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Caring for Commandos
By Senior Airman Luke Kitterman, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs / Published January 11, 2018
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico --
The men and women of the U.S. Special Operations Command make sacrifices every day to continually provide security for our nation. Their family members act as an extension of that security by directly supporting their military members in their daily lives.
It is the goal of the USSOCOM Warrior Care Program to ensure Special Operations Forces service members and their families are taken care of if anything happens to them since humans are the most important asset of the force.
Here at Cannon, the sole representative of the WCP is Phoenix native, Darrell Underwood. He has been the Recovery Care Coordinator since March of 2016 and is no stranger to SOCOM with his entire 20-year career being in Air Force Special Operations Command.
"My job as an advocate is to help the individuals and their families through whatever circumstances they are going through," Underwood said. "When I first sit down with them, I do 'needs' assessment to try and determine a game plan for what type of help they need and identify what resources we can provide them in order to support them adequately."
Started in 2005, the program is dedicated to ensuring anyone who has suffered from a life-altering wound, injury or mental or physical illness receives the best support possible. The program offers a wide-variety of different types of support to include help towards unforeseen medical expenses or preparation for job possibilities outside the military.
"Members with a surprise expense associated with his or her wound, illness or injury can get aid from our Benevolence Office that has connections with hundreds of charitable organizations," Underwood said. "Our Transition Office prepares those who are separating or retiring by creating resumes and making connections with numerous companies all over the U.S. for fellowships or paying jobs. More than 90 percent of the people who signed up through that have received good jobs, most of them through Fortune 500 companies."
On top of that, the WCP acts as a liaison to top-level doctors and clinics around the world for those members with complex medical issues. Also, another support program is Adaptive Sports; an organization that promotes activities such as fishing, hunting and mountain climbing with professional coaches for members to get a sense of normality back.
The WCP provides care through all phases of care and beyond: recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration or transition. Additionally, the support continues for the life of the member. It does not end when one retires or separates.
"The best part about the Warrior Care Program is that everything we provide extends to the WCP member's spouse and children," Underwood said. "We understand that taking care of member's family is just as important as taking care of that member. We don't know when bad things are going to happen in our lives and when they do, we want people to know there is help out there through the Warrior Care Program."
Underwood hopes to make sure everyone here at Cannon knows this program is available to them and to continue aiding those who have sacrificed part of their lives for this country. If you think you might qualify for the Warrior Care Program contact Mr. Underwood through his contact information below.
Darrell Underwood, Recovery Care Coordinator
Darrll.underwood.1.ctr@us.af.mil
Desk phone #: 575-784-1167
Cell phone #: 813-735-9978


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A front row seat to historic splashdown
Jeryl Cordell considers taking part in the Apollo 11 capsule recovery the highlight of his Navy career.
(Sam Hodgson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
By John Wilkens
Man walked on the moon, and 50 years later that's what gets remembered most.
Man came back to Earth, too, and that's what Jeryl Cordell remembers. He was there.
The Tierrasanta resident was an officer on the Navy ship Arlington, a converted World War II aircraft carrier sent to help recover the Apollo 11 capsule after it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969, four days after the historic moon walk.
"It was a once-in-a-lifetime thing," he said. "How often do you get to say you were part of the first-ever of something? And I had a front-row seat."
Cordell, 74, remembers hearing a double sonic boom as the capsule broke the sound barrier on its way down that morning. He looked up and saw three orange-and-white parachutes with the capsule dangling underneath. It soared over the ship, he said, and went into the water a few miles off the Arlington.
Helicopters from the Hornet, the lead recovery ship, brought frogmen to the scene. They jumped into the water, put a flotation skirt around the capsule and began scrubbing it down with disinfectant. "We'd never been to the moon before," Cordell said. "They were worried about moon germs."
He found himself so awed by the history he was witnessing that he almost forgot to do his job. He was supposed to report the coordinates and time of the landing to Mission Control in Houston for its records. He scrambled to an office in the ship's command center and filed the report.
Jeryl Cordell, who witnessed the Apollo 11 capsule splash down on earth from aboard the USS Arlington, displays newspaper clippings from the event in his home on July 19, 2019.
The Arlington then maneuvered to stay upwind of the capsule, shielding it from swells so that recovery crews could take the astronauts — Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins — aboard the Hornet.
Cordell had joined the Arlington earlier in the year. There were no satellites then, so the ship was essentially a floating communications station, loaded with huge antennae and other instruments that enabled vessels to pass along messages to each other and to installations on shore.
The day before the Apollo landing, the ship had some important visitors: President Richard Nixon, National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State William Rogers and other government officials, as well as a slew of astronauts. Cordell remembers trying to drive the ship with a Secret Service agent looking over his shoulder as the four helicopters arrived. "What are you doing?" the agent kept asking.
He also remembers how Nixon, once aboard, wanted to go into the mess hall and meet the sailors — "the young kids who do all the work around here," the president called them — instead of gathering with all the officials in the ward room.
On splashdown day, Cordell was up at about 4 a.m. The ship was in waters about 900 miles southwest of Hawaii. It was dark. He headed up a ladder and bumped into someone coming down — Nixon again. After apologizing, he suggested the president stay aboard the Arlington because the capsule was likely to land practically in the ship's lap. That's what had happened with earlier recoveries of Apollo 8 and 10.
Cordell knew that wasn't going to happen. The media was waiting for Nixon on the Hornet, and that's where the astronauts would be taken. But he wasn't wrong about his prediction. The capsule landed closer to the Arlington than the Hornet, which was about 10 miles away.
Cordell spent another 18 years in the Navy, retiring as a commander. He was part of the first all-nuclear-powered task force in the Atlantic Ocean. He was at the Pentagon, in the National Military Command Center, on the day in 1981 when President Ronald Reagan was shot.
But he considers the Apollo recovery the highlight of his career, likening the historical significance of the moon mission to Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927.
"I realized what I was witnessing and was awed," he said. "No matter how many times it may be repeated, this was the first time ever that someone had landed on Earth who had taken off from somewhere other than Earth."
There's some ache to the memory, though, because unlike a flight that ends on solid ground, there's no way to permanently mark the spot where Apollo 11 landed with a plaque.
It's up to those who were there to remember it, he said, for as long as they can.
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Q: Extra space on top and bottom of Init View Controller I have a swift app I have been working on for some time now. I noticed that my init view controller has extra space at the top and the bottom of the view, so much that it allows me to pull up and down on the first view and let go and have it spring back into where it was. I removed all my constraints thinking I had an issue with them, but it's still done the same thing. The size class is set to any any, and all my graphic fit inside the view, yet I still an able to pull up and down.
I also made sure my view, wasn't a scroll view, it's not.
I looked around for similar issues, but couldn't find anything like this.
Thanks for the help!
Here is what my view looks like in IB

When I run the app.

Showing the amount I am able to pull it down from the top.

A: If you remove all of your constraints, and the storyboard is set to use auto layout, it usually won't show up correctly, as you have seen.  You will have to add the constraints to each element in your view controller.  To do that, you can control click on each and drag it where you want to connect a constraint.  Or, use the pin and align buttons in the bottom right corner of the storyboard view.
There is a good tutorial from apple that I suggest you read.  It will help you with the basics of using auto layout.  Another option would be to not use auto layout. To turn it off in the Storyboard, go to the file inspector and uncheck the box "Use Auto Layout".

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Q: Apply Python function to multiple Pandas columns I am attempting to write a function and apply it to multiple fields in a pandas dataframe.
The function takes column colA1, and assigns a value to a new column, colB2 based on conditional statements.
This function works if a single column is given, e.g. colA1, but how could I write it to iterate through a
list of columns, returning a corresponding number of new columns?
The following function works on a single column:
dict = {'colA1':[2,6,8,28,5],
    'colA2': [38,6,14,63,3],
    'colA3':[90,40,80,98,3]}

df = pd.DataFrame(dict)

def function(x):
    if x <= 10:
        return '<= 10'
    elif x > 10:
        return '> 10'

df['colB1']=df['colA1'].apply(function)

df['colB1']

This returns:
0    <= 10
1    <= 10
2    <= 10
3    > 10
4    <= 10

I attempted to apply it to multiple columns as shown here:
Update Multiple Columns using Pandas Apply Function
df[['colB1', 'colB2', 'colB3']]=df[['colA1', 'colA2', 'colA3']].apply(function)

But this returns:
ValueError: ('The truth value of a Series is ambiguous. Use a.empty, a.bool(), a.item(), a.any() or a.all().', 'occurred at index colA1')

A: If this actually what you want to do, a faster alternative is np.select():
cond=[df<= 10,df > 10]
choice=['<= 10','> 10' ]
df[:]=np.select(cond,choice)
print(df)

   colA1  colA2  colA3
0  <= 10   > 10   > 10
1  <= 10  <= 10   > 10
2  <= 10   > 10   > 10
3   > 10   > 10   > 10
4  <= 10  <= 10  <= 10

You can also try with df.applymap() for your function:
df[['colA1','colA2','colA3']].applymap(function)
#df.applymap(function)

   colA1  colA2  colA3
0  <= 10   > 10   > 10
1  <= 10  <= 10   > 10
2  <= 10   > 10   > 10
3   > 10   > 10   > 10
4  <= 10  <= 10  <= 10

A: this should do it
df.apply(lambda x: pd.Series([function(x['colA1']),function(x['colA2']),function(x['colA3'])]), axis=1).rename({0:'colA1',1:'colA2',2:'colA3'}, axis=1)

Output
   colA1  colA2  colA3
0  <= 10   > 10   > 10
1  <= 10  <= 10   > 10
2  <= 10   > 10   > 10
3   > 10   > 10   > 10
4  <= 10  <= 10  <= 10


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CAF blocks unqualified coaches
By Mosimanegape Tshoswane
It is not business as usual in the operations manual of African football. Ever since the ascendency of Dr. Patrice Motsepe to the CAF plum post, the African football governing body is ringing changes to satisfy the demands and governance standards of the modern game.
However, it appears that what is coming out from the high offices of the game is a bitter pill to swallow for local clubs, some of which are touted to be the best in the land.
Connectedly, CAF has issued a circular to the effect that only coaches holding the CAF "A" education license will be permitted to sit on the technical dugout during the upcoming inter club competitions. This communication has been sent to all 54 CAF member associations in May 2021.
However, it seems local clubs have not been appraised on this development even though both Jwaneng Galaxy and Orapa United have shown desire to represent the country in the CAF competitions.
It comes to the fore now that the two clubs can successfully represent the country if they engage coaches with the pre-requisite qualifications which is now an insurmountable task due to the COVID-19 impact on club finances.
Both clubs have hired coaches who attended the ill-fated BFA conducted CAF "B" and "A" coaching courses which were held in Lobatse almost two years ago.
To date the coaches await the completion of the courses and certificates while CAF has made it clear that the courses were not sanctioned as they were held during the era that coaching licenses were suspended, a situation that BFA was well aware of and has since accepted the consequences.
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"We all know about the problem, BFA is promising to come to the bottom of the matter as we continue to engage them," says Botswana Football Coaches Association (BFCA) interim President, Daniel Nare.
CAF has also made it clear that this time there will be no waiver for coaches without the pre-requisite qualification because the Confederation has been too lenient in the past. During the last CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup, both Galaxy and Orapa United coaches were given a reprieve by CAF Technical Department as they did not even have the CAF "B" license.
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Philae, the Rosetta lander.
Rosetta/Philae Lander Animation.
This is a news report which includes some animation. That is a key area of growth for animation these days, and it is not the easiest thing to do. That also is a developing trend in animated feature films as well, though fully animated films remain the dominant type. Animations really need to be informative when included in news shows or they are just annoying and a turn-off. This is a pretty good attempt, though not the best on the subject. ESA can come up with some really slick animations with catchy background music, and compared to their previous efforts, this attempt is kind of weak.
Rosetta blasted off from Earth more than 10 years ago, and many folks even in the space community completely lost track of it. The European Space Agency (the ESA) kept a low profile for most of those years regarding Rosetta, and, truth be told, there wasn't much of interest to say about it other than it was, well, on course and moving towards is objective.
The ESA Rosetta was launched on 2 March 2004 on an Ariane 5 rocket and did various things of minor interest after that, such as a flyby of Mars and of some asteroids. Not to diminish what it has done - but by now, flybys of Mars are old hat. The most significant thing it has done is to reach its objective, a comet, on 6 August 201
The comet is 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. Rosetta now is in orbit only 30 km (19 mi) above the comet's surface. The ESA examined several potential landing sites for the lander, Philae, and finally announced its choice on 15 September 2014. The planned landing date is 11 November.
It's a pretty big deal. There are only a handful of celestial objects upon which Earth probes have made soft landings, such as the Moon, Mars, and... The ESA will land accomplish its mission with the billion Euro Rosetta probe by dropping its 100kg robotic lander, Philae, onto the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on or about 11 November. The published goal is to learn about the origins of the earth, though that seems a bit fanciful. Better to just focus on learning about the origins of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and see where that might lead in future expeditions.
You can't compare this to a Moon or Mars landing because of the lack of significant gravity. However, it is still pretty cool, and you never know what you might learn from a rock that has been there since the beginning of the Solar System.
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Arizona State U. Students Demand School Expel Kyle Rittenhouse
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A mob of left-wing students at Arizona State University (ASU) are demanding that the school expel Kyle Rittenhouse, who recently enrolled as an online student. The students call Rittenhouse a racist, "blood-thirsty murderer," despite the fact that he was acquitted of all charges, as a jury found he acted in self defense.
Student groups led by Students for Socialism are planning a Wednesday rally calling on ASU to expel Rittenhouse, who recently enrolled as an online student at the university.
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"KILLER OFF CAMPUS," read a flyer calling for the university to "protect students from a violent, blood-thirsty murderer."
Join us and rally against racist murderer Kyle Rittenhouse being permitted on our campus – Wednesday at 3:30 outside the Nelson Fine Arts Center on campus pic.twitter.com/4Hs3JxRqtY
— Students for Socialism ASU 🚩 (@SFSASU) November 26, 2021
Rittenhouse's trial came to a close on November 19, after a jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, found the 18-year-old not guilty of all charges.
The socialist students then laid out their list of "demands," which includes expelling Rittenhouse, who they referred to as a "racist."
The students called on the university to "Withdraw Kyle Rittenhouse from ASU," and to "Release a statement against white supremacy [and] racist murderer Kyle Rittenhouse."
The demands honing in on "racism" and "white supremacy" are especially bizarre, given that the attackers that Rittenhouse shot in self-defense were all white. Rittenhouse has also said that he supports the Black Lives Matter movement.
The list of demands also called for the university to "Reaffirm support for the multicultural center on campus as a space safe from white supremacy," as well as "Redirect funding from ASU PD to support the multicultural center and establishment of a CAARE center on campus."
The protest is also backed by ASU's Students for Justice in Palestine and the Mexican American student group, MEChA de ASU.
This is not the first time these student groups have called for the expulsion of white students.
In September, several student groups at ASU reacted to a viral video that showed two white students being harassed in the school's "multicultural center" by claiming the white students "provoked" the harassment, because they displayed a Police Lives Matter sticker, which they referred to as a "white nationalist symbols and slogan."
MEChA de ASU even called for the "expulsion of the two white male students."
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What Documents and Information Will My Divorce Attorney Need?
By The Law Office of Shawnna R. Riggers, P.L.L.C.
Once you've made the decision to get divorced, most don't want the process to drag on. The decision has been made, and you're looking for a quick resolution. How do you get started on the right foot? Know what your Arizona divorce attorney will need and have it with you when you meet with them.
Properties/Real Estate: address of any real property, date property was acquired, how the property was purchased (where did the funds come from), information regarding refinancing or title changes, information regarding claims (by you or your spouse) of separate property interest in the real property, the deed for each property, escrow documents from the 1st purchase, refinancing paperwork if applicable, bank statements and checks showing the source of funds for the property purchase, statements showing mortgage payments, etc.
Vehicles: Info on when the car was purchased and through what source, purchase price, information regarding you or your spouse's claims of separate property interest in the vehicle, title and registration, purchase documents, bank statements or checks showing source of funds used for purchase, etc.
Financial Accounts/Stocks: list of all financial accounts (checking, savings, investment, stock brokerage, etc.) including financial institution's name, account number and name of account holders, dates accounts were opened, significant account activity, statements, etc.
Retirement Accounts: Information regarding when the retirement account was started (i.e. before or after the marriage), information regarding contributions (voluntary or mandatory), financial institution name, account number, name of account holders, significant activity, statements, etc.
Life Insurance: Information regarding type of policy (term or whole life), how the policy was funded, insurance declaration page, etc.
Business: Name of the business, general nature of operations, structure (LLC, corporation, etc.), main owners, main operators, general information regarding revenue, when the business was started, source of startup funding, business tax returns (past 3-5 years), business profit and loss statements and balance statement (past 3-5 years), general ledgers and bank statements, etc.
Additional Assets: Other assets could include jewelry, furniture, annuities, intellectual property (patents, trademarks, etc.) Your lawyer will need information regarding the asset's acquisition, the source of the funds for the purchase, the value at time of purchase, present value, etc.
Income: Where you and your spouse work, how long you have worked there, your salaries, information on job stability, tax returns, pay stubs, etc.
Marital Lifestyle/Standard of Living: income and spending information, information on assets/debts, marketable skills and earning capacity for both parties, contribution by each of you to the other's education, training, career, etc., need and ability to pay spousal support, age and health of both parties, information regarding documented domestic violence or child abuse, etc.
If you need to discuss the issue further, contact the Arizona divorce attorneys at Arizona Family Law Attorneys.


And check out OUR NEWLY LISTED ITEMS. This is an original printed cover proof for Ghost Rider #6, published by Marvel Comics in June of 1974. It is a black and white proof of the original cover art.
The proof measures approximately 7 3/8" by 11 1/2", and is on a high-quality glossy-type slick stock material. It is slightly larger than the actual size comic, and is blank on the reverse, with what looks like some printer ink stains, and curling around the edges. It features a classic early GR cover image, with Johnny Blaze transforming into the Spirit of Vengeance, and then riding on his flaming hell-cycle right out of the cover right at you! Please note that this is NOT a mass-produced print or lithograph.
It is a cover proof that is created during the production process for the comic. The artwork is by one of the most legendary comic artists of all-time, the brilliant John Romita Sr. Romita is quite simply one of the greatest artists in the history of comics, who is best-known for following Steve Ditko with his own classic run on Amazing Spiderman together with Stan Lee.
He has done decades of classic work, from the 1960's, 1970's, and beyond, and has probably drawn pretty much every major Marvel character at one point or another, including Daredevil, Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, the Avengers, Thor, the Defenders, and more. This is a very cool and rare comic collectible that you will hardly ever get a chance to see. A great piece which would look fantastic framed and prominently displayed. Please note that this is an authentic piece from the 1970's, not something made for a later reprint or collection book. We have been told there are reprint production art pieces being listed by other sellers that make them seem to be old and from original printings, even though they are not for example, older production art did not have the words on a separate sheet from the images. Those kinds of things were only done much more recently, using computer technology.
We advise buyers to be careful, as there are disreputable sellers tricking many people into believing they are purchasing items that are older and more valuable than what they actually are. Some sellers simply do not state their items are from reprints, while others make very long listings and put a tiny mention about reprints buried deep in the listing, and/or use a hard-to-read font color (like yellow) to prevent buyers from seeing this information. Unfortunately, everything else in the listing the title, pictures of the cover of the comic from the 1st printing, etc. This item is a genuine proof from the'70's, not something made for a reprint.
Check out our other auctions for more great items. Check it out, you'll be glad you did! The item "GHOST RIDER #6 JOHN ROMITA 1974 ORIGINAL MARVEL COMIC COVER PROOF PRODUCTION ART" is in sale since Wednesday, April 20, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Comics\Original Comic Art\Covers". The seller is "satchj3" and is located in Brooklyn, New York.


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When the .32 ACP cartridge was introduced, it was immediately popular and was available in several blowback automatic pistols of the day, including the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, the Savage Model 1907 automatic pistol, the Ruby pistol and the Browning Model 1910 automatic pistol. The popularity of the .32 ACP in the early half of the 20th century cannot be overstated—especially in Europe. Firearms expert Geoffrey Boothroyd, of the UK, informed author Ian Fleming, his countryman, that James Bond's sidearm should be a Walther PPK chambered in .32 ACP. A significant factor in recommending this round was its availability throughout the world in the 1950s.
The .32 ACP has been chambered in more handguns than any other cartridge. Between 1899 and 1909, Fabrique Nationale produced 500,000 guns chambered for .32 ACP.
Heckler & Koch produced the HK 4, their first handgun, in 1967. Twelve thousand HK 4 pistols were produced in .32 ACP for the German police and other government agencies.
Several long guns have been chambered in .32 ACP, from the Tirmax and Dreyse carbines to the AR-15-style Armi Jager AP-74.
The .32 AUTO was intended for blowback semi-automatic pistols, which lack breech locking mechanisms. It was John Pedersen with the Remington Model 51 that delivered a true locked breech for the .32 ACP cartridge. The low power and light bullet of the cartridge allowed Browning to incorporate a practical blowback mechanism in a small pocket-size pistol. It is still used today, primarily in compact, inexpensive pistols, unless the pistol is used for ISSF competition, where the cost then escalates. Cartridges in .32 ACP are also sometimes used in caliber conversion sleeves, also known as supplemental chambers, for providing an alternative pistol caliber carbine function in .30-caliber hunting and service rifles.
Some comparison of the .32 Auto as defined by SAAMI and the 7.65 Browning as defined by CIP may be useful. Although some of the cartridge measurements differ by as much as 0.16 mm, the names are considered to be synonymous. However, the maximum average pressure – as measured by a transducer on the test barrel – is 20,500 psi (1,410 bar) according to SAAMI, while CIP allows up to 1,600 bar (23,000 psi). This may explain why the cartridges from European manufacturers tend to chronograph at higher muzzle velocities than those from American manufacturers.
Modern versions of the .32 ACP include expanding bullets and sometimes heavier projectiles. The lead-free hollowpoint expands reliably in a variety of media.
The .32 ACP is compact and light. While some believe it has marginal stopping power, it has been used effectively by military and police worldwide for the past century. Although .32 ACP handguns were traditionally made of steel, they have been produced in lightweight polymers since the 1990s. Their light weight, very low recoil and very good accuracy relative to larger caliber pistols make them suitable for concealed carry use. Some popular pistols chambered in .32ACP ammo are the Walther PP and the Walther PPK as well as the FEG PA-63, which is a clone of the Walther PP.
It offers more velocity and energy than the .32 S&W, which was a popular round for pocket defensive revolvers at the time of the .32 ACP's development. Although with lighter bullet weights, the .32 ACP also compares favorably to the .32 S&W Long in performance. Some European 73-grain .32 ACP loads provide similar performance to the .32 H&R Magnum 77-grain lead flat point and 90-grain lead semiwadcutter.
Even though the .32 ACP is capable of killing small game, most handguns chambered for this round utilize fixed sights and are designed for use against human-sized targets at fairly close range, which greatly limits their utility as hunting handguns.
.32 ACP is one of the most common calibers used in veterinary "humane killers", such as the Greener humane killer.
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Grantham A&E opening hours to remain 8am to 6.30pm
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust board has announced that the opening hours of Grantham A&E will remain 8am to 6.30pm, seven days a week.
Posted on May 9, 2017 in Announcements Latest Updates News & Events
In August 2016, ULHT made the difficult decision to temporarily change the opening hours at Grantham A&E due to a severe shortage of middle grade doctors at Lincoln and Boston A&Es. Since 17 August 2016, Grantham A&E has been open from 9am to 6.30pm, seven days a week and 8am to 6.30pm since March 2017. This will be reviewed again in three months' time.
Reducing the opening hours of Grantham A&E has allowed us to provide better patient care in Lincoln – where the most serious cases from across the county go to. There is a national shortage of A&E doctors, and ULHT is very much affected by this. We are overly reliant on short and long term agency doctors to fill staff rotas. Though not ideal, this was the safest option for the provision of emergency care for the people of Lincolnshire including those who live in the Grantham and district area.
Dr Neill Hepburn, interim medical director at ULHT says: "We understand the frustrations and concerns of Grantham people and that they want A&E to be open 24/7 but we will only do this once we can safely staff all our A&Es at least eight weeks into the future. We are fully committed to opening A&E but only when it is safe to do so.
Although our doctor numbers are higher than in August, we still have 18.6 middle grades for all our A&Es at Lincoln, Pilgrim and Grantham which is below the required number of 21 to have all three departments open 24/7. Before we can reopen Grantham A&E, we have agreed with our commissioners and our regulators, the minimum number required of 21 for all three departments open 24/7 consistently and safely. Even if we had 21 doctors, this is still below our ideal number of 28."
ULHT reviewed the opening hours of Grantham A&E at its board meeting in May and considered the views of the most senior consultants, A&E medical and nursing staff, stakeholders and the public. Our own data shows that the healthcare system is still coping with the overnight closure of Grantham A&E and that on the whole the impact has been small in the number of attendances and admissions at other A&Es.
Our recruitment drive will continue. We are still advertising in the UK and abroad and are working with UK and international recruitment agencies to ensure we recruit enough doctors.
Hospital emergency departments are staffed by a combination of consultants, middle grade doctors (or registrars), doctors in training, A&E nurses and emergency care practitioners.
ULHT runs three A&Es – at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, and Grantham and District Hospital.
A&E at GDH provides unrestricted access to A&E services 24/7 (8am to 6.30pm since 27.3.17). However, because of the limited range of services provided at the hospital, it is restricted in its ability to support a full range of emergencies that normally would be expected to be treated in an A&E. It cannot receive patients by air ambulance.
The health community (East Midlands Ambulance Service and local general practitioners) are aware that patients with certain medical conditions should not be taken or sent GDH.
Patients who require treatment and management beyond that available at GDH are transferred to Lincoln, Pilgrim or Nottingham University Hospitals.
Two consultants provide on-site presence in A&E from 09:00 to 17:00 during the week only. At weekends and at other times they provide on call cover off site but are available to attend the hospital for emergencies. The department is funded for six middle grades specialising in emergency care.


Your child's first dental appointment is an important event because this is when the child will be introduced to the office, the people who work there and the procedures that take place when examining the teeth. Most parents know as well that first impressions for your children are often lasting ones, and visiting the dentist for the first time is no exception. Some children might have a fear of the dentist because of the lights that shine in the face and the people who work in close proximity to the face and in the mouth. Having fingers and instruments in their mouth can create anxiety, especially involving people they do not know. There are some ways to prepare your child for the first dental appointment to help take away some of that apprehension.
If possible, go back to the exam area with the child. Ask if you can hold the child's hand. This will also give you an opportunity to ask questions about the teeth and see what the dentist will do so that you are comfortable with the staff as well. Showing that you, as a parent, are comfortable in the environment and show that there is nothing to fear, is a good first step. Discuss what will happen when the child is in the exam area. Tell the child that he might sit in a chair for a period of time while the dentist examines their teeth. If the child will need to receive any fillings or other dental work, then you need to let the child know that he won't be able to get up until the work is completed but that the staff will make him feel as comfortable as possible.
Talk to your child about the many things that happen at the dentist. Find a website so that you can better show the child X-rays, ways to clean the teeth and how the dentist will count the teeth in the mouth. A pediatric dentist will often let your child know exactly what is being done at the first visit before any tools are introduced in the mouth. Tell your child how important it is to see the dentist on a regular basis as the dentist can see cavities and make their mouth 'super' clean with fluoride that is something not easily done at home.
And with many children, rewards are always appreciated and can serve as good motivators, so after their first dental appointment, provide positive reinforcement and perhaps some reward that you would see fit.
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The argument for smoking cannabis flower
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By Lauren Yoshiko
I have smoked a lot of cannabis. As a cannabis writer, former budtender and medical shop manager, I've also eaten a lot of edibles and vaped a lot of concentrated oil. And when it comes down to it, at the end of the day, all I crave is the crackle of sparkly buds igniting. In 2018, that makes me drearily old-fashioned.
While flower is being cultivated to an unprecedented level of perfection––and plenty of us are enjoying it––the buzz is aimed towards radical new edible products and revolutions in vaporizing. As innovation progresses, the place that flower holds in our habits doesn't seem as significant as the newest and coolest products hitting shelves. But to me, nothing can replace the sentimental, intimate experience of smoking flower. That predictable reverse parabola of a high after exhaling; the earthy flavor of the sweet, sticky edges and herbal leafy notes as the bowl of flower burns.
Turns out, it's not just nostalgia that makes smoking a bowl of flower feel different.
"Cannabis flower is the most natural form of the full-spectrum, whole plant medicine you find in cannabis," explains Emma Chasen, cannabis science educator with a degree in plant medicine biology from Brown University.
Having worked as a budtender at the science-based dispensary, Farma, Chasen has worked with the chemistry breakdowns of thousands of strains, and she is now a leading consultant in Portland's cannabis education scene. She brings up the Entourage Effect, which details how the effects of cannabis are incomplete without all compounds of the plant present.
"The Entourage Effect states that all compounds inside cannabis' plant matrix work together synergistically to produce the most efficacious experience possible," says Chasen. "It can only be achieved if the product is full-spectrum or whole plant because this ensures that the full range of secondary compounds are present."


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Lebanese President Of An American University Receives Academic Leadership Award!
The President of Northeastern University and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lebanese American University Joseph Aoun is one of the seven recipients of the Academic Leadership Award. The latter is an award by the Carnegie Corporation of New York that recognizes and honors the leadership skills of university presidents in the United States. It is presented every two years and includes an award of $500,000. Northeastern University is a research university located in Boston. In fact, Aoun has been the president of this university since 2006. He graduated from the Université Saint-Joseph in Beirut with a master's degree in Oriental Language and Literature. He continued his studies in France and in the U.S. In addition to the award that he received, Aoun will offer $500,000 of his personal funds to expand the educational opportunities for the students of Northeastern University.
An exceptional leader
Here are the achievements of President Joseph Aoun in Northeastern University:
Added 157 undergraduate and graduate students
Increased the enrollment of international students by 502%
Hired 610 members of the faculty
Increased the external research funding by 179%
Raised $1.4 billion in a fundraising campaign
The President of Carnegie Corporation of New York Vartan Gregorian said that Aoun's exceptional leadership skills and his passion for education are greatly benefiting the higher education system in the United States.


Abstract: We explain why the theory of Escauriaza, Seregin, and Sverak (Russian Math. Surveys, 2003) on potential finite time singularity in Navier-Stokes solutions must be largely misapprehended. It is found that the proofs of the backward uniqueness theorem for parabolic equations contain technical errors. The stated validity of a theorem for vorticity is established on ill-informed analyses as the solenoidal constraint is not taken into account. There are many cases where parabolic scalings are erroneously applied. We briefly discuss a number of related issues.


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Which Universities Have Produced The Most Startup Founders?
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Many of the cool products we see come from large companies, but some of the most outside the box ideas These 10 Startups Are Going to Improve Lives. Here's Why. These 10 Startups Are Going to Improve Lives. Here's Why. If you've not been able to make TechCrunch Disrupt this year, you've missed a lot. Here's 10 of the best apps, startups and products I stumbled across while I was at the conference. Read More come from small startups. They don't have the big budgets of companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, but that doesn't stop them from innovating and making the coolest gadgets that we want to buy!
Founders of startups come from all walks of life and all different education 8 Educational Instagram Accounts Any College Student Should Follow 8 Educational Instagram Accounts Any College Student Should Follow Read More backgrounds, but which school produces the most? Let's take a look at this image below, which breaks it all down for you!
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Although Woz did finally get his degree from UC Berkeley, he didn't start his college career there. He also (finally) finished up his degree requirements in 1986 (under a pseudonym) -- a full decade after he cofounded Apple.
Interestingly, several folks on the infographic didn't end up completing their degrees, though at least one (Bill Gates) got an honorary doctorate from the school they'd attended.
It would be interesting to know how many of the startups have survived past the first couple of years. It's one thing to start a company, just about anybody can do it. It's quite another thing to keep it going and make it successful and self-sustaining. That takes actual talent.
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Sorry for being a spelling nazi but couldn't resist myself as this is an info piece about universities. The title should read "Which Universities Have Produced" instead of "Which Universities Have Produce".
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2nd Silk Road Tourism Conference in Croatia
On 24 April 2018, the 2nd Silk Road Tourism Conference, co-organized by Chinese Southeast European Business Association (CSEBA) and Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce (SRCIC), was successfully held in Dubrovnik Croatia. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to the Republic of Croatia Hu Zhaoming, SRCIC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Li Zhonghang, CSEBA President Mario Rendulić, and Vice Mayor of Dubrovnik City Jelka Tepšić addressed the opening ceremony respectively. Over 300 participants from China, Croatia, Republic of Montenegro, Macedonia and Bulgaria were present at the conference.
H.E Hu Zhaoming specified in his speech that Croatia is located at the juncture of the maritime and land Silk Roads so it can make a full use of its unique geographical advantage to strengthen the interaction between Europe and Asia with its airports and harbors. He added, "As a place where Eastern and Western civilizations meet with each other, Croatia can serve as a bridge of cultural exchanges. Tourism is the best way to improve understanding and respects among people along the Belt and Road countries. Therefore I hope the Croatian side provides measures to attract more Chinese companies to come and invest in hotels, sea ports, airports, and other tourism facilities. The golden time for tourism cooperation between China and Croatia is coming. "
SRCIC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Li Zhonghang said, "In the past 2000 years, the ancient Silk Road has been an embodiment of friendship and cooperation among Asian, European and African people. As the oldest and most influential platform for trade and cultural exchange in human history, it is an invaluable legacy from our forefathers. The modern Silk Road is another great project that calls for all Belt and Road countries to join hands and contribute to building up a global community with a shared future. "
SRCIC Deputy Secretary General and President of Tang West Market Finance Holding Co. Ltd. Huang Dahai introduced the project of High-end Silk Road Business Travel, Silk Road Alliance of Transnational Financial Leasing, and Silk Road Cultural Industry Fund at the forum.
At the signing ceremony, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed between SRCIC and CSEBA with the consensus for coordinated efforts in promoting the economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Eastern Europe as part of building up a community with a shared future.
After the event, Mr. Li had meetings with Mr. Shovket Hazari, Macedonia State Tourism Advisor, Mr. Damir Davidopvic, Secretary of State in Montenegro Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, and Mr. Andriana Petkova, Chair of the Managing Board of the Bulgari-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce.
Later that day, Mr. Li was interviewed by Croatian state broadcaster Hrvatska Televizija (HRT), Xinhua News Agency, and Phoenix TV, and shared his views on strengthening the cooperation between CSEBA and SRCIC to contribute to the economic growth of both China and Croatia.
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WTO Leads Discussion on "Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda"
Tourism's unique potential as a tool for driving the global sustainable development agenda has taken center stage at a special event hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The session, entitled "Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda" was held during the 2019 Global Review of Aid for Trade at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO). UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili began the discussions by highlighting the key role that the global tourism sector plays in economic growth and job creation.
Ministers, development partners and financing institutions need to better understand and recognize how tourism can contribute to the 2030 Sustainable Agenda. Tourism is explicitly mentioned as a target in three of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (8, 12 and 14), though, as speakers at the Geneva session noted, for the sector to really realize its enormous potential, the amount of aid and development financing directed towards tourism needs to be increased significantly. Unlocking Tourism's potential for realizing the 2030 Agenda requires a combination of effective and robust policy frameworks, enhanced private sector action, and an innovative approach to partnerships for development cooperation.
"This is an important time for both the tourism and the international development sectors," said Mr. Pololikashvili.
"Strengthening and unlocking aid flows for tourism will help the sector be a driver of job creation, as well as of social and economic development and economic diversity. UNWTO welcomes the opportunity to join ministers, tourism leaders and our partners for these important talks here in Geneva. Working together we can harness the power of the new aid architecture and ensure that nobody gets left behind as tourism transforms lives around the world."
Also joining Mr Pololikashvili for the session were Ms. Arancha González, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC), H.E Dr. Rania Al- Mashat, Minister of Tourism, The Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Toshiyuki Nakamura, Director General, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Ms. Caroline Freund, Director of Trade, Regional Integration and Investment Climate, World Bank.
World Economic Forum consortium launches paperless Canada- Netherlands travel pilot
The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and Canada launch the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two countries today at Montreal Airport.
Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI) is the first platform to use a traveller-managed digital identity for international paperless travel. It will be integrated with partner systems and tested internally throughout 2019, with the first end-to-end paperless journey expected to take place in early 2020.
The pilot initiative is a collaboration between government and industry – border authorities, airports, technology providers and airlines – to create an interoperable system for secure and seamless travel.
"By 2030, international air travel is expected to rise to 1.8 billion passengers, up 50% from 2016. With current systems, airports cannot keep up," says Christoph Wolff, Head of Mobility, World Economic Forum, "This project offers a solution. By using interoperable digital identities, passengers benefit from a holistic system for secure and seamless travel. It will shape the future of aviation and security."
KTDI provides a frictionless travel experience for passengers while allowing them to have greater control over their personal data. The identity data that is usually stored on a chip on a passenger's passport is instead securely stored and encrypted on their mobile device. Passengers can manage their identity data and consent to share it with border authorities, airlines and other pilot partners in advance. Using biometrics, the data is checked at every leg of the journey until arrival at the destination, without the need for a physical passport.
Passengers establish a 'known traveller status' over time through the accumulation of 'attestations' or claims that are proven and declared by trusted partners, such as border agencies and recognized airlines. The result is a reusable digital identity that facilitates more streamlined and tailored interactions with governments, airlines and other partners.
"Canada is pleased to collaborate with the World Economic Forum, the Government of the Netherlands and our industry partners to enhance aviation security and make international air travel safer by testing new and emerging technologies," said the Honourable Marc Garneau, Canada's Minister of Transport. "The Known Traveller Digital Identity pilot project will help facilitate seamless global air travel and benefit the world economy by enhancing the traveler experience, while ensuring that cross-border security is maintained."
"This KTDI pilot project is a perfect example of the importance of public-private partnership in implementing innovations in the aviation sector and border management and I am honoured that we are engaging in this pilot from the Netherlands," said Ankie Broekers-Knol, Minister for Migration, the Netherlands.
The governments of Canada and the Netherlands are joined by Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This pilot group is supported by technology and advisory partner Accenture, with Vision Box and Idemia as technology component service providers.
KTDI technology
KTDI is based on an interoperable digital identity, linked directly to government-issued identity documents (ePassports). It uses cryptography, distributed ledger technology and biometrics to ensure portability and to safeguard the privacy of personal data. The system's security relies on a decentralized ledger platform that all partners can access. This ledger provides an accurate, tamper-proof record of each traveller's identity data and authorized transactions.
Moon-walking Mini-breaks, 3D-printed Room Service: Welcome to the Hotel of 2119
Image credit: Hilton Hotels
Intergalactic getaways, fast-food nutrient pills, 2- to 3-hour working days and adaptable, personalised rooms that can transport guests everywhere from jungles to mountain ranges; in celebration of its 100th anniversary, today Hilton predicts the future trends set to dominate the travel and hospitality industry in the next 100 years.
In a report supported by expert insight from the fields of sustainability, innovation, design, human relations and nutrition, findings reveal how the growing sophistication of technology and climate change will impact the hotel industry in the future.
Key predictions for the hotel of the future include:
Personalisation is King
Technology will allow every space, fitting and furnishing to continuously update to respond to an individual's real-time needs – the Lobby will conjure up anything from a tranquil spa to a buzzy bar, giving every guest the perfect, personal welcome
From temperature and lighting to entertainment and beyond, microchips under the skin will enable us to wirelessly control the setting around us based on what we need, whenever we need it
In a world filled with Artificial Intelligence, human contact and the personal touch will be more critical and sought after than ever
Technology will free up time for hotel staff to focus on what matters most: helping guests to connect with one another and building memorable moments
'Sustainable Everything' – The Role of Responsibility
Only businesses that are inherently responsible will survive the next century
Sustainability will be baked into everything about a hotel's design – from weather-proofed domes to buildings made from ocean-dredged plastic
Hotels will act as the Town Hall of any community, managing local resources and contributing to the areas they serve with community-tended insect farms and vertical hydroponic crop gardens
Menu Surprises and Personalisation
Our diets will include more plant-based recipes and some surprising sources of protein – Beetle Bolognese, Plankton Pies and Seaweed Green Velvet Cake will be menu staples!
Decadent 3D-printed dinners and room service will provide unrivalled plate personalisation
Chefs will be provided with biometric data for each guest, automatically creating meals based on preferences and nutritional requirements
Futuristic Fitness and Digital Detoxes
Outswim a virtual sea turtle in the pool, or challenge yourself to climb the digital face of Mount Everest, your exercise routine will be as unique as you are. What's more, exercise energy generated from workouts will be used to power the hotel, providing a zero-impact, circular system. Guests could even earn rewards based on reaching workout targets
Pick up where you left off with trackable workouts and holographic personal trainers
Offline will be the new luxury as we seek to find moments of tech-free time
"Since its inception in 1919, Hilton has pioneered the hospitality industry, introducing first-to-market concepts such as air-conditioning and in-room televisions. Last year, Hilton also became the first hospitality company to set science-based targets to reduce its environmental impact," said Simon Vincent, EVP & President, EMEA, Hilton. "We enter our second century with the same commitment to innovation, harnessing the power of our people and technology to respond to guest demands. Our research paints an exciting future for the hospitality industry, highlighting the growing importance of human interaction in an increasingly tech-centric world."
Futurologist Gerd Leonhard said: "In 2119 we will still be searching for unique experiences, but they will be more personalised than ever. As technology shapes our lives we will seek out moments of offline connection with others, including hotel team members who will help us truly get what we need from our stays. One hundred years from now hotels will have to create opportunities to converse, collaborate and connect, delivering moments that matter, individually, to each and every guest."
To find out more, download a copy of Hilton's report outlining the hotel of the future, here.
*Gerd Leonhard is a futurologist, university lecturer and author working across EMEA. Gerd has a wealth of experience discussing future aspects on a range of topics, and is one of the most sought-after speakers and experts in this arena. Gerd is not just a leading expert on the future, he is also a humanist who believes that all scientific and technological progress should further collective human flourishing and has been noted as one of the most influential experts in Europe. Gerd's work focusses on the future of humanity and technology, digital ethics, artificial intelligence, future-leadership and communications.


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Кеманча́ ( — от «каман» — смычок; ; ) локальные разновидности: понтийская лира, каманча, кеменче, кемендже, кеменджеси, кеменча, кяманча, кемендзес, кементсия, кеман, гиджак) — струнный смычковый музыкальный инструмент типа лютни с длинной шейкой. Кеманча распространена в Азербайджане, Армении, Греции, Грузии, Дагестане, Иране и др. странах. Кеманча — обязательный инструмент в ансамблях профессиональной традиционной музыки Востока (иранского дестгяха, азербайджанского мугама, иракского макама, армянского ашугского искусства и т. д.). Используется также как сольный инструмент. В 2017 году искусство игры на кеманче и мастерство его изготовления было включено от Азербайджана и Ирана в список шедевров устного и нематериального культурного наследия ЮНЕСКО.

Разновидности

Различают по меньшей мере 3 группы отдельных инструментов, общим для которых является наличие трёх струн (в базовых формах), вертикальное положение инструмента во время игры и схожесть (в некоторых случаях отдалённая) в форме.

Персидская кеманча

Считается, что именно этот инструмент является родоначальником всех остальных нынешних видов и локальных аналогов кеманчи. Изображения и описания персидской кеманчи стабилизируются к XV веку (наиболее ранние относятся к XIII веку).

Шейка персидской кеманчи прямой и округлой формы с крупными колками. Дека из тонкой змеиной, рыбьей кожи или бычьего пузыря. Смычок лукообразный с конским волосом. Кеманча классического вида оснащена тремя струнами квартовой настройки. Существуют инструменты с другим количеством струн (например, двух- и четырёхструнные), других настроек. Чаще всего четырёхструнная кеманча настраивается по квартам и квинтам; впрочем, общепринятого метода настройки кеманчи нет. В Тегеране кеманчу настраивают так же как и скрипку, по квинтам, e2-a1-d1-g.

Ладки на грифе отсутствуют, что позволяет легко подстраиваться к тару. Безладовая кеманча, кроме того, предоставляет музыканту практически безграничные возможности орнаментики, в том числе путём извлечения экмелических звуков и тонких микроинтервалов.

Кеманча — идеальный инструмент для ансамблевого и сольного музицирования. Кеманчист, как правило, играет сидя, упирая длинную ножку инструмента об пол или колено; некоторые музыканты не используют ножку, а держат корпус инструмента на коленях.

Понтийская лира

Струнно-смычковый музыкальный инструмент, дошедший до нашего времени из Византии. Точных данных о происхождении понтийской лиры не существует, но бытует мнение о том, что она произошла от персидской кеманчи. Появилась в IX—X вв. н. э., была распространена на юго-восточных берегах Чёрного моря. Своё название получила от Понта Эвксинского — древнего названия Чёрного моря. В период Трапезундской империи получила наибольшее распространение, это была эпоха её расцвета. Понтийская лира главенствовала в оркестрах при дворе трапезундских императоров Комнинов. В период Османской империи лира получила своё второе название — «кеменче». До XX века понтийская лира, или кеменче, была распространена в Турции и на юге Российской империи. После 1923 года она появилась и в Греции. Сейчас понтийская лира (, ) является национальным народным инструментом Турции и Греции, а также народным инструментом греков России, Украины, Грузии, Казахстана и Узбекистана. На понтийской лире также играют лазы, мегрелы, абхазы, курды, ассирийцы, аджарцы, амшенские армяне (или хемшилы). Кроме этого, её можно встретить во всех странах проживания греческой и турецкой диаспор.

Существуют незначительные различия в геометрии понтийской лирв, используемой разными народами. Так, например, разрезы «эф» в Турции — прямые, а в Греции — дугообразные. Незначительно отличается и головка инструмента.

Понтийская лира и родственные ей инструменты характеризуются бутылеобразной формой с длинной шеей и узким резонатором.
Корпус инструмента монолитный, производится из шелковицы, сливы или граба, верхняя дека из сосны. До 1920 года струны производились из шёлка, получалось мелодичное, но слабое звучание. Инструмент настраивался на высокий тон зилия или низкий — гапанья. В наше время у лиры три струны из металла: зил (ля), месеа (ми), хампа (си).

Строй инструмента квартовый, в зависимости от тембра голоса исполнителя «До-Фа-Си бемоль» или «Си-ми-ля». Звук резкий, но мелодичный, используется для исполнения народных танцев и песен. Во время игры низко настроенные струны «гудят», создавая своеобразный фон (бурдон) для основной мелодии, исполняемой на высших струнах.

Мелодию часто играют квартами на двух или даже трёх струнах одновременно. Ритм сложный, зачастую синкопированный, асимметричный (5/8, 7/8, 9/14) с обильной орнаментикой.

На понтийской лире играют стоя или сидя. Часто музыкант становится в круг танцующих и вместе с ними играет и танцует под аккомпанемент большого барабана (давула).

Аналогами понтийской лиры в XVI—XVIII веке являлись музыкальные инструменты, распространённые в Англии и Франции (напр. пошетта).

Выделяют следующие разновидности понтийской лиры:
 Lyra zil и kemence zil; тон настройки — высокий; струн — 3; форма — узкая.
 Lyra gapan и kemence gapan; тон настройки — низкий; струн — 3; форма — средняя.
 Kemanes; тон настройки — низкий; струн — от 4 до 8; форма — широкая.

Армянская каманча

В средневековой Армении подобный каманче смычковый музыкальный инструмент, вероятно, был известен под названием «джута́к», упоминание которого сохранилось в поэме «Книга скорбных песнопений» армянского монаха и богослова Григора Нарекаци (X—XI вв.).

Первое изображение каманчи в Армении встречается на чаше IX—X вв., найденной во время раскопок средневековой армянской столицы Двина. На чаше представлен гуса́н, который держит в руках смычковый музыкальный инструмент. Несмотря на то что каманча уже использовалась в то время, её изображения появляются значительно позже, начиная с XII—XIII веков.

В Армении на протяжении веков использовалась трех- и четырёхструнная модели инструмента, которые могли иметь длинный или короткий корпус. Изображения различных видов каманчи встречаются в Армении как в средневековых рукописях, так и на старинных могильных плитах и монастырях.

С ранних времен в Армении использовался своеобразный прием натяжения волоса смычка с помощью пальцев правой руки (в основном, большого). Пальцами же регулировалась и степень натяжения трости. В практике народного музыкального исполнительства регулировка натяжения волоса с помощью пальцев встречается и поныне, и чаще всего при игре на каманче. Кроме того у армянских исполнителей издавна была распространена практика держания инструмента с высоко поднятой рукой (о чём свидетельствует двинская чаша, рукопись из Мокса, хачкар 1194 года и другие памятники). Возможно, в Армении такая форма была постановочным приемом, несущим элемент театрального, артистичного исполнения армянских гусанов.

Каманча упоминается в стихах армянского ашуга Овнатана Нагаша (XVII—XVIII в.), а также ему посвящено одноимённое произведение ашуга Саят-Новы (XVIII в.).

Виртуозами игры на каманче были армянские исполнители Саша Оганезашвили, создавший четырёхструнную версию инструмента, и Вардан Буни, создавший семью каманчи (соло, сопрано, альт и т.д.).

Армянский каман
Смычковый инструмент каман или камани был одним из излюбленных инструментов армянских ашугов и входил в состав оркестра армянских народных инструментов. В последнее время используется значительно реже. Амшенские армяне сольно или дуэтом одновременно и исполняли на камане, и танцевали с ним.

Каман отличается более крупным размером (55-70 см в длину) и количеством основных струн (от четырёх до семи). Кроме основных струн к него есть четыре резонансных или так называемых симпатических струны, которые создают фоновое звучание во время исполнения. Армянское население Амшена использует каман чаще других видов каманчи. В Армении на камане играл знаменитый ашуг Дживани.

Турецкая классическая кеменче
Инструмент известный как фазил или армуди кеменче (armudi = груша) имеет грушевидную форму. Распространён в Турции. Используется в суфийской и классической оттоманской музыке. Издаёт плавные, плачущие звуки. Как правило, струны классической кеменче настраиваются «Ре-Соль-Ре».

Длина классической кеменче 40-41 см, ширина 14-15 см. Корпус выполняется в форме разрезанной вдоль груши. Овальная головка инструмента, а также шея и корпус изготовляются из цельного куска дерева. Отверстия в верхней деке имеют D-образную форму. Во время игры инструмент держится вертикально и упирается длинными колками в плечо музыканта. Высота струн над мостиком — 7-10 мм. В отличие от других струнных инструментов, на классической кеменче играют не подушечками пальцев, а ногтями руки, что позволяет плавно перемещать руку во время игры (легато).

Кабак кеман
Одной из разновидностей инструмента является распространенный в Турции Кабак Кеман (тыквенная скрипка), корпус которой изготавливается из специального сорта тыквы.

Азербайджанская кяманча

Строение
Состоит азербайджанская кяманча из корпуса, грифа и шпиля, который проходит сквозь внутреннюю часть корпуса наружу и соединяет обе половины корпуса. Корпус, гриф и колки кяманчи изготавливаются на специальном станке. Важным условием хорошего звучания инструмента является расчет расстояния между грифом и струнами. Общая длина инструмента — 700 мм, высота корпуса — 175 мм, а ширина — 195 мм.

Сведения

Классик азербайджанской литературы Джалил Мамедкулизаде является автором пьесы под названием «Кяманча». Перу поэта  (Али Тудэ) принадлежат стихи «Кяманча и знамя». Писательница  является автором повести «Каман».

Известно, что в XIX веке бытовали трёх-, четырёх-, и даже пятиструнные разновидности кяманчи. В этнографическом фонде Музея Истории Азербайджана, например, имеется экземпляр пятиструнной кяманчи XIX века. В том же музее экспонируется кяманча, принадлежавшая известному азербайджанскому композитору Зульфугару Гаджибекову. Корпус и гриф этой трёхструнной кяманчи украшены натуральным перламутром. Особенностью этого датируемого XIX веком инструмента является то, что часть корпуса выполнена из вертикального среза древесины, на которую натянут верх из кожи.

Кяманча изображена на азербайджанской банкноте номиналом в 1 манат и на монетах номиналом в 1 гяпик.

Согласно Энциклопедии Ираника, азербайджанская музыка исполняется и в других регионах Кавказа, главным образом среди армян, которые переняли мугамную систему и такие музыкальные инструменты, как кеманча и тар.

Звучание и игра
Диапазон кяманчи охватывает звуки от «ля» малой октавы до «ля» третьей октавы. В скрипичном ключе «соль» записываются музыкальные партии для кяманчи. Однако звучат они на один тон выше написанного. Настраивается кяманча по интервалам чистой кварты и квинты. В Азербайджане период высокого расцвета исполнительства на кяманче начинается со второй половины XIX века и он связан с развитием искусства ханенде (национальных профессиональных певцов, исполнителей мугамов). В советское время кяманча стала сольным концертно-эстрадным инструментом, вошла в состав народных оркестров. Композиторы пишут для кяманчи пьесы. Игре на кеманча обучаются в кружках музыкальной самодеятельности и в музыкальных учебных заведениях. Композитор Сулейман Алескеров в ряде своих произведениях для оркестра создал партии для кяманчи.

Некоторые исполнители
 Наапет Кучак
 Саят-Нова
 Алиев, Габиль
 Бакиханов, Талат
 Мовсесян, Александр

См. также
 Гиджак

Примечания

Литература

 Özhan Öztürk (2005). Karadeniz (Black Sea): Ansiklopedik Sözlük (Encyclopedic Dictionary). 2 Cilt (2 Volumes). Heyamola Yayıncılık. İstanbul. ISBN 975-6121-00-9

 Tsakalidis Pavlos, LYRA FROM PONTOS История инструмента, его развитие, практические упражнения на развитие ритма и мелодики, народные методы игры, этюды для занятий.

 Есипова М. В. Кеманча // Музыкальные инструменты. Энциклопедия. М., 2008, с. 250—252.

Понтийская лира
 Турецкая Музыка
 Сайт изготовителя, уста Ибрагима Челеби
 Фотографии и звучание Кеменче

Классическая кеменче
 Статья о классической кеменче
 Как изготовить классическую кеменче самому

Азербайджанская кеманча
 видеоклип Kemanca-Azerbaycan Ensturmani
 '''Азербайджанские музыкальные инструменты

Армянская кеманча
  (видеоклип в формате RealVideo)
 www.duduk.com Кеманча в интернет-магазине армянских инструментов
 Kamancheh (Kamanche): The Persian Spike Fiddle статья Пархама Насепюра о иранской кеманче с музыкальными ссылками.
 Kemanche ещё одна страница о иранской кеманче Пархама Насепюра, так же со ссылками
 ECAI Silk Road Atlas: Kemanche
 Kamancheh Документальный фильм об истории инструмента и исполнителях

Другие разновидности
 Сайт посв. смычковым инструментам разных народов
 Кеман
  Сайт изготовителя Питера Бифина (Австралия)

Ссылки

Смычковые музыкальные инструменты
Греческие музыкальные инструменты
Азербайджанские музыкальные инструменты
Турецкие музыкальные инструменты
Хордофоны
Армянские музыкальные инструменты

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Muncy native receives outstanding award
By Staff | Apr 29, 2015
Earl L. Poust (right) was awarded the Penn State Wrestling Club's Outstanding Alumnus Award on Sunday, April 19. He is with Cael Sanderson, head wrestling coach at Penn State.
STATE COLLEGE – On April 19, 2015 the Penn State Wrestling club held its annual awards banquet at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA. In addition to the individual Penn State wrestler awards, Muncy native and former standout Muncy High School wrestler and high school coach, Earl Poust, was awarded the Penn State Wrestling Club's Outstanding Alumnus Award.
Earl was born and raised in the Muncy, PA area and attended Muncy High School. Upon graduation, he enrolled at PSU in 1954 to study Ag Education and to wrestle for the Nittany Lions. After his wrestling career at PSU, he had a long and accomplished coaching and officiating career in the sport. His dedication to the sport of wrestling touched the many Muncy and Penn State fans as well as the Indian matmen he guided and coached for 13 years.
Earl lettered at Muncy High School all four years he participated in wrestling. As a freshman, his record was 10-4; 7-4 as a sophomore; 14-1 as a junior; and 15-0 as a senior in dual meets. He was Co-captain and West Branch champ in his senior year, and finished as the District IV runner-up in his freshman, junior and senior years.
At Penn State, Earl lettered as a sophomore, junior and senior during the 1956-58 seasons. Earl finished 3rd in the E.I.W.A. championships in 1957 and was a member of the championship team the same year. His record at Penn State was 13-9-2 and had a .571 winning percentage. In addition to wrestling he was the Vice-President of the Student Athletic Association his senior year, and a member of Parmi Nous, Druids, Alpha Tau Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Earl received his BS degree in Agricultural Science.
After graduating from PSU, Earl returned to Muncy High School to teach and coach the wrestling team. Highlights of his Muncy coaching career included a 119-52-3 win-loss-tie record; six West Branch Team Championships; one District IV Championship; and two undefeated teams, in 1962-63 (12-0) and 1966-67 (14-0).
During his coaching career, his teams had a 26 dual meet win streak. He coached 34 sectional champs, 10 district champs, four regional champs and two state runner-ups. Earl was the wrestling coach of the year in 1967 and served as president of the District IV wrestling coaches. He also served as vice-president of the Pennsylvania State Wrestling Coaches Association. In addition, one of his wrestlers, Dana Balum, wrestled for Penn State from 1969-71, and another, Ed Ott, was a catcher for the 1979 World Series Pittsburgh Pirates. Ott was also the Pirates' unofficial "team grappler" having famously body-slammed the New York Mets Felix Milan at second based in an MLB game in 1977.
Earl was inducted into the District IV Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame and West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame. He is a charter member of the Muncy Athletic Hall of Fame Committee and was inducted in 1981.
Earl presently lives in Muncy with his wife of 54 years, Vonnie. He is still a staunch Nittany Lion fan and a wrestling season ticket holder for many years. His daughter, Amy Leddy, husband Kevin, and granddaughters Megan and Kelly (both Penn State students), live in State College. His son Daniel Poust and his wife, Melissa, live in Muncy with his grandsons D.J and Matthew.