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Time for Washington to take the Venezuelan opposition seriously
Monday night in Caracas, opposition candidates to President Hugo Chávez held their first debate to decide who will challenge him in the scheduled October 2012 Venezuelan presidential election. In a sign of their continuing political maturation, the candidates rightly addressed bread-and-butter issues that matter to the vast majority of Venezuelans, such as the country's skyrocketing ...
By José R. Cárdenas
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Monday night in Caracas, opposition candidates to President Hugo Chávez held their first debate to decide who will challenge him in the scheduled October 2012 Venezuelan presidential election. In a sign of their continuing political maturation, the candidates rightly addressed bread-and-butter issues that matter to the vast majority of Venezuelans, such as the country's skyrocketing crime rate and Chávez's poor management of the Venezuelan economy.
The debate represented another important step forward in the Venezuelan opposition's long road back to political relevance. For most of the past decade, the image of the opposition -- shared by official opinion in Washington -- has not been favorable. It was seen as disorganized, hopelessly divided, and lacking in a vision that could cut into the broad working-class support for Hugo Chávez. That has been changing, however.
And with serious questions being raised about Chávez's health, and whether he will even survive until October of next year (in a telling recent comment, Chávez told his followers that, "The revolution cannot depend on one man"), all of a sudden the Venezuelan opposition takes on a whole new importance - one that the Obama administration must recognize and adapt to accordingly.
Monday night in Caracas, opposition candidates to President Hugo Chávez held their first debate to decide who will challenge him in the scheduled October 2012 Venezuelan presidential election. In a sign of their continuing political maturation, the candidates rightly addressed bread-and-butter issues that matter to the vast majority of Venezuelans, such as the country's skyrocketing crime rate and Chávez's poor management of the Venezuelan economy.
The debate represented another important step forward in the Venezuelan opposition's long road back to political relevance. For most of the past decade, the image of the opposition — shared by official opinion in Washington — has not been favorable. It was seen as disorganized, hopelessly divided, and lacking in a vision that could cut into the broad working-class support for Hugo Chávez. That has been changing, however.
And with serious questions being raised about Chávez's health, and whether he will even survive until October of next year (in a telling recent comment, Chávez told his followers that, "The revolution cannot depend on one man"), all of a sudden the Venezuelan opposition takes on a whole new importance – one that the Obama administration must recognize and adapt to accordingly.
The leading candidates are Henrique Capriles, governor of Miranda state, which includes much of Caracas; Pablo Pérez, governor of oil-rich Zulia state; Leopoldo López, former mayor of Chacao municipality in Caracas; and Maria Corina Machado, a founder of the civil society organization Súmate.
All four represent a new generation of Venezuelans with no ties to the old-line parties that Chávez has used as fodder in his rise to power. All the candidates convey youthful vigor and an understanding that today's Venezuela is vastly different than that of their parents. They say they want to break down the country's polarization under Chávez and provide more opportunities for marginalized communities. They also say they will unite behind whoever wins their February 2012 primary for the right to take on Chávez.
Any of the candidates can win over wealthy and middle-class voters; the key is whether they can win over disaffected Chávez supporters fed up with the hash he has made of the Venezuelan economy, the deterioration of public services, and soaring street crime.
Make no mistake about it, however: if somehow Chávez remains healthy enough to campaign and make it until next October, he will be re-elected. His popularity, willingness to spend billions for his re-election, and his control of the electoral mechanisms make him the prohibitive favorite. But that is the point — if he is healthy. If he succumbs to his cancer, then all bets are off.
Thus, the Obama administration needs to approach the election as anything but a perfunctory Chávez victory and instead prepare for a possible tectonic shift in Venezuelan politics. That means expressions of solidarity with candidates who are trying to play by democratic rules and speaking out against Chavista attempts to rig the election for his chosen successor, if it comes to that. Chávez's faltering health means that there is every chance October 2012 will bring an opportunity for the Venezuelan people to chart a new course, one that combines an awareness of the great disparities in Venezuelan society without the radicalism, rancor, polarization, and anti-Americanism of the past twelve years. It is crucial therefore that Washington not be on the sidelines as these events play out, but is actively engaged to promote our considerable interests in such an outcome.
José R. Cárdenas was acting assistant administrator for Latin America at the U.S. Agency for International Development in the George W. Bush administration.
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11 things to enjoy at Wimbledon 2018, plus cool things to do in the neighborhood.
If your clients are tennis fans, they're not going to miss Wimbledon Grand Slam this year. But what can you tell them to do from 2 July to 15 July during their holiday to London to make their Wimbledon Grand Slam adventure unforgettable?
The first tennis championship at Wimbledon was held in 1877, and the courts are much different now than they were then. Nowadays, there's much more to see and experience at Wimbledon than just tennis.
The Hill is situated on the north side of No. 1 Court and offers a great view of the large screen. It's a popular place for Grounds Pass Ticket Holders, and is known by many names, including Aorangi Terrace, the Hill, Henman Hill (a term especially popular during the 1990s), and Mound Murray.
Send your clients to visit the Tea Lawn every day during the championships for live music. Bands perform each morning at 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again in the afternoon from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wimbledon is passionate about the food and drinks available at the championships. In fact, Wimbledon is the largest sporting catering event in Europe with a staff of over 2,000 people. It typically sells more than 330,000 cups of tea and coffee, 234,000 meals, 16,000 portions of fish and chips, and 25,000 scones.
The people at Wimbledon Grand Slam are serious about their strawberries and cream. There are typically 28,000 kg consumed with over 10,000 litres of fresh cream. They pick the strawberries at 4 a.m. each morning just for guests.
The grounds themselves are beautiful, with many different plants and flowers planted throughout, including hydrangeas, Boston ivy, petunias, foxglove, roses, and more.
This popular woodland area is 1,140 acres and the home of the BBC television show the Wombles. Keep an eye out for wild mushrooms, as this area is popular with fungi foragers.
One of Wimbledon's treasures is its windmill, an architectural marvel dating back to 1817. The windmill is at Wimbledon Common.
Even if your clients are beginners, they can enjoy horseback riding in Wimbledon. Even the traffic lights are there to honor the horses. Send your clients to visit one of the local stables for more information about an equestrian experience.
For a cultural experience, visit one of the Wimbledon theatres. Try the Polka Theatre for kids or the New Wimbledon Theatre for adults.
Hidden in suburbia, this beautiful Thai Buddhist temple is a great photo and cultural opportunity.
There are many pubs, bars, and clubs that are possible with Londoners, including Hemingway's, the Dog & Fox, and many more.


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Jaguar XK, XJ & S Type No Start. This is a No Start Procedure I put together that should help. Keep in mind that not all cars are alike and procedures may be a little different.
The XJS was one of the most popular Jaguars ever made. The first one was designed by its British manufacturer with safety regulations in mind in 1975 as a grand tourer coupe.


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The SILVERS Perform For Santa At The North Pole In Their New Animated VIDEO!
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You heard of Santa's Elves? How about Santa's Dwarves? Turns out Santa Claus has quite the operation going on up at the North Pole when The Silvers pay him a visit on the heels of revolutionary change! All that coal… Read More ›
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Silvers Surf City is being invaded by aliens from another world in this animated video from our YouTube channel done for us by Randyl Bishop and Juan Carlos Quattordio of Bishop Comics. It is the second in a series of… Read More ›
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calendar October 6, 2020 in Communications
Stewardship Tip: What's Your Narrative?
The Lake Institute for Faith and Giving had a survey of congregational leaders from across the country, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving in a July 2020 survey of 555 congregations found that congregational giving declined by 4.4 percent on average from February through June 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. A plurality of congregations (41 percent) reported experiencing a decrease in giving, while more than a quarter (28 percent) said giving increased.
While a majority (52 percent) of congregations reported an increase in participation, a plurality (41 percent) experienced a decrease in giving.
Catholic parishes and small congregations (fewer than 50 weekly participants) reported declines in participation and giving more often than any other group.
Sixty-five percent of congregations surveyed received federal Payroll Protection Program loans. Just 14 percent of all congregations reported having to make reductions, layoffs or furloughs of staff.
Thirty percent of congregations raised funds to support other congregations and nonprofits in need.
Just over half (53 percent) of congregations reported that they had already resumed in-person services or anticipated doing so by September 1. One-third of congregations indicated that they did not know when they would reopen.
Congregations' political orientations appear to have a greater effect on reopening than do public health or financial considerations. Nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of conservative congregations had reopened or planned to reopen by August for in-person religious services, compared to 20 percent of liberal congregations and 49 percent of moderates.
None of the congregations surveyed expected to increase its budget during the next year. The majority (52 percent) plan to maintain their current budgets, while 48 percent anticipate reductions, with most of those anticipating cuts in the five to 10 percent range.
Congregations that continue to face a financial shortfall going forward plan to continue to reduce administrative expenses while developing new fundraising appeals and drawing down from their financial reserves or endowment.
In the face of these statistics, what is your narrative? A narrative is much more than a story. It can change the trajectory of a church or ministry. So, begin shaping your tomorrow with the words you choose today.
One narrative emphasizes survival. Phrases like "hunker down" or "conserve resources" or "circle the wagons" characterize this narrative. This is a natural instinct when the world seems to be a dangerous place. The second narrative emphasizes opportunity. Leaders may talk about "taking new ground" or "better to try and fail than not try at all" or "getting out of our comfort zone." It calls for movement that breaks out of the status quo.
It's important to note that you can find facts to support either narrative. More important to note is that those in leadership largely determine which of the two narratives has the most traction within an organization. The themes and stories that you emphasize in your communication will set the tone for your church or ministry.
As you might guess, I believe the positive choice is better. Leaders who want to breathe life into the positive narrative do more than repeat the simple phrases in the previous paragraph. These leaders:
Find and highlight the stories of good things that are happening. Dan and Chip Heath refer to this as "finding the bright spots." Even in a pandemic, you will see bright spots if you look for them.
Encourage creativity and experimentation. This may lead to new bright spots to highlight. And when it fails, the leader applauds the willingness to try something new.
Retell the biblical stories that show God showing up and God's people prevailing in the most difficult circumstances.
Enlist others to be positive storytellers. The burden of creating a positive narrative shouldn't fall on a single individual. Recruit and empower a team for this task.
Stay anchored spiritually. Shaping and sharing a positive narrative comes much more easily from a soul that is being nourished by the Holy Spirit.
What is your narrative? Adapted from September 15, 2020 Leading Ideas By Mike Bonem
Mike Bonem is a facilitator and consultant with Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF). Previously, he was Executive Pastor of West University Baptist Church in Houston.
Download this article in Microsoft Word format: 2020 October Tip of the Month


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2019 will be the 14th season of Country Kids Farm Program at Akron Acres.
The 2019 summer program is now booked. If you are interested in being on the waiting list in the event of a cancelation or the mailing list for 2020, contact Laura.
While participating in the program, your child will have the opportunity to see how the farm works and get their hands dirty by helping to care for the animals while having fun and learning at the same time. In addition to feeding the animals, every camp session includes pony rides, baking, crafts, games, hiking, swimming and more.
All sessions run from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Sessions are designed for children of different ages, ranging from 5 to 11 years old. Children ages 5 to 7 year olds can come for a two or three-day session while children ages 8 to 11 can come for a full week session which runs Monday thru Friday.
Please contact Laura for more information and availability.


The top riders upped the intensity while others savoured the natural beauty of the forest during the Ingeli MTB Ride and Fun Run on Sunday.
As the sun rose, cars and bikes started making their way to Ingeli Forest Lodge, situated in an indigenous forest at the foothills of the Ingeli Mountains, for registration for this year's third leg of the South Coast Fever MTB and Trail Run Series.
Just under 250 athletes registered for the 40km, 25km and 10km fun run/walk, and were joined by families and supporters for a beautiful day out in the country.
Many of the top male and female riders were getting themselves ready for the forest part of the series, which started and finished at Ingeli Forest Lodge.
The route carved through the beautiful indigenous forests that surround the lodge. There were long, fast downhills and about 1km of hard uphills to contend with. The finish was an uphill sprint to the line and racing was highly competitive.
Reinhard Zellhuber (01:19:29) edged Andrew Hill (01:19:43) to win the 40km men's race, while Bianca Haw (01:32:05) won the 40km race convincingly.
Brent Richter (01:10:03) and Sally Neave (01:39:04) won the 25km races while Goodwill Nhlumayo from Margate won the 10km fun run.
The 40km men's podium finishers were (from left) Jedson Tooms, Reinhard Zellhuber and Andrew Hill.
"It couldn't have been scripted any better," said series organiser Michael Bester.
"With set up the previous day, some mist and cold air started to roll in towards late in the afternoon and I thought the race weather was going to be a chiller, but how wrong was I? It turned out to be the most beautiful day at the perfect location.
"27 degrees in the forest with all those hills to contend with wasn't an easy task, but all finishers got an ice cold Powerade and medal when they crossed the finish line. Hibiscus Insurance Brokers also handed out ice cold water and Hollard drinking bottles to the parched riders.
"There were also, like always, some very nice general interest moments. There was a mother who did the 10km run together with her son by pushing him all the way in his pram.
"There was also a lady whose bike broke at the jockey on her back wheel and luckily for her, Dr Freek Coetzee and his wife, with their tandem bike, came along and he 'operated' on her bike with a screwdriver and cable tie, and she was able to finish the race!
"There were also many first timers who took on the challenge as couples and friends and finished together, showing the amazing sportsmanship at these events.
The 40km ladies' podium finishers were (from left) Nataschka Mowat, Bianca Haw and Debrah Thomas.
"There was a delicious food court that had some amazing country home cooking thing going which was run by Westbury Prep school as a fund-raising opportunity, which was very well supported by all the people at the race. There were raffle tickets for sale for some half lambs and weekends away at Ingeli Lodge and Spa up for grabs as well as a beautiful kids' zone.
"The music was festive and created an amazing atmosphere. All in all, it was a very successful day and another special race in a very special area, organised by Westbury Prep School, a very special school. All the teachers, parents and headmaster were involved in some way with this event.
The fourth and final round of the series, the Lake Eland Classic powered by the Burry Stander Foundation, takes place at Lake Eland Game Reserve on 7 October. Register on www.bundubashers.org or www.roag.co.za.


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Microsoft: 'Windows Support' Phone Scams on the Rise
by Brandon Dimmel on May, 7 2014 at 11:05AM EDT
Microsoft says the number of telephone scams involving fake Windows support technicians is on the rise. That means more criminals are executing schemes designed to dupe legitimate Windows users out of their hard-earned money.
Most of the scams involve cold callers claiming to work for Microsoft. In this scenario, the victim is told that their computer is infected with some kind of damaging malware. Based on this author's experience, oftentimes the calls originate overseas - usually from India, with the caller having a thick accent.
Scammers Sell One-time or Subscription-based "Solutions"
In many cases, scammers point to harmless or low-level log errors on the users' PC via the Windows Event Viewer tool in an effort to convince the victim that their computer is in infected. Scammers then ask for money in exchange for a solution which can involve a one-time "fix" or a fake security software subscription.
Microsoft noted in a recent blog post that these scams are becoming far more prevalent as time goes on.
"What's really alarming is that this type of scam shows no signs of slowing down," noted Microsoft customer service executive Kirsten Kliphouse. "Increasingly, we hear via our front-line support team, and even from friends and family, that these scammers are getting bolder, targeting not only individuals but also businesses." (Source: technet.com)
How to Prevent Getting Scammed
Microsoft says it's important Windows users take several steps to protect themselves from these scams.
First: if you receive an unsolicited phone call about your computer's hardware or software, you should hang up immediately. If you stay on the line with a suspected scammer, listen carefully -- is there any evidence to suggest the caller knows or understands your system specifically? If not, hang up the phone.
Secondly, you should avoid giving out personal information, such as phone numbers, addresses, or credit card data -- especially when contacted unsolicited by a third party interested in discussing the Windows operating system over the phone.
What to Do if You Receive a Call
If you are called, there are steps you can take. US residents can report the incident by calling the Microsoft's help desk at 1-800-426-9400, or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at (202) 326-2222. For Canada and the United Kingdom, contact anti-fraud organizations available through links found Microsoft's website.
For its part, the FTC says such reports "help us and our law enforcement partners detect patterns of fraud and abuse." (Source: computerworld.com)
Microsoft adds that scammers tend to get quite belligerent when they don't get their way. It's a type of behavior most legitimate Microsoft customer representatives avoid at all costs.
Have you or anyone you know ever been contacted by a scammer claiming to represent Microsoft? If so, how did you or your contact respond to the call? Do you believe these scams are becoming a bigger problem? Finally, do you think Microsoft is doing enough to limit these kinds of threats?
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Permalink Submitted by ruellej on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 19:49
I usually get a call from the infamous "Indian Tech Support Squad" a few times a month, and I have to admit that I rather enjoy pulling their chain. My record for screwing them around is 24 minutes.
The best jerk-around I had with them was letting them have me install Teamviewer and then taking over my PC. When I then told them to get lost they told me that they infected my PC which I am sure they probably did.
I was expecting that to happen and so when the session was over I simply rebooted with my acronis rescue disk and simply restored my system to my recent backup.
Tell them you use Linux
Permalink Submitted by gi7omy on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 13:52
I let them rabbit on and act stupid (where's the start menu?) and then eventually tell them "Well, there isn't anything like that in my menu" and eventually tell them I'm running Linux
Waste their time
Permalink Submitted by doppiotempo on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 13:50
We also get them here in South Africa...
The first time they called me I just googled some of the rubbish phrases they used and came across numerous blogs reporting the scams. I told the "Vindows support" guy, "I believe this is a scam" and he promptly hung up on me. Since then, like ruellej, I have made it my mission to see how long I can keep them on the line (though I think my record is only about 15 min). My thinking is the longer I talk to them, the less time they have to scam someone who doesn't know better. The conversation is peppered with things like "oh no! Oh DEAR! Gosh, what am I going to do?" etc.
Permalink Submitted by Sparkydog on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 16:38
With telemarketers, I ask them if they will hold on a second, put the phone down and walk away.
Permalink Submitted by Boots66 on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 17:59
Everyone seems to want to be nice. I am sorry but after finding out my youngest almost opened us up to these idiots, and that the other members of the house had received calls, I waited! Once I had the poor sap on the phone, I gave him hearing issues for a bit when I let go a personal alarm into the phone mouthpiece - Gee - Haven't heard from any of them since - Gosh darn and gee whiz - Leeches!
Give 'Em Hell Harry
Permalink Submitted by dan_2160 on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 18:10
I've been surprised at how many of these scam calls I get. After being nice on the first two, I've found it much more satisfying to tell the caller to go f@ck himself and engage in other physically impossible acts. These jerks have no sense of decency and they deserve all the abuse their potential victims that hurl at them.
Recorded the call (after a few minutes) and had FUN playing DUMB
Permalink Submitted by maxethan on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 22:13
Although I did not waste 24 minutes of their time, I did (as soon as I realized it was these scum bags) recorded the call and play 'dumb'. I kept saying "OK" as if I were doing what he asked (some boiler call from India, thick male India accent). I then, finally said (not listening to his attempts to have me stop) "OK, I will hit delete C now, like you said too". the dork says "No problem sir" to every situation. When I then said "Why did the screen go black and it now says 'please insert system disk'?". He says "No problem sir, we will help you with that. Let me ask my manager" I get put on hold and then a moment later, they hung up... I thought that was it, but about 5 minutes later some other male called back (the manger I guess) and I again said "Why does it say please insert system disk, what did you guys have me do!" (I was silently laughing hysterically). The Manager says "No problem, we can help you with that" and then he then hung up too.
I have not heard back from these idiots in months... (I did get a first call about a month before that one, and had no time that time, so I blew them off). I should upload the recording to you tube, it was pretty funny... My son (teenager) heard it and was like "Wow dad, that was awesome" that is a heck of a compliment from a teen...
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For salaried employees, trying to make a budget for daily and weekly expenses might become a tedious affair. When the salary amount is broken down, it is easier to understand how much liquid money there is in hand for basic expenditure, over a short period of time. For this purpose, it is a smart decision to find the equivalent of your salary in terms of hourly wages. You can do so by first dividing your salary monthly, then weekly, and then finally splitting into the number of hours you work per day. You could also use a financial calculator to make this job simpler for you.
If you're looking to figure out how much your hourly wages are from your annual salary, the first thing you need to do is find out how much you work in a week. On an average, a salaried employee works 40 hours a week. We can estimate that an average salaried person works 40 X 52 = 2,080 hours annually.
If you want an accurate number, you're going to need to keep track of how many hours you've worked through the period or the project. An easy method to calculate hourly rate would be to calculate it on an annual basis. However, if it needs to be more accurate, you could run calculations for a specific project or a period of time.
You need to update your received paychecks regularly – this can either be project-specific or based on a particular period. The choice to include taxes within the calculation is yours. Not including taxes will mean your hourly rate will appear higher.
The simplest way to find your hourly income would be to divide your income by your hours worked. For example: $10,000/745 = $13.42 per hour.
If you're drawing a weekly salary of $500, and the average working hours is 40 in the company you work in, let's assume that you work for 50 hours this week. Your regular hourly rate would be $500/40 = $12.50. Any hours worked after 40 hours in a week is considered overtime. In this case, it would be 10 hours (50 hours worked – 40 hours average weekly hours).
The overtime rate is usually "hour and a half," meaning the multiplier would be 1.5. This would be $12.50 X 1.5 = $18.75. Now calculating overtime wages, the number of overtime hours worked multiplied by overtime rate, $18.75 X 10 = $187.50.


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20th July 2016, saw the launch of one of a kind tea lounge by Dilmah in the heart of Khan Market. Located right opposite the Khan Market temple, on the first floor, this tea lounge is quiet a visual retreat. Absolutely loved the quirky interiors of this quaint lounge.Born in May 1930 in the tiny a village north of Negombo, Sri Lanka, to a family of modest means, Merrill J. Fernando migrated to Colombo, capital city of Sri Lanka. He was fortunate in being selected as one of the first Sri Lankans to learn tea tasting in London- the centre of the global tea trade was in Mincing Lane, in East London. Ceylon Tea was acknowledged the finest, yet her teas were mostly transferred to London for auction, a practice that persisted to an extent until the 1980s. The young tea taster saw the inequity in the industry, with tea - a finished product - being sold as raw material and therefore disproportionately benefiting traders in developed countries.
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Few things are as contentious and politically charged as the names of where we live, so it's not surprising to see toponymy back in Montreal's political spotlight, three years after the Park Avenue/Parc Avenue/avenue du Parc debacle. Earlier this week, a variety of nationalist groups began to advocate the renaming of Amherst Street, ostensibly because its namesake, Jeffrey Amherst, an officer of the British Army who helped conquer Quebec in 1760, advocated the genocide of North America's native peoples.
Fair enough, I guess. There has long been a movement to give Lionel Groulx the boot from the St. Henri metro station that bears his name because of what he thought and said about Jews. Thing is, in the case of both Amherst and Groulx, as much as their beliefs and actions would be unacceptable today, they were in keeping with the general attitudes of their time. Groulx was far from the only anti-Semite in pre-WWII Canada; Amherst was not the only military leader who engaged in despicable tactics to win a war.
Besides, plenty of other unsettling people whose names have been enshrined in the landscape. If we want to get rid of all of the skeletons in our toponymical closet, we have a lot of cleaning to do, starting with Christopher Columbus (genocidal imperialist), René Lévesque (lethal drunk-driver), Maurice Duplessis (corrupt autocrat) and Saint Zotique (he wasn't even a saint!).
Unfortunately, it turns out that this noble but misguided effort to correct the injustices of the past was just a front for a far more routine agenda: erasing all traces of English from the place names of Montreal. The same people advocating for the renaming of Amherst also want streets such as rue City Councillors, avenue McGill-College and rue University to be translated into French (which would make them rue des Conseillers municipaux, avenue du Collège McGill and rue de l'Université). It harks back to the 1950s and 60s, when many English street names (including Inspector Street, Park Avenue and St. James Street) were translated into French. That practice ended, funnily enough, with the introduction of language laws in 1976, which mandated that all generics ought to be in French, but specifics should remain in their original language.
As a result, Montreal is filled with such wonderful oddities as rue Bridge and chemin Queen-Mary — names that reflect the hybrid linguistic character of the city. Montreal is la deuxième ville francophone du monde, yes, but it is more accurately a product of the complicated relationship between two colonial languages. As a French city, Montreal is little more than a shabby Paris; as an English city, it's a somewhat cooler Ottawa. But as a bilingual city, with all of the contradictions, tension and uneasiness inherent in that distinction, it is unique: a cultural chameleon that slides easily between histories and identities that remain fixed and unbudging in more linguistically conventional cities. This mixed identity is something we should cherish.
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The 25th anniversary theme of this year's Broadway Bares will be "Top Bottoms Of Burlesque." Lots of beefcake ahead, possibly not work-safe. Get tickets here. At the end of the clip is Charlie Williams, who won the Ali Forney Center's Broadway Beauty Pageant in 2010.


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The remains of a Kaiten suicide torpedo recovered by US forces at Ulithi Atoll in 1945. The forward portion — including the warhead, forward oxygen, fuel tanks, and crew compartment — is missing and may have been destroyed in an explosion of the warhead. Photo courtesy of the US Naval History and Heritage Command.
That Time the Japanese Launched Kaiten Suicide Torpedoes To Try To Win World War II
By Matt Fratus | January 12, 2022
A deafening explosion echoed across the Ulithi Atoll in the West Caroline Islands around 5:45 a.m. Nov. 20, 1944. The USS Mississinewa oil tanker anchored in the entrance of the Ulithi lagoon — the site of the massive refueling base for more than 200 US Navy vessels waging war against the Japanese in the South Pacific — took a direct hit from the Imperial Japanese Navy's new top-secret weapon.
Developed in the later stages of World War II, Kaiten suicide torpedoes acted as the seaborne version of the feared kamikaze pilots who had attacked Pearl Harbor only three years earlier. The IJN believed these Kaiten suicide torpedoes and their pilots could radically shift the momentum of the war in the Pacific.
According to the Naval History and Heritage Command, the Type-1 Kaiten was an oxygen-fueled torpedo with a bigger warhead. The pilot had a compartment that included a small periscope, steering controls, and remote control means to arm and detonate the weapon. The vessel also had batteries and an air filter inside.
The final moments of the USS Mississinewa after it was struck by a Japanese Kaiten on Nov. 20, 1944. Photo by US Navy sailor Sid Harris, courtesy of ussmississinewa.com.
The Type-1 Kaiten packed a "3,420-pound warhead, a speed of 12 knots cruising and 30 knots maximum, a maximum range of 42 nautical miles, and a maximum operating depth of 250 feet," according to the NHCC.
On that November morning, Lt. j.g. Sekio Nishina, piloting the Kaiten torpedo he helped invent, launched from a mothership submarine and is believed to have crashed into the Mississinewa. He was carrying the ashes of his co-inventor Hiroshi Kuroki, who had died in a training accident.
The spectacular detonation of the more than 3,000-pound warhead punched a massive hole in the Mississinewa's starboard side. Another explosion followed seconds later after fumes from an aviation gas tank ignited.
Nearby ships raced to the scene. Simon "Sid" Harris, a sailor aboard the USS Munsee auxiliary fleet tug boat, grabbed his camera and soon took 37 dramatic photographs of the heroic effort to save the Mississinewa's crew.
A T-4 Kaiten on display at an outdoor exhibit at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo by Matt Fratus/Coffee or Die Magazine.
His images captured the scene as it unfolded. Thick black smoke and flames engulfed the tanker. The Munsee delivered three firefighting teams as a boarding party to help knock down the fire. The Mississinewa rolled over on its side at 8:15 a.m., only a few hours after the suicide attack, claiming the lives of 63 sailors.
The IJN conducted 10 major Kaiten operations throughout the rest of the war. A Kaiten successfully sunk the destroyer escort USS Underhill in July 1945, killing 113 members of her crew. The only other American ship sunk by a Kaiten was the infantry landing craft LCI-600. Three men died. Kaiten attacks damaged several other ships.
Today, the USS Bowfin Submarine Park & Museum in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has a Type-4 Kaiten developed in 1945 on display. Between 45 and 50 Type-4 Kaitens were built but never used operationally. The Japanese torpedo program lost eight mothership Kaiten submarines and 900 submariners or support personnel. Although the Japanese envisioned their tactic would change the result of World War II, they didn't account for two nuclear weapons forcing their surrender.
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Matt Fratus is a history staff writer for Coffee or Die. He prides himself on uncovering the most fascinating tales of history by sharing them through any means of engaging storytelling. He writes for his micro-blog @LateNightHistory on Instagram, where he shares the story behind the image. He is also the host of the Late Night History podcast. When not writing about history, Matt enjoys volunteering for One More Wave and rooting for Boston sports teams.
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A motorbike rack is perhaps considered one of by far the most important equipment of a bicycle. It's deemed as required by which it provides safe and sound, safe in addition to durable storage whether or not at home, garage or within the street.
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Over a Forty-four year period, Bill King either stored in a garage, basement or transported fifteen 2" tape recordings, most absent track sheets, and recorded between 1974 to 1985. Some were jazz and others reggae and funk sessions with his various bands.
The baking process was successful, the stems retrieved and sent to Renegade Studios, owned by Jesse "Dubmatix" King.
Within in these packs are players such as bassist Harvey Brooks of Bob Dylan and Electric Flag fame, Everton Paul and Wayne McGhie – Reggae Hall of Fame honorees, jazzman Pat LaBarbera of Buddy Rich and Elvin Jones fame and brother Joe – long -time drummer for Tony Bennett and a long cast of luminaries. Both Kings were thrilled at what the heard. Tracks that have a timeless quality about them and capture the spirit and cross-cultural curiosity of the musicians involved. Players without borders!
Guitarist/vocalist Wayne McGhie and drummer Everton 'Pablo' Paul were part of that first wave of musicians who introduced the music of their roots to a city about to recognize the imprint people from afar were about to make on Toronto.
"Born in 1947 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Wayne McGhie received his elementary musical instruction in guitar from his sister. "I taught him to go up the scale on the guitar and if you ask me now how, I don't know, because he followed his dream and I dropped what I had," says McGhie's older sister Merline. "Dance was my passion, music was his passion."
However, Merline remained close to her brother because of his generosity and was his caregiver in the last years of his life up until his death. "He was kind. He never asked for anything and if he had it he would give it to you. He was kind, he was generous.
McGhie was part of the influx of West Indian musicians heading from the island to Canada: musicians like Studio One veterans Lloyd Delpratt and the legendary Jackie Mittoo, who had worked with Bob Marley and the Wailers and Jimmy Cliff before coming to Toronto and Everton Paul. McGhie's sister remembers Mittoo as a regular visitor to their place, drinking wine and playing music regularly with McGhie." CBC Radio Canada.
Wayne, Pablo and Bill met one evening the early seventies at the Masonic Temple in Toronto. The featured artist that night was keyboardist Jackie Mittoo. "I heard something in the rhythm section that was 'off the map' original and exciting and asked the trio if they would be part of my future endeavours", said Bill King. The three, along with bass player George Philip became part of King's 'big music adventure' the next few years.
During those years they became house band at the famed El McCambo Club in Toronto and recorded when possible. One such session produced three long-lasting tracks. The funk instrumental, "Sawbuck" – "Nothing's Gonna Take You Away" recorded by Chaka Khan after a co-write – rewrite with Buffalo, NY native Debbie Ash and the one known vocal duet between McGhie and King and composed by Bill King – "Promises".
"Promises" is everything you need to know about the friendship, compatibility and innovative measures the trio brought to a music about to surface in North America. McGhie sings and plays rhythm guitar. King sings and plays left hand synth-bass and Fender Rhodes, Everton Paul – drums and percussion. Bert Hermiston - tenor sax.
'Big ups' to Michael Haas at Inception Sound for the 'shake and bake' and stems and to Jesse 'Dubmatix' King for remix and mastering.
Cover art Bill and Jesse King!


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9 August to 1 September 2013
Cover of Programme for Edinburgh International Festival, 2013
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Festivals and Tattoo
9 August to 1 September
The picture above is of the cover of the 84-page Programme for Edinburgh International Festival, 2013.
The festival will be held from 9 August to 1 September. Further details can be found on the Edinburgh International Festival web site.
Edinburgh International Festival has been held in August / early-September each year, since 1947. It includes music (especially classical music), opera, ballet, dance, theatre and a firework concert.
The main venues for Edinburgh Festival performances are:
- Usher Hall.
- Festival Theatre
- Edinburg Playhouse.
- Royal Lyceum Theatre.
- The Queen's Hall.
- The Hub.
Other events that are held in at around the same time of year as Edinburgh International Festival include:
2 to 26 August
Edinburgh Festival Fringe was established in 1947 as an alternative to Edinburgh International Festival, though it was not given that name until the following year.
It has now become the world's largest Arts Festival, with a diverse range of performances, especially theatre and comedy. Last year (2012) Edinburgh Festival Fringe staged about 2,700 shows at about 280 venues.
Festival Fringe - 2003
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual event performed, staged in the evenings on the Castle Esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle.
Different performers are invited each year. They include members of the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth and international military bands.
The first official Edinburgh Military Tattoo was held in 1950. There were 6,000 spectators. Now the tattoo attracts over 200,000 spectators annually and is usually fully 'sold out'.
Military Tattoo c.1950
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Acknowledgement: Some of the details above have been taken from the Wikipedia pages for Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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Can I Get Social Security Disability for a Skin Disease?
Social Security considers several types of skin diseases, including burns, ichthyosis, bullous diseases, chronic infections of the skin or mucous membranes, dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and genetic photosensitivity disorders. Social Security generally looks for laboratory findings (such as blood tests or biopsy results) as well as your skin disease's response to treatment. It all comes down to whether the symptoms caused by your skin disease would prevent you from being able to work for a continuous period of at least one year.
Does Social Security consider skin disease to be disabling?
How exactly does Social Security evaluate a disability claim based on skin disease?
Step 1: Non-Medical Criteria. First and foremost, you cannot be working above what Social Security calls a Substantial, Gainful Activity (SGA) level. Basically, you cannot be earning more than $1,090 on a gross (pre-tax) monthly basis. The SGA rule is the most important non-medical criteria, but there are other non-medical criteria that also must be satisfied in order for the claim to progress to a complete medical review at Step 2. No matter how severe and debilitating your skin disease might be (even if it is well-supported by years of medical evidence), if you do not meet the non-medical eligibility requirements, your claim will not advance to Step 2 and your claim will be technically denied. You can appeal a technical denial, but generally speaking if the facts are correct, the appeal will be unsuccessful.
Step 3: Medical Listings. At Step 3, the question is whether your skin disease meets or equals a medical "Listing." Social Security has broken down the human body and mind into 14 different Impairment categories, called the Listing of Impairments. Skin diseases are typically evaluated under Listing 8.00 Skin Disorders. If the adjudicator reviews your medical records and determines you meet a medical listing, you are found to be Disabled at Step 3 and you are eligible to receive disability benefits. If, however, you do not meet a medical listing, the claim proceeds to Step 4.
Social Security disability cases involving skin disease are complex. Because there are treatments for skin disease, Social Security will look carefully at your skin's response to treatment over a period of several months. These cases require expert understanding of the above evaluation process, as well as compelling medical evidence. If the medical evidence does not support the alleged severity, the claimant is often found to be less than credible and denied. If you would like to discuss the specifics of your case with a disability expert now, please contact us. We will do everything possible to get your claim approved.


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Democrats' retreat: where John Legend and Jerome Powell converge
House Democrats tap celebrities, journalists, academics, union leaders for Leesburg, Virginia, next week
Posted Apr 2, 2019 12:51 PM
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John Legend, left, pictured with will.i.am singing his song "Yes We Can" during the 2008 Democratic National Convention, will speak to House Democrats at their annual retreat next week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
House Democrats on Tuesday announced a lineup of speakers for their retreat in Leesburg, Virginia, next week that includes celebrities, journalists, academics and union leaders, but is light on politicians.
In past years, Democrats have had big names in politics headline their retreats. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the retreat multiple times when they were in office, and Biden addressed the caucus again last year to help Democrats hone their economic messaging ahead of the 2018 midterms.
This year, the two biggest names speaking at the retreat will be celebrity couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who will take part in a moderated Q&A.
The closest Democrats get to a politician with their speaker selections is Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Although Powell was nominated by President Donald Trump, he has come under intense criticism from the president for the Fed's recent decisions.
"We obviously have an important role to play as it relates to fiscal policy. He has a tremendously important role to play as it relates to monetary policy, which will be essential to the future of our country and our economy," said House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, explaining the decision to extend an invite to Powell.
Other retreat speakers announced by Jeffries on Tuesday include technology journalist Kara Swisher, Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees President Lee Saunders and "Strangers in Their Own Land" author Arlie Russell Hochschild.
The retreat theme is "100 Days In: Fighting for the People," Jeffries said.
The heads of key labor unions — including SEIU's Henry, AFSCME's Saunders and the Association of Flight Attendants–CWA's Sara Nelson — will participate in a plenary session during the event about helping working families.
Swisher, the editor of Recode, will discuss the changing workforce, including automation issues.
The immigration plenary will feature John Yang of Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Fernando Garcia of the Border Network for Human Rights.
Jeffries also said Democrats will talk about their plans for rebuilding the nation's infrastructure and lowering health care costs and prescription drug prices, keeping the focus largely on the caucus's economic agenda.
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"Love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life." You've probably heard this quote before, but it never meant anything to you because you don't really like your job, and you don't understand how anyone can. Work is work, after all — that's the point. It's supposed to be something that pays the bills and, while it's not particularly pleasant, life is what happens outside of the office…right?
It turns out that the nose-to-the-grindstone mentality isn't the best one to have when it comes to your career, your life. You spend almost a quarter of every week at work — and that's if you only work 40 hours — so it really should be something you enjoy doing.
The pit of despair you feel in your stomach every Sunday night before the workweek starts isn't just a normal feeling — it's stress. When you don't like your job, you won't look forward to Monday morning, when you have to return to the office, the shop, the classroom or the restaurant. Wherever you're working is not the place for you if it's causing you to feel anxiety and despair.
Studies have shown reducing stress can be key to extending your life. That's because stress exacerbates so many health conditions: heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems and asthma, all worsen due to stress. Accelerating any of these conditions is never going to have a happy outcome, so it's time to find a less stressful place to work.
Stress doesn't just have a physical effect — it has a mental effect too. Too much stress can lead you to feel depressed, overwhelmed, nervous, anxious or restless—all sentiments you can reduce or erase by switching to a career path that's better suited to your strengths and interests.
Those who have left imperfect jobs behind have been able to get a handle on their mental health, whether they suffer from depression, stress or even bipolar disorder. In fact, Author, Speaker and Activist Melody Moezzi, who suffers from bipolar disorder, says there's a positive outcome to mental health diagnoses. In fact, she claims, a diagnosis can help you let go of negativity and pursue what you want in life.
If your job is a stressor, it might be time to leave it behind in favor of something better for you.
You're not the first person who thought it was best to just hang onto a job, any job. It may pay the bills, or it may seem irresponsible or impossible to change course now. However, those before you who have done the same are quick to say they regretted that choice.
Speak to older friends or family members who worked hard at the same job for years. They likely have stories of career dreams they were never able to pursue. Alternatively, you probably have another family member or friend who has completely changed gears, gone back to school or otherwise found a way to skip the 9-to-5 grind. He or she can tell you how great it feels to do what you really want — and that might inspire you to chase your dreams too.
Even if you're good at the job you have now, you'll be even better when you pursue your passion. Why? Because you'll be in an environment centered on your strengths and your interests. You'll probably feel more creative and be able to contribute more to the team with fresh ideas and new ways of looking at things.
You'll also be able to deal with the occasional boring assignment. Even if it's boring, it's still part of your dream job, so you might not even notice just how much of a lull it is. Not every job is perfect all the time. After all, by enjoying what you have, you can focus less on what's dull and revel in what's good instead.
Again, passion will be the driving force in your new career. No longer will you have to push yourself to find inspiration to work late or take on additional projects. Instead, you'll be champing at the bit to take on new tasks that challenge you, but also make you feel more accomplished when you're finished.
To that end, you'll be able to overcome workplace obstacles much more effectively. No matter what speed bump you hit, it'll barely slow you down because you want to work and do well. You'll be surprised at how much passion alone can fuel you to overcome.
If you don't like your job, you're probably not creating a full contact list and tapping them for career opportunities in the same field. Instead, you put in the bare minimum at work, and then head home. You can say goodbye to this network of one once you're working in your dream job.
Once you decide to switch careers, you can kick your networking into high gear to find the right position. And, once you get your first job in the field, you'll be sure to pick up even more contacts to work with along the way. Your passion will attract people to you and make them want to work with you. As you extend and strengthen your network, more opportunities will fall into your lap, all because you impressed others with your passion.
You only get one life to live, and you don't want to look back on it with regrets. We already touched on career regret, and how you should avoid that if you can. However, switching jobs will help you avoid personal regret for the lack of motivation, cheerfulness and gusto you show in life.
How does dislike of your job affect your personal relationships? Do you shun social activities because you're so stressed after work? Do you avoid your kids after work because you need peace? Do you take your frustrations out on those closest to you? These are all human reactions, and you're not the first to have them. You can be, however, one of the ones who changes them.
By chasing your dreams and finding that passion and drive, you will be happier in all aspects of life. Your workplace attitude will improve, and you'll be happier outside of the office. All in all, pursuing your passion can be the start of a seriously spectacular life that's joyful in all realms.


Hobbies: So many hobbies and so little time!
Hobbies: Blues guitar, hunting and anything fast!
Racing: Classic Car racing activity since 1990 with UK based rallies; moved to circuit racing in 1995 with the AMOC and participated consistently in Club racing in the UK and Europe. Since 2004, with the ownership of FIA eligible cars, regularly participate in Rallies, Tours, international and important UK events. No notable wins or headline grabbing moments apart from a spectacular shunt at Mallory Park in 2003!


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În Satu Mare a existat o rețea de tramvai cu ecartament îngust, parte a liniei de tren Satu Mare-Ardud. În 8 noiembrie 1900 porțiunea din orașul Satu Mare (Gara Mare-Fierăstrăul cu abur) a fost electrificată și circulată de tramvaie. În 31 decembrie 1906 s-a renunțat la tramvaie electrice. În perioada interbelică exploatarea s-a oprit.

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It seems quintessential these days to have a coffee in the morning. Many of my friends and coworkers cannot go through a day without coffee. But how did it get this way? How did places like Starbucks become so mainstream in our lives? A lot of it has to do with Howard Schultz – the CEO of Starbucks who saw an opportunity to bring coffee and the Italian culture of coffee into America.
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Previously, these regulations were limited by the counterweight of global competition and the need to be price competitive at a country level.
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Two key properties blockchain can address are provenance of assets and chain of custody for operations on assets.
The provenance of an asset is a critical activity in most industries. An asset can be represented in digital form.
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Call it a "know your asset" process. Without this, it is possible to place "counterfeit" assets in blockchain.
Chain of custody is a vital reporting element. Documenting what activities have been done by which parties and when is a key requirement. Some industries are farther along in the process than others because of existing regulatory requirements.
However, the direction of travel is to implement this across all industries to provide a distributed tamper-proof ledger of activities performed on digital assets.
All of this relies on identity and access management standards, which are currently being worked upon by most government bodies. Universal standards are yet to evolve. However, in a permissioned private blockchain, these standards can be set and achieved.
Blockchain, with its global reach, immutability, and enforcement of such key protocols as no double spend of an asset enables an auditable, real-time record designed to be inspected by a regulator no matter where on the planet they physically reside.
The cost advantage for businesses is that the reports then become the domain of the regulators. The metadata provided about the assets and processes are baked into business as usual and enable ever-increasing automation as part of any business process.
After all, when was the last time a regulator removed a regulatory reporting rule?
You may wonder what the missing piece is to this approach. The answer is acceptance of blockchain by regulators as an automated reporting platform and the adoption of global standards.
Considering the entire process of reporting to regulators is due for a major overhaul, blockchain can prove essential in providing a mutually beneficial solution for all parties, including US taxpayers.
The article was originally published on Cointelegraph and is reposted here by permission.


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Short version: Tracing the footsteps of C.J Sansom's dogged, melancholy 'hero' Matthew Shardlake and his 'side kick' Barak through the streets of Tudor London from Staple Inn in Holborn to Bucklesbury.
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