture defined by its two Cartesian coordinates: angle θ of its normal and ρ of its algebraic distance from the origin in the flow domain. The length and axial position of the fractures are defined by two additional parameters on the same grid. The Hough-function value of each gridblock in the Hough domain is used as the indicator of the existence of the fracture in the facies map. When this parameterization is implemented in assisted history matching, the parameter fields in the Hough space, instead of the facies maps, are updated conditional on the production history. An inverse transform is performed to generate facies maps for the reservoir simulator. Pointwise prior information, such as known fractures discovered from well-log data, as well as the statistics of fracture orientation, can be honored by the inverse transform throughout the history-matching process. Applications and the effectiveness of this method are demonstrated by 2D synthetic-waterflooding examples. The fracture distributions in reference fields are identified by this method, and updated models are capable of providing improved predictions for prolonged periods of production.
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Kemtron Opens French Office
Kemtron, the British manufacturer of RFI/EMI shielding and environmental sealing solutions, has opened an office in France to provide a dedicated local sales, distribution and technical service to this important high-tech market.
The office, which is set in Courcouronnes, just south of Paris will be 100% French owned and will employ local staff.
"France is a very important market for us," says Managing Director of Kemtron SARL Steve Halls. "In many ways it is similar to the UK, with a strong community of leading-edge companies in defence, medical equipment, information technology, transport and communications who require sophisticated shielding and sealing solutions. We find that companies like these prefer to build close long-term relationships with partners who can provide the right level of technical and specialist manufacturing expertise."
The office represents the next stage in Kemtron's growing presence in the French market. "We appointed a French national to handle our local business in 2009, that gave us a greater insight into the needs of the market. In November 2010 we went a step further and registered our planned French operation as a SARL, a private limited liability company, with a share capital of €50,000. We are also setting up a dedicated French website and producing local versions of our publications and product information."
Initially, the French office will provide full sales, logistics and technical support, with plans to introduce local manufacturing in the future. Kemtron believe that dedicated local facilities like these are essential to the community of innovative companies based in France. This approach represents a powerful business model which could be replicated in other territories with a similar profile.
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Joe gets up in the morning whenever he wakes up, rubs his eyes, jumps out of bed and runs down to the train station to jump on the first train that arrives to go to work.
It is a one-track station and trains have a 20 minute interval between their respective arrivals.
The problem is that nine out of ten times Joe arrives in the wrong city. Soon he will get fired for coming late to work so often.


The Crusade Engagement Grant awarded $10,000 annually in 2014, 2015, and 2016 to the applicant with the most innovative idea to build audiences for photography.
The Crusade Engagement Grant supports artists to create unique, approachable programs that bring new audiences to photography and allow them to engage with art in a meaningful way. The goal of this grant is to empower artists to focus on creating demand for art, and thereby encourage systemic changes to create a new crop of art lovers, patrons and collectors.
This $10,000 grant aims to generate and highlight innovations and to underwrite the execution of the best idea.


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import com.google.idea.blaze.base.model.BlazeProjectData;
import com.google.idea.blaze.base.model.primitives.LanguageClass;
import com.google.idea.blaze.base.syncstatus.SyncStatusContributor;
import com.intellij.ide.projectView.ProjectViewNode;
import com.intellij.ide.projectView.impl.nodes.ClassTreeNode;
import com.intellij.openapi.vfs.VirtualFile;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiClass;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiFile;
import javax.annotation.Nullable;

class ScalaSyncStatusContributor implements SyncStatusContributor {

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Professor teams up with Detroit Pistons Flight Crew for a lesson in physics
OU physics professor Dr. Alberto Rojo explains the physics that make the Detroit Pistons Flight Crew's show.
While most basketball fans are familiar with the dazzling displays the world's top athletes perform on the court, most probably aren't acquainted with the scientific aspects involved in such feats.
Oakland University professor Alberto Rojo, Ph.D., recently teamed up with the Detroit Pistons Flight Crew on a video that explores the physics of motion, revealing the science behind the art of dunking a basketball.
An associate professor of physics, Dr. Rojo was recruited for the project by a Palace Sports and Entertainment employee familiar with his previous work in popular physics.
"I got a call from Karina Anglada (producer/editor and video board director), who had the idea of doing a sports and science video based on the Flight Crew. She had seen my 'Walking on Water' video and thought I would be appropriate for this project," Dr. Rojo said. "I went to the Flight Crew practice and did some research on trampolines and the biomechanics of jumping."
Highlighting the practical aspects of physics, Dr. Rojo has also developed an OU course on the physics of everyday life, authored a book on the subject and produced dozens of popular science articles in his native Argentina. He is also creator and host of "Artists of Science," a TV series in Argentina that explores connections between science and the arts. Along with his teaching activities, Dr. Rojo is a member of the American Physical Society.
"In my books and articles, I treat the science of soccer and other sports," Dr. Rojo said. "I also did some popular work on statistics and game theory applied to sports."
For more information on physics programs at OU, visit the website at oakland.edu/physics.
Summary Dr. Alberto Rojo — who has an OU course that looks at the physics of everyday life — reveals the science behind the art of dunking a basketball in Flight Crew video.
Created by Colleen Campbell (cjcampbell@oakland.edu) on Friday, June 20, 2014
Modified by Colleen Campbell (cjcampbell@oakland.edu) on Friday, June 20, 2014
Article Start Date: Friday, June 20, 2014


This big bass was near a school of bluegills and couldn't resist a spinnerbait fished slowly through the bluegills.
From now until the water gets hard again, if you want to be more successful in your fishing, there is one very basic thing to keep in mind: You've got to be fishing where your quarries' food is. Actually, as soon as the spawn was over finding what the fish wanted to eat was a very important consideration. As the summer progresses and we get into the fall months, staying near what the fish want to eat is very important. Following are some examples and how you can capitalize when you encounter some of these situations.
Let's say you're on a body of water that has lots of white bass. White bass are fun to catch: They're great fighters and when they're on the bite, they'll eat almost anything you throw to them. Let's say you're trolling with crankbaits for white bass. Crankbaits in the smaller sizes are often very good for whites. Suddenly you notice lots of gulls diving in a certain area just a couple of hundred yards away. If you want to catch fish, you should get over to that area quickly but quietly. What's happening is a school of white bass has trapped a school of baitfish, probably shad, near the surface of the water. The white bass are eating the shad from below, the gulls are eating the shad from above. Get within casting range and throw a bait that appeals to a white bass and you're going to get bit. However, we're not going to use that crankbait that we were trolling with. It will probably run under the bass. We want to choose a bait that can be fished on the surface or very close to the surface, something like a topwater bait or a Thumper Jig tipped with an Impulse Swim'N Grub in the two or three inch size. My first choice would be the Thumper/Impulse combo. A topwater would work, but they have treble hooks so it takes longer to unhook the fish. Also, white bass like to flop, and a flopping fish and treble hooks can be hard on fingers and hands.
A few years ago I was fishing with Travis Peterson. Travis is an expert angler for any fish that swims near his home in Bemidji, Minnesota. On this day we were fishing bass in shallow vegetation. Fishing was pretty good. Travis then noticed that a dragonfly hatch was going on in a field of lily-pads nearby. We got over there quickly, but again, quietly. Every now and then we would see a bass slurp a dragonfly off the surface. We tied on Jaw-Breaker weedless spoons and started throwing them around. What had been good fishing changed to great fishing. The presence of the dragonflies got the bass into a feeding frenzy and we took advantage of it. If Travis hadn't noticed the dragonfly activity however, we could have missed out on the action.
If walleyes are your goal, pay close attention to your sonar for the presence of baitfish. You usually won't see the surface activity with walleyes that you might with bass, but locating the walleye's food is just as important to catching them as it is to white bass or largemouth bass. Something like the Raymarine Dragonfly 7 provides a very detailed picture of the bottom and reveals if baitfish are present or not. The Dragonfly 7 is a lot of sonar for not too much money. This time of year, if I don't see baitfish when I'm fishing for walleyes, I usually don't fish the spot. However, if the wind is blowing onto a point or shallow water structure, you might want to make a few casts to see if the fish are feeding shallow.
Remember that during the summer and fall months if you want to catch fish, you've got to be fishing where their food is. If you remember that, your chances for success will go way up.


Whether it is for a child or for yourself – a baptism is an important personal celebration, which must be commemorated.
Birthdays, baptisms, name days, anniversaries - family holidays are remembered by sharing the joy with your loved ones in a cozy atmosphere.
The excellent food, the quick and attentive service, the traditional interior and the bohemian atmosphere are the reasons why the Pod Lipite restaurant is a preferred place for corporate parties and business dinners.


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Disquera: Polydor Records
Goulding's always been pop-friendly, but Delirium is by far her most overt pop grab yet. This shouldn't come as a surprise after the enormous success of her Fifty Shades Of Grey contribution, "Love Me Like You Do," a Max Martin written and produced power ballad that swept Goulding right back to the bombastic '80s. And Delirium grabs that retro sound and runs with it, with tracks like "Aftertaste," "Something in the Way You Move" and lead single "Lost and Found" proving particularly bubbly. It's not quite disco, but it sure aims to please.
Jason Gubbels
Intro (Delirium)
Aftertaste
Something In The Way You Move
Keep On Dancin'
Around U
Holding On For Life
Love Me Like You Do (From "Fifty Shades Of Grey")
Don't Need Nobody
We Can't Move To This
Scream It Out
I Do What I Love
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Attacks against the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment have picked up in recent months, with legislators at both the national and state levels introducing bills that would deny U.S. citizenship or "state citizenship" to the children born to unauthorized immigrants in the U.S.
There are two strands of attacks on birthright citizenship. One strand arises out of simple nativist anger at the impact of immigrants, legal or otherwise, on society. The other argues that the current interpretation of the Citizenship Clause as covering the children of "illegal" immigrants is inconsistent with the "original intent" of the Framers of the 14th Amendment. Originalism is often used as a method to clarify unclear portions of constitutional text or to fill contextual gaps in the document. This is not, however, how originalism is being used in the context to the Citizenship Clause. Here, originalists use clever arguments and partial quotations to eradicate the actual text of the Amendment. In essence, they claim the Framers did not really mean what they said.
Originalists from this latter category have attempted to show that the Framers of the 14th Amendment never intended to bestow birthright citizenship on the children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrant and certain legal immigrant parents. However, their claim to establish the "clear intent" of the Framers and ratifiers of the 14th Amendment fails on several fronts. Their argument: 1) misapprehends the contemporaneous intellectual background of the Clause; 2) mischaracterizes the relationship between the Civil Rights Act and the Clause; 3) distorts the tenor of the legislative debates around the Clause itself; 4) offers an implausible reading of the constitutional policy embodied in the Amendment as a whole; and 5) fails to understand that, historically, the Framers of the Amendment faced a situation with regard to immigration policy that was in fact remarkably similar to our current one.
In other words, the proponents of a restrictive "intent" of the Clause have failed to carry their burden of proof.
I do not claim to have divined the "original intent" of the Framers of the 14th Amendment about the situation of the undocumented, which was one that was not precisely present in the law in 1866, the year of the framing. We simply cannot know how members of the 39th Congress would have responded. We can, however, investigate some things. First, and most readily accessible, is what the Framers said as they debated the clauses of the 14th amendment. Second is the intellectual and political background upon which they drew in the writing of the Amendment. Finally, we can understand the overall situation that gave rise to the Amendment – what recent events had occurred and what overall social concerns they sparked.
After much examination, the history of the Amendment's framing lends no support to the idea that native-born American children should be divided into citizen and non-citizen classes depending on the immigration status of their parents. Most importantly, following the Civil War, the Framers of the 14th Amendment could not have intended to re-create a new hereditary and subordinate caste of native-born noncitizens.


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