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A few weeks ago, while reviewing Suresh Kanekar's autobiography (a large part of which dealt with the author's experience during Goa's freedom struggle) I had claimed that accounts and histories regarding Goa's decolonization were viewed through a sacral veneer of nationalism and were hagiographical in the presentation of their narratives. However, I had also pointed out that Kanekar's memoir could be used to think afresh about Goa's decolonization. I shall continue to grapple with this theme in reviewing Shrikant Y. Ramani's Operation Vijay: The Ultimate Solution.
Ramani has attempted to give a blow-by-blow account of the Indian army's action in Goa. He says that he has used both Indian and Portuguese sources. Using such multilingual sources is a requirement of methodology but the problem here is that Ramani is not critical of his sources. In many places he has, as admitted in the preface, "literally" reproduced entire documents or primary sources; one sometimes has no clue where Ramani is presenting/discussing his arguments and where he is reproducing his documentary source. The use of source material from the Indian and Portuguese sides, it must be mentioned, does help the reader in the corroboration of the events/incidents.
19 December, 1961 was a momentous event not only for Goans but also for the international community led by the United Nations. A brief survey of the academic writings that were produced before and after 1961 (including an interesting essay by Oliveira Salazar, the dictator of Portugal) suggests that the debate has been either condemning/delegitimizing India's claims or justifying them. But a critical engagement with these ideas and arguments is missing in the book. What we get is a rather simplistic, nationalist understanding from the perspective of the Indian nation-state. 50 years later, we need much more critical and probing reflection where, apart from the great leaders, statesmen, gallant soldiers and international politics, ordinary men and women – people who had/have diverse responses and experiences to the armed action of the Indian troops also find place in our histories. Ramani in his entire 420 pages does not even consider the insecurities and uncertainties felt by the population, but everywhere we are told that the "civilian population" gave a "welcome [to] the Indian troops…"
Another reason why Ramani's leaning towards a nationalist paradigm of history is inadequate is how he understands and perceives the history of Goa. Firstly, Ramani glosses over the native contribution in the establishment of Portuguese rule in Goa, such as the help rendered by a certain Mhall Pai Vernekar. The Estado sustained for so long only because it was propped up time and again by native elites as well as the once wealthy casado (married Portuguese settlers) population. Thus, to trace a long, linear, monolithic trajectory wherein "…Albuquerque reconquered it [Goa from Adil Shah] on 25th November 1510 where they remained till the time of Independence of India and thereafter upto 19th December 1961when they were…forced to leave Indian soil forever" is found to be problematic. We also need to recognize that the New Conquests were incorporated in the Estado between 1763 and 1819. "Old Goa," he says, "is a city of ruins but some relics of Portuguese architecture dating back to 16-17th centuries still survive." A simple trip to Old Goa would prove otherwise.
Ramani recognizes that "[t]oday India and Portugal…are trying to forget the dark pages in their historical past and learn lessons from history." But relying entirely on statist sources and histories and not engaging critically with them, Ramani himself has, unwittingly or not, fallen into the trap of 'forgetting history'. What on the other hand he 'remembers' is the same old textbook-narratives that we are all familiar with and thus, nothing new is contributed by the book.
Ramani asserts that "this is not a book of historical fiction"; yet the footnotes, citations and bibliography do not conform to scholarly conventions which would make one question the veracity of what is written and the scholarly rigor put into the writing of the book.
By trying to demonstrate that a nationalist paradigm of history is inadequate, my aim is not to delegitimize the sacrifices that many made for decolonization. On the contrary, what I am trying to put across is that to reduce the history of Goa's decolonization solely to an episode of the action of the Indian army is a great disservice to the people of Goa and even Portugal, who at that time, let's not forget, were under Salazar's dictatorship. We need to recognize that although colonial relations have ended (with India's armed action); the coloniality of relations still exists, as Fr. Victor Ferrao has demonstrated in his Being a Goan Christian.
Ramani's book moves between the narratives of two nationalisms: Indian on one side and Portuguese on the other. But between these nationalisms, it appears that a lot of questions and stories have been glossed over. Rather than a history that is repetitive and cliché-ridden, we need to seriously think about bringing in fresh questions and perspectives.
Operation Vijay: The Ultimate Solution by Shrikant Y. Ramani, 2nd Edn. (Panjim: Broadway Publishing House), 2012; pp. xviii+422, Rs. 495/- [ISBN: 9789380837376]
(A version of this article appeared on Gomantak Times, dt: June 18, 2013).


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One of the stands was just overflowing with all sorts of leafy greens. Half I'd never even heard of. They had lemon basil (that smelled just like a fresh lemon), purple basil (no idea what to do with that either. I ended up buying some Thai basil, which I now realize it's what I have it growing like a weed in my backyard...(I knew it was some kind of basil!) And also two new greens:
Phak Boong, "Morning Glory" ...it took me the better part of a half hour to find this on the web and figure out what to do with it. It's going in my stir fry.
I also purchased Methi aka Fenugreek (googled this one too). I'll post more about these two later on.
So, once I realized that I could throw the morning glory into a stir-fry, I decided to just make a nice beef stir-fry dish. The recipe is for the sauce...I'm just going to add a bunch of veggies and mix it all up! What's your fave stir-fry sauce?
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The Forth Rail and Road Bridges are amongst Scotland's best-known sights, transporting thousands of travellers to and from the Kingdom of Fife and Edinburgh & the Lothians every day. 2014 is a big year for the pair – while the iconic Forth Rail Bridge is currently being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status, its younger brother the Forth Road Bridge celebrates its 50th birthday on 4 September.
Running from 4 – 13 September, the Forth Bridges Festival marks the half-century celebrations with ten days packed full of brilliant events. As well as special exhibitions commemorating the history of the bridges, the exciting programme includes a boat flotilla, cruises across the Forth, walking tours, an art trail, food fairs and more, all ending with a fantastic torchlight procession and fireworks over the bridges on 13 September.
Check out just a few highlights of this special Homecoming 2014 event below:
Scotland Welcomes the World to Lunch, 6 September
Tuck into a delicious menu of artisan sandwiches, super salads and Scottish desserts created by celebrity chef Nick Nairn at this one-off culinary event in South Queensferry. You can also stock up on local produce at the two-day food and drink market, get inspired by cookery demonstrations and enjoy live entertainment, all to the backdrop of the iconic bridges.
Scrapbooks Exhibition: By the Bridges, 4 – 13 September
Take a glimpse into Scotland's industrial past at By the Bridges in Queensferry Parish Church, a heritage exhibition containing objects, unpublished images and film materials donated by local families. Discover stories from people connected to the bridges at ForthBridgesScrapbooks.co.uk, or download the new Forth Bridges app from 6 September for more exclusive tales.
Walking Tours
Tales from "Doon the Ferry", 4 – 8 and 11 – 13 September
Hear legends and tales of ancient rituals, saints and sinners, royal visitors, witchcraft and of course, the famous Forth Bridges as you wander through the old Royal Burgh of Queensferry. Meet at Caledonia Scotia Kilt Shop opposite the Hawes Pier in South Queensferry and set off on a historic walking tour through the town's fascinating past.
Boat Trips
Luxury Bridges Festival Sailing Cruises, 4 – 13 September
Traverse the waves of the Firth of Forth on the 'Inspired Capital', a beautiful yacht setting sail from Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry. You could even be part of the Flotilla on the Forth on 7 September, when the firth will welcome tall ships, pleasure boats, warships, private yachts, ferries, motor-boats and canoes of all shapes and sizes.
Queensferry Rowing Challenge,13 September
See local teams race from West Bay Harbour in North Queensferry to the Old Harbour in South Queensferry, following the route once used by the ferry linking the two areas. Cheer on the rivals as they cross the finish line and enjoy an exciting day of celebrations from viewing points on both sides of the Forth, all on 13 September.
Art Trail Exhibition, 4 – 13 September
See beautiful pieces of sculpture, photography and visual art on a leisurely walk around North and South Queensferry. Scattered across tea rooms, restaurants and bars around the area, this one-off exhibition offers a fantastic chance to see the work of some of Scotland's finest professional and amateur artists in a beautiful setting.
Forth Bridges Live, 11 – 14 September
Held across six venues in South Queensferry, Forth Bridges Live is a four-day mini festival of music, comedy, spoken word and much more. Get your wee ones dancing at the toddler disco, enjoy stand-up from international comedians, or hear the winning track of the Forth Road Bridge Song Competition. Visit ForthBridgesLive.com for the full line-up.
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FRB 50th Birthday Party & Torchlight Procession, 13 September
Bringing an end to ten days of celebrations, the Forth Road Bridge 50th Birthday Party will see 2,014 torch bearers form a kilometre-long river of fire across the bridge and towards North Queensferry, before returning to South Queensferry for a fantastic party headlined by legendary Scottish rockers Big Country, special guests Bwani Junction and many others. Don't miss the spectacular fireworks display that will light up the sky at exactly 10.06pm, a nod to the bridge's 1,006-metre main span.
You'll also find ghost walks, sports and many more fantastic events on the programme. Visit ForthBridgesFestival.com for the full details, or find out what's going on for the Year of Homecoming with our event listings.


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Luxury Real Estate's Latest Toy: The Car Turntable
Developers of luxury properties are building electronic turntables inside garages. Some spin-happy homeowners are even adapting revolving platforms for living rooms, dining rooms and patios. Photo: Sandy Huffaker for The Wall Street Journal
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One of the world's premier law firms has taken on a new role. In an effort to help better serve the needs of their clients both in New York City and around the world, officials at Debevoise & Plimpton have announced the appointment of a new staff member to help them offer special services to their many clients. Current Partners at the firm include Richard Bohm, Sean Hecker and Paul Bird. Officials here are pleased to welcome Simon Whitney to the company's London offices later in the month. Whitney is to join the firm as a consultant on various issues that continue to be important in the field of international commerce and law.
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Whitney joins this firm after a stint at King & Wood Mallesons. Here, he was an esteemed member of the firm's management board, helping to guide clients to the right kind of legal information to make important decisions. When not serving on the company's board, his expertise is widely sought on various areas of international importance. He has chosen to speak to many audiences about subjects such as company law as well as effective corporate governance and many regulatory matters of interest both at home and abroad. His work also includes helping private companies and governmental organizations about matters of policy in order to offer them an international perspective. During the last few decades, many private company officials and local officials have sought out his advice on various matters. They know they can count on him for an honest and insightful answer.
New Challenges
In joining this new firm, Whitney looks forward to seeking out new challenges and new experiences. He is well aware that many contemporary law firms not only work on the law but also work on other issues such as those relating to finance. Those the firm of Debevoise & Plimpton welcome him as a new addition to their staff. They know that he can provide the kind of help their clients need in order to manage the many millions of funds entrusted to their care. New laws on the horizon are expected to create new challenges that they hope they will be able to fully meet. With the addition of Whitney to their staff, they are fully confident they will be able to rise to such challenges and continue to offer the kind of expert advice that clients have come to expect from them in today's fast paced, changing business climate.


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A few years back, in the wake of Rocky 6, Die Hard 4, and Indy 4, it seemed like Ghostbusters 3 was well on its way to being greenlit with the original cast on board – including Bill Murray as a ghost. Now? Not so much.
Recently, there were rumors about Murray's resistance to a threequel - rumors that involved the screenplay and a shredder, and which Dan Aykroyd addressed when word of Murray's resistance spread throughout the Interwebs. Now, Aykroyd is confirming that Murray is 100% out of Ghostbusters 3.
On the status of Ghostbusters 3, courtesy of The Telegraph, Aykroyd said:
"At this point it's in suspended animation. The studio, the director Ivan Reitman, and Harold Ramis feel there must be a way to do it, but Bill Murray will not do the movie."
On why Murray is reluctant to take part in Ghostbusters 3:
"He doesn't want to be involved. He's got six kids, houses all over America. He golfs in these tournaments where they pay him to turn up and have a laugh. He's into this life and living it. I know we'd have a lot of fun [but] I can't be mad at him. He's a friend first, a colleague second. We have a deep personal relationship that transcends business and he doesn't want to know."
Aykroyd says he isn't angry, but there appears to be some frustration on his part regardless of his friendship with Bill Murray. The "houses all over America" bit seems particularly irrelevant. On whether or not he wants to recast Peter Venkman, Aykroyd said:
"We're not going to do a movie that exploits the franchise. The script has to be perfect. I'm the cheerleader, but I'm only one voice in the matter. It's a surety that Bill Murray will not do the movie, however there is still interest from the studio."
Unfortunately, there was a distinct lack of a "No, we will not be replacing Bill Murray," anywhere in that statement. While there are almost certainly Ghostbusters fans out there interested in seeing a threequel, there are no doubt far fewer fans interested in a sequel sans Bill Murray. That's because the original would not be a classic without him, just like any sequel will automatically be viewed by many as diluted product.
It's science, really: The less Bill Murray a film has, the less awesome it is.
Dan Aykroyd and everyone interested in making Ghostbusters 3 will likely need Bill Murray (who owns some of the rights) to sign off on the threequel before it can become a reality. That being the case, I (and I'm sure others) hope he holds out in perpetuity.
As always, we'll keep you updated on the status of Ghostbusters 3.
Follow me on Twitter @benandrewmoore.
Source: The Telegraph


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Hi John, I too switched completely to Mac 4 years ago and waited too for a true Mac Version of PTE. We build presentations for clients and in the the beginning made them using PTE but after switching to Mac we used Fotomagico Pro.. The quality of the presentations are just a good and infact are excellent when viewing on a Mac or HD tv, BUT it lacks some of the features of PTE. Fotomagico though has been slowly upgrading the features but still not quite where PTE is. Four years has been a long wait and in that time we built many presentations. I too don't want to run Windows on our Macs. I am sure there are Windows systems out there running great but the last 4 years with our Macs have been as close to prefect as I could hope for. Igor and his team have done excellent work with their product and if they came out with a true Mac version I still would consider returning to this excellent product. Regards Bill
Bruss444 replied to Lakelandlass's topic in Slideshows & AV ShowsHello Maureen, Just viewed your excellent Malta Presentation. Again, stunningly clear, colorful and well framed. Very interesting and as always you do such a great job. So appreciate your kindness in making a version for those of us using Macs. Thanks Bill
Bruss444 replied to Lakelandlass's topic in Slideshows & AV ShowsHello Maureen, Just watched the Mac version of Iceland. Just amazing and beautiful. Well done! Thanks you for providing it for the Mac users! Bill
Bruss444 replied to Lakelandlass's topic in Slideshows & AV ShowsHello Maureen, I just watched your presentation on my Mac. Thanks for making a Mac version!! Stunningly beautiful! You did an excellent job in form and function. Photographer is where the skill comes from but always interested which lens and camera used too. Bill
Bruss444 replied to raybridges's topic in Slideshows & AV ShowsHello Ray, I am a Mac user and would really appreciate a Mac version of your presentation. Thanks so much Bill
Hello Tony, Thanks for your comments and may I suggest you check here: http://boinx.com/fotomagico/homevspro/ and look which features you loose with the home version. I never used it knowing some of the features I wanted were missing on it compared to the Pro Version. Hope this helps. Bill
First a big thanks to those who post their presentations here for we the Mac users to view! Barry, I always enjoy visiting your site too and looking at your fabulous presentations. Great job. Here is what I am doing to build presentations for my clients. First I too am a former PC/PTE user and was extremely delighted but since have been using Fotomagico Pro (Mac only software). The final output is also fabulous and honestly just like PTE when viewed on a HD TV from a laptop by HDMI cable. Where Fotomagico lacks is much better control of audio and having various animated layers within the software. I did though figure a work-around to add a second layer and animate it which helps considerably. The audio I must build and edit in Mac's Garageband and do a lot with Photoshop such as making a PNG file before using photos in the program. I have heard that Fotomagico is working on a new version because many have requested better audio control within Fotomagico Pro and most importantly being able to have multiple layering with animation. For you PC users you have a fantastic piece of Software by Wnsoft and I highly commend Igor and his fine team. Whether PC or Mac isn't it incredible the tools we have at our disposal these days!
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Bruss444 replied to fh1805's topic in Slideshows & AV ShowsHello Peter! Greetings from Pennsylvania! First, sorry to see your damage. I saw a news clip about that massive storm. We here on the east Coast of the USA are familiar with such storms too. I am a Mac owner and have missed so much PTE but I come back time to time to visit all you friends here on this forum. Your presentation played perfectly and the photos were excellent. Peter we are thankful you weren't injured from the storm. Thanks for offering it in a Mac version. Bill
Hello Igor! I tested the clip on my 2009 MacPro Quad 2.93 and it runs fine. There was no sound but maybe your test clip didn't have sound. Bill
Thanks Igor, great news! What a surprise it would be now to soon have a Mac version of PTE. Bill
New Mac user
Bruss444 replied to Mr H's topic in General DiscussionHello Mr. H. Wnsoft PTE is written to "only" be installed and run on a Windows system. I too now am a Mac user and miss PTE. One can build a presentation on a PC to run on a Mac though. There have been some that have installed Windows on their Mac using Mac's Bootcamp or VMware Fusion or Parallels as a virtual machine. There has been info stating that they are working on a Mac stand-alone version but just recently the company announced that it could be another 1 or 2 years till that is ready.
Hello Ken! Thanks so much for the links! What an interesting set up with the dual Fujis. Very interesting! Thanks Bill
Hello Bernard! Thank you for posting your presentation "Seychelles" which I enjoyed very much. I watched it on the 24" Mac Cinema/Mac Pro and both audio and video worked perfectly. I am always interested which camera and lens combination was used so if you could post that I would be interested. The complete presentation was mastered perfectly! It was so kind to add the Mac version for those of us only on Macs! Thanks Bill
Bug-reports for PicturesToExe Deluxe 7.0 Beta
Bruss444 replied to Igor's topic in General DiscussionHello Igor, Greetings from Quarryville, PA!. I too downloaded Barry's "Good Housekeeping" file and I too found a white screen and no sound and could only advance with the horizontal arrow keys. I tried it on a MacBookPro 2009 Summer model and am running Snow Leopard's latest firmware update: 10.6.8. Bill
On a Clear Day
Bruss444 replied to Lin Evans's topic in Slideshows & AV ShowsHello Lin, Greetings from Quarryville, PA. I know you wanted to know how this runs on the lower graphic card but my MAC 2.9 Quad single with the more powerful Radeon HD 4870 graphics card runs it fine and very smooth. Was this photographed in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado? I have been there a couple of times and it is beautiful. Bill


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Politically speaking, I'm a fairly liberal guy, or at least moderately left of center. I embrace universal health care, universal pre-k, and active scientific research. I do, however, have one very conservative sticking point that goes hand-in-hand with these liberal positions: good programs are only good programs if you pay for them. I am a deficit hawk with a thirty-foot wingspan. If I were in Congress today, I would have given serious consideration to voting against the recent GI Bill. I'm all for sending veterans to school on the government's dime, but Congress didn't pay for the program, choosing instead to add to the federal deficit and debt. I guarantee I would have voted against February's economic stimulus package, something no Senate Democrat did. As I wrote at the time, the stimulus would add $150 billion to the deficit and do absolutely nothing to turn around the economy. Sure enough, here we are five months later spending a record $482 billion in the red but still mired in an economic funk. And who has to pay for all this? Certainly not the baby boomers in Congress! No, that would be me, and everyone else my age.
Fiscal responsibility matters. When you run large deficits, you can't get anything done and risk giving economic control of your country or state to outside interests, which is why I attended a speech today by Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (D) at the Center for American Progress. Governor O'Malley and fellow Democratic Governor David Paterson of New York have an Op-Ed in today's Washington Post about the current administration's fiscal ineptitude. Elected just two years ago, O'Malley has almost erased Maryland's $1.7 billion structural deficit. He spoke at CAP about why fiscal responsibility matters, how he fixed Maryland's budget, and what else this has enabled him to do.
The Governor began by quoting a Wall Street Journal article that said the 50 states combined face a $40 billion shortfall, and said he approached his job with three goals in mind: "One, we will make our government work again. Two, we will make our government work again. And three, we will make our government work again." He then recounted his favorite Groucho Marx gag. Groucho and his friends have a very expensive dinner. When the check comes, Groucho looks at it and, turning to his friend, says, "That's outrageous! I wouldn't pay it if I were you!" Large checks, O'Malley said, aren't the only things being passed to the next generation (i.e., me), but also a crumbling infrastructure, an exhausted military, rising college tuition costs, and devastated cities.
O'Malley inherited a fiscal disaster when he took office in 2006, and set about fixing it, calling a special session of the state legislature in the fall of 2007. The work done that session, he said, was neither popular nor easy – four of the six bills passed by only one vote. These measures included reducing future spending growth, cutting 700 government jobs, saving $10 million a year by closing a notoriously violent maximum security prison, saving $20 million a year in overtime costs through the performance measurement system "StateSat," and modernizing the tax code while lowering the income tax for 90% of Maryland residents.
The unpopular nuts and bolts of all this included raising the sales tax from 5% to 6% (a 20% jump), raising the tobacco tax by $1, and instituting "the first progressive income tax in Maryland history" – a new bracket for those making more than $1 million a year. At the same time, eligibility for the state earned income tax credit was raised by 25% and other taxes were capped and lowered. All in all, despite the tax increases, O'Malley said that 46% of Marylanders actually have lower tax bills now. The final piece of this fiscal package is still pending – O'Malley and the legislature were unable to settle a debate over gambling, and agreed to pass along the measure to the voters as a ballot referendum.
According to a handout we were given, 52% of the O'Malley budget cuts were from spending cuts, 35% from tax increases, and 13% from slots. With fiscal responsibility restored, Maryland now has a AAA credit rating. But O'Malley says the real rewards of fiscal responsibility aren't in the ratings, but in the actions you are free to take. As a result of the budget improvements, Maryland has frozen college tuition (which had risen over 40% from 2001-2006), increased funding for community colleges, expanded adult literacy programs, put more resources into infrastructure improvement, and eliminate a backlog of unanalyzed DNA samples.
Podesta led off the Q&A by asking O'Malley how a strong federal partner could help. The Governor said he hopes the second stimulus package, if there is a second stimulus package (and I don't think there will be, given the current Senate climate), will include major infrastructure assistance, as states can't meet the current burden placed on them. He'd also like federal help in achieving universal health care and lower college tuition. I followed with my own question – "That's all well and good, but the reason the feds can't do these things now is the same reason you were unable to do such things two years ago. They have their own massive deficits. What do you think needs to be done to bring about a sense of fiscal responsibility at the national level, here in DC?" His answer focused entirely on the Bush tax cuts. He said he gives credit to Bush for one thing – ideologically, Dubya believes that government could be small and weak, and that's a promise on which he's delivered. The Clinton surplus disappeared because of Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy. The problem with federal deficits is not the national economy or even the energy crisis, but is ourselves. The growing income gap, the shrinking middle class, and widespread poverty are not fiscally responsible policies, yet we never raise them as national priorities. "We make our own circumstances, y'know? And the circumstances we've made have feebled our federal government."
This, I believe, is the start of a good answer, but it's not the whole thing. Yes, the Bush tax cuts and the desire to make them permanent are a large part of the current deficit. They are not, however, the entire $482 billion. The Iraq War is also a part of that, as is – and you have to blame the Democrats for this, not Bush – that stupid February stimulus package. The Iraq War costs $12 billion a month – $144 billion a year. Remove most of our forces and you drop that by maybe $100 billion a year. Erase the stimulus package, and all other things staying equal (and I know they won't), that right there is around $300 billion in savings. Then you can talk Bush tax cuts. (Their total size might erase most of the budget, but at least some of the cuts were for the middle class). The problem with this scenario is that it only erases the deficit, it doesn't create a surplus. I'm reminded of the brutal honesty Governor Howard Dean displayed during his 2004 presidential campaign, when he often said, he said things like, "You cannot promise people tax cuts, college education, health care and whatever else you want, and say, 'Oh, it'll all be fine.' That's what George Bush is doing. I want fiscal responsibility in this country.''
I'm going to vote for Barack Obama, but he could use a dose of Dean's honesty. He hasn't told us how he's going to pay for his health care policy and other proposals – and I'm not sure he really knows. It's going to take defense cuts, a few (small and targeted?) tax increases, and even an embrace of the usually-icky Senator Tom Coburn's demand that we erase old programs when enacting similar new ones. If Obama's going to accomplish any of this, he'll need O'Malley's guts.
But back to the Q&A. Asked a question by ABC News' John Sentamu, O'Malley said that we often hear the refrain that government should be run more like a business, "But what business do you want it to be run like, Bear Stearns? …Enron?" Instead, we just need to make sure we have (and keep) more competent managers in government. And finally, when a woman asked if he has a backup plan for if the gambling referendum does not pass, he was very straight forward: "No, I do not!" with a smile.
Boil it all down, and in O'Malley you have a Democrat who reduced the size of government, is about to balance a budget, AND improved education and infrastructure. Yes, this included raising a few taxes, and his approval rating has taken a hit – a dismal 37% in March. He even pulled a mere 48% from his own party. Since CAP and the voters of Maryland seem to disagree about whether or not O'Malley is a good governor, I will withhold judgment. However, I did like what I heard from him today, his folksy-yet-professional demeanor was a nice touch, and I agree with him 100% when he says not all taxes are a "pestilence, a plague or a disease... Not one of us wants to pay more in taxes. But you know what we want even less? What we want even less is to leave our country to our kids in a worsened condition."


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Our Thursday green news bring you the latest on green architecture, climate change, energy and communities.
- A new lightbulb powered by bioluminescence: The phenomena of bioluminescence, which is essentially light emission by living organisms, has been increasingly studied not just by scientists but by industrial designers as well. A team of students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been working on an integration of bioluminescence into a common industrial object, and the result is a Biobulb. According to biochemistry major Michael Zaiken: "the Biobulb is essentially a closed ecosystem in a jar. It'll contain several different species of microorganisms, where each organism plays a role in the recycling of vital nutrients that each of the other microbes need to survive."
- Satellites can help with water management: Twin satellites called Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) currently provide invaluable assistance in managing natural resources on Earth. They have produced a unique map of the groundwater level changes on Earth over the past 11 years. This map and information is already helping to manage slim groundwater resources in California, in the Tigris-Euphrates Basin in the Middle East and many other critical locations around the world. This project is a great example of how remote satellites are reshaping our water world.
- New carpet generating energy: New carpet tiles by the British company Pavegen convert the kinetic energy of each footstep into about four watts of power and can also monitor people's movement throughout a building. The tiles are manufactured from a slender sandwich of rubber made from recycled truck tires, which conceals an integrated pressure pad. As an example, 24 tiles recently installed in a school are expected to generate enough energy to power LED lighting in the corridor as well as a series of mobile phone chargers, producing about 100 watts at peak times.


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Marathon & Half Marathon Course Information
Course Map
Course Elevation
Chevron Houston Marathon approximate course elevation map.
Aramco Houston Half Marathon approximate course elevation map.
Updated maps for the 2020 races will be posted after the 2019 event.
Start Line
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon use a single start line for both races. The start features four corrals with the first corral starting at 7:01 a.m. Corrals B and C will follow the A Corral using a pulsed start method – three minute time intervals separating the corrals – to reduce course congestion. Corral D will follow immediately after the C corral with no pulsed intervals. Corral assignments are determined by the predicted finish time of each runner indicated during registration. Corral A seeding is by request only, and the deadline to submit a qualifying time is November 30, 2018. Please log in to your participant account to add your qualifying time.
Click here to see the Start Line Map.
Signage, Clocks
Mile signs and clocks will be posted at every mile. Course clocks will be set to correspond with the 7:01 a.m. start time.
Water and Gatorade Stations
Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime), the Official Sports Fuel Provider of the Chevron Houston Marathon, are available every 1.5 miles beginning at mile 2. The specialized is formulated to help sustain hydration by more fully replacing what is lost in sweat.
All hydration stations have Gatorade Endurance tables' set-up first. To avoid the bottleneck at the first table, get your drink from a later table.
Gatorade Endurance Energy Gel stations will be placed at approximately mile 7 of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon and again at approximately mile 18 of the Chevron Houston Marathon.
The last Gatorade Endurance table and last water table of each station are marked by a sign. Please keep moving even after you pick up your drink. If you wish to slow down to drink, do so after you have passed all tables. For your safety, take fluids only at the official stations. They will be protected by race security.
Both Gatorade Endurance and water will be available in the George R. Brown Convention Center before and after the race.
Course Aid Stations
Medical aid stations are available at every other mile beginning at mile 5. The aid stations are marked by large red tents with a white cross.
Port-a-cans are located every 1.5 miles starting at mile 2, following the refueling stations.
Course Photos
MarathonFoto.com will have a team of professional photographers take numerous photos of event participants at multiple locations prior to the event, on the course as well as at the finish and post-finish areas. Look for your pictures here!
Course Entertainment
As you run this highly acclaimed course, you'll be cheered on by more than 200,000 supporters and spectators who make Houston renowned for its hospitality. From belly dancers, Elvis impersonators and tuba players to marching bands, radio stations, cheerleaders and bag pipers, a multitude of Hoopla brigadiers line the course to entertain and cheer you on to the finish!
Finish Line
Click here to see the Finish Line Map.
Course Time Limit
The time limit for the half marathon is four hours. However, in order to complete the race faster than the roads are being re-opened to vehicular traffic, all half marathon participants must be able to maintain a pace of 13:45 per mile or faster over the first eight miles of the course. Any half marathoners finishing after the four hour time limit will not be scored as official finishers.
The time limit for the marathon is six hours. The course will close on a rolling schedule, with the finish line closing at approximately 1:55 p.m. Marathon runners must sustain a pace of approximately 13:45 per mile in order to finish ahead of the course closure.
Under no circumstances may participants be on the course before the official start time. Beginning before the official start time will result in disqualification. If participants choose to continue running after the course closes, they do so at their own risk and will be asked by the Houston Police Department to move off the streets.
No times are recorded after the four-hour and six-hour time limits for the half marathon and marathon, respectively. Participants finishing over the four or six hour time limit (chip time) will not be considered official finishers.
Walkers and Slower Participants
The Aramco Houston Half Marathon welcomes all those who can finish in the four hour time limit. If you plan on participating, but cannot average the necessary 13:45 per mile pace for the first nine miles and 18:00 per mile pace thereafter, please be aware that streets on the route will be reopened to vehicular traffic on a rolling schedule, as dictated by our permit.
Prohibited Items on Course
There are a number of items that are not allowed on the course. Here is a partial list of what is NOT allowed on the course: runners going backward; runners not wearing a bib; animals; bicycles; baby joggers; strollers; roller skates and rollerblades; hand-crank chairs; and any wheeled vehicles other than wheelchairs. In accordance with USATF guidelines, wheelchair athletes must wear helmets.
If you have a question about what is or is not allowed, please email us at email@example.com.
Course Certification
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon courses are certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field. The Houston Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K are sanctioned by USA Track & Field and the Gulf Association of USA Track & Field.
Course route is subject to change.
We Are Houston 5K Course Information
Course Photos
Time Limit
The time limit for completing the 5K is 90 minutes after the 8:00 a.m. Race Start.


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The Doomsday Clock has been ticking back and forth at about "5 minutes to midnight" since I was a kid...it has been a bit of a lame gimmick for the last 30 years...time to replace the batteries or wind it or something! And yea, in this instance, science and religion are in accord...."Feel afraid and guilty and buy what we are selling!"


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Below, you will find a list of downloads for User Manuals, Setup Files and also Help Videos, followed by a quick-start guide for Unpacking, Setting Up and Starting Up your new CNC Machine and lastly a reference list of G-Code Explanations.
User Manual Downloads
High Z Series Manual
High Z T Series Addendum
Zero3 Controller User Manual
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GranitoGrav User Manual
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4th Axiz Roundino120 Zero2 Controller
4th Axiz Roundino120 Zero3 Controller
STG 104/101 Tool Changer Setup
ConstruCam 3D Resources
ConstruCam 3D Demo Download
Download Zip file
ConstruCam 3D Tutorials on YouTube
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A version of ConstruCam is free with all our machines (excluding the High Z-S400) and therefore it is not supported for training and assistance.
Use these videos to see how it works. If you want full support you will have to purchase the full version from Germany. This is however a very good program and we use it ourselves for many applications.
Mach3 Resources
Mach3 CNC Controller Software (for High Z)
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Mach3 Tutorial videos
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Mach3 XML Setup for High Z(Std) - Zero2 Controller
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Mach3 XML Setup for PlasCut 1350 - Zero2 Controller
Mach3 XML Setup for PlasCut 1350 - Zero3 Controller
How to assemble the T-Groove plates on your CNC machine bed
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Learn everything about CNC here : www.cncinformation.com
First Check for damage to the crate before you accept the shipment from the driver delivering!
Normally your machine will arrive in a large shipping crate. Carefully pry open the lid which is nailed down using a crowbar.
Once the crate is open, you should unscrew any shipping mounts inside the crate to be able to remove your Heiz CNC platform and accessories.
Important Note! Motor stepper controller must be off for installation. Unplug it and leave it unplugged before starting.
Place the Machine on a suitable workbench. Be careful not to damage any cables which are tied to the machine.
Free the cables and plug them into the Motor Stepper Controller box. Note: the X axis has 2 motors. There are 2 X ports on the Controller (any of the 2 X motors into any of the 2 X ports)
The rest are clearly marked, Y,Z and ST (emergency stop switch) and the A for a 4th axis if you have one. Always screw the connectors to the plugs to prevent any problems.( lazy here can result in problems later)
Unpack the milling motor and cable supplied. You will notice that the Motor Stepper Controller has also got 2 Plug points for the German style plug. The Milling motor cable plugs in to one of these. (The two plugs have different functions. One is for the mill and Two is for a vacuum/cooling system.
At this time you should plug it into No1 socket. They both supply 220v via a relay. The 2 lever switches on the front of the Controller can override the relays and be always on 220v (Zero2 controller only). The milling motor fits into the Euroneck holder on the bridge. You will need a 5mm Allen Key to insert and fasten it (NOT TOO TIGHT! You do not want to compress the spindle bearings).
The PC you will use should be nearby. The supplied Parallel cable is connected from the Motor Stepper Controller to the PC or the USB NC converter. If you are using the USB converter PLEASE INSTALL SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING USB NC BOX TO PC. Now power up the PC and install the WinPC-NC software. For WinPCNC ECO Once the software is installed, insert the USB dongle supplied with WinPC-NC into a free USB port on the PC. The found new hardware - security key dialog should come up on the PC.
Now you can start the WinPC-NC program for the first time. A drop-down tab will allow you to choose which machine you have purchased. Select the correct model and language from the tabs.
Step back and enjoy the feeling of seeing the Machine ready to go. (the T-Groove bed installation you can do at leisure. I am sure you want to make the machine move first, just to see...) Check that the power on and PC lights are lit on the stepper controller unit when the software is running.
The milling spindle motor has an On/Off switch on the spindle itself. Leave it off for the initial testing phase if you have installed or clamped it on the CNC machine.
Pre-Start Checklist
- The PC is on with software installed and started
- The parallel cable is connected to the Motor Stepper Controller and the PC
- The machine cables are also connected to the Motor Stepper Controller and screwed in
- The milling motor is off or not even plugged in.
Start Up
Plug in and switch on the Motor Stepper Controller now.
You should hear a sizzling or hissing noise from the 4 motors on the machine.
If not DON'T PANIC, check that the emergency stop switches are released. They get pressed by accident sometimes. Lightly push and turn the nob left to release or de-activate. Note there are 2 emergency switches, one on the machine and one on the motor stepper controller box.
Now there should be some noise.
In WinPC-NC you can now click Move - Reference F8 and see if the machine moves all axis toward the magnetic reference switches in the one corner of the machine.
When the machine is referenced or in the corner, you can now dry-run your first test program.
At This point it is worthy to learn....
This is where the setting up Tool depths and feed rates and other stuff becomes important for various file formats you intend to run in WinPC-NC.
Its easy. Just be patient and learn the steps one by one
Click on File - open file - Arcs
This is a demo HPGL file with a .plt file extension to run on the machine.
You can also open NC, CNC or TAP file extensions in WinPCNC
G-Code - Explanation
G00 rapid move
G01 straight line cut
G02 clockwise arc cut
G03 counter clockwise arc cut
G04 program dwell
G09 exact stop (non-modal)
G10 set tool offset value
G12 clockwise circle cut
G17 XY plane for arcs
G18 XZ plane for arcs
G19 YZ plane for arcs
G20 set inch input
G21 set millimeter input
G22 stored stroke limit on
G23 stored stroke limit off
G25 program copy
G27 reference point check
G28 return to machine zero
G29 return from machine zero
G40 cancel tool radius compensation
G41 compensate tool radius to left
G42 compensate tool radius to right
G43 add tool length compensation
G44 subtract tool length compensation
G49 cancel tool length compensation
G60 unidirectional approach (rapid)
G61 Exact stop on (modal)
G64 exact stop off (modal)
G70 bolt hole circle
G71 bolt hole arc
G72 bolt hole line
G73 high speed peck drill
G74 reverse tapping
G76 boring w/ spindle orient
G77 back boring
G80 cancel spindle cycle
G81 drill (feed in, rapid out)
G82 spot face (G81 with dwell)
G83 peck drilling (fixed peck)
G84 forward tapping
G85 boring (feed in, feed out)
G86 boring (feed in, stop, rapid out)
G87 boring (feed in, stop, manual out)
G88 boring (G87 with dwell)
G89 boring (G85 with dwell)
G90 absolute positioning
G91 incremental positioning
G92 program universal coordinates
G94 set feed rate to in/min
G95 set feed rate to in/rev
G98 return to initial point (spin cycles)
G99 return to R plane (spin. cycles)
G100 cancel high speed cutting
G101 high speed cut (sequence mode on)
G102 high speed cut (memory mode on)
M00 program stop with reset
M01 optional stop
M02 end of program
M03 spindle on clockwise
M04 spindle on counterclockwise
M05 spindle stop
M06 tool change
M07 spray mist on
M08 flood coolant on
M09 coolant off
M18 spindle neutral
M19 spindle lock on
M20 spindle lock off
M21 fourth axis clamp
M22 fourth axis unclamp
M30 end of program
M46 clear spindle at program end
M48 feed rate override, sw active
M49 feed rate override, sw inactive
M94 mirror image off (program 6000)
M95 mirror image on (program 6000)
M98 go to subprogram
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Tadpole's Purple Sweater
I designed this sweater to grow with my daughter. In the pattern pictures you can see her modeling it at four and a half months, seven months, and almost nine months. Her friend C modeled the same sweater when she was ten months old.
With a stretchy stitch pattern on the body and long ribbed cuffs on the sleeves, this cardigan could last from newborn days until a first birthday. In other words, it will still fit when you're done knitting it!
Details From the pattern:
Yarn: One skein Dream in Color Smooshy (I used just about the entire 450 yard skein)
A Note About Yardage: I really did use all but a yard or two of the 450 yard skein when I knit this sweater. So make sure you have at least that much to work with. You can either buy a second skein and plan to make something else with what you have left over. Or you can use stash leftovers and make the cuffs striped or a different color if you're worried about having enough. Working the button bands in a contrasting color would look great, too.
Needles: size 1 circular needle (or size needed to get gauge) long enough for magic loop on sleeves. It's easier with two circular needles (and only one of those needles needs to be long enough for magic loop).
NOTE: DPNs can also be used for the sleeves and you can knit the body on straight needles but joining everything together for the yoke is much easier with a circular needle. You'll want that flexible cord.
Gauge: The stitch pattern used here is very stretchy so your pattern gauge will be tough to measure. Instead, do a quick stockinette swatch to get a gauge of 8spi and 12rpi. You'll be in the right ballpark if you get 10.5spi in the pattern when it is not stretched.
Gauge doesn't matter too much here except for one thing: I used all but a yard or two of my skein of Smooshy. So you'll want to be sure you get gauge if you only have 450 yards of yarn. If you get stitch gauge but not row gauge, you should be fine.
If you really want to cheat on the gauge front, knit a pair of socks (with the same yarn and needles, of course) from my favorite pattern: Gentleman's Shooting Stockings with Fluted Pattern by Nancy Bush (published in the fabulous book Knitting Vintage Socks). That's where I found this stitch pattern. If you got gauge with the socks, you'll get gauge here.
Notions: waste yarn for holders, 3 stitch markers, 9 buttons to fit buttonholes, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques used: knit, purl, ssk and k2tog decreases, knitting in the round (magic loop or DPNs), maintaining a selvedge stitch, short rows, picking up and knitting stitches along an edge, yo buttonhole, kitchener stitch to graft underarms, reading a simple chart.
Sweater Construction (in a nutshell): This is a bottom-up seamless raglan cardigan with an asymmetrical opening. The body is worked in one piece back and forth to the underarm. You then work two sleeves in the round. Once the sleeves are done, you'll join them with the body stitches (setting aside underarm stitches on holders for grafting later). Raglan decreases shape the yoke. A couple of short rows raise the back of the neck. Pick up and knit the button bands, graft the underarms, weave in the ends, sew on the buttons, and you're done!
Difficulty Level: This isn't a beginner project. But if you've knit a few things and feel like you're past the "beginner" stage, go for it! None of the techniques used here are particularly hard but there are a lot of them and they can be a bit finicky if you're doing it for the first time. And there are lots of tiny stitches on tiny needles. So you'll need a bit of patience but the end result is worth the effort!
Should you contact the designer if you're having trouble working the pattern? No. I'm very sorry but I cannot respond to individual requests for pattern help. There are lots of great pattern resources out there where you can ask for help. These include the forums on ravelry, a local knitting group, and the shop where you purchased your yarn.
Final measurements (after washing/blocking):
Chest: 19" circumference (un-stretched)
Sleeves: 6.5" from cuff to underarm
Body length: 9.75" from bottom hem to top of back neck
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I've never tried to grow tomatoes so I wouldn't know. In fact, I have a black thumb and can only grow succulents. I chalk that up to the fact that I was raised in Arizona. But I'd really like to change that (not the Arizona part, the dismal growing skills part), which is why I'm planning on trying to plant a home garden this year.To that end, I've been keeping an eye out for interesting gardening classes. I could use all the help I can get. Here are a couple of tomato-growing classes that recently caught my eye:
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By Caroline Lambert and Tanya Hoke
This post is part of a series exploring how state regulator background checks are used in the legal cannabis industry. Prior posts looked at "good moral character" clauses and background checks on minority investors.
State cannabis regulations are vague and confusing in a whole variety of ways (see Pennsylvania's rules for public cannabis companies for just one example). Here's another issue that we found: In many states, regulations don't say what an applicant background check covers other than "criminal records." But when we looked at reporting on three medical marijuana dispensary applicants in Massachusetts, we found that at least in the Commonwealth, background checks go way beyond just criminal records.
With new regulations on the horizon for the launch of adult-use retail sales in Massachusetts in 2018, groups assembling teams to apply for licenses should take a look at issues that have tripped up applicants in the past.
Case 1: In Good Health
In 2014, In Good Health replaced its CEO after its primary application but before its final application to avoid a background check on Douglas Noble. That background check would have revealed that Douglas had been sued multiple times by creditors and that assisted care facilities he owned had also over-billed Medicaid to the tune of about $785,000. In Good Health replaced Douglas with his son, David, and moved Douglas to an advisory role that exempted him from state background checks.
Case 2: Medical Marijuana of Massachusetts
Medical Marijuana of Massachusetts removed an executive between its primary and final applications in 2014. A background check on the executive who would have been responsible for running the company's cultivation sites and dispensaries would have found that he filed for personal bankruptcy in California in 2011.
Case 3: New England Treatment Access
And in an example of a change that was made after the state background check, New England Treatment Access's CEO resigned in 2014 after a background check revealed that his resume listed a degree that he had not received.
The Takeaway
It's clear that Massachusetts' background checks include, at the very least, some civil lawsuits and credit issues, as well as verification of an applicant's education. And since the checks are not limited to Massachusetts state records, your due diligence shouldn't be limited, either.
Applicants who want to avoid the stress of replacing an executive or investor in the middle of the licensing process should consider thoroughly vetting those individuals prior to submitting their applications.