Inventors often (hopefully always) look at ways to protect their inventions to gain the most benefit for them. The first ports of call are invariably patent, design and copyright protection along with trade mark protection. In many cases, the inventor considers or is advised that their invention is not capable of protection by a patent, which usually ends in them commercialising the invention without protection thereby effectively donating it to the public. Even where PCT International Patent Applications are filed, inventors are often not aware of the option of filing a utility model based on the PCT application. To the detriment of the inventor, utility models are often overlooked or not considered at all and possible protection is lost as a result.
A utility model is similar to a patent and sometimes referred to as "petty patents" or "innovation patents". Similar to a patent, a utility model provides an exclusive right which allows the rights holder to prevent others from commercially using the protected invention without his authorisation for a limited period.
A utility model is therefore much faster and cheaper to obtain and maintain.
As utility models are not registrable for processes, chemical substances, plants or animals, it is mainly used for mechanical inventions. Moreover, utility models are particularly suited for "incremental" improvements or adaptations to existing products as long as these improvements/adaptations render the invention new.
With the relatively low cost and ease of registration, a utility model is often an attractive option for small to medium enterprises or where improvements/adaptations are made to existing products. And with the lower threshold for a valid utility model, as compared to patents, all inventors should at least consider filing a utility model to obtain some sort of protection which may turn out to be very valuable.
A further consideration often overlooked is the option of basing a utility model on a PCT International Patent Application. In this instance, the inventor may file a PCT application and consider the patentability of the invention at a later stage, for example through the PCT's search report and written opinion or from his own prior art searches. Should the invention appear not to be patentable, for example, on the grounds of non-inventiveness, but the invention is still new for purposes of a utility model, the inventor may proceed with filing a utility model for the invention in the countries where this route is available. This keeps the option of patent protection open, with the fall-back to a utility model if necessary, and still remaining a valuable opportunity to protect your invention.
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I was recently asked to write for 'The Sisters' magazine by the wonderful and truly amazing around the world rower Roz Savage. Here's what I said…..
Over the course of my career I've worked as a psychologist with leaders from all walks of life. I love my work, and I've always had a deep-seated desire to share what I've learnt with a wider audience which has become a large part of my life's mission. My starting point was writing Defining You, a book which shares the tools and insights I've gained from my work and garnered from psychologists across the world with people across the world. In this article, I wanted to share with you a snapshot of what makes female leaders successful and how that could help you.
As a psychologist, I'm often asked if I see differences between the sexes. What I've observed is that women, more or less without exception, have higher levels of self-doubt than men. Yet female leaders also tend to be the feistiest of their peer group. Hearing the life stories of hundreds of women, I've learnt of exceptional grit: the girl who at school stood up against the bully in spite of the repercussions on her own life or the girl who refused to let dire circumstances prevent her from fulfilling her intellectual capability. Many of these gutsy and spirited girls go on to make it to the top of their field as women. Women who, nevertheless, still have a lower self-esteem than men. So, where does that leave the rest of us? How do we fulfil our potential? Do we have to develop a cast-iron sense of will and capability to stand up against the odds?
Not at all. While those women who do 'succeed' in leadership may not fit the norm, they don't necessarily tower above other women in terms of confidence. What they do have is an accurate level of self-awareness. I say accurate because this is something we women tend to get wrong, focussing more on our weaknesses than our strengths. While it may seem counterintuitive to know your strengths and not be self-confident, they are separate entities. So, it's worth understanding yourself better as it can help you get to wherever it is you want to go.
Reflecting on our strengths can feel uncomfortable and is an area that women often struggle with. When we're good at something, there is a tendency for it to just feel like it's 'something we do' – that there's nothing special about it. Because it comes easily to us, we don't realise that it's not something that everyone can do. We also often move away from these things, focussing on what we're not doing well or even what we don't like or enjoy, rather than celebrating what we're good at. As a result, we don't make the most of our strengths and can end up going down the wrong path.
As a personal example, I loved psychology and studied it at university. I also had an interest in business, so I did a business Masters. Then I made the mistake of doing what I thought was the 'best next step' – joining a business consultancy, which didn't make use of my natural strengths or interests. As I gradually became more miserable, I realised I had to leave. I went back to university to become a Chartered Psychologist. Now I love what I do and although I have self-doubts, if I hadn't pursued this career, I wouldn't have been able to help all the people I have, I wouldn't have written a book that I hope will help even more people, and I wouldn't have been able to focus on giving back. Instead I would have been a 'reasonable' management consultant, not an exceptional one, not fully making use my natural strengths, and not very happy. I don't hold myself up as a gleaming example, but this gives you a flavour of what I mean.
Of course, it's important to know what we're not so good at, where we can grow and develop, and what to watch out for in terms of tendencies that can trip us up. But that doesn't mean we throw ourselves headlong into something that goes totally against the grain. When it comes to 'weaknesses' it's important to initially identify the things we need to be aware of and that may never change. For example, I have a tendency to burst with ideas when I'm talking to people. Consequently, I often butt in or speak over others in my excitement. This for me is a crucial behaviour that I need to be aware of. I've tried to change it, but I can't, so I accept it as part of who I am and am very conscious of managing it. Next, it's about looking at which expertise to develop in order to do what we love. For example, to do psychology I had to go back to university. Then, and this can be the hardest part, it's knowing what to leave behind. For me that was trying to be a good management consultant which was just never going to fit with who I truly am.
Some of these questions may help you think through your own passions and strengths, and help you identify areas for development:
Do you still love doing the same things that you got lost in for hours in as a child? Maybe you haven't engaged with those things for years or you could use them in different ways now.
Which jobs and responsibilities have you most loved and most hated?
What is working well for you in your current life and career? What do you find fulfilling, meaningful, enjoyable, and important? What drains you, makes you stressed and anxious, or wastes your time?
What are the tendencies you have that you don't think will ever change? How can you be more aware of them and stop them from getting in your way?
What do you need to develop in order to do what you want? How will you do that?
Talking to a friend to explore who you are may help. Be open-minded, curious, and enjoy. Choose your path, leverage your strengths, and reach for the stars!
https://www.thesisters.global/single-post/2019/01/25/Leveraging-Your-Strengths
My book Defining You is available at Waterstones, WHSmiths and Foyles in the UK as well as amazon.co.uk. Elsewhere it's available on amazon.com, amazon.com.au, amazon.ca and in various bookstores in Canada (e.g. Indigo) and the USA.
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Do We HAVE to Have Children?
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At a historic time, Theresa May takes on the mantle of the second ever female prime minister with the duty of leading our country through a critical period. Her former rival Andrea Leadsom inadvertently accused her of being less able to lead with the commitment of someone who had had children. But, in the 21st Century, do we need to be having children to have a real purpose in life and effectively leave our mark on the world?
My grandmother died a couple of weeks ago. Her soul focus and purpose in life was my Mum, her only child. Whilst she may not have achieved great things in the eyes of the world, she was a dedicated mother whose meaning in life was created by having a daughter. There is a spectrum of choices and at the other end of the scale are those women who don't have children, who find meaning and purpose in focusing solely on their career or other aspects of life.
Below I'm sharing an extract from my (yet unpublished) book, Behavioural Big Bang. When it comes to parenthood, our more basic emotional brain tells us to reproduce and this inadvertently influences the views of society. But in our advanced world, is that really necessary? Women who remain childless create a cultural conundrum, which reflects the mismatch between what the evolution of our brains left us with, and the world we live in.
"….how does society react to women who choose not to reproduce?
American blogger Laura Scott is married but has decided to stay child-free. She is part of a growing movement of voices across the media and the internet who are 'childless by choice'. Scott's blog posts have expressed frustration about the stigma attached to not having children: 'Childlessness is perceived as being selfish, with a tragic outcome – you'll die alone with 10 cats'. She takes specific issue with the portrayal of childlessness in Hollywood movies. After seeing the film 'Four Christmases', a 2008 blogpost argued that the movie perpetuated four unhelpful stereotypes:
1) Childfree couples are shallow, jet-setting DINKs (Dual Income No Kids).
2) Childfree couples are in denial: they secretly want a child but they are too fearful or too dysfunctional to step up to the plate and be real adults in the world.
3) They are allergic to kids, or just plain don't like them.
4) When one half of a couple wants a child and the other one doesn't this dilemma is easily solved by just having a kid— she, or he, will come on board once the kid is here.
One Hollywood insider who has encountered such stereotypes ad nauseum is the Oscar-winning British actress Dame Helen Mirren. She has spoken about becoming increasingly angry and impatient with constant journalistic questions about not having children. When once advised to get on with having children before it was too late, she snapped, 'No, fuck off!' In an interview with an American magazine, the American Association of Retired Persons, Mirren said: 'I never felt the need for a child and never felt the loss of it, I'd always put my work before anything'. We can speculate that her survival-driven urges to reproduce were not as strong as other women. But regardless of that, she has made a meaning-driven decision to find fulfillment in her creative career instead or having children. She refused to conform to a barrage of social pressure and so represents those women who today choose to remain childless."
"….women's advance in the workplace in an undeniable positive. However, it would be better if they didn't have to justify it. As a society, we haven't quite fully acknowledged that meaning of life is now more complex than simply passing on our genes. The insistence of reproduction is the remnant of hunter-gatherer societies in which the survival of the group hung in precarious balance. Now that is no longer the case, women, as well as men, have the ability to find purpose in what they do and to make a difference across society as a whole."
What does this all mean? Being childless doesn't make someone worthless, far from it. In our complex and dynamic world, there are multitudes of other alternative and critical ways in which to give back that add just as much value and meaning as being a parent. And when it comes to leadership (an area I know a lot about) you cannot identify whether someone will be better for having children or remaining childless. Separating out survival drivers from rational thinking, it is clearly about how someone is driven that matters: what values they have and what that they choose to give back to the world that really matters.
http://www.childlessbychoiceproject.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36768148
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/12/theresa-may-builds-cabinet-prime-minister-david-cameron-live/
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/andrea-leadsom-apologises-to-theresa-may-over-motherhood-comments-row-a7130361.html

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Rep. Braun's Monday fundraiser hosted by lobbyists who helped Carrier lay off thousands of Hoosier workers
INDIANAPOLIS – Rep. Braun delivered a slap in the face to Hoosier workers during his fundraising visit to the swamp this week when he attended a fundraiser hosted by the same lobbying firm who helped Carrier ship thousands of Hoosier jobs to Mexico.
On Monday, Rep. Braun attended a fundraising breakfast in Washington hosted by the BGR Group, a lobbying firm. BGR worked on behalf of United Technologies Corporation (UTC), which infamously laid off thousands of Hoosier workers at its Indianapolis Carrier and Huntington UTEC plants. UTC paid BGR $280,000 over 16 months to lobby for the company on matters of regulation and trade.
The issues BGR lobbied on were especially notable, as UTC had used "new regulatory requirements" as an excuse to justify shipping jobs to other countries. UTC's argument was debunked, however, after an Indy Star investigation was unable to find any regulations that would have explained UTC's decision. After speaking with Carrier President Chris Nelson following the move's announcement, Joe Donnelly said that Nelson was unable to cite a single federal regulation to explain the layoffs.
Rep. Braun's decision to solicit money from the lobbyists who helped UTC ship Hoosier jobs to Mexico isn't the first time he's sided with UTC and their lobbyists over Hoosier workers. After UTC's layoffs were announced, Rep. Braun was one of the only members at the Statehouse to vote against the "clawback" amendment that would have pulled back tax incentives from Carrier and companies like it who ship jobs to foreign countries.
"Rep. Braun's decision to spend the opening days of his general election campaign not in Indiana but raising money in Washington from UTC lobbyists is a slap in the face to the Hoosier workers whose jobs were shipped to Mexico and their families," said Michael Feldman, spokesman for the Indiana Democratic Party. "He's spent the past week proving that he stands on the side of Mitch McConnell and Carrier instead of the workers they've harmed. Whether funding his campaign with the profits from selling Chinese auto parts or hobnobbing with UTC lobbyists, Rep. Braun has spent his career putting himself, his wallet or his campaign account first."


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Postby Caulkheader » 3 Jun 2016, 8:19am
If that is really the case and the demand is there for the traditional CTC and its roots, which I don't want to loose from the Club, perhaps those that care should set up an alternative?
I would have thought it could be done on the web, it wouldn't be quite the same but if the will is there I'm sure it would be possible.
Caulkheader wrote: If that is really the case and the demand is there for the traditional CTC and its roots, which I don't want to loose from the Club, perhaps those that care should set up an alternative?
Where have you been? - see sig line and viewtopic.php?f=16&t=103688
Cheers ! Sorry but I missed that!
Caulkheader wrote: Cheers ! Sorry but I missed that!
... about 400 others didn't and have registered an interest
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Postby millimole » 3 Jun 2016, 9:17am
al_yrpal wrote: But… its no longer a club, its a charity working for everyone, not specifically for members. You are no longer members, you are supporters funding a charity thats mission is to get more people cycling and bashing its head on a brick wall as far as cycling infrastructure improvement is concerned - there is no money.The Council have signalled that touring is an insignificant aspect of cycling so the CTC name has been dumped . Their current preoccupation is to get the last few years VAT back so they can fund salary packages for their new paid executives whose task is to get more money for cycle campaigning.
Yes, a thousand times yes.
I don't know why these facts need to be constantly repeated. Is there so much denial about the demise of the club? Or did so many people really not understand the conversion to a charity?
Even if you disagree with the sentiments of the final sentence above then the rest holds as fact.
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Postby Paulatic » 3 Jun 2016, 9:32am
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With hindsight I certainly didn't understand the full consequences of converting to a charity. I seem to recall it being sold as the "way forward" the "future". I naively thought those in charge of the club knew what was best for the club.
We all live and learn.
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The juxtaposition of
with the content of that post:
Their current preoccupation is to get the last few years VAT back so they can fund salary packages for their new paid executives
is, in my opinion at least, quite telling. It's not a "fact", it's an opinion about motivations.
There's nothing wrong per se with basing opposition on an emotional appeal against imputed motivation, but a fact it is not.
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Postby marvinandroid » 3 Jun 2016, 9:57am
I don't see why the change to charitable status meant an inevitable and execrable rebrand. You couldn't imagine the RAC or AA ditching its heritage and brand awareness in favour of something instantly forgettable and cringe inducing.
As it stands it competes with British Cycling and risks losing its credibility built on decades of campaigning and activity.
Paulatic wrote: With hindsight I certainly didn't understand the full consequences of converting to a charity. I seem to recall it being sold as the "way forward" the "future". I naively thought those in charge of the club knew what was best for the club.
And a club should have been encouraging its members to learn, but one of the first steps in privatising an organisation is to cut member democratic development/education back to as little as the members will let you get away with. Then after a few years, some forgetting and some churn among the membership, the leaders can keep appealing to people to trust their judgement, suffer almost no serious scrutiny (as the leaders will be controlling member communications tightly) and probably get approval.
Bluntly, we're rubbish at democratic education in this country and it shows itself in poor-quality campaigns before almost every vote. In England, learning about democracy is now buried in a few subpoints of an optional element of the primary school curriculum under the title "citizenship" - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _and_2.pdf
Postby mjr » 3 Jun 2016, 10:11am
marvinandroid wrote: I don't see why the change to charitable status meant an inevitable and execrable rebrand. You couldn't imagine the RAC or AA ditching its heritage and brand awareness in favour of something instantly forgettable and cringe inducing.
Do you mean the Royal Automobile Club?
They're rarely heard from these days. The services bit ditched the heritage and brand awareness of the club in favour of (current version)
and is now wholly owned by a private investment group.
Do you mean the Automobile Association?
Except we should call it "The AA" now because it's no longer an association and ditched the heritage of the club in favour of becoming a company floated on the stock exchange by three private investment groups in 2014.
Are these possible examples for CUK?
Postby al_yrpal » 3 Jun 2016, 10:28am
Nothing to stop someone from the 'Council' coming on here and telling us what they intend the reclaimed VAT money for? It could be used to make up income lost from members leaving or not renewing? Yes, in the absence of facts these sort of musings are just musings. But then, we are no longer club members, if we pay we are just supporters and dont really have any say in anything because we can no longer elect regional representatives to the council we have to choose from the councils chosen ones?
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Postby ukdodger » 3 Jun 2016, 12:42pm
'The Council have signalled that touring is an insignificant aspect of cycling so the CTC name has been dumped'
That's the bottom line. We're 'members' of a charity not the club we all joined.
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Postby SA_SA_SA » 3 Jun 2016, 9:31pm
al_yrpal wrote: But… its no longer a club, ....
Yes, I know that, but they could continue to run the CTC part in a more club-like style*, the charity conversion predates the rename by a few years....
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Postby Giles Pargiter » 5 Jun 2016, 10:14pm
In short, the "club" has been hijacked by sharp movers who wish to acheive self agrandisement, more power, larger paypackets, and a career, in the same way that the RAC and AA were (apparently as above). They have taken advantage of the weakness that we had in the organisation of our "club" and made the most of it. They have turned their back on providing "club" services such as the technical advice, very ably provided by Chris Juden, by kicking him in the teeth. They have (especially noting this weeks "cycle clips") turned their back on the CTC travel agency (the worlds oldest travel agent) which provides a specialist service for cyclists, as well as for the general public. This was as I understand the only part of the "club" which made a profit. They have turned their back on a brand - the CTC - which as I have said before, is potentially so strong that the likes of Coca Cola would be jealous. In short they have absolutely taken the micturate out of the ethos of the CTC.
Cycling UK is now IMO a mediocre campaign group which is psycophantically "sucking up" for government money, and even more substantially overlaps with BC, which has now become a far more effective campaign group - keep your eye on the national press, who is it that gets mentioned the most? I think they have made the CTC no more than a ridiculed organisation.
Personally despite being a third generation CTC member I shall not renew membership but will instead join BC for the insurance and group ride benefits and the TOURING CYCLISTS CLUB in the hope of regaining membership of a member led club providing services for ordinary cyclists. I hope that in the future we will be able to wrestle the CTC name and heritage from these fashion led unethical carreerists, who have "stitched" us up so badly.


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Luxemburg National Team
A fresh face at OURFC, Matt joins us with a strong rugby pedigree. Matt hails from Luxembourg and has played for the mighty national side eight times, scoring a try against Estonia which he assures was an 80m interception. Playing his first game of Mens' senior rugby at the tender age of 15 in Ecuador, Matt has blossomed into a powerful prop, able to play both sides of the scrum. Whilst at Lancaster University, he was somehow persuaded to descend to the front row from Number 8, a testament to his win-at-all-costs character which will prove invaluable come varsity time. Swapping mutant Moldovans for shoeing the Tabs, we couldn't be happier to have a player of such pedigree and experience in our ranks.
Off the pitch, Matt reverts to a refined history teacher (in training) who can speak no fewer than four languages – although thankfully the conversion of his moustache into a more fashionable goatee has ensured the continuation of his work in schools. Matt owes his interest in history to Asterix and Obelisk (the latter surely serving as a model for his rugby style, and shape too) and shares his interest in teaching kids history with coaching them in rugby as well. There is even more than meets the eye with Matt, whose South American parenthood promises some eagerly awaited Samba shapes on a night out. Descended from a Conquistador no less, here at OURFC we are glad to have such a character among our number – his Conquistador spirit will definitely come in handy when facing off with the Tabs.
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Q: Excel Sheet created from ABAP using XML method throws error I'm trying to create an excel sheet and send it as an inbox/email attachment from an SAP background process using the xml method. I'm following the code/method described here. I'm able to receive the inbox with an excel attachment but upon trying to open the attachment I get the following error message:
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Workbook Setting
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A: Late reply, but have you considered the excellent library abap2xlsx that can be found on SDN code exchange? I believe that example 3 (ZDEMO_EXCEL3) in that package includes sending to email recipient.

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UK trans teen in legal action dispute over NHS gender clinic delay
A 14-year-old transgender teen is taking legal actions against NHS England following delays to gender reassignment treatment.
A teen known as "Reece" was referred to Britain's only youth gender identity clinic in 2019. Now, the 14 year-old has been told there is another year-long wait to receive treatment.
Represented by the Good Law Project, a legal charity, the organisation claimed the NHS were breaching its waiting time rules that guarantees patients access to care within 18 weeks. They added that this delay is causing the teen "distress and uncertainty".
Following the complaint, an independent review has been confirmed to go ahead and further explore "the issue of youth gender care referrals".
An NHS England spokesperson has confirmed the review will also look into "how and when children and young people were referred to specialist services".
Since 2013, the NHS facility has seen "a 500% rise in the number of children and young people being referred to the Tavistock's gender identity service" as more patients come forward for referrals or individuals are accepted for treatment.
Britain's Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), which is run by London's Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, received 2,560 child referrals last year. However, it is not uncommon for those referred to the clinic to encounter unusually long waiting times. Trans rights campaigners have stated the wait to receive specialist care could have a serious impact on mental health of the youngsters who are left in the lurch.
LGBTQ+ activist finally "treated like a human" in Australia after fleeing Jordan
Lui Asquith, Director of Legal and Policy at the trans children and families' charity, Mermaids has offered a statement condemning the "national scandal".
"Every day, we see the terrible impact of GIDS delays on young trans people," Lui said. "It is a national scandal that they're being asked to wait two years or even longer to see a specialist and gain support, when NHS guidelines state patients should wait no longer than 18 weeks.
"For those with gender dysphoria, waiting such a long time under considerable distress is extremely damaging to their mental and emotional wellbeing. It is a desperate reflection of the pressure staff at GIDS are under, that this case is being brought and we hope it will be heard, not just by the judiciary, but by those who choose where NHS priorities lie."
Good Law Project director Jolyon Maugham said there had been "a real pushback against trans rights" in Britain.
"Those who have a political interest in the space are projecting their politics onto the bodies and the lives of children, in a way that I think is profoundly morally objectionable," he reiterated.
The teenager at the center of this pressing NHS England case spoke to the BBC about the legal action taking place. Reece admits legal action is not something he would've liked to go ahead with as "nobody else is sticking up for trans young people".
"I know more than 30 trans people, from school and LGBT groups. Everybody's been waiting for months, or even years, but nobody's been able to get in yet," he said.
"It's scary because it shows the service isn't available to the people who need it."


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After the clashes in August, both sides tried to calm the situation because they usually fight on the same side against the pro-government forces and the Saudi-led coalition, so things between them were quiet until Wednesday.
On Thursday, Houthi threatened to retaliate again over a blockade imposed by the coalition, after a November 4 rebel missile attack that was intercepted near Riyadh global airport.
Saleh made the announcement on Saturday on Yemen Today TV as clashes continued in the capital Sanaa between forces loyal to the former president Saleh and Houthi rebels.
Thursday night's violence in Sanaa came 24 hours after clashes at the Saleh Mosque in the capital killed nine Houthi rebels and five Saleh supporters.
In a televised speech on December 2, Saleh called on the Saudi-led coalition to pave the way for an end to nearly three years of war by stopping attacks and lifting a siege on the country.
The Saudis want to restore the internationally-recognised government of President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who was forced into retreat and then exile by the fighting.
In 2011, Yemen fell into chaos after an uprising deposed Saleh.
However, the Houthis were less open to Mr Saleh's idea.
Diab says the Saudi-coalition forces are not too far from the capital, and the Houthis have become widely despised due to shortages of food, water, medicine and money.
A source in Saleh's forces said Houthi fighters were positioned around the residences of two of the ex-president's nephews.
For his part, leader of Huthi, Abdul Malik al-Huthi, has described Saleh's attitude as "sedition" and has been prepared for tribal arbitration, after warning that main beneficiary of this confrontation is Saudi coalition.
"It is not unusual or surprising that Saleh turns his back on a partnership he never believed in", the group's political bureau said in a statement.
In response to Saleh's speech, Houthi leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi stressed the need for dialogue in another televised appearance in Saturday, and called on Saleh to "be more mature". Tensions between the heretofore allies have grown in recent months with Saleh supporters accusing the Houthis of trying to monopolize power.
He told Yemenis all across the country that if they support him, "to defend the nation, the republic and the revolution".
A statement from Saleh's GPC appealed on Saturday to security and military forces and all public employees to be neutral and not to implement instructions given by the Houthis in all provinces.
The war in Yemen is one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, killing at least 10,000 people and leading to widespread hunger and disease.
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Wonderful treasures lie in the Wittgensteiner land. Away from the major roads, picturesque villages provide interesting insights on the traditional charm of the region. So, the city is really coloured by its villages and the activities of its inhabitants.


Toronto, March 20 (Canadian-Media): Dr. Timothy Sproule, Acting Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is one of six individuals to be honoured with the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers (SMV) this year -- for his international volunteer work -- from Canada's Governor General Julie Payette, media reports said.
SHN is a hospital network serving the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. SHN's three hospital campuses are General, Birchmount and Centenary.
For last nearly 30 years, Sproule had been traveling the developing world to help in specialized plastic surgery to those who needed , donate equipment, and train other physicians.
As part of the Canadian Honours System, the SMV recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements from across the country and abroad, celebrating a wide range of voluntary contributions.
Jan Holland, Dr. Sproule's receptionist for more than two decades, had witnessed Sproule's dedication to his patients, both at home and abroad and nominated him for the Sovereign's Medal award.
"If anyone deserves this award, he does and I could not be happier for him," said Holland.
During the early start of his career as a plastic surgeon, Sproule started to devote time in the developing world and had travelled to Guyana, Peru, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Nepal and Ecuador to name a few places in performing cleft lip and palate surgery, burn surgery, and microsurgery.
Working with a variety of organizations and through his own charity, The Canadian Reconstructive Surgery Foundation, he's also been able to donate sophisticated equipment to improve care, and routinely shares his expertise to train the next generation of physicians.
"Tim is a gifted and dedicated surgeon who offers a warm and supportive approach to all his patients," explained Dr. Neville Poy, who worked with Dr. Sproule at SHN's legacy organization, The Scarborough Hospital, and who is also an Order of Canada recipient from the Governor General.
He has maintained an academic appointment at the University of Toronto, lecturing on laser physics, safety, and techniques to resident physicians in the surgery program and is also training to participate in a triathlon next year.


SEWE will host 100 artists in the Fine Art Gallery in Charleston Place.
Kathryn Mapes Turner of Wyoming has been chosen as the 2018 Featured Artist. The Guest Artist is Joseph H. Sulkowski. View the full lineup of painters and sculptors on sewe.com.
Watch participating artists paint or sculpt an original piece from start to finish in just one hour. Julie Jeppsen and Heiner Hertling will reunite to create an original painting. Immediately following, a live auction will be held for attendees to bid on the one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures.
Painters Julia Rogers and Matthew Hillier will create an original oil painting while sculptors Scott Penegar and David Turner will create a piece of sculpture out of clay, all to the background of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Quintet. Live auction to follow.
The Charleston Gaillard Center's performance hall and event space will house SEWE's live performances and outstanding local, regional and national artisans and craftsmen.
Television personality, author and conservationist Jack Hanna will again entertain SEWE attendees at the Gaillard Center. One of the most visible and respected animal ambassadors in the world, Hanna's enthusiasm and "hands-on" approach to wildlife conservation has won him widespread acclaim. Hanna hosts the three-time Emmy Award-winning "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild." Seating is first-come, first-served.
Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country, and he channels his artistic talents in various forms. Since Foxworthy was a child, he has been creating sketches for his own enjoyment. In a rare opportunity, attendees will have the opportunity to view his work in the SEWE Marketplace as well as attend a Q&A in which he will discuss his inspiration and how an idea makes its way to paper.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at animals ranging from alligators, bobcats and foxes to birds of prey, snakes and much more. Seating is first-come, first-served.
The SEWE Marketplace will feature a varied mix of creations by outstanding local, regional and national exhibitors including handcrafted furniture, woodworks, leather goods, jewelry, knife makers and more unique Southern finds.
The Gaillard Center will feature wildlife and nature photography.
One of the most entertaining and educational shows during SEWE. See amazing flight demos up-close by a variety of raptors including falcons, eagles, owls and hawks while learning about the important role they play in our ecosystem.
Win a 19-foot 2018 Scout 195 Sportfish center console with Yamaha F-115XB engine, T-top with aft spreader lights and t-bag, Magic Tilt trailer and brand-new shark gray hull color. Tickets are $100 and available now on sewe.com; only 600 tickets will be sold. See the boat in person and purchase a ticket in Marion Square. Drawing will take place on Sunday, Feb. 18. You do not need to be present to win.
Presented by the S.C. Department of Agriculture and hosted by the Lee Brothers, Matt and Ted. Watch more than a dozen chefs, farmers and home cooks demonstrate how to prepare some of their favorite recipes with locally grown and produced ingredients. Sample products from the producers, processors and vendors that make up the Certified South Carolina program. See schedule for times.
Reptiles and amphibians are an integral part of our ecosystem. Learn why and how The Orianne Society promotes the conservation of these creatures and game species (such as quail, turkey and deer) in this informative presentation with the Eastern Indigo Snake, Gopher Tortoise, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake and more.
Live music, Conservation Village, Ducks Unlimited tent, pet adoptions, SEWE souvenirs, beer and wine, local food vendors, Edisto Island Serpentarium and kid's activities.
New this year, join Windy Knolls Farm owner and master trainer, Bill Coburn as he showcases the fascinating world of herding instinctive to the Border Collie breed. Watch his collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a whistle and a few commands.
Watch dogs of all breeds and skill levels compete in various water jumping competitions in side-by-side tanks. "Waves" of competition held throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with finals Sunday afternoon. For more information or to pre-register your dog, visit dockdogs.com.
Meet hunting, fishing and safari guides, outdoor outfitters and land professionals and check out boats, ATVs and a host of John Deere tractors. Charleston Angler will hold fly fishing and cast net demonstrations for children and adults. See schedule for times.
The Quality Deer Management Association will host a series of lectures throughout the weekend that focus on healthy and sustainable deer populations and wildlife habitat. See schedule for times.
Brittlebank Park will house a kid's activities section including pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo and other fun games and educational programs.
Fly tying with Charleston Angler all weekend, live music, beer and wine, SCDNR Take One Make One, SEWE souvenirs, food,outdoor products and kid's activities.
SEWE will host a number of the most respected dealers of antique and working decoys, both on display and available for purchase.
Decoy Auction by Guyette & Deeter Inc.
An investment-quality decoy and painting auction held by Guyette & Deeter Inc., offering more than 250 investment quality decoys and sporting art, ranging from $200 to more than $25,000. The auction will consist of mostly Atlantic Coast decoys, including examples by Elmer Crowell, the Ward Brothers, Ned Burgess, William Bowman, Ira Hudson, Lee Dudley, Mark McNair and many other carvers. A full-color auction catalog with guaranteed condition reports is available for $20. Both previews and the auction are open to the public.
SEWE and The Palmetto State Decoy Collectors Association present this impressive exhibit of antique North American bird decoys from 1850 to 1950.


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Mawlid Festival 2012 - Netherlands
Dated: 27 May 2012
Minhaj-ul-Quran International Youth League (Hague, Netherlands) organized prestigious a Milad festival 2012 on May 27, 2012. Sahibzada Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President of MQI's Supreme Council, was the chief guest on the occasion. Members of Pakistani, Dutch, African, Moroccans and Turkish communities attended the festival in large numbers.
The purpose of organizing this ceremony was to inculcate the essence of Islamic teachings in the youth and motivate them to work for peace, interfaith dialogue and harmony in the world as agent of positive change.
The programme was organized in a beautiful hall located in the middle of The Hague, the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. A large number of people from Germany, Belgium, France, Norway, England and other countries also attended the programme. Allama Hassan Mir Qadri, Hafiz Iqbal Ahmad, Ijaz Ahmad Warriah, Chaudhry Muhammad Azam and others were some of the distinguished participants.
Delivering his keynote speech, Sahibzada Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that Allah Almighty sent the Holy Prophet (SAW) as a mercy for all the worlds. He said that the Holy Prophet (SAW) is the last of all Prophets. He said that the last Prophet of Allah kept on urging the believers to fulfil the rights of others without any discrimination and the state of Madina set up by him was a manifestation of equality of rights and rule of law where members of all communities including Jews and Christians enjoyed fruits of real equality. He referred to a case of killing of a Jew by a Muslim which was brought to the court of the Holy Prophet (SAW) for adjudication. The Holy Prophet (SAW) delivered his verdict against the killer and said that all were equal in the eyes of law.
Addressing the Muslim communities living in Europe, Sahibzada Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that they were duty-bound to promote social cohesion, integration, love and harmony in the society they chose to live in. He said that promotion of love and brotherhood was in accord with the teachings of Islam.
A renowned Muslim scholar of the USA reminded the European Muslims of their responsibilities and threw light on the steps that could be taken to make world a hub of peace and tranquillity. He said that the ideal life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) provided all solutions to the problems that the Muslims were confronted in the contemporary world. He said that if the Muslims understood and imbibed the original teachings of Islam, there was no way they could not become the harbinger of peace and human development in the world.
Tasneem Sadiq Qadri apprised the participants of the educational services of Minhaj Education Society. He also thanked the participants for sparing time.
Nasheed groups sung a number of Nasheeds in their melodious voices. A stall of Minhaj Welfare Foundation was set up, which informed the participants about the scope of welfare operations of the Foundation for the suffering humanity. The participants appreciated the work of MWF. Special programmes were also designed for young children at the Milad festival. The programme ended on Dua for world peace.
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Aagje Zwaal
Father: Cornelis Zwaal
Mother: Cornelia van der Es
May 2, 1848 171 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 August 8, 1896 123 48 Ridderkerk, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Father: Arie Zwaal
Mother: Elizabeth Johanna de Jong
March 3, 1893 126 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 April 15, 1921 98 28 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES Y100
Aaltje Zwaal
Mother: Alida Lagendijk
June 30, 1892 127 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Abram Zwaal
Father: Jacob Ariense Zwaal
Mother: Lijntje Jacobsdr van der Graaf
September 19, 1773 246 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Adriaantje Zwaal
Father: Gerrit Zwaal
Mother: Neeltje Johanna Nieuwburg
June 3, 1896 123 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Adriana Zwaal
Father: Arij Zwaal
Mother: Willemina de Zeeuw
February 14, 1852 167 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 November 16, 1861 158 9 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Adriana Maria Zwaal
February 15, 1843 176 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 September 5, 1844 175 1 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Alida Maria Zwaal
Mother: Neeltje Kranendonk
July 7, 1858 161 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 May 26, 1863 156 4 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
March 22, 1864 155 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 December 6, 1937 82 73 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES Y100
Arie Zwaal
November 17, 1856 163 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 April 7, 1857 162 0 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
March 4, 1860 159 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 11 December 10, 1945 74 85 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES Y100
Arij Zwaal
Father: Leendert Zwaal
Mother: Maria Vaandrager
September 25, 1810 209 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 6 January 31, 1878 141 67 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
November 1, 1848 171 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1 November 30, 1904 115 56 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
May 29, 1852 167 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 10 September 13, 1934 85 82 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES Y100
Mother: Teuna de Jong
January 26, 1882 137 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
September 25, 1810 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 6 January 31, 1878 67 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
April 14, 1771 248 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 December 20, 1786 233 15 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
Bastiaan Zwaal
Mother: Aartje Meulenaar
December 16, 1892 127 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 March 19, 1930 89 37 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES Y100
Cornelia Zwaal
May 1, 1886 133 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Cornelia Durfina Zwaal
January 11, 1881 139 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 December 23, 1931 88 50 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES Y100
Cornelis Zwaal
1815 205 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 7 February 12, 1870 149 55 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
December 14, 1779 240 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
December 13, 1870 149 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 September 5, 1871 148 0 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
September 24, 1872 147 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 March 7, 1899 120 26 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
September 10, 1886 133 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 September 14, 1891 128 5 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
December 14, 1894 125 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 June 21, 1895 124 0 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
Daniël Zwaal
March 24, 1884 135 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Driesje Zwaal
July 29, 1776 243 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 January 23, 1853 166 76 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Durfina Zwaal
August 10, 1884 135 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Elizabeth Johanna Zwaal
December 6, 1890 129 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Frank Zwaal
Mother: Jannetje van der Jagt
1837 183 Rhoon, Albrandswaard, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Frank Jacob Zwaal
April 11, 1898 121 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Frans Zwaal
January 19, 1875 144 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 July 9, 1899 120 24 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
Gerrit Zwaal
Father: Private
Mother: Private
December 14, 1934 85 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 4 February 25, 2002 17 67 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M Y100 Y100
December 13, 1866 153 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 8 M YES YES
July 1, 1809 210 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 11 March 12, 1871 148 61 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
July 17, 1860 159 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 April 20, 1904 115 43 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
October 21, 1889 130 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Gerrit Willem Zwaal
February 5, 1889 130 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 March 29, 1926 93 37 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES Y100
Hendrik Zwaal
November 14, 1777 242 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 December 20, 1829 190 52 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
Jacob Zwaal
April 23, 1808 211 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Jacob Ariense Zwaal
Jacob Swaal
Father: Arij Abrahamse Swaal
Mother: Maijken Janssen Cleijnen
July 11, 1723 296 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 9 August 16, 1793 226 70 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
September 6, 1772 247 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
May 7, 1855 164 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 November 19, 1915 104 60 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
November 16, 1887 132 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
November 14, 1888 131 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 January 18, 1890 130 1 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
July 11, 1723 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 9 August 16, 1793 70 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
Leendert Zwaal
August 14, 1868 151 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 May 21, 1897 122 28 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
August 28, 1784 235 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 7 November 30, 1850 169 66 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
1822 198 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 January 23, 1823 196 1 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
August 7, 1845 174 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 January 21, 1854 165 8 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
November 2, 1845 174 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 11 April 22, 1913 106 67 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
June 17, 1879 140 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
February 26, 1894 125 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Leendert Cornelis Zwaal
February 23, 1883 136 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 March 16, 1913 106 30 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES YES
Leentje Zwaal
August 16, 1861 158 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 January 5, 1862 158 0 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Lena Zwaal
December 17, 1862 157 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 April 16, 1880 139 17 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
January 11, 1896 124 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 March 18, 1901 118 5 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Lijntje Zwaal
1828 192 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 May 10, 1892 127 64 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Maaijke Zwaal
April 4, 1775 244 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 August 3, 1835 184 60 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Maria Zwaal
December 28, 1854 165 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 April 1, 1855 164 0 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
January 23, 1858 161 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 June 11, 1859 160 1 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Maria Alida Zwaal
April 22, 1870 149 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Maria Wilhelmina Zwaal
January 17, 1851 169 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 February 3, 1851 168 0 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
March 1, 1865 154 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 March 15, 1865 154 0 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Neeltje Zwaal
February 4, 1781 238 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 February 9, 1832 187 51 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Neeltje Adriana Zwaal
Neeltje Lena Zwaal
February 1, 1886 133 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Simon Leendert Zwaal
October 31, 1890 129 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 May 1, 1951 68 60 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands M YES Y100
Suzanna Maria Zwaal
December 22, 1897 122 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 F YES YES
Trijntje Zwaal
November 22, 1892 127 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 August 18, 1894 125 1 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Trijntje Cornelia Zwaal
August 4, 1877 142 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 August 28, 1878 141 1 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Wilhelmina Grietje Zwaal
Mother: Maaike de Raadt
October 5, 1877 142 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 February 14, 1878 141 0 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
Willem Gerrit Zwaal
June 20, 1887 132 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 M YES YES
Willempje Zwaal
July 22, 1855 164 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 October 17, 1920 99 65 IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES
1816 204 Charlois, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 0 February 22, 1899 120 83 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands F YES YES


Join expert guides from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough on a food and beverage-fueled walking tour of one of the coolest historic small towns in America.
Discover the changing landscape of people and buildings that have made up downtown Hillsborough for more than 250 years while also sampling some of today's best bars and restaurants.
Tickets are limited to 15 maximum. $45 per person. Participants must be 21 years or older.


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G.R. No. 173146 - Agusan Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ANECO), etc. v. Angelina Balen, et al.
[G.R. NO. 173146 : November 25, 2009]
AGUSAN DEL NORTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ANECO), represented by its Manager ROMEO O. DAGANI, Petitioner, v. ANGELITA BALEN and SPOUSES HERCULES and RHEA LARIOSA, Respondents.
NACHURA, J.:
On appeal is the February 21, 2006 Decision1 of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. CV No. 66153, affirming the December 2, 1999 Decision2 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Butuan City, Branch 2, as well as its subsequent Resolution,3 denying petitioner's motion for reconsideration.
Petitioner Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ANECO) is a duly organized and registered consumers cooperative, engaged in supplying electricity in the province of Agusan del Norte and in Butuan City. In 1981, ANECO installed an electric post in Purok 4, Ata-atahon, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, with its main distribution line of 13,000 kilovolts traversing Angelita Balen's (Balen's) residence. Balen's father, Miguel, protested the installation with the District Engineer's Office and with ANECO, but his protest just fell on deaf ears.
On July 25, 1992, Balen, Hercules Lariosa (Lariosa) and Celestino Exclamado (Exclamado) were electrocuted while removing the television antenna (TV antenna) from Balen's residence. The antenna pole touched ANECO's main distribution line which resulted in their electrocution. Exclamado died instantly, while Balen and Lariosa suffered extensive third degree burns.
Balen and Lariosa (respondents) then lodged a complaint4 for damages against ANECO with the RTC of Butuan City.
ANECO filed its answer5 denying the material averments in the complaint, and raising lack of cause of action as a defense. It posited that the complaint did not allege any wrongful act on the part of ANECO, and that respondents acted with gross negligence and evident bad faith. ANECO, thus, prayed for the dismissal of the complaint.
After trial, the RTC rendered a Decision,6 disposing that:
WHEREFORE, judgment is hereby rendered in favor of [respondents] and against [ANECO], directing, ordaining and ordering '
a) That [ANECO] pay [respondent] Angelita E. Balen the sum of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PHP100,000.00) and [respondent] Hercules A. Lariosa the sum of Seventy Thousand Pesos (PHP70,000.00) as reimbursement of their expenses for hospitalization, medicines, doctor's professional fees, transportation and miscellaneous expenses;
b) That [ANECO] pay [respondent] Angelita E. Balen the sum of Seventy Two Thousand Pesos (PHP72,000.00) for loss of income for three (3) years;
c) That [ANECO] pay [respondent] Angelita E. Balen the sum of Fifteen Thousand Pesos (PHP15,000.00) and another Fifteen Thousand Pesos (PHP15,000.00) to [respondent] Hercules A. Lariosa as moral damages, or a total of Thirty Thousand Pesos (PHP30,000.00);
d) That [ANECO] pay [respondents] Angelita E. Balen and Hercules A. Lariosa Two Thousand Pesos (PHP2,000.00) each or a total of Four Thousand Pesos (PHP4,000.00) as exemplary damages;
e) That [ANECO] pay [respondents] Angelita E. Balen and Hercules A. Lariosa Eight Thousand Pesos (PHP8,000.00) each or a total of Sixteen Thousand Pesos [(PHP 16,000.00)] as attorney's fees and the sum of Two Thousand Pesos (PHP2,000.00) each or a total of Four Thousand Pesos (PHP4,000.00) for expense of litigation;
f) That [ANECO] pay the costs of this suit;
g) The dismissal of [ANECO's] counterclaim; [and]
h) That the amount of Thirteen Thousand Pesos (PHP13,000.00) given by ANECO to [respondent] Angelita E. Balen and acknowledged by the latter to have been received (pre-trial order, record[s,] pp. 36-37) must be deducted from the herein judgment debt.
SO ORDERED.7
On appeal, the CA affirmed in toto the RTC ruling. It declared that the proximate cause of the accident could not have been the act or omission of respondents, who were not negligent in taking down the antenna. The proximate cause of the injury sustained by respondents was ANECO's negligence in installing its main distribution line over Balen's residence. ANECO should have exercised caution, care and prudence in installing a high-voltage line over a populated area, or it should have sought an unpopulated area for the said line to traverse. The CA further noted that ANECO failed to put a precautionary sign for installation of wires over 600 volts, which is required by the Philippine Electrical Code.8
The CA disposed, thus:
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the assailed Decision is hereby AFFIRMED in toto.
ANECO filed a motion for reconsideration, but the CA denied it on May 26, 2006.10
Hence, this appeal.
Indisputably, Exclamado died and respondents sustained injuries from being electrocuted by ANECO's high-tension wire. These facts are borne out by the records and conceded by the parties.
ANECO, however, denied liability, arguing that the mere presence of the high-tension wires over Balen's residence did not cause respondents' injuries. The proximate cause of the accident, it claims, was respondents' negligence in removing the TV antenna and in allowing the pole to touch the high-tension wires. The findings of the RTC, it argues, patently run counter to the facts clearly established by the records. ANECO, thus, contends that the CA committed reversible error in sustaining the findings of the RTC.
The argument lacks merit.
Negligence is defined as the failure to observe for the protection of the interests of another person that degree of care, precaution, and vigilance which the circumstances justly demand, by reason of which such other person suffers injury. The test to determine the existence of negligence in a particular case may be stated as follows: Did the defendant in the performance of the alleged negligent act use reasonable care and caution which an ordinary person would have used in the same situation? If not, then he is guilty of negligence. The existence of negligence in a given case is not determined by reference to the personal judgment of the actor in the situation before him. The law considers what would be reckless, blameworthy, or negligent in the man of ordinary intelligence and prudence and determines liability by that norm.11
The issue of who, between the parties, was negligent is a factual issue that this Court cannot pass upon, absent any whimsical or capricious exercise of judgment by the lower courts or an ample showing that they lacked any basis for their conclusions.12 The unanimity of the CA and the trial court in their factual ascertainment that ANECO's negligence was the proximate cause of the injuries sustained by respondents bars us from supplanting their findings and substituting them with our own. The function of this Court is limited to the review of the appellate court's alleged errors of law. We are not required to weigh all over again the factual evidence already considered in the proceedings below.13 ANECO has not shown that it is entitled to be excepted from this rule. It has not sufficiently demonstrated any special circumstances to justify a factual review.
That ANECO's negligence was the proximate cause of the injuries sustained by respondents was aptly discussed by the CA, which we quote:
The evidence extant in the record shows that the house of MIGUEL BALEN already existed before the high voltage wires were installed by ANECO above it. ANECO had to follow the minimum clearance requirement of 3,050 under Part II of the Philippine Electrical Code for the installation of its main distribution lines above the roofs of buildings or houses. Although ANECO followed said clearance requirement, the installed lines were high voltage, consisting of open wires, i.e., not covered with insulators, like rubber, and charged with 13, 200 volts. Knowing that it was installing a main distribution line of high voltage over a populated area, ANECO should have practiced caution, care and prudence by installing insulated wires, or else found an unpopulated area for the said line to traverse. The court a quo correctly observed that ANECO failed to show any compelling reason for the installation of the questioned wires over MIGUEL BALEN's house. That the clearance requirements for the installation of said line were met by ANECO does not suffice to exonerate it from liability. Besides, there is scarcity of evidence in the records showing that ANECO put up the precautionary sign: "WARNING-HIGH VOLTAGE-KEEP OUT" at or near the house of MIGUEL BALEN as required by the Philippine Electrical Code for installation of wires over 600 volts.ςηαñrοblεš νιr†υαl lαω lιbrαrÿ
Contrary to its stance, it is in fact ANECO which provided the proximate cause of the injuries of [respondents].
One of the tests for determining the existence of proximate cause is the foreseeability test, viz.:
x x x - Where the particular harm was reasonably foreseeable at the time of the defendant's misconduct, his act or omission is the legal cause thereof. Foreseeability is the fundamental test of the law of negligence. To be negligent, the defendant must have acted or failed to act in such a way that an ordinary reasonable man would have realized that certain interests of certain persons were unreasonably subjected to a general but definite class of risk which made the actor's conduct negligent, it is obviously the consequence for the actor must be held legally responsible. Otherwise, the legal duty is entirely defeated. Accordingly, the generalization may be formulated that all particular consequences, that is, consequences which occur in a manner which was reasonably foreseeable by the defendant at the time of his misconduct are legally caused by his breach of duty x x x.
Thus applying aforecited test, ANECO should have reasonably foreseen that, even if it complied with the clearance requirements under the Philippine Electrical Code in installing the subject high tension wires above MIGUEL BALEN's house, still a potential risk existed that people would get electrocuted, considering that the wires were not insulated.
Above conclusion is further strengthened by the verity that MIGUEL BALEN had complained about the installation of said line, but ANECO did not do anything about it. Moreover, there is scant evidence showing that [respondents] knew beforehand that the lines installed by ANECO were live wires.
Otherwise stated, the proximate cause of the electrocution of [respondents] was ANECO's installation of its main distribution line of high voltage over the house of MIGUEL BALEN, without which the accident would not have occurred.
x x x the taking down by [respondents] of the antenna in MIGUEL BALEN's house would not have caused their electrocution were it not for the negligence of ANECO in installing live wires over the roof of the said house.14
Clearly, ANECO's act of leaving unprotected and uninsulated the main distribution line over Balen's residence was the proximate cause of the incident which claimed Exclamado's life and injured respondents Balen and Lariosa. Proximate cause is defined as any cause that produces injury in a natural and continuous sequence, unbroken by any efficient intervening cause, such that the result would not have occurred otherwise.15
ANECO's contention that the accident happened only eleven (11) years after the installation of the high-voltage wire cannot serve to absolve or mitigate ANECO's liability. As we held in Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Court of Appeals:16
[A]s an electric cooperative holding the exclusive franchise in supplying electric power to the towns of Benguet province, its primordial concern is not only to distribute electricity to its subscribers but also to ensure the safety of the public by the proper maintenance and upkeep of its facilities. It is clear to us then that BENECO was grossly negligent in leaving unprotected and uninsulated the splicing point between the service drop line and the service entrance conductor, which connection was only eight (8) feet from the ground level, in violation of the Philippine Electrical Code. BENECO's contention that the accident happened only on January 14, 1985, around seven (7) years after the open wire was found existing in 1978, far from mitigating its culpability, betrays its gross neglect in performing its duty to the public. By leaving an open live wire unattended for years, BENECO demonstrated its utter disregard for the safety of the public. Indeed, Jose Bernardo's death was an accident that was bound to happen in view of the gross negligence of BENECO.
Indeed, both the trial and the appellate courts' findings, which are amply substantiated by the evidence on record, clearly point to ANECO's negligence as the proximate cause of the damages suffered by respondents Balen and Lariosa. No adequate reason has been given to overturn this factual conclusion. In fine, the CA committed no reversible error in sustaining the RTC.
WHEREFORE, the petition is DENIED. The assailed Decision and Resolution of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 66153 are AFFIRMED. Costs against petitioner.
1 Penned by Associate Justice Myrna Dimaranan-Vidal, with Associate Justices Romulo V. Borja and Ricardo R. Rosario, concurring; rollo, pp. 43-56.
2 Records, pp. 341-367.
3 Rollo, pp. 68-69.
4 Records, pp. 1-6.
5 Id. at 26-28.
6 Id. at 341-367.
8 Supra note 1, at 52.
9 Id. at 56.
10 Supra note 3.
11 See Dy Teban Trading, Inc. v. Ching, G.R. No. 161803, February 4, 2008, 543 SCRA 560.
12 Philippine National Railways v. Brunty, G.R. No. 169891, November 2, 2006, 506 SCRA 685.
13 Quezon City Government v. Dacara, G.R. No. 150304, June 15, 2005, 460 SCRA 243.
14 Rollo, pp. 52-55.
15 Quezon City Government v. Dacara, supra note 13.
16 378 Phil. 1137 (1999).


Un cuento clásico de caballeros en formato one-shot. Sir Nicolás trata de salvar a su reino y recuperar su honor.
The Legend of the Rose is a fantasy story about a fallen knight trying to correct his mistakes.


Being likable can be very helpful for your career.
As soon as you become aware of these 12 tricks, they start popping up wherever you look.
With minimal effort on your part, their unconscious influence on behavior can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life.
This trick can make you an astute observer of relationships of all types. It can tell you which members of your team are bonding and learning to trust one another, just as easily as it can tell you if you might have a shot at landing a date with a certain someone.
Of course, you'll learn a lot about how you feel about other people just by paying attention to whom you make eye contact with.
This is a great tool to use in negotiations and other difficult conversations. Just make certain you resist the urge to move the conversation forward until you get your answer.
There's an employee policy at LEGOLAND that says whenever someone asks where something is, the employee "presents" (open-palm gesture) their directions instead of "pointing" them.
This is because the open-palmed gesture conveys trust, making people more likely to agree with what you're saying and to find you friendly and likeable. Pointing, on the flip side, is generally seen as aggressive and rude.
Nod your head and use eye contact.
5. Nodding your head during a conversation or when asking a question makes the other person more likely to agree with what you're saying.
The next time you need to win someone over to your way of thinking, try nodding your head as you speak. People unconsciously mirror the body language of those around them in order to better understand what other people are feeling.
When you nod your head as you speak, you convey that what you're saying is true and desirable, and people are more inclined to agree with you.
6. If you have to tell a lie, add embarrassing details to make it more believable.
7. People remember unfinished things better.
The natural tendency to remember unfinished things is called the Zeigarnik effect. Ever notice how some television commercials get cut off early? The company paying for the commercial cuts it off so that it sticks in your head longer than other commercials.
The best way to forget unfinished things (commercials or songs) is to finish them in your head. If a song gets stuck in your head, try singing the last lines to yourself. You'll be amazed how quickly it goes away.
Gum can help you relax.
8. Chew gum to relax and focus.
When you experience a stressful situation while chewing gum, your body is less likely to go into the primal fight-or-flight mode (which results in poor decisions and inability to focus).
9. People's feet reveal their interest.
10. When you meet someone new, work their name into the conversation.
11. Showing excitement makes other people like you.
12. Maintain eye contact for 60% of a conversation.
The key to eye contact is balance. While it's important to maintain eye contact, doing so 100% of the time is perceived as aggressive and creepy. At the same time, if you only maintain eye contact for a small portion of the conversation, you'll come across as disinterested, shy, or embarrassed.
Maintaining eye contact for roughly 60% of a conversation comes across as interested, friendly, and trustworthy.
Dr. Travis Bradberry is the award-winning co-author of the #1 bestselling book, "Emotional Intelligence 2.0," and the cofounder of TalentSmart, the world's leading provider of emotional intelligence tests, emotional intelligence training, and emotional intelligence certification, serving more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies. His bestselling books have been translated into 25 languages and are available in more than 150 countries. Dr. Bradberry has written for, or been covered by, Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Harvard Business Review.


I ran a 5K -- If I can do it, anybody can!
So, I thought that on Wednesdays, I would blog specifically about health and fitness. This has been quite a challenge for me through the years...especially as I hit middle-age. All of a sudden my normal eating patterns (eating whatever I wanted) were no longer working. I was gaining weight. Something had to change.
So in 2009 I started running, working up to about 3 miles a day, and eating 1200 calories per day. For six weeks I did this almost religiously, and it paid off! I lost 20 pounds. But I couldn't keep up that lifestyle and the pounds gradually crept back on, until now I find myself back where I started.
Right now, I am working hard to lose again, but this time I want to do it in a sensible way. I want to change my lifestyle, so that it lasts forever and not just for a year or two. I am trying to figure out how much exercise I can truly fit into my busy life and what exercise I will actually do. I am also trying to incorporate more whole and natural foods into my own diet and the diet of my family.
It's slow going, but I am not going to give up. And so on Wednesdays, you can check here for some health and fitness ideas that are working for me, book reviews related to this topic, and other informative and interesting things.
I'll look forward to seeing you back here!


We got back two mixes so far and they sound awesome. We just approved one for mastering and the other will shortly follow after a quick edit. The rest are rolling in slowly but surely! We just booked time to shoot our first video. The song we're using for that is called "Good Intentions". I think that's my favorite one, but then again, I change my mind every time I hear another one. I guess that's a good thing!
Sidebar: I had a pretty cool concert-filled weekend. I saw State Champs on their "Home for the Holidays" tour on Saturday and attended Emo Night at Webster Hall on Sunday. Also, I am quite upset to hear that Jeremy left Paramore but I have full faith that the band is far from over.
That's all, folks! Until next time.
Recording has always been my favorite part of being in a band. Bringing life to ideas you spent so much time cultivating; birthing your babies! Don't get me wrong, playing shows is definitely up there too. But spending a month in the studio with your friends, fooling around and not thinking about anything other than music, has a kid-in-camp feeling to it that you can't quite get at your 9-5.
Anyway, it's safe to say that this album is the best stuff we will put out to date. We've all grown as musicians and I feel so lucky that we get to actually hear that progression since our first EP was written when I was in high school!
We're expecting our first mix this week. Shortly after that we'll be shooting our first, real (story-line) music video. Lots of cool stuff to come - including updates to this website (like the layout and this blog) as I click a bunch of buttons and discover things I never knew existed.
Thanks for reading and get excited for Bitter and Better, Winter 2016!


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For the second time this year, Seattle-based Olson Kundig has released new, jaw-dropping renderings depicting the firm's planned renovations for the Seattle Space Needle. The renderings come as construction on the $100 million Century Project gets underway, following the installation of a 44,650-square-foot scaffolding platform at the base of the Space Needle's Tophouse. The platform, installed by scaffolding firm Safway, will act as a base for a temporary, weather-proof structure that will shield the project's 25 construction workers from inclement weather at the top of the Space Needle, 400 feet up in the air. The temporary structure will contain construction activity to the exterior of the Tophouse, allowing for the facilities to remain open throughout the build-out. The new renderings showcase the breath-taking vistas Olson Kundig's designs will lend to the Space Needle, including those from a panoramic dining room supported by a rotating, all-glass floor. The renovated restaurant space will occupy the 15-foot-long rotating ring at the circumference of the Space Needle's Tophouse and will have wrap-around views of the city provided by a continuous band of thin-framed tempered glass windows. Below the glass slab floors, the Space Needle's structure and the gear assemblies that keep the top spinning, will be visible, as well. Tihany Design is doing the restaurant's interiors, with interior architecture by Olson Kundig. The public observation platform above will receive new all-glass enclosures, including a glass railing and embedded glass benches. Safety fencing will also be replaced and exchanged for an all-glass envelope. ADA-compliant upgrades will also be made to the structure throughout.
Principals Alana Maskin and Blair Payson told The Architect's Newspaper that "A key design goal for the project is to improve the breathtaking and awe-inspiring view from the observation deck for all visitors." The designers plan on making the complex more responsive to the needs of differently-abled users by adding new accessibility ramps as well as a new platform lift for wheelchair accessibility will link the observation level and exterior observation deck. The lift is designed to function as a stair when not in use as wheelchair access and can transform automatically to fit each use. The designers will also boost accessibility features for all of the Space Needle's bathrooms, enlarging and reconfiguring facilities to ensure ADA compliance.
strengthened, heat-tempered, chemically-tempered, and laminated glass technologies.
Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2018, and the Century Project website has more information. Blair Payson, Principal at Olson Kundig, will be speaking about the project at Facades+AM Seattle on December 8th.
Seattle-based Olson Kundig has released new renderings of the firm's proposed renovations for Seattle's Space Needle, the most extensive upgrades undertaken in the structure's 55-year history. If the renovations shoot for anything, it's more glass and bigger views—the firm's designs aim to strip away some the aging barriers and partitions along the needle's Tophouse observation platform, replacing old metal panels with floor-to-ceiling tempered glass. Steel metal panel partitions containing handrails along the exterior observation platform are being radically reconfigured as new structural glass barriers containing integrated glass benches that will allow for the "perfect spine-tingling Seattle selfie," according to a project website. The existing wire metal "caging" structures that prevent people from jumping off the Space Needle will also be removed and replaced with structural glass partitions that will provide unobstructed views of the city's growing skyline. Along the interior of the Tophouse, an existing, rotating restaurant will be refurbished and its interior finishes pared down. New York-based Tihany Design will provide interior design services for the restaurant portion of the renovation; the renderings featured here do not yet reflect those designs. The new renderings do, however, showcase all-white interiors with many of the existing partitions removed entirely. A new spiral staircase made out of wood, steel, and glass will be inserted into the Tophouse; this will allow visitors to climb between its multiple floors. Down below? A glass-floored oculus will showcase the Space Needle's structure, the workings of the elevator systems, and the city below. A new Americans with Disabilities Act–compliant lift will also be added to the structure. The first phase of the $100-million project will begin in September 2017, with the work due to be completed in June 2018. For more information, see the project website.
Now over half a century old, there is talk of renovating the Seattle Space Needle. It hosts over one million visitors a year eager to ride the elevator 520 feet up to the observation deck or to dine in the revolving restaurant. The details? Space Needle owners are considering adding a glass floor to the restaurant so diners could see how the space rotates, reports The Puget Sound Business Journal. There are also other ideas: two-story elevators, bringing in more glass for the observation deck for better views, an interior refresh, and repainting. A local Seattle-based firm, Olson Kundig, is reportedly part of the team designing the upgrades. Given the importance of the building (and the Seattle process) many of these proposed changes could be several years out. The Architectural Review Committee must first give the green light, before these ideas could move forward.


An unexpected visitor makes Christmas special for a little boy. While performing a trial run for Santa Claus – the reindeer are far too dainty and aloof for such risky business – Mr. Moose goes off course and crashes through the roof of Billy Wagner's house, injuring his leg. There's nothing to do but to stay there until he recovers, regaling the family with stories until Father Christmas comes to get him. Billy's fascination with Mr. Moose lifts the little boy's spirits as he faces a new year of hope. This perennial best-seller in Germany will bring Christmas cheer to all readers.
A translated holiday story with charming illustrations? Yes, I will pick that up for the family. I read it last night and found it to be a quirky and enjoyable story.
I like the way the story blends in the miraculous nature of a talking moose who helps train Santa's sleigh with the more mundane aspects of life: Billy's know-it-all sister, his newly divorced mom's feminist friend and her scarves, the helpful but nosey neighbor, etc. The illustrations match this blend – sophisticated watercolors that have a cartoon quality. Billy is a likable character and his connection with Mr. Moose is charming; even if the bring back the divorced parents theme is somewhat over-done in the end. Even Know-it-all Kiki is endearing with her love of science and knowledge even as applied to something like Father Christmas and talking moose.
Little things make the story witty and realistic. The way the family feed grandma's coconut biscuits to the ducks because she always burns them. How Billy fears his dark secret – breaking the neighbors eggs – will come out and ruin his Christmas. How Mrs. Wagner's motherly instincts kick in as they take care of Mr. Moose; and how much the family appreciates having a "pet" no matter how temporary and unique. Santa Clause as a rather brusque and demanding figure was a nice touch.
So if you are looking for something different for bedtime reading during the holidays check this one out. A quirky story perfect as a short story for adults or to be read out loud with children.


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The World's Tallest Active Geyser Is Acting Up
By Rae Ellen Bichell • Apr 30, 2018
Steamboat Geyser is located in the Norris Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Jacob W. Frank / National Park Service
Originally published on April 30, 2018 5:26 pm
Old Faithful gets all the attention, but a geyser called Steamboat is the world's tallest active geyser. And it's acting a little odd.
The geyser, located in Yellowstone National Park's Norris Geyser Basin, can shoot water higher than 300 feet in the air.
"Typically, Steamboat eruptions are much, much larger than what we see from Old Faithful -- easily 10 times as what Old Faithful puts out in terms of volumes of water," says Mike Poland, a geophysicist with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
According to the National Park Service, the geyser's major blasts are powerful enough to break mature lodgepole pine trees and loud enough to wake up campers sleeping a mile away. They also appear to drain the water out of surrounding springs.
But the geyser doesn't erupt very often. Sometimes it's quiet for a couple years in between major eruptions. It once went still for 50 years straight. But now, Poland says, Steamboat Geyser has erupted three times in the last six weeks.
Yellowstone sits atop a caldera, also called a supervolcano. Scientists have estimated its body of magma is more than 40 miles across and 3 to 10 miles below the surface. The magma heats up underground rocks, which heat up water in the ground. That water eventually explodes at the surface when it boils, expanding as it turns to steam. The water heats and explodes at different rates, Poland says, depending on factors like if water collects in underground pockets. Earthquakes can shift such "plumbing," changing geyser patterns.
Maybe, Poland says, something about Steamboat's plumbing is now changing. But Poland isn't prepping his doomsday bunker.
"No, no. This is what geysers do. They erupt," he says, and they often do so unpredictably. Old Faithful, which erupts on a regular basis, is actually the outlier.
In fact, Poland says, the real sign of an impending supervolcano eruption would not be unusual eruption patterns; it would be the opposite.
"If we saw geysers stop erupting and the water just going away, that would be a change that would be much more worrisome than geysers erupting," he says. "That might be a sign that magma was ascending and it was boiling off all the water that was in the subsurface."
He says we'd probably notice other things first, like a whole bunch of really big earthquakes and large swaths of land inflating with material from the deep.
Yellowstone's supervolcano last erupted about 70,000 years ago, a "pretty benign" flow of lava, as Poland puts it. The last catastrophic explosion was 631,000 years ago. Scientists don't expect another one anytime soon.
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Study Shows Yellowstone Magma Comes From Earth's Core
By Melodie Edwards • Apr 18, 2018
It's long been a mystery why one of the world's largest volcanoes, Yellowstone, is stuck out in the middle of the continent. Most volcanoes occur on the edge of continents where the tectonic plates bump together, creating pressure.
National Parks Buoy Economies
By Judy Fahys • Apr 27, 2018
National parks tourism pumped nearly $36 billion into the U.S. economy last year, and communities just outside the parks benefited the most. That's where more than 330 million visitors dropped more than $18-billion-dollars and supported 255 thousand jobs.
Researchers Dig For Answers About How Often Big Earthquakes Hit Tetons
By Melodie Edwards • Sep 21, 2017
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Scientists this week closed up a large trench they built to study the Teton Fault, a 40-mile geological feature along the east side of the Teton Range.
The research team affiliated with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Forest Service, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and many other groups will now take data they collected in the trench and try to evaluate how often large earthquakes hit the Teton Fault.
Huge Magma Reservoir Under Yellowstone
By Penny Preston • May 19, 2015
Hsin Hua Huang, University of Utah
Scientists say a mammoth magma reservoir lies under Yellowstone. It's four times the size of the magma pool that fuels the super volcano. They say it holds enough hot rock to fill the Grand Canyon 11 times… but you shouldn't worry.
Dr. Robert Smith is considered the world's foremost expert on the Yellowstone super volcano system. His publication last year drew attention worldwide, when it declared the magma body under the park was two and a half times larger than previously thought.
Feds Won't Reverse Yellowstone Grizzly Delisting
By Maggie Mullen • Apr 30, 2018
Charles Preston
When federal protections were lifted for the Yellowstone-area grizzly bear last year, conservation groups quickly got to work to reverse that decision. One of those attempts was recently thwarted when U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced they would not restore protections after a months-long review.
National Park Entrance Fees Not As Drastic As Proposed
By Kamila Kudelska • Apr 13, 2018
Wikimedia Commons: Guerillero
Last year, the National Park Service (NPS) announced a plan to introduce a five-month peak season entrance fee for 17 of the most visited national parks. But it turns out the change to the entrance fee won't be as drastic after all.
Under the original proposal, it would cost $70 to enter Yellowstone National Park during the peak season. The NPS said they needed that huge increase because of the park's aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs.
Study Finds New Magma Reservoir Under Yellowstone
By Jordan Giese • Apr 27, 2015
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Researchers with the University of Utah have discovered a large magma reservoir underneath the Yellowstone National Park caldera. In a report released Thursday, they say the new area lies 12 miles underground, below a shallower well-known magma chamber.
Researcher Robert Smith is a co-author of the study and says his team used a geologic CT scan to discover the reservoir that's filled with a mass of hot porous rock, rather than the typical magma. He says the new finding solves a puzzle of the Yellowstone volcano system.