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The 'Dust Bowl' or 'Dirty Thirties' is considered to be one of the worst periods in the history of America, and the facts discussed here will tell you exactly why. Continue reading for more information on Dust Bowl - with reference to its causes and effects.
The Dust Bowl was a brief period, roughly towards the mid-20th century, which was marked by frequent occurrence of severe dust storms in North America. Such was the intensity of these dust storms that they caused severe damage to the vast prairies in the United States of America and Canada, by disrupting the ecological balance in this region and bringing agricultural activities to a stand still. Most of the areas of the Great Plains had to bear the brunt of Dust Bowl from 1930 to 1936, though there did exist some areas wherein the miserable conditions prevailed till 1940. It was the fact that these conditions prevailed throughout the decade of 1930s that earned this decade the name 'Dirty Thirties'.
The Dust Bowl area, i.e. the area affected by recurring dust storms during the Dust Bowl, was largely made up of the Great Plains spanning right from the Rocky Mountains in west to the high plains in east. Early settlers used to refer to this region of North America as the Great American Desert, as the vast land was devoid of a surface water source and vegetation. The only thing that was found in abundance here was the native grass which used to hold the top layer of the soil together. The conditions which triggered Dust Bowl didn't just occur overnight, but developed over the course of time - mainly as a result of extensive farming which was carried out without paying attention to soil conservation.
As people began settling in the Great Plains region they realized that the soil here was quite fertile, and ideal for agriculture, provided a source of irrigation was available. Eventually, this source of irrigation came in form of rains. Agriculture flourished in this region when it began receiving more than usual amount of rain towards the late 19th century and early 20th century. As the crop produce increased, the price of these crops came down, thus forcing the farmers produce more crop to pay their debt. In a bid to produce more crop farmers began cultivating more land, as a result of which the native grass which used to hold soil together at one point of time vanished and left the soil here vulnerable to soil erosion. Eventually, the trigger for Dust Bowl came with a series of droughts occurring towards the early 1930s and the conditions worsened all the more when a major drought struck this region in 1934.
The dust storms, known as the 'Black Blizzards', had become a characteristic trait of the Dust Bowl period. There was dust everywhere and in everything, including food and water. Even animals were found dead with two-inch layer of dirt in their stomach. The frequency of these dust storms increased as time elapsed, with the region experiencing 14 severe dust storms in 1932, 38 in 1933.... and as many as 134 in 1937. With every storm, several acres of fertile land was reduced to barren land, as the top layer of soil continued to get depleted. The statistical data provided in the Yearbook of Agriculture revealed (1934) that 100 million acres of land had lost the top soil by then, while an additional 125 acres was vulnerable to the same.
The worst dust storm of this period occurred on Sunday, 14th April, 1934; the day was referred to as the 'Black Sunday'. Interestingly, the use of the term 'Dust Bowl' also came in context of the same storm when a reporter used this term for the first time when reporting this storm the following day.
The damage done was such, that 35 acres of land was rendered useless as a result of these dust storms by 1934. From 1930 to 1940, most of the land in this region lost around 75 percent of the usable top soil as a result of wind erosion.
As many as 2.5 million individuals left the region and settled elsewhere as conditions worsened in the Plains. At least, 200,000 individuals moved to California in 1930s. Somewhere around 500,000 Americans were left homeless during this period, while hundreds of individuals succumbed to health issues like dust pneumonia and malnutrition in course of time. The land value decline was one of the main reasons for people to move out of this region, with the per-acre value of land coming down by 28 percent in regions which were subjected to severe erosion and down to 17 percent in regions subjected to medium erosion.
Things started falling back in place towards late 30s and early 40s, as rainfall pattern returned to normalcy in 1939 and farmers began resorting to new farming and soil conservation techniques. In the long term, these techniques were beneficial for the farmer as they ensured that the soil retained its fertility and contributed to a higher crop yield. Furthermore, the price of crops produced increased with the start of the World War II in 1941. It did take some time for the economy and ecology to revert the damage done, but the experience did teach people a thing or two; which made sure that the things didn't go out of hand when a similar drought situation occurred in 1950s.


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Platinum DMC Collection is expanding our footprint at the industry's biggest incentive and meetings industry show in North America, IMEX America. If you're attending the show, please stop by and say hello. We'll be easy to find in Booth #A4008, just to the right in the front row as you enter the exhibition hall.
All the DMCs and partners that are exhibiting with us are providing chocolate treats from around the world. And, everyone who schedules an appointment in our booth will be eligible for exciting prize drawings, including amazing travel packages. See below for more details.
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Education for number one children no matter discern protests
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The Prime Minister stated, "teaching all youngsters approximately respect for difference is a core British cost," which every authority ought to guide. In an op-ed in Pink News, the Prime Minister also hit out at "the upward push of transphobic aggression," which is why she stated the Government's plans to introduce a Gender Recognition Act were vital. A row over teaching children approximately equal-sex relationships has seen indignant protests outside colleges in Birmingham for 12 weeks. In her article, which coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall rights in America, Mrs. May insisted the Government might not be backing down on the problem.
She said: "Last week, the introduction of compulsory relationships training for primary-age students turned into an ancient leap forward. "I recognize that coverage especially has been arguable in some areas, but coaching all kids about respect for the distinction is a core British fee, something I and each authority must constantly stand for. "If there was a single lesson from Stonewall, it changed into that folk that comes together united in a purpose and perception can exchange the sector. "It is a lesson that ought to by no means be forgotten because the LGBT community keeps the combat for development and equality with the UK authorities standing proudly along with you."
Mrs. May added: "I am also worried about the upward push of transphobic aggression and the frequent misrepresentation of transhumans in some sections of the media. It is one of the motives we are persevering with to paintings with and communicate to the network as we undertake our paintings at the Gender Recognition Act. We must get this proper." Elsewhere in her article, the Prime Minister condemned the latest homophobic assault on gay ladies touring on a bus in London.
She said: "People say they can't agree with that this form of factor nonetheless happens inside the UK in 2019, not least in our capital town, however for LGBT human beings, even in a rustic as open and inclusive as ours, the threat of bigotry remains a day by day truth. At a Downing Street's Pride reception on Tuesday, the Government will mark the primary anniversary of the UK's LGBT Action Plan, which includes tasks along with appointing the first national marketing consultant for LGBT fitness and introducing anti-homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying program in more than 1,800 faculties.
Usually, whilst education is referred to, the primary issue that involves the mind is faculties, colleges, and universities. Education but falls into many classes. Education isn't always defined handiest using studies. It could also be defined by way of the education that is surpassed on from parents to their baby or what human beings may also study from watching tv or studying books. Education also can be supplied whilst an individual is working. For instance, employees and bosses need to be knowledgeable to be up to date with the ever-converting monetary environment. Education is furnished anywhere and anytime; however, the very first region training is provided home.
Yes, schooling that is supplied in schools is crucial. However, domestic schooling offers inspiration for youngsters to build on. Just consider it, how do parents educate their younger babies before they may be of age to go to high school? The first education dad and mom offer to their child is by teaching them how to talk. Parents could train their toddlers a way to pronounce phrases and additionally what are the proper phrases to say to people. Parents could additionally train their toddlers a way to write and spell phrases. Parents' training will supply their toddlers with the basic information they need or the proper basis for them to build on after they pass to high school.
However, training furnished at home isn't always all approximately speakme and writing. Educating youngsters on moral values and manners are likewise a part of the training. Usually, a person method a toddler, their dad, and mom might ask their infant to greet that character. If they do not, parents could explain the importance of politeness to them. What would show up if kids are not educated on this rely? Children may not comprehend that it's miles rude not to greet a person as they would suppose that there's nothing wrong with it as their mother and father did not say anything to them. Parents could additionally train their infants on the use of languages. They would no longer want their infant picking up and using incorrect words at a younger age.
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ARZU: Empowering the Women of Afghanistan Through Employment
Article by Sara Van Wie February 7, 2013 // 3 minute read
The Bush Institute's Afghan Women's Project spotlights the struggles and successes of Afghan women by telling their personal stories, publishing briefings and reports, and highlighting beneficial projects.
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending an exhibition of the ARZU Masters Collection in Houston, Texas. ARZU, which means "hope" in Dari, is a social enterprise that seeks to empower Afghan women through artisan-based employment. Founded in 2002, ARZU Studio Hope believes in a holistic approach to poverty reduction that pays fair labor wages for locally sourced, hand-knotted rugs and provides educational and health benefits to its employees. ARZU rugs were on display during the Bush Center's 2011 conference, "Building Afghanistan's Future: Promoting Women's Freedom and Advancing their Economic Opportunity", an event focused on promoting economic opportunity for women in Afghanistan.
ARZU founder Connie Duckworth first visited Afghanistan in 2002 as a business representative for the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council. Duckworth, a retired partner and managing director of Goldman Sachs, left Afghanistan with a desire to "do something." A believer in the power of enterprise to alleviate poverty, Duckworth began to research business options that could adhere to fair labor practice, but function in an environment without electricity, running water, a banking system or machinery and within a culture that restricted women's access to public space.
"I had a bias to have it be a very high-quality, artisanal, women-made product," Duckworth said. "That's how we got to rugs."
Karen Hughes, former Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs introduced the project saying, "It's a special and unique and wonderful model." In its first year, ARZU hired 30 artisanal women weavers. The enterprise has grown to employ 700 women, one of the largest private employers of women in Afghanistan.
The Masters Collection is a collaboration between ARZU and six prominent architects – Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Robert A.M. Stern, Margaret McCurry, Stanley Tigerman, and Michael Graves. It is "almost a perfect juxtaposition of some of the greatest minds in architecture married with a centuries-old skill."
Duckworth remarked, "We have to celebrate a lot of small victories, because that's usually the way they come in Afghanistan."
I am sure ARZU's 700 employees (and their 8,000 dependents) would agree.
This post was written by Sara Van Wie, Research Associate for the Afghan Women's Project with the Women's Initiative.
Natural Gas Drives Manufacturing Renaissance Nicholas Saliba on February 6, 2013
What's Happening in Afghanistan? by Farhat Popal
While there have been tremendous gains in Afghanistan, lack of security threatens these gains daily.
Q&A with Dr. Nilofar Ibrahimi, Member of Parliament, Afghanistan by Miriam Spradling
Dr. Nilofar Ibrahimi is a member of the national assembly of Afghanistan. She represents Badakhshan province in the Wolesi Jirga (house of representatives). Her story is one of survival, pursuit of dreams, and dedication to women's well-being and health. Here, Dr. Ibrahimi shares her thoughts on the current state of Afghan women's empowerment, the challenges women face in achieving equal rights, and the impact women have on the country's long-term peace, security, and prosperity.
In Case You Missed It: The Breadwinner, an Animated Film About the Strength and Resilience of Afghan Women and Girls, Premieres in the U.S. by Farhat Popal
Executive producer Angelina Jolie tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001.
A Voice of Hope by Ioanna Papas
In 2002, the Taliban were removed from power, international organizations were moving into Afghanistan, and 16-year-old Manizha Wafeq wanted to work.


According to various reports, 66-year old industrial music pioneer and percussionist Stefan Joel Weisser (aka Z'EV) died yesterday. Last year Weisser survived a derailed Amtrak train accident in Dodge City. It took him months of revalidation but it seems that he was slowly recuperating. It's yet unclear what caused his death.
In a reaction to the news Boyd Rice posted this: "Just received word that long time friend Z'EV just died. Cause uncertain at this time, but he had spitting up blood recently. He spent last winter in our guest bedroom pursuant to the train derailment he was airlifted from, because his doctor told him he met get not survive a winter in Chicago. And the man we met at Denver international airport was a shadow of the person I've known for over four decades. His spirit was still tough as nails but physically he seemed devastated and had difficulty ascending the stairs to his room.
Three and a half months later much of his strength seemed restored; he had survived the winter and the outlook seemed good. We had recently heard from him that he was doing some shows in Mexico and was going to spend this winter in Santa Fe. I'd assumed that even if he would never be 100% again he was at least back on his game. I had convinced him to release a box set of recordings through a German company that would chronicle his entire career and that I would write the perfect liner notes for it. I would say that Z'EV was to the avant garde what Iggy Pop was to rock and roll: total intensity, energy and raw power and he often left the stage in the early eighties cut up and bleeding from the injuries he received from his own instruments.
The Z'EV discography is spread over various labels: Backstreet Backlash Records, Subterranean Records, Staaltape, Coercion, Atonal Records, Dossier, Atavistic, Avant, Soleilmoon Recordings, Crippled Intellect Productions, Cold Spring, Tzadik, Touch, Die Stadt, SmallVoices, Blossoming Noise, Ars Benevola Mater and so on.


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A 21-Year-Old College Student Killed By Group Of Sharks While Snorkeling In The Bahamas
An unfortunate incident took place on Wednesday in the Bahamas when a 21-year-old California woman was killed in a shark attack while snorkeling for the duration of a vacation with her family, officials said.
The victim is identified as a 21-year-old Jordan Lindsey. She was immediately sent to the hospital after the shark attack took place but it was too late and the doctors pronounced her dead.
Jordan Lindsey was snorkeling near Rose Island, a small island close to New Providence with her mother and other relatives when at least three sharks shortly started biting her. Her father and other siblings were in another area of the water.
The concerned officials regarding the case along with the Bahamas' Ministry of Tourism told the news agencies in a statement that Jordan was attacked by the sharks near Rose Island around 2 pm.
The Bahamas' Ministry of Tourism also stated, "She was brought to the shore and transported to the hospital in New Providence, where she was pronounced dead".
Lindsey was attacked by three sharks and therefore she suffers several bites to her arms, legs, and buttocks, local officials said. Her right arm was also totally severed in the attack.
The Police in the Bahamas at first didn't instantly respond to a request for comment, but then later told KABC-TV in Los Angeles that Lindsey didn't hear her family's screams who were warning her about the approaching sharks until it was too late.
As per to the KABC-TV report, the family had taken a smiling photo with Lindsey and her girlfriend, just before they arrived the ocean.
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The officials at her school said Lindsey was a communication study major at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She had later moved to the school from Santa Monica College.
Michael, her father told the news station, "We already miss her terribly. She was so caring, she loved all animals. It's ironic she would die getting attacked by a shark"
Michael also told about the incident to ABC, "She said it happened so fast, and no one yelled anything. My wife got to Jordan and pulled Jordan to shore by herself. The medical staff said they still had to do an autopsy. My wife said no one told her there were three sharks."
Timothy Law Snyder, who is the university's president, talked about her and described her as "a devoted animal lover and climate change advocate."
He said, "Please keep Jordan, her family, and her friends in your thoughts and prayers."
The family has set up the fundraiser in order to cover the costs of transporting Jordan's body to California, as per to the campaign. They said that the part of the funds is also going to be given to The Gentle Barn, which is an animal protection organization located in Los Angeles County.
The fundraiser campaign is named as GoFundMe. Jordan's sister, Madison, and her family has also written, "Jordan Lindsey was a beloved daughter, sister, girlfriend, and friend. Jordan had the most beautiful, gentle soul and she will be missed deeply."
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Raphael Dolin, M.D.
Harvard College, Cambridge, MA, B.A., 1963 (History, magna cum laude)
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, M.D., 1967 (Medicine, cum laude)
Resident, Department of Medicine, Boston City Hospital, 1967-1969 (Internal Medicine)
Research Associate, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, NIAID, Bethesda, MD, 1969-1972
Fellow, Infectious Diseases, Channing Laboratory, Boston, MA, 1972-1973 (Infectious Diseases)
1973-1974: Senior Investigator, Medical Virology Section, Laboratory of Clinical Investigation, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
1974-1978: Head, Medical Virology Section, Laboratory of Clinical Investigation, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institutes Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
1979-1982: Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
1979-1982: Director, Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
1982-1998: Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY
1982-1991: Professor of Medicine; Head, Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
1991-1994: Director, Clinical Research Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
1991-1998: Charles A. Dewey Professor & Chairman, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
1998-1999: Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
1998-2003: Dean for Clinical Programs, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
1999-2001: Maxwell Finland Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA
2001- : Maxwell Finland Professor of Medicine (Microbiology and Molecular Genetics), Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
2003-2008: Dean for Academic and Clinical Programs, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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import string
import random

class PW_string:

	options = {	'letters'	: [0x01, string.letters],
			'digits'	: [0x02, string.digits],
			'punct'		: [0x04, string.punctuation]}

	@classmethod
	def get_allowed_chars(self, optionmask = 0x01):
		characters = ''
		for item in self.options.values():
			if optionmask & item[0]: characters += item[1]
		return characters

	@classmethod
	def get_allowed_options(self):
		return {key: self.options[key][0] for key in self.options.keys()}

class PW_gen:

	def __init__(self, allowed_chars):
		self.allowed_chars = allowed_chars

	def generate_password(self, length = 8):
		self.password = ''.join(random.choice(self.allowed_chars) for x in range(length))

	def get_password(self):
		return self.password

if __name__ == '__main__':
	opts = PW_string.get_allowed_options()
	options = opts['letters']| opts['punct']|opts['digits']
	charset = PW_string.get_allowed_chars(options)
	gen = PW_gen(charset)
	gen.generate_password()
	print gen.get_password()

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