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SYNOPSIS Two women grapple with the tension of a deteriorating relationship, increasingly unable to connect. Waiting For A Train utilizes symmetry, contrast and dissonant movement to explore themes of conflict – and intense yearning for comfort. Choreographers: Amy Wilson, Marlee Cook-Parrott Dancers: Amy Wilson, Marlee Cook-Parrott Director: Seth Thompson Music: Everyday Pompeii DIRECTOR'S NOTES (Seth Thompson) We originally shot Waiting For A Train for the 2011 Trip The Light event (an event that pairs choreographers with local musicians playing original music) in Grand Rapids, MI. Despite never having shot a video like this before, I knew I wanted something that was more than just a record of a performance. We needed to feel the humanity of the dancers; I thought of the project as though we were shooting a silent film. Not being a dancer myself, my direction consisted mainly of recognizing when the movement was or was not authentic. We were all operating beyond our comfort zone, and Amy and Marlee just really came through with performances that could be felt.


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Physical keyboard fans rejoice! Motorola and Sprint have announced their newest handset, the Photon Q 4G LTE and it comes packing a full QWERTY keyboard. In fact, with a 4.3-inch ColorBoost display, the same technology found on Motorola's Atrix HD, the Photon Q 4G LTE is the largest 4G LTE QWERTY smartphone on the market.
The follow-up to Motorola and Sprint's excellent Photon Q 4G, the Photon Q 4G LTE features a 1.5-GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, NFC support and, of course, Google's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The Photon Q 4G LTE is also the first Sprint smartphone to come loaded with Motorola's Smartactions app, which automates everyday tasks, such as enabling Drive Smart mode when the phone is placed in an optional Vehicle Dock.
In addition to adding 4G LTE capability to the Photon Q, the new handset will also feature global connectivity, allowing users to make calls and surf the web while overseas.
As we've previously pointed out, Sprint's 4G LTE network is still in its infancy and currently only accessible in 15 cities. However, the company says that it will be adding four more cities to its coverage area before Labor Day including Baltimore, M.D.; Gainesville, G.A.; Junction City, K.S. and Sherman-Denison, T.X.
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Everything you do in meetings revolves around using Robert's Rules to get your business taken care of so that, ultimately, you can go home. And the whole purpose of parliamentary procedure is to facilitate the conduct of business in your meeting so that the deliberate will of the majority is achieved while still protecting members' rights.
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Take up business: If a meeting were a meal, this would be where the waiter shows up with your order! After an appetizer of opening ceremonies and the soup and salad of reports, you get to the main course of making your decisions by making motions and voting, followed by adjournment (always a great dessert!).
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Adjourn: Probably the best part of any meeting is when the chair declares the meeting adjourned. If you've had a good meeting, then you're glad you were a part of it, and you feel a great sense of accomplishment. If you've had a bad meeting, then you're probably even happier it's over!


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The Worst Products of 2006
We're a pretty accommodating bunch over at PC Magazine Labs. We look at close to 2,000 products a year, and our analysts typically find something good to say about almost every one. Why? Because just as no one product is right for everyone, almost every product is right for someone.
That's why, even though we rate on a five-point scale from Poor to Excellent, very few products rate lower than a two (or Fair) in our tests. That's not to say that two points is good. But riddled though they are with errors, inconsistencies, bugs, and shortcomings, most two-star products manage to get the job doneeventually.
Just 41 of the products we reviewed in 2006 received a Fair rating. These included the nearly awful B153 music player from MobiBLU and the less-than-secure security products McAfee Total Protection and ewido anti-spyware 4.0. They had a lot of defects, but at least they were usableperhaps by someone in need or in a hurry.
We're not here today to explore these pillars of mediocrity, though. No, today it's time to plumb the depths of depravity, the bottom of the barrel, the reprehensible and the truly terrible. Today, we explore the absolute worst of 2006the eight products that were so bad their ranking fell below Fair all the way down to Poor.
I present these products to you not because I think you should consider purchasing themin fact, it's quite the opposite. Should you spot one of these in a closeout bin, on craigslist, or even sitting forlornly atop a pile of trash at the curbside, pass it by. Why? Simply put, association with these meager bits of technical flim-flammery will only bring you frustration, sorrow, and, in the end, rage. And because life's too short to waste it on bad technology.
I bring you this list both as a guide to what to avoid and as a bit of salacious entertainment. Who among us has not stopped to gape at a building enflamed, or stare at a twisted automobile, smoldering on the side of the road? These technology disasters are no less enjoyable to gawk at. It's a guilty pleasure, but one we all share.
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Long term readers may remember that Elwyn Bryant was the man with whom I was
falsely accused on a blog of having homosexual relations in Bexley's Civic
Centre and leaving the place in a sticky mess. Our accuser was Cabinet Member
Peter Craske and the police traced the source of the story to his IP address as
well as finding the text on his computer along with another similar in nature.
Craske may be a disgusting individual but what is far more concerning is that his judgment can be so poor and that we have in Teresa O'Neill a Council Leader who thinks it is perfectly OK to appoint someone like him to a senior position. Some might question why he passes the Conservative Party's candidate selection process.
For new readers I should add that Craske was arrested and the source of the offensive accusation was proved to be his internet connection and the same blog was found on his computer. There was also clear evidence that Bexley Council and Bexley Police conspired to ensure no charges would be brought. Both the Metropolitan Police and the Independent Office for Police Conduct refused to comment on that, to do so might have confirmed the view of the Detective Sergeant in Bexley, that the case was mired in political interference.
But enough of that, where does Elwyn fit into this blog?
A couple of months ago he had a nasty fall and it will be a long time before he recovers sufficiently to actively engage with Bexley Council. To help pass the time, a mutual friend, Mick Barnbrook, suggested he participated in Twitter. Mick is a bit of an expert at Twitter and has rapidly attracted 8,000 followers through criticising various authority figures, notably Theresa May and Cressida Dick, while making the most of his retired police officer status.
After several nudges in the right direction Elwyn found an eleven year old willing to set up a Twitter account for him and @elwyn211 was born. Twitter added the numerical suffix, there must be more Elwyns than one might guess.
Elwyn lives in James Brokenshire's constituency and I am probably not misrepresenting him if I say that his opinion of his MP has been on a downward slide for several years. It may have started when Elwyn was trying to get the police to take his complaint about Peter Craske's obscene blog seriously and James Brokenshire said it would be "inappropriate" for him to offer assistance. I suppose doing something that could have put a political colleague behind bars might be difficult and dishonourable members must always put party before constituents.
By contrast my MP Teresa Pearce twice gave me the use of her office in Portcullis House to meet with police officers.
Elwyn has not yet become a prolific Tweeter like @sleazebuster Mick but he did vent his annoyance at James Brokenshire's Conservative Association website backing Theresa May's EU surrender plan for which he received far more likes that BiB's Tweets ever do.
He has a good point that Old Bexley and Sidcup Conservative Association backing May's Brexit In Name Only agreement pokes two fingers up at Brokenshire's constituents who voted 63% in favour of EU withdrawal however in the spirit of fairness I would guess the Association didn't have much say in the matter.
A click on the OBSCA web link will take you to the nonsense posted on their Central Office website for which one cannot entirely blame James Brokenshire.
The same link may be found on every other local Conservative Association website I have checked including that of David Evennett in Bexleyheath and Crayford who has taken a far more democratic position on Brexit than his constituency neighbour.
The summary of the Withdrawal Agreement to which OBSCA links contains at least two phrases which must surely must make it totally unacceptable. "Commits both sides to use best endeavours to ensure the backstop is never used" and "Either the UK or the EU can trigger to review the arrangements, which could ultimately lead to the backstop ceasing to apply". Could and best endeavours. Ugh!
If I was to be generous towards Theresa May's betrayal of the referendum result I might say it could be the best we were likely to get from a Remainer who undermined successive Brexit Secretaries for two years but her agreement relies too much on the goodwill of European politicians who will act only in the best interests of themselves and will not give a thought to the well being of Great Britain. Only people with no pride in themselves or their country could possibly want to belong to such a club.
I might question whether the EU Withdrawal Agreement has the full support of the OBSCA, their members include Councillors (perhaps they should think about updating the list) who are just as much in favour of Brexit as Elwyn is.
However it is hard to disagree with Elwyn's final point; unless the Conservatives show themselves to be in favour of democracy within the next few weeks it will certainly be a case of 'Never vote Tory again'.


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Varun a test engineer got suspended today from TCS (Tata C'ya Solutions) as he dared to chase his passion during office hours. According to sources, testing team has a regression cycle. The teams have to showcase their caliber to detect any defect arising in the system under different environments. So Varun was a fresher who was absorbed by one of the big teams in company earlier this year. After working day and night the team had raised around 100 defects and informed the client. However, their defects were termed as baseless by the development team and a spat triggered.
The client addressed both the teams via conference and gave an equal opportunity to put forth their arguments. It was in middle of this argument that the client noticed Varun, who dozed off momentarily on the floor. The picture was clicked and shared by a senior developer. As Varun was a newbie to the team, he had no idea as how to put blame on others. He wanted to look cool and slept on floor. But things did not turn up as expected. His photograph was circulated through internal mailers and employees were warned to surrender any amount of 'passion' left in them immediately. Recently Dhoni was seen dozing off as the crowd disrupted an ongoing match. Though Varun idolized MS, he said in statement recorded by the HR that he got unconscious and fell on the floor. He was later let off on medical grounds with a warning.
But Varun finally got suspended today as he was found sleeping in the pantry while other team mates were having coffee. Again the development team had clicked this photo and mailed it to HR department. Pictures of Dhoni resting in airport was viral earlier this day, and the HR suspects this is another stunt from Varun to prove his 'bahkti' for Dhoni. Varun has been suspended until further notice.
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Nice. I have some Sauerkraut on hands right now, even if it's store bought. But I think I may even gonna make some myself next week or so.
I'll keep this recipe in mind and may try it out the next days.
This week we gave you brief history of sauerkraut, explained why you might want to add it to your diet, and even gave you a step-by-step guide to making your own. But we all know man cannot live on sauerkraut alone. The solution? A special edition of "What's for Dinner Tonight?" that not only includes the aforementioned fermented cabbage (extra points if you use your own homemade version), but also incorporates a few of the tips and strategies we profiled in our recent Depression Diet post: this recipe only has a few ingredients, uses a relatively inexpensive cut of meat, makes good use of inexpensive spices to add flavor and freezes beautifully. Not bad, ey?
Now on to the recipe…
3 lbs of pork loin
1 large onion, sliced thin
2 apples, peeled and sliced
1 lb sauerkraut
Salt, pepper and paprika to taste
First, select a roasting pan large enough for your pork loin to lay flat. Season pork loin with salt, pepper and paprika to taste and roast in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, remove loin from pan and set aside. Line roasting pan with the sauerkraut (juice and all), top with pork loin and arrange apple and onion slices on top. Return to oven for an additional 45 minutes (total cooking time should run about 20-30 minutes per pound of meat so adjust your time accordingly) or until internal temperature of pork loin registers 170 degrees on a meat thermometer. Serve.
Alternatively, to get the full benefits of the healthy probiotics found in the sauerkraut keep the kraut to the side and serve it cold with the cooked pork loin, apples and onions. If you go this route place the pork loin on top of the apple and onion slices in the pan and still use some of the sauerkraut juice.
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Calories: 616 calories
Fat: 33.3 grams (49% calories from fat)
Carbs: 13.8 grams (8% calories from carbs)
Protein: 62.4 grams (43% calories from protein)
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Nice. I have some Sauerkraut on hands right now, even if it's store bought. But I think I may even gonna make some myself next week or so.
I'll keep this recipe in mind and may try it out the next days.
90 minutes cooking time at 350? 170 degrees?
GREAT MEAL!! Looks absolutely divine. I have always wanted a good recipe for sauerkraut and so I will definitely be making this one.
We had a pork loin the other day that looked almost exactly like this. Only we split it down the middle and stuffed it full of chorizo! yum
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My dad makes this once.
It is really good!
I'm pork loin incompetent, but I'll give it another try with this recipe.
Made this last night…it's great! Thanks for the recipe.
mmmm… kraut… I think I'll be making this
throw that into a crockpot, meat first, add some garlic to taste , apples and sauerkraut and 6 hours later it's done. super easy and classic
There's a better way. Cut the pork loin almost through from one side. Open it up and stuff it with the sliced apples, onions, and saurkraut. Truss it with butcher's string. Then put it on your BBQ rotisserie and slow roast it until it's done. Much better this way.
First day on Paleo! Chose this recipe and sprinkled cinnamon on the sauerkraut to cut the tartness. Complimented the apples and pork very well!


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Bandar's Comfort Zone
Kudos to Saudi intelligence chief Bandar bin Sultan for trying to change Putin's mind on Syria during their 4-hour meeting, but shame on him for being ill prepared.
According to TIME Magazine, Western diplomats described "… a deal in which Saudi Arabia would buy some $15 billion worth of Russian weapons in addition to offering assurances that Gulf countries wouldn't threaten Russia's dominance of the European gas market in exchange for a commitment that Moscow would not block future United Nations Security Council resolutions on Syria."
Why $15b? Is the amount indicative of the Russian Present Value or KSA's Future Value of Syria?
Is it the amount KSA would have to invest to compete with Russia's gas pipelines to Europe? I doubt it. Russia's South Stream pipeline to Italy will cost $35b.
Is it the amount Bandar calculated the Kingdom would have to pay anyway as part of Assad's normal extortion practices in return for guarantees by Assad he would not dispatch his suicide bombers to the Kingdom?
As I said in my last Blog, King Abdullah is tightfisted and this may have been the maximum amount Bandar's King was willing to spend on weapons Saudi Arabia probably did not need.
At any rate, it seems Putin was offended. TIME reported, "… the idea that Russia could be turned from supporting Assad in exchange for a couple of arms deals and gas distribution guarantees is laughable."
What was Saudi Arabia thinking? That it can pay Russia $15b for Syria.
Here is an idea Bandar should heed.
Leverage America's anger over the Snowden affair, in addition to our economic woes, to pressure Putin where it matters the most for him. Where and how are questions, which can be best answered by Russian experts in Washington.
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VIETNAM: Tax Office Calls for All E-commerce Payments to be Made Via State-run Channels
Under proposed moves, all future cross-border e-commerce transactions may have to be electronically cleared and settled through the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam, the State Bank of Vietnam's affiliated payment services provider. The move is being championed by the Ministry of Finance as a means of ensuring that tax officials can properly assess the tax liabilities of the country's growing number of e commerce businesses.
Among other changes being pursued are moves to make any individual who conducts online transactions valued above VND1 million (US$44) more than once a day liable to pay both VAT and personal income tax. In recognition of the increasing complexity of assessing the accounts of businesses with overseas interests, the maximum permissible tax audit time is also set to increase from 70 days to 360 days.


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Being a supermarket, the staffs are required to work in shift. Me and BFF usually tried not to be separated although we were usually assigned different counters. Then come this one fine day when I was to work in the morning and she was to take the afternoon shift.
Imagine my surprise when I saw her at the counter when I get in that morning. Still, happy to see her, I bounded over and greeted her. She beamed back at me. The scene still plays vividly in my mind till today. The conversation below is not exact but similar. After all, this is 12 years ago.
Me : Hey, I thought you are working the afternoon shift today?
BFF : Yea but they changed me to morning shift at the last minute.
Me : Oh great! Then we can have lunch together today. I'll come down and meet you at 1pm.
BFF : OK! See you!
Me : See you!
I went up to my own counter after that short conversation as work was about to start. A little after 1pm, I went down to get her but I couldn't find her. Back then, we don't have the luxury of mobile phones like kids do nowadays. Feeling a tad sad and confused, I resigned to eating with other colleagues that day. But as I left the office for lunch, I was surprised to see her coming to work from the direction of her house wearing different set of clothes.
As it turns out, she was working the afternoon shift that day and just got in to work. She was nowhere near the supermarket that morning and no one else saw anyone that even remotely resembles her that morning anywhere near the supermarket. I know she wouldn't play a joke on me so I was dumbstrucked.
We both quit the job soon after and I never did found out who or what I spoke to that morning. Spooky.


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Favre told the star-tribune.com Hard hits are part of the game and he mainly remembers all the opportunities that existed because of the blitzes called by Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams "You look at that game," said Favre of the 31-28 Saints overtime victory, "and I know that two times safety Darren Sharper came free and it was huge plays for us. But we didn't have enough blockers to pick it up. It was a matter of me getting it off before they got there, and getting it off to a guy who had to beat his guy 1-on-1 or anticipating the throw. We handled the pressures pretty well."
Sharper is on the PUP list and has been replaced by second-year Malcolm Jenkins, who won't gamble like Sharper.
While the Saints are deep at cornerback the Vikings are worried about cornerback depth in the opening game. All-Pro Vikings corner Antonie Whitfield said he knows the Saints will spread out the Vikings defense. "They know we have only three corner healthy, so I expect that," said Whitfield..
Favre was able to find enough holes in the Saints defense to complete 28 of 46 passes for 310 yards with a touchdown as the Vikings gained 475 yards in total offense. Favre wasn't sacked and he said the two interceptions he threw came when the Saints decided not to blitz and dropped into zone coverage.
That wasn't William's preferred style, and given that the Saints' game plan worked in leaving Favre battered and bruised, some of the same can be expected on Thursday night. The quarterback said he is fine with that and believes that is how many teams will come after him this season. He has no issues with the approach Williams designed last season.
The Saints were assessed two 15-yard penalties for hits on Favre. Defensive linemen Bobby McCray ($20,000 and Anthony Hargrove $5,000) were both fined by the NFL. A league executive after admitted that referee Pete Morelli's crew should have called a 15-yard penalty against the Saints in the third quarter because of the high-low hit on Favre on a play that resulted in an interception and left the quarterback writing in pain because of an ankle injury.
Favre said the gruesome thigh bruise he suffered was worse than the ankle, which already been injured entering the game. "I got elbowed or kicked or something in a scrum trying to get the ball," said Favre, who admitted he felt worse after the Vikings' victory over the 49ers in Week 3 of last season. "All of the other hits really didn't hurt," said Favre.
Favre doesn't believe he was mistreated or took too many late hits. "I've heard that," said Favre. "Going back home to Mississippi everyone was this and that. Had it been us doing that to Drew Brees, we wouldn't probably feel that way. They would be getting those questions.
Favre said the hits the quarterbacks get are more obvious. This game, to be seen nationally on NBC (Ch. 6), likely will be closely called by officials, but if it does get physical Favre figures he can use his savvy to find open receivers just as he did last year in which five turnovers cost the Vikings more than anything..
Favre doesn't look for Williams to change his game plan for this game. "As many times as I have played agaisnt his defene, they play that way," said Favre. "I foresee them playing the same style of defense and we'll expect it every week."
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From iconic castles and famous birthplaces to Victorian villas and 18th-century watermills, we care for and manage important historical buildings across Scotland.
As important as our castles and stately homes are, they actually only make up a small proportion of the buildings we look after. We also manage plenty of modest buildings that shine a light on how rural and working-class communities have evolved. Together, the Trust's places celebrate the unique architectural history of Scotland.
What kind of buildings do we look after?
Historic houses
Whatever the size or style of a house – whether it's a tiny thatched cottage or a stately home – if it has a significant role to play in Scotland's history, we'll work to preserve it. We care for the birthplaces of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns and renowned geologist Hugh Miller, as well as Newhailes House in Musselburgh, a breathtaking Palladian house from the 17th century that played a significant role in the age of the Scottish Enlightenment.
We care for 11 castles, as well as a royal palace. Each of these imposing properties has its own story to tell, both in terms of the people who lived there and their architectural style. You can see the pink fairytale turrets of Craigievar in Aberdeenshire, which is said to have inspired the design of the Disney Cinderella castle, or a far more austere style at Drum Castle, which dates back almost 700 years.
Vernacular buildings
'Vernacular' architecture tends to refer to modest historical homes and functional buildings that were built using local materials and traditional techniques. They're a huge part of our rural history: places like Moirlanich Longhouse – a fabulous cruck-framed dwelling from the 19th century that we've preserved and partially restored – show us how farming communities of the past might have lived.
Early industrial buildings
We look after a number of mills and other working buildings. Places such as Barry Mill, near Carnoustie, where you can still watch grain being milled every Sunday, and Robert Smail's Printing Works, in the Scottish Borders, with its fully operational Victorian letterpress, shine a light on Scotland's industrial, agricultural and commercial history.
Architectural treasures
Scotland is the birthplace of some of history's most innovative and important architects. Plenty of our buildings celebrate the work of famous Scottish designers like Robert Adam, who redesigned Culzean Castle and was responsible for the iconic Georgian style of Edinburgh's New Town, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who inspired generations with his work at the Hill House.
Did you know?
Above Castle Fraser's Great Hall is a quirky feature called the Laird's Lug. This is a chamber that was built for the sole purpose of allowing the laird to eavesdrop on his guests. How's that for hospitality?
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Here are a few facts and figures about our buildings:
- We care for 271 listed buildings.
- It's not just the big houses that we look after. We're responsible for everything from gate pillars and walled gardens to fountains, doocots and ice houses.
- Our Annual Repair Grant (ARG) partnership with Historic Environment Scotland has been running for more than 30 years. Over the last 3 years it has enabled us to paint over 1,000 windows, repoint more than 4,000 square metres of walling and clean more than 10km of gutters.
- Our ARG programme has supported more than 700 jobs and 83 apprenticeships, and used more than 60% local labour and local materials during our works. The programme also employs a wide range of professional skills, from surveyors and architects to ecologists and material scientists.
- We need a wide range of skills and materials to look after the 1,600 built structures on our estate. These include stonemasons, carpenters, roofers, plasterers and blacksmiths, who use a wide range of traditional materials such as thatch, slate, clay, stone, lime and timbers of all types.
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Our interest isn't just in ancient ruins – we also love the rich interiors and collections of historic properties. We care for a number of places that are still living, breathing homes, and in some cases we welcome guests to stay overnight or use the building as a unique venue for events. It's a great way to make sure that our buildings are still a part of Scottish life.
In this way, we're different from the likes of Historic Environment Scotland, but we often work with them and other organisations with a shared interest in protecting historical sites. We all have the same goals: to grow our understanding of Scotland's buildings, to better protect our properties by being more proactive, and to find new ways for people to engage with our historic homes and castles.
By making your way inside a historic building, you can open the door to Scotland's past.
Top to bottom, the Trust's properties make for a grand tour of Scotland's most noteworthy exteriors.
Key projects
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The discussion of iron overload goes hand-in-hand with multiple blood transfusions and sickle cell disease so I thought I'd take a moment to discuss what it means to be iron overloaded and why it is so dangerous.
Our bodies absorb about 1mg of dietary iron through our intestines every day and the rest is excreted through urine, sweat and feces. Under normal circumstances, the body absorbs more iron when iron deficient and/or anemic and less when iron overloaded. Through a series of multiple steps the iron makes its way into circulation where a protein called transferrin picks it up and carries it to the bone marrow and liver where it can be used in the making of red blood cells. In most cases, the body easily maintains this delicate balance. For many individuals with sickle cell disease, however, this balance can rapidly become overwhelmed.
In SCD blood transfusions are frequently used to maintain normal hemoglobin levels and to treat many of the side effects of SCD. Transfusions are used to ameliorate the number and severity of crisis in some patients, to drastically decrease the number of strokes in children with SCD and for the treatment and prevention of acute chest syndrome. However, as with most forms of medical intervention, there is a down side…
Now for the math
There are 220 milliliters in every unit of blood (1 unit = 220 mL blood)
Transfusion of packed red blood cells adds 1mg/mL iron (1mL blood = 1mg extra iron)
If a Warrior receives 2 units of blood every 3 months then they will receive 8 units of blood per year.
(8 units) x (220 mL per unit) x (1mg iron per mL) = 1,760 mg of EXTRA elemental iron per year!
Warriors undergoing chronic transfusion therapy receive on average closer to 20 units per year.
(20 units) x (220 mL per unit) x (1mg iron per mL) = 4,400 mgm!
With so much extra iron in the body serum transferrin quickly becomes overwhelmed and cannot transport it all. The extra iron can then deposit in the liver, heart and endocrine organs causing a large amount of damage. Blood transfusions are very beneficial to many individuals with sickle cell disease, but we as Warriors, as a sickle cell community, need to be aware of the inevitable consequences of continuous blood transfusions.
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The first "people's car" - the Ford Model T - has gone back into production to mark the giant company's 100th anniversary.
Six of the cars have been made and one is now part of Ford of Britain's heritage collection at Dagenham in Essex.
This hand-made Model T, made to 1914 specifications, will be seen at Ford centenary events this year.
One event will be at the Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil, Somerset, on May 31 and there will also be a Henry Ford day on May 11 at the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust museum at Gaydon in Warwickshire.
Ford will also be displaying historic cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex between July 11-13.
Two craftsmen helped by engineers and suppliers spent two years making the parts and assembling the six new Model Ts, which are known as Model T-100s. First introduced in October 1908, the Model T was the first affordable car and more than 15 million were sold before production ceased in May 1927.


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Best known for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars running up and down the hilly city, the foggy sky and spooky Alcatraz Island, San Francisco has a recognisable and magical skyline. It's no wonder it has frequently been voted one of the top visited cities in the world. With an open and inviting feel, San Francisco is a great starting destination before a fly drive holiday down California's coastline or across to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and Las Vegas, and is also a fantastic stand alone city break holiday destination.
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Suze's Saturday Delight.
Photo by Suzanne
Tonight's dinner was awesome. Super easy super yum oh.
Quickly cook up some rice noodles. Meanwhile getting chopping anything you have. In this case I chopped up into a bowl garlic, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, mint and added lemon juice. Stir this up and get the flavors mixing.You can let this sit as long as you want really however as it is moist I suggest using within a couple of hours. In this case I kept giving it a quick toss about then getting on with draining the noodles. In a saucepan lightly melt some coconut oil and toss in chopped mushrooms to saute until you desire. Then make a spot in the hot pan for the noodles along with your tomato cucumber mix, making three separate parts in the same pan. Toss in some sesame oil heat to steamed. Remove lid and select a bunch from each group and make beautiful layers of delicious food. Top with a dash of miso paste, garlic turmeric pickle. Add some diced avocados with a sprinkle toss of Chia, Flax and, Sesame Seeds. Complete with healthy sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Serve in warm bowls that have been slowly warming up on the stoves edges. This meal took 12 minutes to make and 8 minutes to eat. Oh yea this is seriously easy and delicious. Gluten Free. Packed with nutrition. Add more less to amounts according to how many mouths you feed. Easy meal for popping in fridge for next day or to take to work/school in container. Add steamed or raw broccoli topped with nutritional yeast and coconut oil for color and health. Top the whole meal with a fresh healthy dose of lemon or lime or combo of the juice and serve right away.


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Last week I was washing dishes. Harper walked into the kitchen , in my peripheral I saw that his cup flew out of his hands and the words "oh fuck" flew out of his mouth….
So many thoughts through my mind. I might have been a little amused, I was shocked and I was confused because that is not a word he may not have ever heard us say (in the recent past anyway).
He picked up the cup and handed to me and said it again! Only this time "it's stuck" (it being the lid on his cup) came out much more clearly.


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I have an embarrassing confession to make: I hated mandatory books when I was in school. There weren`t that many Romanian novels that I enjoyed, maybe two or three. It wasn`t necessary the authors because in many cases I loved their other works. I just couldn`t connect with the books that we HAD to read. I did excel at my Universal Literature class, but that was mainly due to the fact that I`ve read those books before. While I don`t want to diminish the importance of classics (
Top 10 Books That Should Be Required Reading
I have an embarrassing confession to make: I hated mandatory books when I was in school. There weren`t that many Romanian novels that I enjoyed, maybe two or three. It wasn`t necessary the authors because in many cases I loved their other works. I just couldn`t connect with the books that we HAD to read. I did excel at my Universal Literature class, but that was mainly due to the fact that I`ve read those books before. While I don`t want to diminish the importance of classics (
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Harry Potter: YES!ReplyDelete
Percy Jackson: Yes!
The Hate U Give: DEFINITELY! That book has to be read by the whole wide world, in my opinion.
I haven't read any of the others but quite a few are on my TBR, haha. Especially The Book Thief. I've heard so much about it that I really want to read it myself.Replies
The Book Thief is amazing, I`m sure you`ll love it.Delete
I so agree about Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. They're amazing, and everybody should read them! I wonder if people would enjoy them as much if they were forced to read them though. I really need to read the book thief soon!ReplyDelete
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A required reading can take away your enjoyment, but I don`t think that would be the case with these series.Delete
Your required reading list is awesome! HP and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda are both really wonderful. Happy TTT!ReplyDeleteReplies
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is one of my favourite book of 2017:)Delete
Great list! I still have to read half of them but I'll get to them eventually! I just got The Hate U Give, so I hope to get to it soon! Have a great week and happy reading!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hope you`ll enjoy The Hate You Give, it`s amazing.Delete
I've hardly read any of these, I need to get on that!ReplyDelete
Also, I'm with you re. not enjoying required reading. I will read almost anything, but if I'm forced to read something and then told to pick it apart, it takes the enjoyment out of it a bit somehow.Replies
Exactly. I just want to like the story, not think about what the authors was implying when they said peaches instead of apples:))Delete
Ahh I agree with SO many of these!! I think The Hate U Give should definitely become like required school reading soon because it's so important and so so poignant (and exceptionally beautifully written!) I also loooved Simon Vs and The Book Thief and Percy Jackson and, of course, Harry Potter. ;) Definitely a fantastic list of required reading!! hehe.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks.I tried my best to include books that kids will enjoy, but also have a bigger meaning.Delete
I garee about number 4, but not Harry Potter...I tried reading the first and I wasnt a fan (I know shock horror)...I never got on the bandwagon or watches the movies lolReplyDelete
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OMG, I think you`re the only person I know that does not like HP:))Delete
The Book Thief is a great book, and would be perfect required reading! And of course Harry Potter, who wouldn't want to study that!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, I would love a class dedicated to HP:))Delete
I think think this is a great list! I wish everyone would read The Hate U Give. I loved The Book Thief and the Harry Potter books. And The Kite Runner!ReplyDelete
I haven't yet read (but want to) Albertalli's book. It's on my wish list. And We Should All Be Feminists is sitting on my TBR pile to be read.
Thank you for sharing!Replies
Pick up We Should All Be Feminists, you`ll probably read it in less than 30 minutes. Such a powerful manifest!Delete
I definitely agree with the Percy Jackson books. Not only would they get kids interested in mythology and history, as the series progress into Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase etc, there's a lot of diverse representation.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, kids could definitely benefit from more diversity in books.Delete
I LOVE your list! Completely agree with most of these and the others I just haven't read myself yet so really should get to! I hated required reading in school, but I would have adored this list :)ReplyDeleteReplies
For me required reading was meh, but I would have loved it if we had more contemporary books.Delete
Your blog is so pretty!!! I recently read Percy Jackson with my son and it was good-- but I thought it was going to be a lot better TBH. I'm wondering if the rest of the series goes more in-depth with the mythology??ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks. Now that you mentioned it I believe that this is one of the reasons why I haven`t started the series. Seriously hope it lives up to the hype.Delete
I agree with you about THE HATE U GIVE. I am adding We Should All Be Feminists to my TBR after I click send on this comment. Books with memorable school scenesReplyDeleteReplies
Hope you`ll enjoy We Should All Be Feminists.Delete
I couldn't agree with you more. The Hate You Give is a modern classic for sure. I honestly think it's going to become required reading in a lot of classrooms one day.ReplyDelete
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I hope it will. I`m also very excited about "Dear Martin" which is quite similar.Delete
Awesome list! I totally agree with you about Percy Jackson! Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad you enjoyed my recommendations.Delete
I think historical fiction is a great way to get kids to read about history. My sister is an AP US/Gov teacher, and I know she uses historical fiction in her lessons.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, it`s one of my favourite genre and afterwards I`m so curious about the events I was reading about.Delete
Yes to so many of these. I would have loved to have read HP in school. The Hate U Give is a definite must. I'd love to see it taught in schools. Great list!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah, even if they don`t study it in depth, "The Hate U Give" should be on a summer reading list.Delete
This is such a well put-together list. There are a few on here that I still need to read, but have on my tbr. : ) For required reading, I have to recommend Louise Erdrich, such brilliant stories she tells!ReplyDelete
Thank you for stopping by our TTT at Owl Always Be Reading!Replies
Oh, thanks for the recommendation.Delete
Wonderful list. The only one I haven't read yet is Never Let Me Go but I completely agree with all of the others.ReplyDeleteReplies
Never Let Me Go is so beautiful, I hope you read it one day.Delete
I agree with you! All these books would really spark some good discussions in class!! And all the while, being fun to read!! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
If you enjoy a book, it`s more likely you`ll want to discuss it. There`d be some great debates over HP or Percy Jackson.Delete
Love Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and The Book Thief! I read them all when I was at school, just not for required reading :)ReplyDelete
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They`re great books. I think I would have enjoyed them the same if they were required.Delete
I've only read a few of these books, but this is a great list! I've heard such fantastic things about all of the books I haven't read yet.ReplyDelete
Aww, I love your photo of little Harry. So cute! This is a great list too! And I totally agree with you about required reading--most of the time I didn't really like the books we had to read for class (though there were exceptions). I usually enjoyed the books I picked for myself much more.ReplyDeleteReplies
Harry is very photogenic, it`s his credit!:)) Thanks for the compliment.Delete
This is such a great list, I love it and agree with so many on the titles here :) Harry Potter should be required reading for sure, and I haven't read The Hate U Give yet but I'm sure it deserves its place on this list. Seems like such a powerful and well-needed story.ReplyDeleteReplies
The Hate U Give is so popular right now, but deserves all the hype.Delete
I had to read Cuckoo's Nest for school in the spring, and I definitely agree it should be required! The Kite Runner and The Hate U Give are others I'd agree with (even though I haven't read THUG yet). You have a great list going! I'd add I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai for sure :)ReplyDelete
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I haven`t read I am Malala yet, but I`ve heard great things about it.Delete
Great list. I agree that the ones I've read on your list would be great for reccommended reading. And though I've not read THUG I think that should be an automatic add for all schools now.ReplyDelete


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This little tool can serve well with most armorers. While not the most durable model Harbor Freight has made, this hand punch is worth its price. Remember to keep the reciept, however, as you will occasionally get one that wont last more than a week of use. I replaced mine three times before getting one that lasted, and have used it for the past year without a problem.
I have used my hand punch for small projects, such as my lamellar and brig. It works great for aluminum street signs as well as mild steel at 18g and 16g (for which it is suggested). I have yet to try it with any other type of steel, but others I have spoken with claim limited success with stainless. As I said, I would keep the reciept handy if that is your plan.
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Miles Franklin shortlist announced
Four vastly different books about Australian life, written by four authors at varying stages of their careers, have been shortlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award.
One of Australia's best known authors and previous Miles Franklin winner Peter Carey is among the finalists for the $42,000 prize with his novel Theft: A Love Story.
Gail Jones, who made the shortlist in 2005 for Sixty Lights, is again among the finalists for her most recent work, Dreams of Speaking.
Deborah Robertson, author of Careless, and Alexis Wright, with her novel Carpentaria, make the shortlist for the first time.
The four finalists for Australia's most prestigious literary prize were announced in Sydney today.
Ms Wright, a member of the Waanyi people from the Gulf of Carpentaria, said while she had never written to win awards, it was a thrill to receive the recognition.
"I hope this shortlist means more people pick up the book; it's a book of our time, it describes the Australia of today," Ms Wright told AAP.
"It also shows something of our Aboriginal people, of us as human beings, not just what you hear in the press, this idea that all we represent are government policies and programs."
The four finalists came from a long list of eight authors, selected from the 55 entrants for this year's award.
Now in its 50th year, the award began as a bequest from the author Miles Franklin.
Previous winners include famed Australian authors such as Patrick White, Thomas Keneally, Ruth Park, Tim Winton and Elizabeth Jolley.
Last year's winner was Roger McDonald's novel The Ballad of Desmond Kale.
Three of this year's short-listed finalists, Ms Wright, Ms Jones and Ms Robertson, will now embark on a regional tour of Tasmania in the lead-up to the winner being announced on June 21.
Carey is also among nominees announced this month for the $A144,000 second Booker International Prize for fiction.


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The joy of celebrating Christmas is there. All around the globe in almost every culture, the birth of the Savior, Jesus-Christ will be celebrated in different ways.
Just as Jesus came with the purpose of reconciling a fallen humanity with God, and He worked hard to make it happen, we should follow His example to live a fulfilled life through Him.
As we enjoy festivities, one should not forget that life is also about creating values to bring change in others life. Those values come from a vision to improve your life or others life through established goals you will pursue with hard work and persistence.
I wrote this article very short to give you enough time to celebrate Christmas with your beloved one and I would like you to answer these 7 simple questions that could help you focus your coming year on priorities.
These questions are driven by proven methods I developed last year in one of my articles. Answers to these questions covers 7 key aspects of your life on which you could invest to reach new heights.
Know your Strengths
Question: Do you remember key decisions you made in 2017 and the actions taken to realize them? Write down the expected results and the real one.
Know how you perform
Question: Do you learn easily by reading or by listening? Do you know how you work? What are your values?
Know where you belong
Question: Are you a leader or a follower? Do you enjoy working alone or in the group? How do you feel when you work with small groups or large groups?
Know what your contribution is
Question: Could you write down 2-4 situations you know you will face in 2018? It could be: finding a new job, having a career promotion or change, getting married, live abroad for 6 months to develop new skills.
Understand Relationship Responsibility
Question: What are you going to do to understand people around you?
The Challenge of the Second Half of Your Life
Question: Do you volunteer for an NGO in your community? Could you pick another job, a weekend or part-time one ?
The Power of Managing Oneself
Question: How could you track your progress on your personal management growth? Are you ready to make some adjustment to become the best version of yourself?
If you have other questions you ask yourself to find answers that could help you succeed, please share with me. I would be glad to learn from you.
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Tony Ward: Murray has all attributes to take on Munster captaincy
So now we know, it will be Saracens and Toulon contesting the 19th and last Heineken Cup final. The May 24 showdown at the Millennium Stadium will see the French superstars seek to become only the third side (after Leicester in 2002 and Leinster in 2012) to make it back-to-back wins in the greatest club tournament on the planet.
For Saracens, the challenge is to become the 11th club (and fifth from England) to lift rugby's most coveted trophy below Test level. The north London club have also become the 17th side to reach the final.
The tournament has come a long way since its first season, when Toulouse beat Cardiff in the final, and so too have standards and expectations.
The fear is – and with some justification – that it may become a bigger and more valuable plaything for those wealthy individuals already heavily involved financially.
The Champions Cup, beginning in just six months' time, is guaranteed to attract new investment and increasing financial returns. The challenge for Irish rugby is to keep up with the economic pace, given the already lopsided playing pitch tilted in the Anglo/French favour.
I do not accept that this represents the end to Ireland's success (six wins), but what is for sure is that an even greater financial commitment in order to compete meaningfully will be required.
As in football, money does not guarantee success but it sure makes life easier along the way.
I am loath to knock the Mourad Boudjellals and Nigel Wrays of this world. I know neither the Toulon owner nor his Saracens counterpart, but I suspect that both are avid rugby fans. I admire both for their commitment to the game.
I begrudge neither man their success in making it through to this year's final, despite the disappointment of no Irish side making it through.
We are set for a Cardiff showdown that could swing either way depending on which highly resourced unit turns up in better psychological and physical nick on the day.
Following the wonder-show we witnessed at Twickenham when Sarries blew Clermont Auvergne apart, it's hard to say who is favourites.
Saracens weren't just good in destroying Clermont, they were awesome.
And, lest anyone forgets, they are coached by former Ulster and Ireland centre Mark McCall. 'Small' is one of the really good guys, and a players' coach if ever there was one.
He has a fundamental ability to get on with people and trusts in those around him. He has worked hard to get where he is now on the coaching ladder and, much like Conor O'Shea, Bernard Jackman and Mikey Prendergast, has not been afraid to exit the Irish bubble to work at and improve his trade.
In thumping Clermont, although aided and abetted by a poor Nigel Owens decision (when awarding a penalty try against Brock James), McCall's side produced what was arguably the most complete performance at this stage of the competition ever.
From No 1 Mako Vunipola to No 15 Alex Goode, they were clinical in defence and in attack.
And, much though it pains me to acknowledge it, even Mr Arrogance himself, Chris Ashton, was outstanding in everything he did right down to the 'normal' manner in which he crossed for his brace of scores in the six-try rout.
I would like to think that McCall has had a word or two in his ear along the way, leaving England coach Stuart Lancaster watching the impressive outcome with more than a passing interest.
Simon Zebo was good in Marseille on Sunday. Quite apart from his well-taken try – with Conor Murray the instigator – his defence was top-notch while his work rate and general involvement was back to where it needs to be if he is to challenge again for the most competitive area on the Irish team.
Beyond that, James Coughlan was particularly good and, in the absence of Peter O'Mahony, was the very real back-row leader against Toulon.
That said, I do feel the time is fast approaching for Murray to assume the mantle of captain in O'Mahony's absence, and to share that responsibility when the Corkman is there.
While the robust flanker is a natural in that regard Murray has all the attributes in the most advantageous leadership position (scrum-half) of all. Murray is now the real deal and already up there alongside Paul O'Connell as one of those players incoming head coach Anthony Foley simply cannot afford to be without.
For sure, in O'Mahony and Murray, Foley has two very real leaders alongside older heads O'Connell and Coughlan in the core area of the team. Against that the search continues for creativity and that sadly missing edge in midfield and the last line too.
Whether he is to be played at 12, 13 or 15, I urge the new main man to have Andrew Conway's name carved in stone from September on.
On Friday, magnificent Ballybunion staged the inaugural Joe O'Mahony Memorial Golf Competition. As a member of the Limerick AFC 82 club I was delighted to play my (insignificant) part in the quest for the Eamonn Haugh PFL Flooring- sponsored trophy in memory of the Limerick great who passed away earlier this year.
Former goalkeeper Mick O'Donnell pipped midfielders Johnny Walsh (runner-up) and Jimmy Nodwell to the top prize, with Mike O'Brien, Mick Ahern and Fergus McDaid on the winners' rostrum in the invited guests category. A great day was had by all at Ballybunnion GC and afterwards in McMunns. Joe would have approved.
Irish Independent
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Why is that humans were able to practically "take over" their environment and leave all other animal species far behind in the race of survival? Not many would argue that we were able to do so just because we can walk upright and we have unspecialized teeth. In fact, humans are capable of many things that separate us from the animals. Our far most important trait is the ability to analyze and comprehend complex subject matters. From that we can learn, understand and communicate with one another so we could accomplish things as a group, a group which one day became so complex that without structure and laws, chaos would preside. In our times, we see many distinct cultures where each has its own way of organizing and way of keeping its people in harmony. Although most of the world is leaning towards democracy, there are few nations who believe in the ancient ways. One of the most controversial civilizations studied is the Indian civilization, which developed and flourished as early as 7000 B.C.E. The controversy rises from a harsh though well-thought classification of people due to their skin color and other physical characteristics. To democratic America this may sound a bit horrifying although some even argue that the United States maintains some sort of a caste system perhaps even as harsh as the one in India. This idea can surely be proven wrong through a close comparison of the Indian social structure and the American freedom. A false conclusion should not be made that there is no sort of a caste system in America, but one that is not as rigid nor providing social importance as the one in Ancient Indian culture.
The way a culture develops and evolves plays a major role of how the system would stand. As explained later, there are few theories of how and why a caste system is created, but all studied caste systems have common foundations. One common issue is that there are physical differences between each caste whether they associate with the way a person can perform activities or not. However, a major difference is how the separate classes serve and correlate with one another. Manu, one of the earliest rulers of India, wrote a description of the Indian social structure. The Law of Manu consists of a brief explanation of what are the objectives and duties of each Indian class, also know as Varna. Even though the lower castes were involved in more physical obligations, it clearly shows that the upper classes were also involved in someway of serving the lower classes:
Teaching, studying performing sacrificial rites, so too making others perform sacrificial rites, and giving away and receiving gifts- these he assigned to the Brahmins.
Protection of the people, giving away of wealth, performance of sacrificial rites, study, and nonattachment to sensual pleasures- these are, in short, are the duties of the kshatriya.
Tending to cattle, giving away of wealth, performance of sacrificial rites, study, trade and commerce, usury, and agriculture- these are the occupations of the Vaisya.
The lord has prescribed only one occupation karma for a Sudra, namely, service without malice of even these other three classes.
Within the Indian culture, there is a great level of interaction between the different classes, unlike in the early United States, where Americans imported an entire society and forced them to serve as their lower class. The slaves were treated with unbearable conditions, which made them develop hate and the need to revolt. The aftermath of the civil war included the abolishment of slavery though racism still plays a major role. Just the fact that there was a need for a revolution shows how negatively based the American system became. Lower classes wanted to climb the social ladder and are now able to do so.
In Indian societies the movement up the hierarchy is not as simple as getting your education and working a good job. In fact, the concept of changing one's Varna during his lifetime was unheard of. In order to "get bumped up" the Indians had to follow the
Dharma which is described as "a law regulating human behavior and imposes different requirements on different individual depending on their status in society." Living by the Dharma creates good Kharma, which is measured with death. Good Kharma could be vaguely compared to money, not in a sense of buying materialistic objects, but in a sense of gaining in order to have a better life. If the good Kharma had been obtained through the person's life, he would have the opportunity to reincarnate and achieve higher status in the next lifetime. This is also a reason why Indians seem to live and accept their status since they have the constant belief that things would be better after death. Revolting, would just create bad Kharma and "ruin" the person's future life. The degree of Social mobility, as Vijai Singh points out, is inversely related to the extent of the association between status of parents and status of children. Because of the strong relation of one's class to his parents, social mobility is very difficult to achieve. In contrast, in the United States, there are many institutions, which help lower class people (those with low financial means) to break the patterns of their parents, receive an education, and obtain a career, which would grant them a brighter future. When comparing how rigid different social structures are, we must examine how easy it is to achieve mobility between the classes. There are two perspectives when examining social mobility; as a society, the progress towards perfect social mobility, would eventually eliminate the caste structure. As an individual, the advance towards social mobility comes with the accepting of the existence of the individual's place in the caste system. Political movements toward social mobility in the United States show how the caste system is becoming more and more malleable as time goes by. Unlike other ancient societies, India's Caste System did not change much through the years. A cause could be in the human's nature of the need for belonging to a whole.
There are two main approaches that could break the firmness of a social structure. One comes from outside the system by enculturation, and attacks the un-fairness of the structure with compare to other ones. A second approach could be made by the lower classes demanding for better conditions. In India, there seems to be a form of harmony and peace within the lower classes. The "Herd Theory" explains this phenomenon by going back to the nature of human behavior. As other animals, people seem to think that a great form of self-defense is associating with ones who seem share common characteristics. By belonging to a "herd" one's opinion is backed up by others and seem to have greater impact. If one were to leave the group, he would feel lonely, powerless and more vulnerable. A caste system cannot be more rigid than the one that its own people are happy with. In the United States, which is also known as the "Salad Bowl", there are so many separate groups where one does not have much to loose when trying to make a change. The more diverse a society is, the more different opinions it contains, and the harder it is for people relate to one main group. If a person steps out of his group to voice his opinion, many others would follow him and create a new subgroup. This new group would shake the structure by offsetting the position on the ladder of other groups.
A lack of diversity keeps a structure solid. Although there are differences between the castes, there is still a sense of nationalism and belonging to a culture, not just a caste. In the U.S., Non-Americans have a hard time adapting a sense of belonging to a whole and therefore feel insecure. Also lack of diversity creates less of a difference between the body of religion and the body of law. In many societies, there are times where the following of religion interferes in with the way of the law. Perhaps a radical example, human sacrifice is still practiced by few religions. If it were not for the prohibition of performing such acts, maybe those religions would be more accepted and popular within contemporary societies. The incorporation of law and religion makes a system much less complex, therefore more rigid. In India, there is a major integration of both law and religion. However, it seems as though religion comes first, in the supporting of the caste system. Louis Dumont suggests in his book that the caste system was developed as a result of the corruption of the Brahmins. He says that the "philosophy of enlightenment, 'superstition' was an invention of the priests, for their own benefit." This theory supports their strong belief in religion. The people of the lower castes were so 'religiously nave' that thoughts of corruption in this religious class were non-existent. This strong belief in religion is perhaps the backbone of the strong Indian social structure.
Although similarities between the American and the Indian Caste systems exist, an important difference emerges due to the antiquity of the system. Because of how comparably new the American system is, it is therefore more flexible and modern. The Indian structure is so old, that it's laws seem to be carved in stone. Movement from strict adherence of religion towards objective thinking is directly caused by the development of science and technology. However, emphasis on tradition kept the Indian system in tact. From the American point of view, the Indian caste system could serve as a goal to strive for, or something it should avoid. Both views prove how rigid the Indian caste system is. If seen as a goal, it would take many years, as it took for the Indians, to develop such strict system. In contrast, if it were seen as something to avoid, then the American system would surely stray from such rigid laws and behaviors.
It is known to be a part of human's nature to strive for superiority and power. But we should not think that this superiority would always lead to greed and corruption. From the Indian system we learn that the direct effects of outlining the requirements and power of people are peace, order, and the triumph of a unique culture. What emerged from the early Hinduism and Buddhism stays with us today. The way the Indians accept the terms and conditions already given to them is remarkable and perhaps the main reason why the Indian culture has been so successful over thousands of years. Their wants needs, and duties are outlined through a complex interaction of religion and law, but ironically they just seem to be happy with whatever they have. In America, the fact that there is such an option of creating a better life already depicts a significant difference from the Indian social structure. Freedom of making decisions is considered a basic need for an individual, but it may promote the deterioration of a strong structure. While racism still plays a major role in the American way, many Americans are fighting in order to abolish it and many changes have been introduced during that last century. Such movements are not seen in India as often since the construction of its society has little to do with money and power. It is strongly based on tradition, religion and the aspiration of living a better life in the afterworld.
Duiker, William J. and Jackson J. Spielvogel, World History Volume 1: To 1800,3rd Ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2001
Dumont, Louis. Homo Hierarchicus: An Essay On the Caste System. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1970
Parenti, Michael, Power and the Powerless. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1978
Singer, Milton and Bernard S. Cohn, Structure and Change in Indian Society. Chicago: Aldine Publishing Company, 1968
Strauss, Anselm L. The Contexts of Social Mobility. Chicago: Aldine Publishing Company, 1971
Vijai P. Singh. Caste, class and democracy: Changes in Stratification System. Cambridge: Schenkman Publishing Company, 1976


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Quote of the day:
"No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow."
It took me years to understand the truth in this idea. It wasn't until I had children that I realized how important true friendship is… you know, friendship that isn't contingent on me "being" any one way.
I used to be "The Nurturer" in my friendships. I was the one who gave good advice, listened non-judgmentally, gave my time patiently and played "The Rock" for other's to lean upon. Now, I save that role for my children and ask only for true acceptance of who I am – the good, the bad, and the ugly – from my friendships, offering the same acceptance in return. As a result, I have fewer "close" friends but damn, the quality of those friendships is exceptional.
PS: While I still offer the qualities of "The Nurturer" to my friendships, I have noticed that the type of folks I keep company with now, don't take advantage of these qualities and offer them in return. No more one-sided friendships where I feel like the life is being slowly sucked out of me!
Thank you, Max.