Who doesn't love a Beagle's doe-like eyes and happy, easy-going nature? Their cute, floppy ears? As a member of the hound family, they live to use their nose and love to eat! They are excellent as scent detection dogs at airports and can search out weapons, drugs, and illegal food items with ease. Originally bred in England to hunt, the Beagle has long been popular as a family companion.
Beagles have been around so long that no one is quite certain of their origins. Similar size and type dogs were found in Ancient Greece in the 5th century B.C. to hunt rabbit and hare. Early Beagles during Medieval times were small and stood only 8 to 9 inches tall. They were called "Pocket Beagles" because they were small enough to fit into a hunter's pocket. As larger dogs were needed for hunting larger prey, these smaller Beagles became extinct in 1901.
The more modern breed which is larger in size originated in Great Britain in the 1830s as a cross between two breeds: the Southern Hound, and the North Country Beagle. A man named Reverend Phillip Honeywood of Great Britain started a breeding program and King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth I fell in love with the breed. Wanting to improve on the breed, Thomas Johnson produced dogs that were statelier in appearance and better hunters.
Since then the breed has been successfully domesticated and has become popular as a family pet and show dog.
Beagles are loving, gentle dogs with a fierce independent streak. As a pet parent, you will have to be patient and persistent since this breed is so strong willed.
When training your Beagle, always have him on a lead or he will follow his nose versus your commands and head off in search of an enticing scent.
Before you go over the moon for this breed, know that they love companionship and do not like to be alone. Therefore, separation anxiety can be an issue.
Beagles are scent hounds and are wonderful escape artists so a fenced in yard or a lead on a walk is essential.
One of the most vocal dogs as they bark, bay and howl.
Pack animals that do well with other dogs.
Eyes are either hazel or brown and look like they are pleading.
Most don't like to swim.
Not great as guard dogs – they are generally everyone's best friend.
As Bark Busters trainers, we have seen Beagles plough through drywall when left alone for too long. To cut down on the destruction, Beagles need a lot of exercise, education and an outlet for their energy.
Beagles are often known as the "Goldilocks" of dogs – not too big, not too small, not too aggressive and not too shy. Because of their acute sense of smell, they are often called a "nose with feet".
Know also that they are so vocal, they might not make the best apartment dwellers… you can hear them howl loudly. For a dog its size, the Beagle has a BIG voice. A Beagle's voice is not only typically louder than other breeds its size, it has a passionate tone that other breeds do not have.
Beagles have approximately 220 million scent receptors compared to the 5 million in people.
Early "Beagles" were only eight or nine inches high.
The Beagle is ranked among the top 10 most popular dogs in the world.
The "Peanuts" character Snoopy was a Beagle and possibly was the reason behind some of its popularity.
One of the identifying marks of a purebred Beagle is some white in its tail. It may only be a few hairs at the tip, or it may be mostly white, but a "Beagle" without any white in its tail is probably a mix.
Although we know Queen Elizabeth II as a huge Corgi fan, the first Queen Elizabeth loved the miniature "pocket" Beagles.
They are very vocal and are known for their howling.
It is believed the name "Beagle" comes from the Middle French words "bee gueule," which literally translated means "wide throat", or more commonly for the Beagle "loud mouth".
What are the advantages of a Beagle?
Inquisitive, determined, loving, easy going.
Compact, short-coated, easy to groom.
Intelligent, friendly and easily won over.
Beagles are often described as: "they never met a person they didn't like". They get along well with kids and other breeds because they are carefree and cooperative. In fact, the Beagle has a fun and curious nature, much like many children. They can thrive both in the city and country, although they do best with plenty of room to roam. If you are looking for a couch potato – this is not the breed to choose as they require a lot of exercise.
The two biggest dog training problems with the Beagle involves coming when called and walking by their pet parent's side on a lead. Why? Because Beagles have their nose to the ground and prefer to follow that versus you! They will wander around whether supervised or not.
Some people will say that Beagles are not intelligent, but this is far from the truth. Consider the fact that they often get away with NOT following your commands. Beagles are free thinkers, and unlike Labradors who live to please their pet parents, Beagles follow the beat of their own drummer. This does not mean they can't be trained. In fact, the Bark Busters style of training which is based on the way dogs naturally communicate is perfect for this dog. Although training can be a challenge, with persistence and patience you can succeed. He will have to develop respect for your leadership and perceive you as the leader of the pack.
The breed is multi-talented and is often used by Government authorities to search for illegal food, plants and drugs because of their phenomenal sense of scent.
Beagles are also great hunting dogs. Beagles are fiercely loyal, highly energetic and hunt with all their heart. Remember, they were originally bred to hunt hare and rabbit. They are particularly good at being left loose in the field and hunting their prey without instruction. It is this independent streak that contributes to their stubbornness. This is in contrast to dogs like Labradors who hunt on command.
However, the Beagle doesn't have to hunt to be happy – he can be just as happy on the lap.
Beagles…what can you say that hasn't been said a thousand times before? A small hound with a big personality. Adorable puppies with the funniest howl. Cute as a button with a nose powerful enough to track a thief or to smell mum cooking dinner from 45 metres away. Long floppy ears that look like Superman's cape when they are in full sprint. Great hunters but they can double as a lap dog at the end of a full day of running.
Beagles are regularly in the top 10 most popular breeds. Even though Snoopy is probably the most well-known beagle ever, they are priceless to their families. Their incredible abilities really come in handy. You may see them at airports as detections dogs. They can be trained to find bed bugs and termites. You may even see them as therapy dogs.
However, just like any breed, they present unique challenges. They are known for being stubborn and can give you a "run for your money" when trying to train them. Beagles tend to walk with their nose to the ground looking for the next bug or chicken bone. So, it is challenging, but doable, to teach them to walk at your side. They can be prone to becoming anxious when left alone so, as puppies, they definitely need to be confined or crated or you may come home to find holes in your walls. Their "chase first, ask questions later" has caused more than a few Beagles to run through screen doors or to run into glass doors that they forgot were there.
They are short and stocky so, like most of us, you have to watch their weight as they get older. This can become a serious problem as it can lead to other health issues especially if they get lazy.
Having said all that, they are funny dogs that you can have a great time with and can be a great addition to a family.
Your Beagle's health concerns will change over the course of their life. A puppy might be more prone to an upset stomach or eating something they shouldn't, a 2-year-old Beagle is more likely to rupture a disc in their back, and a senior Beagle may contract pneumonia or develop a cancerous mass as they age. Beagles also have personality and physical traits that may make them more prone to certain conditions—they're prone to allergies, and due to the length of their bodies, they are susceptible to back issues and lameness as they get older.
If you are ever concerned about your dog's health, your local veterinarian is a great resource—no matter how small the question.
Like many popular breeds, the Beagle has a number of hereditary health issues, like eye problems and allergies. Most reputable breeders now have their breeding stock checked and scored for these hereditary ailments by a vet. You can request proof that the puppy you are purchasing comes from parents that have been checked for these issues.
Many rescue organisations also check for common ailments before making them available for adoption.
As a pet owner, you should expect to pay for basic veterinary care like vaccines, spay/neuter, and annual checkups. Many pet owners don't consider the unexpected illnesses and injuries that can occur throughout a pet's life, and they don't prepare for them. Medical insurance can help a pet owner prepare.
I can't tell you how many Beagles named "Snoopy" I've worked with but it's been a lot! Even I had a "Snoopy" when I was a child. Beagles, typically, are great family dogs who are tolerant of kids, although as with any dog living in a home with children, clear rules and boundaries for both need to be established and maintained.
Beagles are scent hounds which means that even more than some other breeds they are ruled by their noses. They will naturally follow a scent until they either find the source or they find a more interesting scent. Due to their prodigious ability to follow a scent they make excellent hunters and trackers. Tracking is an activity they were born to excel doing. Following their noses, however, can make them challenging to walk. Recall, or coming when called, can also be a challenge for Beagles. These are probably the two areas of behaviours that Bark Busters Trainers deal with consistently with Beagles.
If there's a game a Beagle will really enjoy it's "find the treat". It's a simple game to teach. You get a treat and let Snoopy smell it. Put it close by in plain sight and say "Find the treat". Since it's close by and in sight he'll find it very quickly. Make a BIG DEAL of him "finding it". WHAT A GOOD BOY! GOOD FIND! The more excited you are about it the better. You repeat it and each time make it just a little more challenging. Keep making a big deal when he finds it and it won't be long before he'll understand "Find". After "Snoopy" knows the game you will be able to hide a treat almost anywhere and he'll find it. It can be very entertaining watching a Beagle search for the hidden treat. You can also use other items, toys, or something of yours. You can even play hide and seek with family members. Kids love playing that game as will Snoopy.
With patience, consistency and speaking dog you will be able to walk Snoopy with his head up instead of nose to the ground, and he will come when you call him. Our trainers are experts at helping you with these and any other behaviour issues your Snoopy might have. When you learn to "Speak Dog" and teach your Snoopy how to fit into your life using methods he already understands the results are Happy Dogs and Happy Families.
2) You have to develop his trust and respect as the pack leader.
Remember that dogs learn how to communicate with each other when they are first born and their Mums are dealing with the litter. Their Mum doesn't use food or pain to get them to do what she wants them to do. Instead, she uses guttural sounds, and body language. Bark Busters will teach you to communicate with your dog – the way dogs naturally communicate.
Second, your Beagle will vie with you for control until you establish yourself as the pack leader.
It's hard-wired in your Beagle, that it needs to know he can trust you to keep him safe, or he will spend the whole time trying to protect you. You need to develop a relationship based on trust and respect.
Every move you make your dog is judging your tone of voice, your facial expressions, your posture, and how you are interacting with him to see whether you are worthy of his trust and respect. He may decide that he loves you but he doesn't respect you and, therefore, won't obey or listen to you.
Bark Busters training can help you to understand your dog and how to not only have your dog love you, but to show him that you are also are a capable leader worthy of his respect.
Contact your local Bark Busters trainer for more information on dealing with and understanding your Beagle.
The best type of safe socialisation for your Beagle is to socialise with dog owners whose dog is well behaved. You do not want your new dog to be intimidated by a bigger dog that can seem like a bully. Nor do you want your new dog to pick up any bad habits. Since Beagles normally get along with other dogs, adding a Beagle to your pack shouldn't be a problem. However, you will want to read these tips about multi-dog households.
Dogs learn a lot from other dogs so before you introduce your dog to another dog you want to make sure he/she is a positive influence.
It might be best to avoid dog parks for a while as this can be pretty overwhelming, particularly for a puppy. It's best to start by introducing your dog to one or two new dogs. Be sure to have your Beagle on a lead so no scuffles ensue.
Many new puppy parents cannot wait to take their new puppy out in public or straight to the dog park This is where some of the seeds of mis-behaviour issues are sown. Unfortunately, Bark Busters trainers see many dogs who developed a fear early on in life as a result of another dog.
We have seen perfectly adorable puppies turn into dog aggressive adolescents, due to a bad introduction to a bossy puppy or older dog.
Take Bella who was a new Beagle puppy who developed a fear of men that she learned from the next door neighbour's dog. This took some re-programming on the part of the Bark Busters trainer so that Bella could develop a healthy relationship with other dogs, she encountered.
One bad experience can leave a young, inexperienced dogs with emotional scars, that are not easy to reverse.
Do you want your children hanging out with delinquents? This applies to your dog as well! You want to expose your Beagle to new sights and sounds so she doesn't develop any irrational fears later on, but do so slowly, particularly if your dog shows any hesitation in the beginning.
Select those dogs as playmates for your Beagle puppy, that are 'low energy, tolerant dogs'.
Dog Parks are one of the most misunderstood activities of the modern day dog world. Some doggie parents love nothing more than to take their dog to a dog park. They have been told they need to socialise their dog and so off they go.
They love the fact that their dog has fun, they get to meet other dog lovers and watch the dog's romp and play.
That is the upside, the downside is, there are those dog lovers whose dogs don't fit into this world at all. They are those dogs or puppies that were bullied, frightened on their first visit or whose personality does not fit the mould.
These folks agonise over the fact that their dog or puppy does not look forward to its trip there, it hides under the seat of the car or it has to be carried or enticed into the park.
Many ask us why their dog acts like this and how they can fix it?
Bark Busters do have ways to assist these pet parents, but we do also explain why their dog might not like the dog park because of its personality.
It reminds us of a friend of ours who visited us regularly with her little dog 'Harry'.
When they would arrive, 'Harry' would walk up to each of us, sniff our legs and walk away.
She questioned us one day on why we never petted 'Harry' when he came up to us.
We explained that this was not what 'Harry' was doing, he was sniffing us, not requesting a pat. If he had been requesting to be petted, he would have then after sniffing us, he would have gestured to us to pet him. He did not do that, instead he walked away.
We told her that 'Harry' was not a social dog and preferred not to be touched by anyone other than her and he avoided any interaction with our dogs also. He was a 'one person' dog that did not feel comfortable around others.
It was like a light had been turned on, our friend smiled and told us that this explained a lot to her. She further explained that every time she took 'Harry' to the dog park, that he could not wait to get back to the car when it was time to leave, that he would stand away from the other dogs, never join in the play and snap at other dogs when they came near him.
He was telling her in every way he could that he did not fit into that dog park crowd, just like some humans hate parties!
If you want a puppy, there are many great places to turn to find one with a terrific personality. Be sure to check out your local rescues and shelters, because they have some amazing dogs and puppies that desperately need a forever home.
There are many Beagle-Specific Rescues, animal welfare shelters, Humane Society, SPCA and RSPCA's who have many great dogs looking for homes. Understand there is no such thing as a bad dog. Dogs are abandoned because many dog owners don't have the time or right training to get their dog to behave. Bark Busters can help with this. These organisations test their dogs for temperament and soundness.
Here are some guidelines for selecting a puppy.
See how the puppy reacts with the litter. Although you want a playful pup, you may not want the most dominant or the shyest one.
Puppies should be friendly, curious and may even start playing with you.
Choose the puppy personality that is right for you and your lifestyle.
Check its hearing a nd vision by clapping behind its head and rolling a ball...does the puppy watch the ball's direction?
Notice the puppies breathing and gait. There should be no coughing, sneezing or limping.
Take your new pup to the vet to have him checked out.
By adopting, you will be helping a dog in need, one that wants nothing more than to be in a loving home. You will be helping the pet overpopulation issue and save a deserving dog from being euthanised.
The idea that dogs who are sent to shelter have too much baggage is a myth. Shelter dogs have no more issues than dogs adopted from a reputable breeder. Your dog's behaviour will depend on YOU establishing yourself as the "leader of the pack". Animal Welfare and Rescues do amazing work in trying to save dogs and match breeds to the right owners, so consider that option when looking for a new puppy.
Many of our Bark Busters' trainers volunteer their services at local shelters and rescues to assist in rehabilitating dogs. Bark Busters have saved hundreds of dogs through our volunteer rescue program.
If you do decide to go to a breeder, then try to view both parents to determine the puppy's personality, parentage and request to view health records.
If you have children, bring them with you and see how the dog reacts to the child.
Do not bring a puppy home before it has reached 8 weeks of age. It is important they have bonding time with their Mother and litter mates.
Bring your puppy home in the morning if possible to allow your dog to get used to his new home before evening comes. Your dog may cry the first couple of nights because he is in an unfamiliar situation.
tr and bring some bedding with the scent of the mother dog, scent of litter mates, or a familar scent.
Introduce your puppy to where he will eat and sleep.
Initially keep your puppy on the same diet. If you wnt to change food, do so gradually.
Puppies chew. Remove any dangerous cords or chemicals.
Even if your puppy is housebroken, take him out numerous times during the day, particularly after eating, sleeping, drinking and any exuberant exercise.
If possible, stay home with your puppy for the first couple of days so he can get used to his new environment.
If you have to lock your puppy up, make sure you address any abrking, while hidden close by, without returning to the puppy. This will only encourage more barking. Puppies do better if they know you are there nearby and have not deserted them.
Your Beagle has four basic needs to help him thrive.
Beagles are social animals so having them as an "outdoor" dog might be a mistake. Instead, have a crate or special bed where they can go and feel safe. Any breed of dog can feel overwhelmed, so it is important then have their own "den" or bed away from the action. Having them sleep with you or in a doggie bed is up to you. If they are going to spend any amount of time outdoors make sure to have a fence or they will be off and roaming around in no time!
This breed is in the "working class" and, therefore, needs a good quality protein based food—real meat versus by products or meals— with added carbohydrates (such as brown rice) for energy. If you want your Beagle to live a long and healthy life, talk to your veterinarian about feeding your Beagle a raw diet. Because Beagles love food, they are prone to being overweight, so you have to carefully watch their calorie consumption and weight.
Although Beagles are very independent, they still need you to make them feel safe, like their Mum did when they were first born and part of the pack. They must respect you and know that you are the pack leader. Don't look to a Beagle to "sound the alarm" as they are not great guard dogs – they will lick the burglar to death!
A tired dog is a well-behaved dog. Your Beagle needs daily exercise, interaction with you and some interesting activities to do or he WILL get into mischief. If you leave him alone for 8 hours, he will cause trouble. Dogs vent their boredom by being destructive … chewing, digging, barking and more. A hearty game of fetch daily and a long walk will go a long way toward keeping your Beagle healthy and physically and mentally stimulated.
Here are some great trick tips!
Because Beagles have such a powerful sense of smell, pet parents can appeal to this with some fun games. You have to find ways to keep them entertained. Hide the kibble. This game can be played indoors or out. Put your Beagle in another room so he can't see you. Hide some kibble where your dog can't easily spot the food. Like an Easter egg hunt, see how many small portions he finds. Beagles have often been used at airports to find contraband or other drugs in luggage. You can simulate this with cardboard boxes. Hide some strongly scented food in a cardboard box. Then mix this cardboard box up with other cardboard boxes. Praise the Beagle when he finds the right box.
The GameChanger® by Bark Busters has developed a fun, interactive toy to challenge your dog and relieve him of boredom. Unsnap the top from the bottom (easy for humans but hard for dogs) and place some small treats inside. Your dog will spend hours of fun trying to figure out how to get the treats out. It's also a safe way to satisfy your dog's natural desire to chew.
Your Beagle being a breed that loves its food, will love this toy, it will give it hours of endless fun while it works out the puzzle of how to get a treat out.
Overweight dogs can be fed out of this toy too. It provides much needed exercise while the dog gets his meal in a timely manner.
See the GameChanger® in action! It is made from Flexa-Pure - a soft but sturdy, durable non-toxic PBA-free polyurethane material. If your dog totes it around your hardwood floors, it's even quiet!
Beagles are prone to wandering off so it's more important than ever to have an updated pet identification tag. That's where the WaggTagg™ comes in – a pet identification tag that makes it easy to find your dog should he/she get lost.
This pet identification tag is free to all Bark Busters clients and this brightly coloured tag cannot be missed by the finder. The finder simply needs to scan the tag, which sends a text message directly to the dog owner and several other people that have been specified by you. For instance, you could put a family member as your contact, your vet, or your neighbour in case you are away.
First the WaggTagg™ works via a unique QR code and is free to all Bark Busters clients. The tag is not subject to any renewal or ongoing fees.
Once your dog is registered in the WaggTagg™ database, you can easily update information if it changes at any time. No "chip" reader necessary!
As a backup system, Bark Busters recommends you get your dog microchipped. The problem with a microchip, according to many vets we spoke to is that all microchip scanners are not compatible. Therefore, your vet may have one type and another vet down the street a different kind. Also, many vet clinics have limited hours...what if your dog wanders away in the evening or on a weekend. We want you to be reunited with your dog as soon as possible!
If the dog had a WaggTagg™, the dog would have already been reunited, or in the hands of family or friend!
Speak to your local Bark Busters trainer about our free WaggTag™ that is included in all Bark Busters training.
Take the lead and get tails wagging.
We have stated that Beagles don't like to walk by their pet parent's side. This is typical for many breeds. That's why Bark Busters developed the WaggWalker®, a revolutionary harness that keeps your dog from pulling you down the street.
This harness is unique in the world of walking aids for dog in the face that it uses sound to educate your dog where it should walk and not to pull.
The chain at the front of the harness makes a clicking sound when the dog steps out of place and reminds the dog where it should be walking.
Our Bark Busters trainers find this an invaluable product to help their clietns to teach their dogs how to walk correctly at their side. No more pulling or being dragged about!
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Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology(KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have created the first ever working prototype of a human skin. The human skin is a very complex organ and it is very difficult to create a device that properly senses pressure, temperature and humidity like the skin does.
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"Its impact is beyond low cost: simplicity," according to Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, who is an electrical engineer at KAUST. "My vision is to make electronics simple to understand and easy to assemble so that ordinary people can participate in innovation."
Compared to various pricey sensors out there, the paper skin looks to be a good alternative with many potential applications. According to test results, it has already been seen that the paper skin performs on the same level as the more expensive sensors currently available.
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Shitij Kapoor, MD, MPH, received his medical degree from Govt. Medical College in Patiala, Punjab, India. In 2009, he graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School (UTHealth) of Public Health with a MPH. In 2014, he completed adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School. Following his graduation, he joined the department as an assistant professor. Kapoor currently provides mental health services to children and adolescents at UT Physicians Multispecialty – Dashwood. His clinical expertise includes ADHD/ADD, anxiety/OCD, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Govt. Medical College, India
Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center
Adult Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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NBC Buys 26% in NDTV subsidiary
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New Delhi Television (NDTV) has announced that NDTV and an overseas subsidiary of NDTV have signed a MoA with NBC Universal, Inc. (NBCU) and a subsidiary of NBCU in respect of the sale / issue by an overseas subsidiary of NDTV of an effective 26% stake to an affiliate of NBCU for a consideration of US $ 150 million. The said subsidiary of NDTV is the indirect parent company of the following companies: NDTV Imagine, NDTV Convergence, NDTV Labs, NDTV Lifestyle, NDTV Emerging Markets B.V and the said subsidiary is a joint venture partner in NGEN Media Services.
The MoA also envisages that NBCU affiliates would have the option to acquire up to 50% of said subsidiary in the third year of the joint venture at the then fair market value. The MoA and the transaction contemplated therein are subject to receipt of all necessary approvals. The proposed joint venture shall not relate to news channels in India.
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Bubba Watson wins 2nd green jacket at the Masters
Lorenzo Reyes and Chris Korman
April 13, 2014 9:52 am ET
Bubba Watson (MANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
For the full leaderboard, click here.
Bubba Watson earned his second Masters championship, becoming the 17th golfer to win multiples green jackets.
In his first Masters performance, 20-year-old Jordan Spieth competed admirably, but couldn't break through. He finished in a tie for second place, at 5-under par.
To relive the final round at Augusta National, scroll down.
Watson wins his second
Bubba Watson earned his second Masters championship with a determined final round, finishing at 8-under par, to defeat the field by three strokes.
It's Watson's second green jacket in three years, and he becomes the 17th golfer to ever win more than one at the Masters.
Bubba had only converted one 36-hole lead in 8 attempts on the PGA Tour prior to this. There were reasons to doubt him but he's been superb.
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) April 13, 2014
Three-shot lead with one hole left
It's just about over at Augusta National. Bubba Watson is taking a comfortable lead into the final hole at the Masters.
It would have been nice if somebody–ANYBODY–had put some back-nine pressure on Bubba.
— Dan Jenkins (@danjenkinsgd) April 13, 2014
Can Spieth take advantage?
Watson is enjoying a three-stroke lead, but has struggled in the final holes at Augusta National. If it happens again, can Spieth do anything to close the gap? There are only two holes left for the final group.
Bubba has had some struggles at 17 and 18 at Augusta. In his career he's +5 at 17 and +4 at 18.
No one making a charge
Bubba Watson is comfortably in the lead. The problem is that no other golfer is really challenging him for the green jacket. Jordan Spieth and Jonas Blixt have missed key putts. Barring a Watson collapse, or a sensational couple of shots from Spieth or Blixt, this one could be wrapped up soon.
So much for the #Ruleof17 @ScottMichaux. It appears youth will not be served today unless Bubba has a massive meltdown.
— Augusta.com (@AUG_Masters) April 13, 2014
Spieth played holes 8-14 three over par, while Bubba played them one under. Growing pains. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/kKjDemI4UA
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 13, 2014
Too much to make up?
Watson holds a three-stoke lead with four holes left to play. Can Spieth or Blixt make that up, or is Bubba's lead too big to catch?
Watson crushes a drive on No. 13
The par 5 No. 13 is a great opportunity for golfers to gain strokes. Bubba Watson had the right idea off of the tee box, but his eagle putt was too short, but he converted the birdie try to extend his lead.
Bubba's HUGE drive measured in at 366 yards, leaving him 144 yards to the hole. #TheMasters
Blixt charging back
Quietly, with a birdie on No. 13, Jonas Blixt is only two back at -5, tied for second with Spieth. #TheMasters
Battle of two
It's looking more and more like it's going to come down to Bubba Watson, or Jordan Spieth. Watson currently holds a two-shot lead, but there is time left for the 20 year old to close the gap.
The majority seems to be rooting for Jordan Spieth, but gotta say it – Bubba has been damn impressive today.
— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) April 13, 2014
Spieth escaped with a bogey on No. 12, with a great putt to save after finding the hazard. Watson converted par to conserve his lead.
It's one of the most daunting holes in the course. The 12th at Augusta National is a short par 3 of 149 yards. In many cases, however, it's the downfall of golfers vying for the green jacket. Jordan Spieth found the water hazard in his tee shot, and will likely drop strokes to Watson, who found the rough.
How is it that the 12th hole hasn't changed but seems to get harder and harder?
Shot of the tournament?
Matt Kuchar found himself in a precarious situation on No. 11, but blasted out of the pine straw to set up a birdie putt. He's now three strokes back of Watson and the lead.
After tugging his tee shot left, Matt Kuchar (-4) stiffed it from the pine straw and made birdie at 11. That's difficult. #Masters
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 13, 2014
Matt Kuchar (-4) makes short birdie putt at No. 11. That was only the 3rd birdie made there all day. #Masters
— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) April 13, 2014
Watson and Spieth have just made it to Amen Corner. The three-hole stretch (11-13) is one of the most challenging in all of golf. Whoever leaves Amen Corner in better shape will have the advantage going forward. So far, Watson has played it better than any other golfer in the field.
Reminder: Bubba Watson leads the field in scoring on Amen Corner (3-under for the week). Last 19 winners played 11/12/13 in par or better.
— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) April 13, 2014
One reason why Spieth is still in it
Jordan Spieth has missed on a lot of his shots in the final round at the Masters, but he has made up for them with saves. In particular, Spieth's play out of the bunker has been superb in keeping him within striking distance of the lead.
Why he's in the lead
6 toughest holes on the front nine for the week, in order: 4, 1, 7, 6, 5, 9. Sunday they played +1.02 for field. Bubba played them in -3.
— Will Gray (@WillGrayGC) April 13, 2014
Bubba running away?
It's way too early for anyone to run away with the inside track for the green jacket, but Bubba Watson's putting is much improved from yesterday, and he has built a two-stroke lead.
Bubba with the lead to himself for the first time today.Good front nine somewhat overlooked by Spieth's great shots.
— Doug Ferguson (@dougferguson405) April 13, 2014
Two-man race?
The best golfers of the day, so far, have unquestionably been Spieth and Watson. Are they pulling away from the rest of the field? Holes No. 11, 12 and 13 — Amen Corner — typically help clarify the picture, and they will be pivotal for both golfers.
All those possibilities at the start of the day, now looking like a 2-man show. Maybe 1. Maybe a few more depending on Amen corner
Spieth surging
Jordan Spieth is 3-under par through seven holes so far in his final round and coming off of consecutive birdies. Is the 20 year old setting himself up for a Masters championship? He is playing comfortably and efficient golf.
Spieth is just cruisingggg #Masters
— Luke Kerr-Dineen (@LukeKerrDineen) April 13, 2014
At the top
Both Jordan Spieth and Bubba Watson birdied at No. 6; Watson is now in second place, and trailing Spieth. After some shaky starts at the tee box at No. 1, both have settled down.
Yesterday the field made a total of 5 birdies at Nos. 4 and 6 combined. Bubba and Spieth just made 4 birdies between the two of them.
Fan favorite
From USA TODAY Sports' Nancy Armour:
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It's no secret whom fans are rooting for in the final round of the Masters.
Matt Kuchar made a pair of birdies to join Jordan Spieth atop the leaderboard. Any time a new red number was posted, fans in Amen Corner let out a roar. Kuchar played college golf just down the road at Georgia Tech, and was the low amateur at the 1998 Masters.
Kuchar's time at the top was brief, however. A double-bogey on the par-3 No. 4 dropped him back to 4-under, same as where he started the day.
Quick mark
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is no dummy.
McIlroy's second shot on the par-4 No. 9 landed a few feet in front of a dangerous ridge. Get any kind of roll there, and you'll find yourself down in the fairway valley in no time.
McIlroy's ball stuck, but he wasn't taking any chances. As soon as he got on the green, he moved quickly to snatch his ball, flashing a smile to the gallery. "Way to run up to that," one fan yelled.
The Northern Irishman made his 10-footer for birdie, his third in a row.
Spieth extends lead
Jordan Spieth extended his lead to 7-under par with a hole-in shot from the bunker on No. 4 for a birdie. He's now enjoying a three-stroke lead .
This is where Jordan Spieth just chipped from to hole out on 4 pic.twitter.com/WmljAwOxld
— Eric Kay (@ekaycbs) April 13, 2014
Watson drops a stroke; Kuchar drops two
Spieth and Kuchar continue to cling to their leads, but Bubba Watson's bogey on No. 3 has dropped him to two strokes behind the leaders.
A boo-boo by Bubba.
Meanwhile, Matt Kuchar's four-putt double bogey drops him out of the lead.
Jordan Spieth held control of first place for half a minute. Then Kuchar chipped in his shot to claim a share. It should be a wild finish Sunday at Augusta.
You guys buckled in yet?
Kuchar ties for lead
Matt Kuchar earned a birdie at No. 2, and is now in a tie for the lead. A popular pick to win the Masters, Kuchar could've had an eagle, but will gladly take the tie for the lead.
Early jitters
Both Bubba Watson and Jordan Spieth have seemed uncomfortable off the tee box. Could it be early nerves that are causing their tee shots to go astray?
Jordan Spieth dried his right hand on his bag towel at least three times before teeing off. Couldn't blame him for sweaty palms in that spot
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) April 13, 2014
Tough three-putt
Rickie Fowler was poised for a birdie try at No. 2, but had his first two puts roll around the cup. He ended up dropping a stroke with a bogey.
And *that's* why Rickie hasn't won a major. #Masters2014
— Ashley Mayo (@AshleyKMayo) April 13, 2014
All golfers have teed off
Watson and Spieth were the last group and have officially teed off. All golfers are now on the course. The tee shots of both went astray.
Jordan Spieth looks to be fiddling a lot on the first tee. Teed up his ball super early #masters
Fowler opens with a birdie
Rickie Fowler is chasing his first major. He started the day two strokes back of the co-leaders, but quickly shed a stroke and is now only one back after earning a birdie in No. 1.
Hot start for Couples
Fred Couples began his final round with two consecutive birdies on Nos. 1 and 2. He's now only three strokes off the lead. Could there be more Masters magic left in Couples?
Fred Couples opens birdie-birdie. He's so into this that his amble has turned into a full mosey.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelGC) April 13, 2014
Senden making a charge
John Senden spent part of Saturday near the top of the leaderboard, but he eventually dropped a few strokes to fall back. He's off to a good start in the final round, and could be poised to make a run at the green jacket with a solid round.
John Senden birdies No. 2 and is 2-under. He's tied for seventh and only three shots back.
Watson and Spieth chat during practice
AUGUSTA, Ga. — I wonder what Jordan Spieth said to Bubba Watson on the range today?
A little more than an hour before they teed off, the third-round leaders ran into each other on the practice are. With the green to themselves, the two shook hands and chatted for several minutes before putting.
Though the 20-year-old Spieth is only in his second year on the PGA Tour, he and Watson have become friends. They were smiling and laughing as they talked, and took a break from putting balls to chat some more with their caddies.
Perhaps Spieth was reminding Watson of what he'd promised Saturday. As he passed Watson on his way to the tee, he told the 2012 Masters champion he'd "see you in the last group on Sunday." Spieth did more than talk, however, playing well enough to earn a share of the lead with Watson and a spot in the final group.
Good time to have a career week
Bubba Watson's first two round were calculated, accurate and smartly played. He struggled a bit in his third round at Augusta National Saturday. Throughout his Masters, however, one constant has been his ability to land the ball on the fairway. He could have a career best with another solid performance off the tee box in the final round.
If Bubba Watson hits 13 of 14 fairways today, he'll have had the best driving accuracy week of his career. #Masters #BubbaGolf
The 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta National are among the most difficult stretches of golf in the world. Whoever wins the Masters Sunday will have to navigate Amen Corner and emerge without committing big mistakes. So far through three rounds, Watson has been the most effective at Amen Corner. Can he do the same in the final round?
Bubba Watson leads the field over Amen Corner, having played the 11th, 12th and 13th in 3-under (4.7 shots better than the field average).
Gaining strokes
No. 2 at Augusta National is looking like a hole that could help golfers shave some strokes off of their score. So far through the early groups, favorable scores have come out of the second.
Bernhard Langer eagled No. 2 to get to even for the tournament. He's the second player to eagle the hole today, joining Steven Bowditch.
On the verge of history?
Co-leader Jordan Spieth tees off later this afternoon. The 20 year old could be on the verge of a historical round of golf if he ends up winning the green jacket.
Potential records for Spieth today: - Youngest Master champion ever - 1st Masters-rookie to win in 35 yrs - Youngest major winner in 83 yrs
Conditions at Augusta
How will Augusta National fare in the final round? The sun and heat have dried up the course, causing the greens to be quick; this results in tricky putting and makes it more difficult to land iron shots near the pin. So far, scores haven't been as players have hoped for, and it may take a day of minimizing mistakes to earn the green jacket.
Not many going low early. Course is dry and hard. Aussie Steven Bowditch has current best round at -3, but that is only thru 3. #Masters
— Dave Shedloski (@DaveShedloski) April 13, 2014
Jordan Spieth tees off in the final group at 2:40 p.m. ET, but the 20-year-old co-leader wants to get some early practice. Spieth is already on the practice range, working on his chipping and putting well before he's set to take the course.
Jordan Spieth is on the putting green two hours and 40 minutes before his tee time. #gritngrind
Comeback champ?
Just because Watson and Spieth are co-leaders entering the final round doesn't necessarily bode well for their prospects at Augusta.
20 of the last 27 major winners have come from behind on Sunday to win.
Difficult holes at Augusta
The key for golfers who want to be in contention for the green jacket at the end of the day is to gain strokes on the par 5s, in which birdies — and even eagles — are a possibility with sound shot striking.
Another key to becoming a Masters champion is minimizing mistakes at the most difficult holes on the course. So far, these are the ones to watch:
There have been just 9 birdies at the long par three 4th hole this week. KJ Choi just made the latest. The 11th has seen just seven birdies.
Finishing strong
Stephen Gallacher won't win the Masters, but he's having a nice final round.
It's a great comeback by Stephen Gallacher today. After his 81 in round three, he's -3 today through five holes and +5 overall (tied 34th).
First-time major winner at Augusta?
One particularly interesting storyline at Augusta National Sunday is the relative inexperience of those in position to earn the green jacket. Co-leader Jordan Spieth is 20 years old and could be golf's next young star. One thing to watch down the stretch is how the stage affects the nerves of the field. Augusta isn't only an imposing golf course, but it challenges the mental aspect of the sport in every competitor. Who will adapt to the course's conditions and emerge victorious?
23 players are +2 or better entering today. 18 haven't won a major. 16 of the last 21 majors have been won by first-time major champions.
Not a chance
There's no way Stephen Gallacher comes close to winning the Masters. He started the final round near the bottom of the pack at 8-over par. But Gallacher is determined to finish on a strong note and has started Sunday's round with two consecutive birdies. He's still at 6-over par, however.
Yesterday we brought you the story of Jeff Knox, a non-competing marker who outplayed Rory McIlroy when the two were paired at Augusta National. The honor of playing with Knox today goes to Larry Mize. Could Mize be the next victim of Knox's knowledge of his hometown course?
Larry Mize, playing with a marker in the first pairing, makes bogey on the 1st hole of the final round. A portent perhaps. Or not. #Masters
Tight finish
There are nine golfers atop the leaderboard, each within three strokes of each other. The green jacket is up for grabs and there are a number of players it could go to. Althought Watson and Spieth are currently tied for first place, however, recent history suggests the champion won't be one of the two.
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And here are a few reads to get you started …
Watson, Spieth tied for lead at Augusta | Could Jordan Spieth be the young star golf needs? | Review Saturday's round | Rory McIlroy can't even beat his marker | Fred Couples still hanging on | Fred Couples in the mix at Masters | Miguel Angel Jimenez's interesting round | Watson remains confident despite Saturday struggles | Rickie Fowler is getting comfortable at Augusta | Defending champ Scott can't putt
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David Schalliol: Selected
An assistant professor of sociology at St. Olaf College, David Schalliol is academically and artistically interested in issues of social stratification and meaning in the social and physical worlds. His writing and photographs have appeared in such publications as The American Sociologist, Design Observer and The New York Times, as well as in numerous exhibitions, including the inaugural Belfast Photo Festival and the Museum of Contemporary Photography's Midwest Photographers Project. Schalliol contributed to "Highrise: Out My Window," an interactive documentary that won the 2011 International Digital Emmy for Non-Fiction. His book, Isolated Building Studies, was published by Utakatado in 2014.
In addition to his sociological and photographic activities, David plays an active role on several websites, including his part as editor-at-large of Gapers Block, where he has worked with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Chicago Community Trust to increase journalistic coverage of underserved communities. He earned his PhD in the Department of Sociology at The University of Chicago.


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When Southern Conservatives & San Francisco Liberals Listened First
Senator Tillis' Scare and the Collapse of Civility in America
Duke Known for Tolerance and Listening; Is it True?
We've Lost Our Ability to Listen
Discussing Politics with Complete Strangers
Listening to Know our Fellow Citizens
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It's time to listen
President Obama has announced new executive orders to increase gun control in the wake of mass shooting tragedies across America. This is an incredibly challenging and contentious issue because we are unable to agree on the nature of the problem, never mind the solution. One side says the answer is more guns, while the other says the answer is less guns. It is hard for an issue to get more polarized or intractable than that.
Many of us have a bad habit of getting our news and information from sources in the same corner of the tribalized American political landscape in which we reside. New facts and reporting only confirm our predisposed notions of reality, credit and blame. Real factual context of an issue is often unknown or willfully ignored. Without a common understanding of the basic facts of a problem and shared goals in solving it, it is impossible to make progress. So let's start by getting some facts on the table.
It is most often reported that guns kill roughly 33,000 Americans each year, but there's more to the story. Underneath that topline statistic are different causes of death by firearm and trends pertinent to the gun debate. More than 60% of all gun deaths are suicide. A third of all firearm killings in 2013 were homicide, 11,208 deaths. Gun homicides have actually declined sharply over the past two decades, cut roughly in half around the 1990s. However, the decrease in gun murders over the past decade has closely coincided with an increasing rate of gun suicides.
A more complete understanding of gun death statistics partially reframes but does not necessarily diminish the problem at hand. Over half of all suicides are committed with a gun, and suicide is the second most common cause of death for Americans age 15 to 34. Studies indicate two reasons that guns are particularly dangerous as a suicide method: they are more lethal and more convenient than alternative methods. And while the revelation that only a third of all firearm deaths are homicide may defy common assumptions, we can all agree that more than 10,000 people being murdered by guns each year is still too many.
With a better understanding of the situation we face and a shared goal to reduce loss of life, all sides can turn toward potential solutions and consider each one alongside odds of efficacy, inherent trade-offs and the Constitution.
Our right to bear arms is a constitutional tenet of the American character and history, individual liberty, independence and self-protection. There are also other truths that are self-evident. With the highest rate of gun ownership among developed countries (89 guns per 100 people, double that of second place Switzerland), the United States has by far the highest rate of gun murders (four times second place Switzerland). It doesn't take an expert to recognize that more guns results in more gun deaths. Indeed, since the turn of the millennium, gun violence has killed more Americans than AIDS, illegal drug overdoses, wars and terrorism combined, roughly the same number as die in car crashes. While our character and Constitution, not to mention practical reality, make the idea of a gun-free America a fantasy, we can all agree that deaths from firearms should be reduced. And perhaps we can find mutually agreeable means of mitigating risks as we have regarding deaths on the roadways.
There are several proposals on the table worthy of sober consideration. These include more comprehensive background checks, both deeper and wider. Background checks could be deepened by including mental health records given that nearly two-thirds of gun deaths are by suicide and mental health problems are a major risk factor for suicide. Mental illness has also contributed to many of the mass shootings that have rocked the soul of America in recent years. Federal law prohibits anyone found to be a danger to self or others from buying a gun; however, studies show that many of these state records have not been reported to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Background checks are only as good as the data being checked to screen gun buyers.
Background checks could also widen to close the loopholes around gun show and online sales. By definition, loopholes are exceptions, perhaps flaws, in policies that seek to keep guns out of the wrong hands. As long as there are major loopholes in this effort, the entire purpose is fatally compromised. A recent Quinnipiac poll found that 89% of Americans favored requiring the checks at gun shows and online.
It's true that most criminals, by their nature behaving illegally, do not seek legal means of acquiring their weapons and therefore would not likely be deterred by stricter background checks. Estimates put the incidence of legally purchased guns being used to murder at under 10%. However, some of the wrong hands, particularly as it relates to suicide and mental illness, would be prevented from obtaining the means to kill by better background checks.
Another proposal, more popular with pro-gun advocates, flips the most obvious prescription on its head. This argument holds that the best way to stop bad guys with guns is to put more guns in the hands of the good guys. There is a certain practical logic to this view as many of us would have liked for a victim of the assaults in an Aurora theater or at the Christmas party in San Bernardino to stand up and eliminate the threats. However, this must be weighed against the inherent danger of additional guns on the streets.
The American public is closely divided on gun control with 51% opposing and 48% favoring stricter laws in a December CNN poll. I was encouraged to see the president discuss this emotional and contentious issue with people who disagree with him at a recent town hall meeting convened by CNN. Unfortunately, the polarizing and powerful National Rifle Association refused CNN's invite to engage in the conversation, preferring to dig in, remain in their corner and preach to the choir instead. Perhaps one day both sides will take a step of good faith and goodwill in pursuit of our common goals.
When it comes to gun control and 2nd Amendment rights, along with all issues that threaten to polarize and cripple necessary discourse, let's start by getting the facts straight, then identify shared goals and consider potential solutions together, respecting and balancing competing values. And at every step along the way, let's listen first.
Pearce Godwin, Founder & President of Listen First Project


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Lahore admin caught NAP-ping as anti-Ahmedi banners displayed across city
LAHORE: Banners inciting religious hatred have been put up in several areas of the provincial capital, singling out Ahmedis and congratulating the entire Muslim community on a day when they were declared "infidels" by parliament, Pakistan Todayhas observed.
The banners put up by the Pakistan Khatam-e-Nubuwwat Forum term 'Khatam-e-Nubuwwat Day' as its Defence Day.
The banner further reads: "This is the day when parliament unanimously declared Qadianis (Ahmedis) infidels."
Permission to display banners on city roads and junctions is granted by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), however, a senior official denied that they had given any such permission to the Forum.
"Lahore is a big city. People put up banners overnight all the time, and sometimes we don't even know about it," said Shahzad Tariq, a deputy director in PHA.
Interestingly, the inciting banners were not put up overnight and no action has been taken by the authority to take them down either.
Pakistan Khatam-e-Nubuwwat Forum General Secretary Muhammad Hassan told Pakistan Today that they don't need permission from any authority to put up banners as the whole nation celebrates the day as Defence Day.
He further said that they have put up these banners in the past too and have never gotten into trouble with the authorities.
"As far as the National Action Plan (NAP) is concerned, it is only limited to the two majority Muslim sects in the country," he claimed.
Maulana Abdul Naeem, a member of the Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatam-e-Nubuwwat, while talking to Pakistan Today, said that NAP doesn't apply to any matter pertaining to Ahmedis, so the banners are not violating any law.
Imran Maqbool, public relations officer of the District Coordination Office, said that the banners are put up either with the permission of Metropolitan Corporation or PHA. The police department is responsible in case any violent incident takes place, he added.
"The DCO office has nothing to do with the matter," he said before hanging up the phone.
Salim Ud Din, spokesman for the Jamaat-e-Ahmediya, said that display of such banners incited more hatred against the community.
"No group or individual should be allowed to display banners that may provoke religious sentiments against any community," he said.
Commenting on the matter, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Director Najamuddin said that religious outfits were quite capable of putting up such banners.
"Both the federal and the provincial governments are responsible for implementing NAP in letter and spirit," he said.
Former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Asma Jahangir condemned the targeting of the minority Ahmedi community.
"We do not even try to hide our bigotry and then we wonder how we have a poor image," she said.
Repeated calls were made to Lahore Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Dr Haider Ashraf but he did not respond.
However, Lahore Police Spokesman Syed Hammad Raza said that he is not aware of any such banners displayed in the city.
"The PHA and Metropolitan Corporation are to be blamed if such banners are put up in the city," he said.
The National Action Plan (NAP) bans literature, newspapers, and magazines promoting hatred, violence, sectarianism, extremism, and intolerance. It also says that stern action will be taken against religious persecution, and the act comprises various other points that deal with religious intolerance or promotion of it in any way.
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Architecture » Planning for the Worst
Planning for the Worst
by Aline Chahine
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New Harmony as imagined by Robert Owen and drawn by an English architect
Disaster is an opportunity — with the need to escape comes a potential fresh start. In the 17th century, the utopian dreamers fleeing religious persecution in England were handed a singular chance. Puritans erecting meeting houses in New Haven and Quakers breaking ground in Philadelphia could put into practice a long history of ideas about the composition of a perfect city. Though other thinkers had attempted to enact elements of Biblical geometry and Thomas More's utopian program before, they mostly worked in the realm of speculative manuscripts and plans. But on the apparently blank canvas of the American landscape, as Michael J. Lewis reveals in City of Refuge: Separatists and Utopian Town Planning, European settlers built communities according to the architectural and moral principles that had until then remained strictly aspirational. They ignited a tradition of refuge in the New World that would appeal to later waves of Christian Separatists, like the German Harmonists, and socialist utopians like Robert Owen. However worldly his concerns, Owen nevertheless perceived a moral crisis in European society, and saw in the Indiana soil a chance to start anew.
Today's most pressing crises are neither spiritual, nor metaphysical, but environmental. For some, citymaking again would provide an answer to disasters — and disasters could provide an unprecedented opportunity for citymaking. In the introduction to 2100: A Dystopian Utopia, sociologist Saskia Sassen demands we "delegate back to the biosphere": lean into the vagaries of climate change and put seemingly adverse environmental circumstances to work sustaining human existence. Architect Vanessa Keith answers the call, drawing on existing climate change projections to imagine the habitable world 100 years hence, when desertification and rising sea levels push human society to the margins of the present geography of settlement. Keith proposes a masterplan for 14 global "extraction cities" and "compact megacities" that work with the changing environment, not against it.
The challenges are considerable: in 2100, 40 percent of the world's current agriculture will be untenable, and a 6.5 feet rise in sea level will force the migration of more than 600 million people. But necessity is the mother of invention, and against the post-apocalyptic backdrop, Keith's global program proposes an orderly, adaptive urban vision, often through "clip-on" additions to the existing fabric. From Manila to Moscow, surging waves and wind storms are harnessed for energy, old cities are submerged while new structures perch atop elevated plinths, and miners extract Antarctic snowmelt to provide water to the rest of the world. […]
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Jayalalitha urges Indian PM's to get fishermen released from Sri Lanka immediately
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June 21, Colombo: The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu State of India, Jeyaram Jayalalitha today urged the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to secure the early release of the 23 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
The Sri Lankan Navy on Monday night arrested the 23 fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam when they were fishing in Sri Lankan waters illegally of the Thalaimannar coast. Five boats belonging to the Indian fishermen have also been seized by the authorities.
The fishermen have been produced in the court today and the magistrate has remanded them until July 01.
The Chief Minister has written to the PM and sought the immediate release of the fishermen saying that she was deeply distressed that Sri Lanka had again detained the fishermen and their boats.
"I seek your kind intervention and request you to ensure that the Sri Lankan government releases the 23 fishermen immediately," she has written in her letter to PM.
Jayalalitha has said the frequent incidents of arrest and detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen crossing International Maritime Boundary Line which is very close to the shore off Rameswaram in Palk Bay area, is worrisome.
"This also creates a lot of tension and unrest among fishermen in Tamil Nadu," she has written.
The newly elected Chief Minister, who soon after her election to the Tamil Nadu called the Indian government to impose economic sanctions on Sri Lanka and bring war crime charges against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, said she has discussed the fishermen issue with National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon on two occasions before.
The Indian Consulate General in Jaffna meanwhile has made contact with the detained fishermen, and had assured them that Indian authorities would work out modalities of a release, Indian daily The Hindu reported today.
Indian authorities constantly arrest the Sri Lankan fishermen venturing into their waters and are currently holding 78 Sri Lankan fishermen and 16 boats, Sri Lankan officials say.
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