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era un regno ubicato attorno all'odierna città di Fukuoka, sull'isola giapponese di Kyūshū, dal I secolo d.C. all'inizio del III secolo d.C. Gran parte delle informazioni su di esso provengono da antiche cronache cinesi e giapponesi.

Secondo il Libro degli Han posteriori, nel 57 d.C., l'imperatore Guangwu di Han concesse al re di Nakoku un sigillo imperiale, modellato sui sigilli di giada cinesi, ma fatto d'oro: il sigillo d'oro del re di Na. In cambio, quello stesso anno, il re di Na inviò degli ambasciatori nella capitale cinese, offrendo tributi e auguri formali per il nuovo anno. Questo sigillo fu scoperto più di 1500 anni dopo da un contadino sull'isola di Shikanoshima durante il periodo Edo, contribuendo così a confermare l'esistenza del Nakoku, altrimenti noto solo dalle antiche cronache. Su di esso sono incisi i caratteri cinesi  (Kan no Wa no Na-no-Koku-ō, "Re dello stato Na del Wa (vassallo) di Han").

Un riferimento si trova nel vol. 30 del Libro cinese di Wei delle Cronache dei Tre Regni, intitolato "Resoconto sugli orientali: una nota sugli Wa" (cinese: 東夷傳‧倭人條), alla continua esistenza di Nakoku nel 3ºsecolo, nominando i funzionari e affermando che erano presenti oltre 20000 case. Questa sezione è conosciuta in Giappone come Cronache di Wei: un resoconto sugli Wa (魏志倭人伝 Ghishi Wajinden)

Alcuni credono che il Nakoku possa anche corrispondere a Na-no-Agata (), un principato precedente a Fukuoka.

Note

Bibliografia
 Aston, William G. 1924. Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697. Charles E. Tuttle, ristampa 1972.
 Nakagawa Masako. 2003. The Shan-hai ching and Wo: A Japanese Connection, Sino-Japanese Studies 15:45-55.
 Tsunoda Ryusaku, tr. 1951. Japan in the Chinese Dynastic Histories: Later Han Through Ming Dynasties. Goodrich, Carrington C., ed. South Pasadena: P. D. e Ione Perkins.

Stati giapponesi scomparsi
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East Riding, Parishes
Beeford
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Memorial Inscriptions
Names, Geographical
Voting Registers
The Ancient Parish of BEEFORD
[Transcribed information mainly from the early 1820s]
"BEEFORD, a parish in the wapentake and liberty of Holderness; 8 miles ESE. of Driffield. A very pleasant village, situated on the high road from Hull to Scarbro'. The church, of which the Rev. W. Welbank Childers, M.A. is rector, is dedicated to St. Leonard (see Churches for photograph), and the King is the patron; here are also two chapels, one of the Independent and the other of the Methodist persuasion; and a free school, conducted on Dr. Bell's plan. Pop. 620.
At the time the enclosure of the lands within this township took place, a field containing 11 acres, was laid out, in lieu of certain balks, for the repairs of the church."
"BEEFORD GRANGE, (the seat of Sir George Wood, Knt.) in the township and parish of Beeford; 1 mile N. of Beeford, 10 miles from Great Driffield, 11 from Bridlington."
"CROWGARTH, in the parish of Beeford, wapentake and liberty of Holderness; 7 miles ESE. of Driffield. Pop. included with Beeford."
"DUNNINGTON, in the parish of Beeford, wapentake and liberty of Holderness; 2¾ miles NNE. of Beeford, 7 miles NNW. of Hornsea. Population, 76.
Here was formerly a chapel to Beeford: the foundation is all that at present remains. The chapel yard is still a separate inclosure and a burial ground."
"LISSETT, in the parish of Beeford, wapentake and liberty of Holderness; 2¾ miles NNE. of Beeford, 6 miles SSW. of Bridlington. Here is a small Chapel of Ease (see Churches for photograph), incumbent the Rev. John Mason, curate of Beeford. Pop. 95."
[Description(s) edited mainly from various 19th century sources by Colin Hinson. ©2010]
Photographs of the over 450 gravestones and plaques at Beeford church with linked surname index.
Photographs of the over 75 gravestones and plaques at Lissett church with linked surname index.
Photographs of the over 30 gravestones and plaques at Dunnington Chapelry with linked surname index.
Here are photographs of Churches in the parish:
St Leonard's Church, Beeford (view 1).
Internal view looking down the nave
The East Window
The West Window
The Church of St James' of Compostella, Lissett.
St Nicholas' Church, Dunnington (view 1).
Methodist Chapel, Beeford.
Transcript of the entry for Beeford in the "Collections relative to Churches and Chapels".
Transcript of the entry for Lissett in the "Collections relative to Churches and Chapels".
A transcript of Beeford Congregational Church History
The whereabouts and dates of the Registers etc. for the Parish of Beeford.
The whereabouts and dates of the Registers etc. for the Chapelry of Lissett.
The List of Rectors of St. Leonard's Church, Beeford.
Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in the Baines's Directory of 1823, of the East Riding.
Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in the The Post Office Directory of the, East and North Ridings, 1857
Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in the Kelly's Directory, for East and North Ridings, 1872
Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in the Bulmers Directory of 1892. of the East Riding.
There is further information about this parish from the Pigot's 1834 Directory, Yorkshire section.
There is further information about this parish from the National Gazetteer 1868, Yorkshire extracts.
There is further information about this parish from the Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of England 1835, Yorkshire extracts.
There is further information about this parish from the Bulmer's 1892 History and Directory of the East Riding.
Ask for a calculation of the distance from Beeford to another place.
For a detailed map of this parish see this parish boundaries map.
For a more detailed map of the parishes in the riding please see the Yorkshire parish maps page.
For a more detailed map of the county please see the Yorkshire map page.
Here is a map showing the wapentakes for the county.
You can see maps centred on OS grid reference TA128542 (Lat/Lon: 53.971573, -0.281796), Beeford which are provided by:
StreetMap (Current Ordnance Survey maps)
Bing (was Multimap)
OldMaps (Old Ordnance Survey maps.)
Old Maps Online (Other old maps.)
National Library of Scotland (Old Ordnance Survey maps)
Vision of Britain (Click "Historical units & statistics" for administrative areas.)
English Jurisdictions in 1851 (Unfortunately the LDS have removed the facility to enable us to specify a starting location, you will need to search yourself on their map.)
Magic (Geographic information) (Click + on map if it doesn't show)
GeoHack (Links to on-line maps and location specific services.)
All places within the same township/parish shown on an Openstreetmap map.
Nearby townships/parishes shown on an Openstreetmap map.
Nearby places shown on an Openstreetmap map.
The Roll of Honour in St. Leonard's Church, Beeford.
The 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 War Memorial.
Photographs of over 450 gravestones and plaques at Beeford church.
Photographs of over 75 gravestones and plaques at Lissett church.
The following places are within the boundaries of this (ancient) parish, but I have no further information on them other than the Ordnance Survey Landranger Grid reference shown:
(TA140513) Moor Grange
This parish is covered by the following Society:
East Yorkshire FHS
The 1834 Electoral Roll for this parish
If you have any suggestions for links to other sites that may be useful to other researchers, please use this User Links page
[Last updated at 09.46 on Wednesday, 02 December 2020, by Colin Hinson. ©2020]

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By Daily Republic Editorial Board on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:17 a.m.
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These stories appeared recently in the pages of South Dakota newspapers, the chroniclers of history in the communities they serve. For decades, they have informed, celebrated and lamented the good and bad of the schools, the governments and the people in their coverage area.
And these are the enemy of the people? This is "fake news?"
Yet in one way or another all journalists are being tossed into the anti-media waters being churned by President Trump and others.
The slander of "fake news" has become a potent tool of abuse by President Trump. It is now that dirty war on the free press which must end. Today, South Dakota editorial boards and other newspapers around the country are collaborating with The Boston Globe to stand together in the common defense of journalism and the vital role it plays in government for and by the people.
This month at a rally in Pennsylvania, President Trump pointed at reporters and called them "horrible, horrendous people." During a speech at a VFW event in Missouri, the president said that what Americans are reading "is not really happening."
Even the VFW winced, saying it was "disappointed to hear some of our members boo the press. We rely on the media to help spread the VFW's message. ... We were happy to have them there."
Yet some people believe the president and, unfortunately, his ugly rhetoric is sifting downward, settling even on newspapers all over the country.
All over the country, people call newspapers "fake news" and they do this because they see it happening on TV. They do it as they try to create their own smokescreens in the face of news coverage they see as critical of themselves or their beliefs.
Newspapers are the first to admit they are not perfect, but on all levels we are serious about what we see as our core roles: documenting the daily and weekly history of our towns and serving as watchdogs to protect the public's interest.
Newspapers are doing this in Mitchell, White Lake, Rapid City, Freeman and all over.


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HDMI ARC issues: what to do when there's no sound
To get both audio and video from an HDMI connection, you'll need to make sure that your TV and receiver or sound bar have ARC capabilities. They should support HDMI version 1.4 or higher, and have connections labeled "ARC." You will also need a high-speed HDMI cable that supports HDMI 1.4 or higher.
Use the TV input labeled "ARC" to enable the audio return channel feature.
Make sure to connect the cable from the HDMI output of your sound bar or receiver to the input labeled "ARC" on your TV. Most TVs only have one input that's compatible with ARC. A lot of the time, if there's no sound, it's because the HDMI cable is plugged into one of the other TV inputs.
HDMI Control — also known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) — must also be activated on your TV and sound bar or receiver for ARC to work.
Different manufacturers use different names for HDMI Control. Sony calls it Bravia Sync, Samsung calls it Anynet+, and LG calls it Simplink. Here are some links to guide you through the process of activating HDMI Control for these three brands:
Sony (Bravia Sync)
Samsung (Anynet+)
LG (Simplink)
If your receiver or sound bar isn't switching to the TV or audio input on its own when you go to watch something, it means that HDMI Control isn't activated on one or possibly both devices and needs to be turned on. If you're using an AV receiver, you'll have to activate HDMI Control manually, but some sound bars have it on by default.
If you have to turn on HDMI Control on any of your devices, our Tech Support team recommends that you power all of them off and then turn them back on and try playing something on the TV.
If your receiver or sound bar is switching to the TV input but no sound is coming out, it means that HDMI Control is already activated on both devices. So either there is a problem with the cable, or it is plugged into the wrong port on the TV.
Double-check that your cable is plugged into the input labled "ARC" on the TV. And don't forget you need a high-speed HDMI cable to take advantage of ARC. If you are using a high-speed cable and things still aren't right, it's possible you have a bad cable. You can always try a different cable and see if that works.
Sometimes ARC just won't work. Once you've verified your cable and connections are right, and that HDMI Control is on, then it's time to move on and use an optical digital cable for your audio connection.
HDMI lip-sync issues: what to do when audio and video don't match
It's pretty annoying when you're watching your favorite show and the audio is out of sync with the video. HDMI lip-sync problems are often a result of audio information being processed more quickly than HD and 4K UHD video information.
If you're experiencing lip-sync issues while watching a specific channel or program, check to see if you have the same problem with other content. If not, the problem probably doesn't have anything to do with your TV or other equipment. If the lip-sync problem doesn't resolve, contact the content provider for help.
If you're having lip-sync problems with a single source component, like your Blu-ray player or streaming device, you may be able to fix the problem via settings on the component that is giving you trouble.
Your TV, receiver, or other components might have settings that let you correct lip-sync issues. Look for settings with names like "Lip Sync" or "Audio Delay." Adjusting these settings can slow down the audio signal so it comes through at the same time as the corresponding video.
If your TV and AV receiver or sound bar support HDMI 2.1 and eARC, lip-sync is supposed to happen automatically. If it doesn't, you may need a firmware update. Or you may need to activate eARC through the settings menu on one or both devices. You should be using a high speed or ultra high speed HDMI cable for eARC to work.
If you still have lip sync problems once you've confirmed firmware is up to date and eARC is activated on your TV and sound bar or receiver, try powering off your system and powering it back on. Unplugging the HDMI cable while everything is on then plugging it back in can also fix lip-sync issues.
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Michael DeAtley from Kent
So I want to buy a 37 to 42 inch 4k tv to use as a monitor as well as a TV. My graphics card has an HDMI 2.0b port. I will being using either a 5 speaker with subwoofer sound system or headphones. TV usage will be 99% of the time streaming TV shows, movies and sports. No current setup for watching 4k Blu-ray's. Probably little current gaming usage. I am just looking for an more immersive high quality video experience while not needing to have a huge 72" TV on the wall by using shortening the viewing distance from 10 to 12 feet to 3 feet. I noticed that many of the 4k TV's now have HDMI 2.1 ports. Should I be looking for an older 2.0 4k TV? Does any of that matter to average person who is watching TV? What kind of TV? Oled? Qled? Or can I go for something more budget friendly like say a Hisense? I can afford a more expensive TV, but why waste money if I can't see the difference.
Deia Z. from Crutchfield
Hi Michael. Thanks for getting in touch. Since HDMI is backward-compatible, a TV with HDMI 2.1 will still work with your HDMI 2.0b graphics card, so there's no need to look for an older model. More budget-friendly options tend to have direct-lit LED backlighting, which doesn't provide the best contrast but looks good in a space with bright ambient lighting. QLED and OLED models cost a bit more, but are worth it in my opinion for their superior contrast. I know it can be a tough choice, so I'll have one of our Advisors follow up with you.
ET from Rocky
This is a fabulous article - I found it really helpful, thank you so much.
Julio from Brea
Great info. I need help selecting a new hdmi cable for my surround sound. I have a Sony oled TV connecting to a Marantz sr 5015 both with eARC. I need the hdmi cable to be in wall rated and 25ft long. What options would you recommend?
Hi Julio. Thanks for reaching out. We have a few longer cables that fit your criteria, but based on personal experience, I would recommend this in-wall rated cable from AudioQuest. I'm still using AudioQuest Pearl cables I bought over 10 years ago. I've upgraded my entire system to 4K since I got them and they still work perfectly. I hope that helps, and I'll have one of our Advisors contact you in case you need further assistance.
David Natalie from Bala Cynwyd
Thank you for not peddling snake oil and telling people to buy $1000 HDMI cables. AudioQuest cables are pretty and that's about it. Oh they give an EXCELLENT profit margin to boutique AV stores too.
David Simecek from Wadsworth
I wish the long-complicated information was published for handy reference. It is hard to find the list when needed
Gary W. Mitchell from Nashville, Tn.
Thanks I have learned a lot about HDMI cables. That I did not know. I had a lot of problems with my Apple TV (concerning sink and comparability). All my questions has been answered. Thanks!
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Samuel Cantu from Corpus christi
Can I hook up computer speakers to 46v5100 Sony bravia?
Hi Samuel. You can connect any pair of powered speakers that has an HDMI or optical digital audio input to your TV. Not all computer speakers have these inputs, but some do, so it would depend on the speakers you're looking to connect. I hope that helps!
Ed Sommer from Lake Worth
I have a Sony OLED 4K TV that supports e arc. I am connecting a Sonos arc to it. Can I use the HDMI cable Sonos provides or do I need a higher quality HDMI cable
Hi Ed. Unfortunately, Sonos doesn't list the specs for their HDMI cable but after digging around for some info, it looks like the HDMI cable included with the Arc is a high-speed cable with Ethernet that supports eARC. This cable might not support other features of HDMI 2.1, but the Arc doesn't use them so if all your A/V sources are connected directly to your TV, you shouldn't have a problem. I hope that helps!
John Rogers from North Bellmore New
I am buying the LG OLED C1 the Sonos ARC bundle and a 4k ultra DVD player from Panasonic more than likely from Crutchfeld love all that great Info on your website how many HDMI cables do I need Thank you John Rogers
Hi John, Congrats on your new system! You'll need two HDMI cables: one to connect the TV to the sound bar, and another one to connect your Blu-ray player.
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When it comes to Service Dogs, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, especially if you don't know any Service Dog teams or trainers. Even specialists in the training, health, and behavioral industries, like doctors, veterinarians, counselors, and professional trainers, don't always know what's true. These special working dogs are amazing, incredible animals and they often perform miraculous feats, so it's understandable that the work they do, as well as the requirements and expectations surrounding Service Dog teams, can get a little muddled in the retelling. We're planning on making these myth debunking articles a series, so if you ever have a question about Service Dogs or want the facts on something related to Service Dogs laid out, don't hesitate to ask us!
Fact: A Service Dog can be any breed or mix of breeds.
This common Service Dog myth has been around for decades, but it's understandable. For the last several decades, the majority of organization-graduated working dogs have been Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, or German Shepherds. This is true not only for Service and Assistance Dogs, but also for other types of working dogs, like detector dogs and patrol canines. There are exceptions, of course, like the Doberman Pinschers who graduated from Guide Dogs for the Blind and from Pilot Dogs. Most people, however, are used to seeing Labs, Goldens, and Shepherds partnered with a person to get a job done.
Any breed can be a Service Dog, if they possess the right temperament and necessary characteristics.
That has led to the misconception that only Labradors, Goldens, and Shepherds can be working, Service, or Assistance Dogs. However, that's a myth. Any breed of dog can be utilized as a Service or Assistance Dog. They don't even have to be purebred. Mixed breeds are more than welcome, and, in fact, many programs purposefully utilize mixed breeds. Not only is the dog's breed not important, but neither is the dog's size, gender, color, or markings.
What matters most is the dog's temperament, trainability, and ability to physically do the job required of them. Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds regularly possess the tendencies required to succeed as a Service Dog, like being social, food motivated, and free of negative temperament traits. They are not the only breeds with those traits, though. The next time you see a dog working in public who is not one of the "big three," know that they're just as much a Service Dog and that they're working just as well and hard!
Myth: Service Dogs only come from organizations or programs. A dog that comes from anywhere else is a fake.
Fact: Service Dogs can be trained by anyone with the necessary skills and knowledge, including the person who is going to partner with the Service Dog.
Almost everyone has heard about "seeing eye dogs." Most people know that dogs can be trained to help children with autism. Many people know someone partnered with an Assistance Dog or have seen someone using a Service Dog. Most people believe Service Dogs must graduate from a professional program or organization.
By any combination of the above methods — As an example, a professional Service dog trainer, who is not connected to an organization, may raise a Service Dog candidate until they're 8 months old, and then place the dog with the dog's future partner. They then may continue to guide the training, until the dog becomes a fully fledged Service Dog.
If a person with a disability trains their own Service Dog, with or without the help of a professional dog trainer, it's called "owner-training." A Service Dog who has been owner-trained is just as much a Service Dog as a dog who graduated from a formal program. It is important to note that no matter where a Service Dog comes from, or what type of education they have, they must still meet behavioral and training requirements, and they must be specifically task trained to mitigate their person's disability.
Myth: Any dog can be a Service Dog. If I or someone I love needs a Service Dog, our family pet or a cute puppy we find for sale can become one.
Fact: A very small percentage of dogs has the potential to excel as a Service Dog. Good Service Dog candidates are quite rare.
rare, set of temperament traits, learning aptitudes, and health requirements. Their disposition must be excellent, and they must be completely free of anxiety, reactivity, aggression, or timidity. Dogs who can become Service Dogs are very few and far between.
It's not easy finding a Service Dog candidate, and it is quite unlikely that a family pet, or an adult dog just picked up from the shelter, will be able to succeed. Not impossible, of course, but quite unlikely. Merely having a dog and having a need for a Service Dog does *not* mean that dog can become a Service Dog. In a similar vein, simply picking out an 8-week old puppy and declaring that she'll be a Service Dog one day won't cut it — there are a million miles between "tiny cute ball of fluff" and "Service Dog," and that journey is best traveled with guidance from an experienced person or group.
It's not easy being a Service Dog, and it's not easy training a Service Dog. The more work put into ensuring a canine candidate has the best potential to succeed, the better it'll be for everyone. Only very special dogs thrive as Service Dogs.
Myth: Who cares what they're called? All of these therapy, comfort, emotional support, helper, special, service, guide, assistance, working, whatever dogs are the same thing. The terminology doesn't really matter.
Fact: Words carry a lot of weight, especially words that are written into law and legally defined. Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, and Service/Assistance Dogs are radically different, and each type of working dog has different requirements, rights, and expectations.
False, false, false, false. No matter how this Service Dog myth presents, it is untrue. First and foremost, simply granting your dog a title does not mean you and/or your dog suddenly possess special rights. A Service Dog (or Assistance Dog) by any other name is not a Service Dog. There are drastic differences between emotional support animals, therapy dogs, and Service Dogs. Lots of people mistakenly call ESAs and/or therapy dogs "comfort dogs," "helper dog," "support dog," or some other official sounding title. Ultimately, though, it doesn't matter what the dog is called. It only matters what the dog does, and who the dog belongs to.
Any type of working dog that is not a Service Dog or Assistance Dog (sometimes called Service Animals or Assistance Animals), does not have the rights that a working Service Dog teams has. When with their human partner who has a disability, Service Dogs can generally go anywhere members of the general public are allowed to go. It is the person who possesses access rights, not the dog. ESAs and therapy dogs, no matter what they're called, do not have public access rights. ESAs may live with their people, and may fly with their person, as long as they have legitimate doctor's verification. Therapy Dogs can only go where they're invited, and they have no other public access and no special housing rights.
All types of Service Dogs possess hundreds to thousands of hours of specialized training. Therapy Dogs often have high levels of training as well, but they aren't partnered with someone with a disability. ESAs are not required to have any specific training or skills. Moreso, nothing makes a dog a Service Dog except for possessing specialized training, and being partnered with a person with a disability. That's it — not paperwork, not a vest, not an ID card, not a harness. Anything less than specialized training and working directly with a person with a disability, means a dog is not a Service Dog, and ergo has no public access rights or special entitlement to anything.
Note: Claiming a dog is a Service Dog when it is not does drastic damage to the Service Dog community. Moreso, it is illegal.
Myth: Anyone who wants a Service Dog can have one.
Fact: Only individuals with a disability can have a Service Dog, and not just any dog will do.
Click me to expand and learn more about the Service Dog Equation!
Service Dogs are all over the news, our communities, and the media right now. It seems like everyone and their brother has a Service Dog, is fundraising for a Service Dog, or knows someone who has or needs a Service Dog. Even though lots of people don't know a lot about Service Dogs, how prevalent they are in day to day life can make it seem like anyone can have a Service Dog.
However, only one group of people can legally partner with a Service Dog: those with a disability. Specifically, they must have a disability that directly impacts their quality of life in one or more realms of life, like work, school or personal care. Then, a dog must be able to directly minimize the impact said disability has on the disabled individual's life. Then, that dog must be trained to perform trained behaviors that specifically mitigates those areas of impact. Behaviors a dog does naturally, like being a companion, snuggling, or alarm barking, don't count. When all of those points of criteria are met, then a person with a disability and a dog with specialized training, become a Service Dog team.
Literally no one else, regardless of the reason, or the training their dog has, or what they put on their dog, or what type of paperwork they carry, can have a Service Dog, or the public access rights Service Dog teams possess. Someone must have a disability, and any dog that someone chooses to partner with must possess specialized training to mitigate that disability. That's the long and short of it.
If people continue to abuse the 'Service Dog' system — be it a legitimate 'SERVICE' dog – trained to perform specific tasks, or any of the other designations – Therapy / ESA etc. it may well END the freedom that the REAL dogs/owner-handlers enjoy. Successful PROSECUTION of owner/handlers posing their dogs as 'Service/Therapy/ESA' dogs will stop it if it get enough 'press' — and sufficient FINES to really hit their wallets!
Those fines should go to local animal shelters, or to groups who help match service dogs with people.
Thank you so much for spelling this out. My mobility service dog is licensed through the county in which I live and has met all requirements to work as a mobility service dog. We have already done hundreds of hours of training together and she performs three major tasks. The confusion and faking are making it difficult for legitimate teams. There must be a way to, among other things, deal with the illegitimate online registries. Some people seem to earnestly believe that signing up, paying the fee, getting the vest, etc. is all it takes. Businesses need to be educated and vigilant. Legitimate teams need to step up and call out abuses.
I had an interesting encounter not long ago. I was shopping, Bammer at my side, and there was another dog in the store. Bammer whuffed quietly, which told me to look around, when he saw the dog. The other dog stated jerking at its leash and yipping at Bammer.
A manager came to see what the trouble was. After asking if both were service dogs, he asked if Bammer was well-behaved. I said, "Watch." I dropped Bammer's leash, told him to sit and stay, and walked down the aisle, around and up the next one, and back. Bammer was waiting quietly. When I reached for Bammer's leash, the other dog went crazy again.
The manager looked at the gal with the other dog and asked, "Will yours do that?" The lady had to admit he wouldn't. The manager said, "Your dog needs better training. If he makes a ruckus like this again, he's banned till he can behave." He knew he couldn't kick the dog out (yet), because the disruption wasn't enough to disturb the operation of the business, but he clearly saw the difference.
This is very well written and does an excellent job of addressing this very important matter. The "Fake Service Dog" issue is becoming epidemic! Thank you!
I'm reminded of a conversation I had with a representative of the DoJ ADA branch. She made the point that a service dog can be an emotional support dog, but the dog is more than just an emotional support dog; and that every service dog is a pet, but is more than just a pet. That's true of my Bammer, who if I count by hours is more of an emotional support dog, but if count by the critical nature of what he does, he's more of a service dog. The interesting thing is that he became an emotional support dog because he's there for my anxiety, and just knowing he's there if I need him (which he often tells me before I notice) reduces the need — so by being an emotional support dog he makes it so I don't need him as often as a service dog (early on that wasn't the case, but as I grew to trust him it shifted).
If I have trouble leaving my house, alone, and must take my dog with me, would she be considered an esa or a service dog. As she stays by my side, doesn't bark, doesn't acknowledge others, and sits when I say sit. But she does distract if there is a cat but sits when I say no. She has a slight pull when first let out of car until she is comfortable with surrounding and then calms. Never growls or barks. Sits under table at restaurants and won't move till I do. Also waits on me to move first. She will get a distraction from yappers but never leaves my side and will ignore when I say let's go or no.
Also she senses my panic disorder and my anxiety and allows me to accomplish more than I have ever done before. I was able to walk to my mailbox because of her, to the store, and through a couple retail stores because she was by myside.


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SplitProphets & Jman – 08/02/13 – Cellar Door - Soapbox
SplitProphets & Jman – 08/02/13 – Cellar Door
Written by Michael Goodier ×	@michaelgoodier× February 15, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Angry, gritty, and energetic are three words which could be used to describe Bristol-based UK hip-hop collective SplitProphets. When emcees Datkid, Res and Upfront turned up at Exeter's Cellar Door last Friday alongside DJ's Badhabitz, Fingerfood and fello Brisolian lyricist Jman for a night of live hip-hop and cyphers, it was always going to be chaotic.
Having made a firm imprint on the scene in 2011 with the release of their first LP Scribbled Thoughts, and with a plethora of high quality releases throughout 2012, including Datkid's solo album Home By 8 and Upfront's The Sound Of Evolution EP, SplitProphets have become known for a sound which combines anger and frustration at authority with well thought out rhyme schemes and crisp production. A 10-strong crew made up of emcees Upfront, Res, Datkid, Paro, Prime, T-Visionary, Billnext, Blanka and Luke Rhyme and Reason, and Producer/DJ Badhabitz, it is the variety of styles present within the group that has been a defining factor in their success.
Jman took to the stage to perform a selection of his material, his drum and bass background providing the crowd with that fast, double-time flow. His set concluded with his newest release, the hilarious and slightly disturbing Father Figures (featuring Res), which was a perfect way to introduce SplitProphets on to the stage. The atmosphere in the crowd was highly charged, and the three emcees rattled off tune after tune from their discographies – sharp discordant tracks like Yippy Ki Yay played alongside some of their classic material, most memorably Res and Datkid's Drop of Poison and Spracycan Molesters which both proved to be crowd favourites and got the entire room heaving.
As the set progressed we were provided with some exciting new exclusives from forthcoming release Drugs, Booze and Dental Issues. "It's dropping real soon" we were told- it will be the first vinyl release from the SplitProphets joint and unfortunately the release date has been pushed back twice already due to printing issues. After closing the set with the bouncy Comparisons, the night finished off in a lively manner with a cypher, every emcee showcasing their individual styles and ability.
Despite the wet weather (the Cellar Door had recently been flooded) and small-ish crowd, the SplitProphets crew succeeded in igniting the venue and left people hungry for more – if their performances are anything to go by, the next release will be a must-buy when it eventually drops.
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Dr Mary Ann Madsen
Research Technician (Institute of Molecular Cell & Systems Biology)
email: MaryAnn.Madsen@glasgow.ac.uk
Grant Funded
Genetic and environmental manipulation of photosynthetic bacteria, development and characterisation of genetic parts for synthetic biology, transcriptomics.
Mary Ann works on developing 'green' biotechnologies within the Research Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology.
Mary Ann did her PhD in the laboratory of Professor Anna Amtmann where she developed molecular tools to create light-driven cell factories using photosynthetic bacteria.
Now in her postdoctoral research, she collaborates with industry in using these tools to identify natural, high-value products and unravel their biosynthetic pathways.
Modern consumerism and the linear model of make-use-dispose is gradually being replaced by more sustainable approaches in order to make better use of our resources and protect our environment. The types of products available in stores and the way in which they are manufactured are essential to this transition. My work aims to address these two important challenges by:
identifying natural, biodegradable products; and
developing greener production systems.
My research has mainly focused on cyanobacteria, which are photosynthetic microorganisms that:
are a treasure trove of natural products for diverse applications in food, energy, beauty and healthcare industries, to name a few;
can be engineered to design bespoke products with novel properties; and
use renewable resources (light, water, air) for sustainable manufacturing.
By using a combination of genetic, transcriptomic and environmental approaches, my work specifically aims to:
develop molecular tools to precisely control gene expression;
identify new products and the biosynthetic genes and pathways underpinning their synthesis; and
engineer chassis organisms to generate light-driven cell factories.
Away from the bench, I manage a small team of cyanobacterial researchers within the university; contribute as a specialist editor to the GIST magazine in Glasgow; and promote knowledge exchange across the United Kingdom via the UK Cyanobacteria Research Network (UKCyanoNet).
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Eaglesfield, R., Madsen, M. A., Sanyal, S., Reboud, J. and Amtmann, A. (2021) Co-translational recruitment of ribosomes in minimal protocells recreates a translocon-independent mechanism of proteorhodopsin biogenesis. iScience, 24(5), 102429. (doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102429) (PMID:33997704) (PMCID:PMC8102411)
Madsen, M. A., Hamilton, G., Herzyk, P. and Amtmann, A. (2021) Environmental regulation of PndbA600, an auto-inducible promoter for two-stage industrial biotechnology in cyanobacteria. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8, 619055. (doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.619055) (PMID:33542914) (PMCID:PMC7853294)
Madsen, M. A., Semerdzhiev, S., Amtmann, A. and Tonon, T. (2018) Engineering mannitol biosynthesis in Escherichia coli and Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 using a green algal fusion protein. ACS Synthetic Biology, 7, pp. 2833-2840. (doi: 10.1021/acssynbio.8b00238) (PMID:30408953)


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MGR, MKG, Chennai
The Whispering Silence Photo-Action
Medium: Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta Paper
Edition: 19 OF 25
Image Courtesy: Vivan Sundaram
Image Copyright: Vivan Sundaram
As one of India's most prolific artists Sundarams' work refers to perception, memory, history and their intersection with social problems and popular culture. Several of his recent collaborative projects, although very different in aesthetics, involve the use of photographs, found objects, video, and three-dimensional constructs. In these collaborations, Sundaram assumes the role of conductor and curator.
This work is part of the KHOJ portfolio titled "A Gift for Khoj".
This artwork description has been sourced from Sepia Eye.
Vivan Sundaram was born in 1943 in Simla. He studied painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda (1961–65) and at the Slade School of Art, London (1966–69). Active in the students' movement of May 1968, he helped set up a commune in London and lived in it till 1970. On his return to India in 1971, he worked with artists' and students' groups to organize events and protests. In the 1980s, Sundaram did three large shows of narrative painting and participated in the seminal group exhibition, 'Place for People' (1981). Since 1990 he has made installations that include sculpture, photographs and video. Among these are Memorial (1993, 2014), Re-take of 'Amrita' (1991–92), The Sher-Gil Archive (1995), History Project (1998), Trash (2008), Gagawaka (2011), Black Gold, (2012) Post Mortem (2013–14); and the collaborative projects, 409 Ramkinkars (2015) and Meanings of Failed Action: Insurrection '46 (2017).
Vivan Sundaram has had solo shows in many cities in India and abroad. He has exhibited in the Biennales of Havana, Johannesburg, Kwangju, Taipei, Sharjah, Shanghai, Sydney, Seville, Berlin, and in the Asia-Pacific Triennial, Brisbane. A 50-year retrospective exhibition, 'Step inside and you are no longer a stranger', invited by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, showed in New Delhi from February to July 2018. A solo survey exhibition titled 'Disjunctures', invited by Okwui Enwezor and curated by Deepak Ananth, was held at the Haus der Kunst, Munich, from June to October 2018.
Vivan Sundaram has organized artists' workshops and seminars at the Kasauli Art Centre from 1976 to 1991; contributed variously to the Journal of Arts & Ideas (1981–99); and curated exhibitions for the Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT). He is a founding member of all these organizations. He is the editor of a two-volume book, Amrita Sher-Gil: a self-portrait in letters & writings (2010).
This Artist Bio has been sourced from the Sher-Gil Sundaram Arts Foundation


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An Expat Guide To Retiring In Trinidad And Tobago
Retiring abroad is on the minds of many a potential expat. With the world becoming a smaller place, and with upgrades in travel and communication everyday, retiring abroad is easier than ever before. It is however a huge step – one that requires careful planning and research.There are a few factors that every retiring expat should consider, like their chosen country's climate, infrastructure, healthcare, and lifestyle. The Caribbean is one of the most sought-after destinations for retiring expats. So let's take a look at a few of these factors for those thinking of moving to Trinidad and Tobago.
The twin island country of Trinidad and Tobago is a part of the Caribbean region. Since it lies on the South American continental shelf, the nation is geographically a part of South America. The country is just eleven kilometers to the north of the Venezuelan coast. Grenada lies 130 kms to the north-west of the country. Apart from Venezuela and Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago's maritime neighbors include Barbados in the north-east and Guyana in the south-east. This small island country forms the northern edge of the Caribbean.
The country is named after the its main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, but it also consists of smaller islands like Monos, Chacachacare, Gasparee, St. Giles Island and Little Tobago, to name a few. The total area is around 5,128 km, which puts the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at rank 175 on the list of countries by size. The island of Trinidad, with a vast area of 4,768 km, makes up the majority of the total landmass of the country – approximately 93%. Tobago makes up less than 6% of the country's total landmass.
The landscape is split between jarring mountains and vast plains. The highest peak is El Cerro Del Aripo at 940 metres above sea level. The waters of this island country are home to the largest brain coral in the whole world. The Pitch Lake on La Breach is the biggest natural deposit of Asphalt globally.
Trinidad & Tobago's idyllic scenery make it a popular destination
Port of Spain, the capital of the country, is also the largest city. The population of the capital is approximately 170,000. Other major cities include Chaguanas, San Fernando, and Scarborough.
Being a tropical country, Trinidad and Tobago witnesses two seasons every year. The first season is the dry season, which lasts from January to May. From June to December the region is inundated with rains. The plains in the south face the sweltering heat of the Tropics. On the other hand, the mountains in the Northern Range are usually covered in mist and experience milder temperatures due to the rains. Quaint waterfalls throng the Northern Range that adorns the Trinidad island. These mountains are extensions of the Andes Mountain ranges from Venezuela.
Although in close proximity to hurricane-prone areas, the country itself lies out of the danger zone and is thus safe from hurricanes. However, stormy weather is expected; and weather forecasts monitor situations to give citizens a good chance of preparing for heavy weather. Despite being a part of the Caribbean group of islands, the biodiversity of the country is more similar to that of its immediate neighbour Venezuela than the other Caribbean nations.
Trinidad and Tobago for expats
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a developed country – currently with the third-highest GDP per capita in North and South America. The World Bank recognizes its economy as a high-income one, ranked just after the United States and Canada. The strong foundation of the economy rests on the petrochemical industry. The vast reserves of natural gas and oil have propelled the country's economy and made it a lucrative option for expats. However, expats moving to the country need to be prepared for the vast change of pace from other advanced economies.
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are multicultural and several languages are spoken there. English is the official language, although two of the main spoken languages are English Creoles. This reflects the country's past interactions with the various colonies of the British, French and Portuguese. The earliest settlers on the islands were Amerindian, but since the turn of the 20th century the islands have seen a surge in the number of South Asians and Africans.
37.6% of the population is made up of the Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonians ethnic group. Their ancestors were brought from India as workers for the sugar plantations. A few residents of this community have upheld traditions from their homeland, giving the island an Indian twist. The country hosts the biggest celebration of Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights – in the Western Hemisphere.
Trinidad & Tobago hosts the largest Diwali celebration in the Western Hemisphere
The second largest ethnic group is the Afro-Trinidadians and Tobagonians, with approximately 36.3% being people of African descent. Brought as slaves in the 16th century, the 20th century marked their liberation and settlement as Islanders.
Expats moving here must take into account the high crime rate in the islands. While not particularly dangerous, the country is plagued with drug cartels. Expats must choose their neighborhoods after careful and thorough research. Most Trinidadian homes have wrought iron bars across the windows to prevent break-ins. It is advised that expats have security systems installed, just as an added precaution.
There are a few known regions of high criminal activity. These include the regions of Laventile, Sea Lots, Morvant, and South Belmont from the city of Port of Spain. If you're travelling alone at night, be sure to avoid these places as robbers have been known to take advantage of a lost tourist.
Retiring in Trinidad and Tobago
While moving to a different country is always a little challenging and nerve-wrecking, retiring in a foreign land requires even more planning. With a country like Trinidad and Tobago, one must know what they're getting into before it is too late. It's always a good decision to look up the lifestyle, transport facilities and other amenities before moving to a new location. If the quiet, peaceful retirement life is what you're after, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is perfect for you. The quality of life and the socio-economic structure in Trinidad and Tobago is outstanding.
Granted you have the proper residency visas, life in this country is free of hassles and worries. Retirees applying for long term residency without a work permit need to show proof of income or assets. This is to emphasize that they don't expect benefits from the government. The government does not provide pensions to expats unless they have contributed significantly to the social system in Trinidad. However, you are eligible to receive pensions from your home country. Check with the pensions department in your area to make sure you will be able to receive your pension in Trinidad & Tobago without any hassle. A lot of countries send international cheques to nationals living abroad. However, if this provision is not made, you can get it wired into a bank account in your home country and then transfer the money. You can make similar arrangements for private pensions and other benefits.
Healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago is well-developed, although not among the best in the world. The ministry of health is making significant efforts to promote healthcare and recruit doctors from overseas to improve the quality of services that are available here. Expats moving to Trinidad and Tobago must make sure they have a healthcare plan that covers at least major illnesses and accidental damages. Ideal plans should include an option for air transport to a well-provisioned hospital in Trinidad, or in one's home country if that is feasible. The Port of Spain City Hospital, located in the capital of the country, is one of the most important trauma centres in the Caribbean.
The idyllic beaches make wonderful spots in which to relax
The islanders are known to be very laid back. So if you're from a busier part of the globe, the lifestyle can seem frustrating at first. Hired help is not only hard to find, but getting things done on time takes a lot of effort. This is just because there isn't a sense of urgency dictating life in the islands. However, the slower pace of life leaves you more time to bask in the pleasant tropical sun. That is ideal for people looking forward to a relaxed retirement. The many water sporting clubs that have sprung up in the islands provide a medium of fitness for expats. The high economic standard has also led to an advanced lifestyle in the country.
Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is cheaper when compared to the other Caribbean countries. The proximity to other island nations is a huge point in favor of this country. The island of Trinidad is the commercial hub, whereas Tobago is a large residential zone with beach houses and sports clubs lining the city avenues. Trinidad is home to a horde of international schools which makes it easier for expats with young kids to settle. When looking for a house, one must make sure that the due documents and certificates are authentic and read through all the clauses before signing the contract.
The transport network is well developed, consisting of a broad network of roads and highways. There are ferries across the major islands and a lot of waterways between the smaller ones. Both the major islands have international airports. Inter-island water taxis and ferries provide great transportation options. Trinidad also has a well defined and modern communications network.
If you're looking to while away the time without falling into a strict routine, there is a lot to do in Trinidad and Tobago. For example, you can explore the forts that rest atop the hills and mountains. Fort King George provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding valley. Store Bay and Pigeon Point are two of the most popular beaches – complete with swaying coconut trees and white sand, they paint the perfect picture of the tropics.
The Asa Wright Nature Centre hosts about 400 species of native birds. Every year about 10,000 leatherback turtles reach the country's shore to nest, making the beaches a popular hangout during that time.
Trinidad boasts the world's hottest chili pepper
The country is famous worldwide for its annual Carnival. A variety of music forms including the parang soca, rapso, chutney, kaiso, and extempo find their origins on this island country. Limbo dancing also has its roots in this island, before it spread to the other islands in the Caribbean and subsequently around the world.
The cuisine is also a delicious blend of the inhabitants' many distinct cultures. The hottest pepper in the world is the Trinidadian moruga "Scorpion".
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is therefore an ideal location for retirees, despite its imperfections. The island gives residents a breathtaking view of the blue Caribbean waters. The modern infrastructure, blended with the Caribbean aesthetic, is a treat to the eyes. From playing the steelpan – the ingenious Trinidadian music instrument – to floating in the crystal blue waters of the sea or sunbathing on the beach, there are plenty of experiences to be had here. Add to this a robust economy with a strong GDP, and Trinidad and Tobago really is a retirement dream.
So prepare to spend your days basking in the glory of the Caribbean sun while tapping to the tune of the rapso. Pack your bags, buy your tickets and live the tropical dream in Trinidad and Tobago.
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The Byrds' Chris Hillman to release audiobook version of his 2020 memoir, 'Time Between,' in October
Last November, founding Byrds bassist Chris Hillman published an autobiography called Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond, and now an audiobook version is set for release on October 19.
In addition to Hillman reading the entire book, the audio version of Time Between also includes newly recorded snippets of 21 songs that span the influential musician's long and wide-ranging career.
"Recording my narration for the book was far more challenging than I could have ever imagined," Hillman notes. "For me it was completely different from going into a studio and recording music, and vocals, which I've been doing for nearly six decades."
He adds, "We tossed around the idea of adding a bit of music to embellish the title of each chapter. Each chapter was named after a song I had written, and or had recorded. This began to take on a whole new dimension in the presentation."
As previously reported, Time Between follows Hillman from his childhood in Southern California, through the adversity of his father's death by suicide when he was a teenager, and the development of his passion for bluegrass music, to becoming a member of legendary '60s folk-rock band The Byrds and beyond.
The book not only details Chris' adventures with The Byrds, but also his experiences with The Flying Burrito Brothers, the influential country-rock band he co-founded with Gram Parsons, and with his later groups Manassas, Souther-Hillman-Furay, McGuinn, Clark & Hillman and The Desert Rose Band.
Meanwhile, Hillman has several concerts lined up this year and about a dozen in 2022 that will feature him performing with his former Desert Rose Band mates Herb Pedersen and John Jourgenson. Echoing his memoir's title, the concerts have been dubbed "Time Between: An Evening of Stories and Songs."


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Swedish church defends gender neutral pronoun for Jesus
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A church in the Swedish city of Västerås has defended its decision to use the gender neutral pronoun to refer to Jesus in an advert.
In a local notice advertising a Christmas worship service, the church described Jesus using the pronoun 'hen', which in Sweden is used to refer to non-binary people or in cases where a person's gender is not known or not relevant.
"The word 'hen' is a way to give a new perspective," said Susann Senter, dean at the church, in a statement after reports on the advert in Swedish media prompted both praise and criticism.
Senter acknowledged that the historical Jesus was a man, but argued that from a theological perspective, his gender was not a defining aspect of his identity. For that reason, 'hen' was used in the advert, which was set out in the style of a birth announcement with the aim of encouraging more people to attend the Christmas service.
The issue of gender identification and gender expression had been raised during a two-day discussion on equality issues at the church, Senter said. She stressed that people who felt comfortable referring to Jesus as 'han' or 'he' should continue to do so, but that "there are other expressions that give different perspectives".
"The religious Christ is greater [than the historical person] and needs to be described and talked about in each era, with new words and new songs," she continued. "The desire behind the use of new words is to find a language of our time which opens up to the holy."
She apologized to anyone who felt offended, and said that had not been her intention.
The Bishop of Västerås, Mikael Mogren, has also defended the choice, saying he was "grateful" for the debate which the advert had started.
"The debate that is going on forces me to state the obvious: Jesus shares the life of every human being, not just men," said Mogren.
He added that some of the critical comments aimed at the church had included insults towards trans people, and said: "Trans people are created by God, your bodies belong to the beautiful and extraordinary creation of God."
Mogren went on to say that while debate over Jesus's gender might seem trivial, he found it significant because of the existence of patriarchal structures and the ways in which some rulers used Christian faith to justify oppression of women or to deny personal gender identities beyond male and female.
The Swedish Academy only included 'hen' in its official dictionary in 2014, though activists had first begun promoting the pronoun some decades earlier.
In late November this year, news reports around the world claimed the Swedish Church had decided to stop calling God 'he' in favour of gender neutral terms. A spokesperson from the church said this was "fake news" when contacted by The Local, explaining that the changes simply replaced the word 'he' with 'God' in one instance, while other variations had been introduced to bring the language more in line with the most recent Swedish translation of the Bible.
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On January 10, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo maintained that the U.S. administration won't accept Hezbollah's major presence in Lebanon as the status quo. Speaking from Cairo, where he delivered his speech "A Force for Good: America Reinvigorated in the Middle East," Pompeo criticized the way Obama handled the Iranian-backed militant group, stressing that the current administration is targeting both Iran and Hezbollah at the same time.
Indeed, since taking office in January 2017, Trump imposed several sets of sanctions on both Iran and Hezbollah, Tehran's most powerful and one of its oldest allies in the region. Although the Shia Lebanon-based group has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department since 1997, the financial and military activities of the group have kept growing in a steady way. In October 2018, the United States designated five groups, including the Hezbollah as a "top transnational organized crime threats." U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions affirmed that disrupting and dismantling activities of these groups is a priority for President Trump and his administration.
For many years, Hezbollah's foes focused solely on its military capabilities as a source of power while totally ignoring the Shia party's Achilles' heel—its financial resources. As a hybrid semi-state actor, the ideological nature, organizational structure, and stretched regional agenda of Hezbollah require huge financial capabilities which surpasses the capacity of normal political parties. Indeed, since 2006, Hezbollah established itself as the second largest employer in Lebanon after the Lebanese state. Although the ideological/religious factor is important in securing the support of the Shia environment, it is mostly through money that Hezbollah is able to carry out its agenda and sustain the loyalty and support of a large segment of Lebanese society.
Since its establishment in the early eighties, Hezbollah relied heavily on the money coming from Iran. However, during the last two decades, it has worked hard to diversify the sources of its financial income. This move aimed to give the party considerable flexibility in critical times, and a greater ability to evade efforts targeting its financial ties with Iran. Among other goals too, Hezbollah wanted to ease the burden on Iran and meet the increasing needs of its stretched regional agenda from its own financial sources.
To that end, the Shia party built its own parallel economy inside Lebanon and indulged in economic and financial activities across several continents—from Africa to Latin America to Asia. Its activities as " a transnational criminal organization " mainly include money laundering, construction, and contracting business among others. Today, Hezbollah's money comes from five main sources: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran as a state, its foreign economic empire, the khums (where Shia Muslims pay one-fifth of their excess income to Iranian religious authorities), and the parallel economy inside Lebanon. The annual budget of Hezbollah is unknown, however, most recent estimates indicate that the Iranian support constitutes around 70 percent to 80 percent of Hezbollah's budget, which is approximately equal to $700 million . This range was never fixed due to lack of transparency and extended agenda of Hezbollah in the last decade.
Last October , the United States imposed a new set of sanctions on Tehran's ally in Lebanon under the "Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act." The new legislation is supposed to isolate Hezbollah from the international financial system and reduce its funding by targeting foreign persons and government agencies that knowingly assist or support the group and its affiliated networks that engage in "transnational crime." During an event marking the thirty-fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, President Donald Trump emphasized that the aim of the new sanctions is to further starve Hezbollah of its funds, adding "We will target, disrupt, and dismantle their operational and financing networks—of which they had plenty; they don't have plenty now.
Many analysts downplayed the implications of the U.S. sanctions against Iran or Hezbollah on the status of Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese Daily Star, for example quoted experts saying the sanctions on Iran are unlikely to affect Tehran's proxy. The General Secretary of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, maintained that U.S. sanctions on Iran will have no effect on the party. These statements disregard the fact that unlike weapons, Hezbollah cannot survive without the support of its Shia environment.
Although some of its supporters are strong believers in Wilayat al-Faqih (loyalty to the Iranian Supreme Leader), the Islamic revolution, and the Iranian state, most of them are not. Money plays an important role in securing the support of the majority. In addition, through its efforts to diversify its financial resources, Hezbollah has managed to create an economic hub in the southern suburbs of Beirut that has yielded benefits not only locally but also for the greater Shia sect in Lebanon as well as in Syria and Iraq, thus creating a mutual financial interest for its supporters too.
First, the sanctions against Iran are not tight enough. Since 2009, Iranian people are becoming more sensitive regarding the financial support given by their government to regional allies, including Hezbollah. Although more sanctions on Iran might not zero its financial support for its ally in Lebanon, it would certainly reduce it and incite more Iranian people to protest against this kind of support. Historic experience proves that whenever the sanctions on Tehran are tight and/or oil prices are low, Iran as a state tends to reduce its support for Hezbollah to a minimum. This has happened many times during the last decade, especially in 2009 and 2014.
Second, there is a dilemma regarding the Supreme Leader's money. According to a 2013 investigation by Reuters, Khamenei himself controls tens of billions of dollars in secret investments. It is believed that the financial support coming from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his institutions constitutes the bulk of Hezbollah's budget. Unlike the funds coming from Iran as a state, these funds are even harder to trace and target. It is delivered to Hezbollah from outside of the financial system and mainly through suitcases.
In a television appearance in 2016, Nasrallah openly admitted that "As long as Iran has money, we have money . . . just as we receive the rockets, we receive our money. No law will prevent us from receiving it," he said, adding that "all the banks of the world cannot stand as an obstacle to Hezbollah." The fact that Iran has a diplomatic mission in Beirut and Hezbollah has a considerable influence in the Lebanese airport and several ports as well as on borders with Syria makes things much easier. Without the targeting of this resource in particular, no matter how many measures are taken against other sources of Hezbollah's finance, the party will still be able to operate.
Third, Hezbollah has a foreign financial empire. Although the effort to deprive it from the financial resources coming out from its foreign activities witnessed progress during the last few years, the measures were never strong enough to totally dry out money coming through these means. In order to decrease the impact of these measures, Hezbollah started to utilize its growing presence in the last few years in countries such as Iraq and Syria to establish front companies there. In fact, it channels a lot of money via Iraq and Syria especially through front companies working in business and contracting and via khums money, particularly from Iraq.
Fourth, Hezbollah utilizes the Lebanese state. During the last decade or so, there has been a debate about the way Hezbollah uses the financial system and the institutions of the Lebanese state to facilitate access to the U.S. financial system, launder money, and evade sanctions. Recently, eleven Lebanese banks were accused of providing support to Hezbollah "in the form of financial and banking services." Financial measures that target Hezbollah's parallel economy in Lebanon are critical but often very hard to implement and even harder to sustain as long as Hezbollah is a part of the Lebanese government and able to utilize its Shia environment and Christian allies to its benefit.
Financial and ideological support for Hezbollah in the Shia environment remains strong. While Hezbollah's popularity in the Islamic world has declined in the last decade, it has strengthened in the Shia environment. One reason is that Hezbollah wanted a sectarian narrative to prevail in order to rally all Shia Muslims in the region behind it, especially after the eruption of the Syrian revolution in March 2011. As the Syrian war is winding down now, Hezbollah is working to rebuild its legitimacy by opening up slowly but steadily toward many Sunni groups. The "resistance" rhetoric is one tool to cultivate support from Sunnis across the region. If successful, this would provide the Shia party with another layer of protection and makes the efforts to target its financial resources even harder.
All in all, the newly taken measures by the Trump administration will complicate Hezbollah's financial situation, but they will not be capable of defeating it. Financial support from the Iranian Supreme Leader, income from Hezbollah's foreign activities, and the parallel economy in Lebanon will all work in Hezbollah's favor and allow it to survive the financial sanctions.


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Malala Yousafzai inspires school curriculum in US
World | Press Trust of India | Updated: October 21, 2013 15:22 IST
Washington: The 16-year-old Pakistani teen who was shot at by Taliban because she championed education for girls has inspired the development of a school curriculum encouraging advocacy.
George Washington University announced today that faculty members are creating multimedia curriculum tools to accompany a book recently released by the teen, Malala Yousafzai.
Several faculty members will pilot the curriculum early next year for both college and high school instruction. Free of charge, it will focus on themes such as the importance of a woman's voice and political extremism, the university said.
The tools won't just look at the teen's story, but also how the same issues get reflected elsewhere, such as when girls face child marriage and pressures to leave school, said Mary Ellsberg, the director of the university's Global Women's Institute.
"It's going to be really interactive and really encourage students to do ... activities outside of school, it will encourage them to get engaged in the communities and as well to help the Malala Fund directly," Ellsberg said.
The university's Global Women's Institute is partnered with the Malala Fund, a nonprofit that seeks to ensure girls around the world have access to education.
In 2012 when a Taliban gunman walked up to a bus taking Malala and other children home from school in Pakistan's volatile northern Swat Valley and shot Malala in the head and neck. Another girl on the bus was also wounded.
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Charit Creek Lodge, located deep in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, is only accessible by horseback, foot or mountain bike. Well-maintained hiking and horse trails lead you through interesting and beautiful places on your way to the lodge. Located where Charit Creek and Station Camp Creek meet, the lodge rests in a beautiful pasture framed by magnificent bluffs. This valley has given shelter to travelers in the Big South Fork since the Indian hunting camps. A white hunter, Jonathan Blevins, built the first cabin here in 1817. His log structure still stands as part of the lodge.
Operated as a youth hostel from 1987 until mid 1989, management of the Charit Creek property was awarded to the operators of LeConte Lodge, a renowned wilderness accommodation in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The proprietors, Stokely Hospitality Enterprises, under the management of Tim and Lisa Line, have transformed the hostel into a full-service accommodation, while preserving its rustic integrity.
Let the pleasure you get from the wilderness continue long after the sun goes down. Charit Creek Lodge offers congenial accommodations and hearty meals without disturbing the nature you've come to enjoy.
After a true country dinner, sit back in your front porch rocker and see a sky full of stars, listen to the stream, and watch the firefly displays; no hum of machinery or bright electric lights to interfere.
Each morning wake to the smell of fresh coffee on the stove.