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Feb 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
by Rati Hegde
Hare Rama! Every time I salute people this way or I say "Jai Sri Krishna" or even "Namaste", people look at me like I've come from another planet. It is like as if I am wearing my religion on my sleeve and I should be either treated like I'm some elderly family member or that I should be avoided like the plague. If I display my culture in any form – be it a Hindu dressing style, with the 'bindi', flowers and all; or my speech blended with Sanskrit words; or my display of simple ornaments like the bangles and 'mangalsutra'; or my revealing my caste – all these seem to bring out comments aimed at making me feel GUILTY. Why? Why should I feel guilty if I am a 'upper-caste' Hindu who loves her culture?
Today's Hindus are divided into two – one section is filled with people who feel guilty of who they are & the other is filled with people who are hell-bent on making people feel guilty about their identity as a person fond of and following Hindu culture. The former are usually branded as a 'Sanghi' and it is taken for granted that they are 'upper-caste Hindus'. The latter are usually thought of as 'educated' and people with 'modern thinking'. The fact is that most of the people in the former group usually do not want to get into arguments, especially since they do not know how to argue logically and they just want to keep following traditions faithfully without asking any questions. The loudest they will argue is when it is a question of Reservations in the education and job sector, and that too because they are worried about their future and that of their children. And many of them would like to escape any such arguments by trying to go abroad. The latter group has people belonging to all castes, but most of them have leftist leanings and are branded 'sickularists' by many people. They are seen as those having less respect for our traditions and culture and are more interested in making money, and love disparaging our country and its ancient traditions.
In this article I wish to make the reader feel proud of his/her caste and understand that Sanatan Dharm never aimed to treat one human as lesser than the other, even if it is projected as such by those who have translated our scriptures to suit their own agendas.
Firstly, did you know that there were 14 Manus and not just one Manu who wrote the Manusmriti? The book which was translated by Sir William Jones in 1794 during the British Rule was based on the Manava Dharmashastra of the first Manu ie. Swayambhuva Manu who lived in Satya Yuga. This translation was done because while the Muslims had a codified law, Hindus did not have any codified laws and the British wanted to introduce a code by which they could dispense with 'justice' to the Hindus. Now the points to note here are:
The Manusmriti was a book which only spelt out those actions which could be considered as wrong or right and the subsequent actions that could be taken to rectify/repent for the wrong-doings. Most of the text calls upon the individual to understand what could be considered a lofty behavior and thus calls upon his/her conscience to guide one to do the right thing. For e.g. Divorce is considered wrong, but dissolution of marriage vows and consequent remarrying of a woman wrongly abandoned by her husband, is not considered wrong. Killing a priest is wrong, and the repentance would be to cook and eat raw rice eaten by a cow, subsequently passed out in the dung. Eating meat is allowed based on circumstances, but considering cruelty to animals, it is advised against.
Every scholar worth his salt claims that there is NO authentic version of the Manusmriti and that almost all versions are inconsistent with each other and they have interpolations and insertions which were made to suit the time and society during which they were written.
"Manusmriti is a complex commentary from women's rights perspective, and the British colonial era codification of women's rights based on it for Hindus, picked and emphasized certain aspects while it ignored other sections. This construction of personal law during the colonial era created a legal fiction around Manusmriti's historic role as a scripture in matters relating to women in South Asia." These are the words of Flavia Agnes, a well-known legal expert.
From the above, it is very clear that the British colonial mindset was instrumental in the translation of the Manusmriti. They translated and gave importance to those portions which suited their purpose of destroying our age-old customs and traditions, by making us feel superior or inferior to one another. This was a classic example of the 'divide and rule' policy that they successfully pursued even in later years and we fell into their trap like fools.
If you do not believe what I am saying, please reflect on the fact that Mahabharat was written by a fisherwoman's son (Veda Vyaasa), the main protagonist was Sri Krishna - a Yadava, Vidura - considered an incarnation of Dharma, was the maid's son and Bheema's first wife as Hidambi – a tribal woman. If we were to go further back in time, in Satya Yuga – the period when this Manusmriti was written, Narada Muni too was a 'daasi's' son in his previous life; Satyakaama – Jabali's son who went on to become Sage Gautama's disciple and a famous Rishi himself, did not even know who his father was. What I am trying to say is that Manusmriti was a code of suggestions on leading an ideal life, but the fact remains that in Hinduism, we never had a fixed rule for anything, like it is in any Abrahamic religion. This was because we considered our 'Antaraatma' or our conscience as the main guiding principle.
Now once this is understood, can we then use this scripture to again and again prove that Hinduism always trampled upon people of 'lower' castes? How and when did an inventor, an artisan, a person offering services become a lower caste person – a person to be shunned and disrespected? I hear again and again how Brahmins are responsible for the destruction of our ancient scriptures and the reason why they have become 'lupt'- disappeared; how Brahmins are responsible for preventing people from entering temples, untouchability and what not. Readers should just contemplate and tell me whether even in today's time it is the poor, educated man responsible for laws or the powerful politicians and rulers responsible for laws or lack of it. It must have been the same in those days too. Yes, Brahmins must have stopped people from entering Garb Gruhas (inner sanctorum) of temples, but that had other reasons than untouchability for it. Even other Brahmins who are not the priests of the temple are not allowed to enter the inner sanctorum in most temples. If it were not for the Brahmins who zealously protected the ancient scriptures, learning them by rote, we would have not had anything to go by. Remember the Nalanda University and its 9 million manuscripts being burnt down by the fanatic Islamic ruler Bakhtiar Khilji? Earlier too, it had been destroyed by the Huns and the Gauda invaders in the 5th and 7th Century respectively, but had been rebuilt.
India was the best in Metallurgy and held on to its position for thousands of years. Who were the metallurgists then? Higher class people like the Brahmins & Kshatriyas? Of course not … they were the so called 'lower class' people of today. It will come as a surprise to you that they were the inventors and entrepreneurs of Ancient India. Their skill set was so advanced that they beat hollow every other civilization in the world. The masons of Harappa & Mohenja-daro, the metallurgists, the inventors of farming equipments (which we use till today), the sculptors, the 'shilpikaars' – all these people without whom society could not function like a well-oiled entity, were people who are today called 'lower caste' people. Tell me, if they were so disrespected and treated badly, would Bharat have seen such lovely creations in our temples? The Britishers were able to give a body-blow and destroy our inventions and creativity in just one stroke – they declared that the Manusmriti was the codebook and law that Hindus followed and as per that, these intelligent and skilled people were 'lower caste' and inferior.
What about outcastes? Anybody who has read Uttanga Maharishi's episode in the Mahabharat and the visit of Lord Shiva in Chandala form, in front of Adi Shankaracharya, to name just two events, will know that our scriptures never wanted differentiation between man and man. The rigidity in castes and the inferior vs superior complex came about mainly in the last 400 years.
It is time that today we shed our guilty complex of belonging to one caste or the other, and realize that we have a certain skill set which is embedded in our DNA thanks to thousands of years of learning. This is because of the Varna system (that is now wrongly called the caste-system). The Varna system is why some people are better equipped in making tools, some in becoming better teachers or doctors, some in bureaucracy and governance and some in the service and trading industry. It is the natural order of things that each one of us has inborn talent and that if we tap that talent and turn it into our vocation, we would not just do well financially, but also enjoy doing our job. It helps us get peace of mind. Today we are stressed so much because either we do not enjoy the job that we are doing, or we do jobs we are ill-equipped for, just for the money we earn from it. Our life suffers. We tease people or make them feel inferior when they do jobs which are not mainstream – for example, a tanner and cobbler may together make the best bags and shoes, but we have decided in our mind that they are doing lowly jobs. To put off our stupid thinking, we say that Hinduism is responsible for our thought process. At the other end of the spectrum is a child who wants to become a priest, but is teased by his friends because he is not going to do a 'regular' job – he would have to wear a dhoti, have a tuft of hair (Shikha) on his head and would have to essentially depend on 'daan'. So he gives up on his dream and becomes a software engineer and then comes home with a long face every day of his life!
Let us not become prey to self-serving politicians and media people, whose only aim is to divide and loot. Let us take pride in what we are, in the work we do and are capable of doing. If our tradition tells us of places and situations where certain rules are to be followed (like entry to the inner sanctorum of temples), let use follow these traditions without any guilt. Do we not have VIP queues in temples, based on positions or extra entry fee? If we can follow that, why can't we follow our traditions? Stop giving so much importance to castes in our everyday life & more importantly start giving respect to work actually done v/s respect based on birth (this applies to all forms of nepotism). If you want to still believe in castes, do it in your own house, not when you come to the outside world. Stop reservations and start merit-based systems to have a more efficient India, a country worthy of its glorious past. May the all-powerful Shiva, Natraja destroy the ignorance in us & trample upon our petty-minded thinking.
Jai Hind.
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The caste system was an imperialist tool. The British used it for administration and for inciting internecine conflict among the abnormally peaceful and content Hindus. They wrongly equated endogamy among Hindus to a racial optimization system because they themselves were intensely racist. Once installed the caste system (related to the Aryan invasion theory) occupied Hindu minds via Macaulay's schools The Last Englishman in India (in his own words), Joe Nehru, saw no reason to undo the damage. |
Dear Mam, Thank you for your views. Now that u promote caste system, what kind of social impact will it bring?. What castes will the so called "casteless" be assigned to?. What caste will software engineers be assigned to?. The biggest problem is there are many grey areas in the caste system. We have more than a billion people. Would you recommend the caste system, which by itself is not clear, to be reimplemented again at this huge scale?!. |
@BB ... thanks for having gone through the whole blog. Without understanding the varna system, please don't say that it was hierarchial or anything. for eg. Panini (the great grammarian) was considered a Brahman even though he did not even know who his father was. Same with Satyakam. The caste system is a product of our own small thinking where power is considered more important than virtue. @Suresh ... thanks for your appreciation ... we need to come out of the caste system & for that we need to shed our guilt first. Understanding correctly what went wrong will help us come out of the mess we have created for ourselves & help us become true believers of Dharma. |
Rati First of all Jai Hind for giving such a clear picture about an aspect which is really disturbing India. No one has gone to the bottom as you have done it, but keep on harping on wrong concepts thrown in by the vested interests. Please keep contributing this way.Thanks |
A charming article praising the hierarchical varna system. Thank god we have come a long way from it. |


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Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 29
By Nigar Guliyeva – Trend:
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed to develop chemical industry and increase the domestic production of fertilizers, the press service of the president reported.
The decisions were made at a meeting held to discuss current financial and economic situation of chemical industry enterprises and development of the industry.
There was reminded that Uzbekistan adopted a programme for development of chemical industry for 2017-2021. It envisages implementation of 43 investment projects with a total value of $3.1 billion and to increase industrial production by 2.4 times, their exports - 2.7 times, to increase the share of localized products to 42.5 percent and to master production of 43 new types products, open up over 3,200 jobs.
However, still the enterprises of chemical industry, including producers of mineral fertilizers have some financial problems.
The costs associated with mineral fertilizers for agricultural needs are not covered. As a result, chemical enterprises are limited in their ability to pay for consumption of natural gas, electricity, phosphate raw materials, sulfuric acid and other types of goods and services consumed, and their accounts payable.
In this regard, starting from 2018, the supply of mineral fertilizers to consumers is planned to be carried out through exchange trades through the intermediation of the "Single agent" of Uzkimyosanoat.
There are also shortcomings in reducing the cost of mineral fertilizers and increasing the profitability of the industry. In particular, 67 percent of the cost of nitrogen fertilizers are energy costs. Ferghanaazot, Dekhkanabad Potash Fertilizer Plant, Kokand Superphosphate Plant, Ammophos-Maxam and Maxam-Chirchik companies complete the current year with low profitability, and Navoiazot with losses. In such conditions, enterprises are completely limited in the formation of their own working capital and are forced to solve problems by attracting loans at 16-18 percent per annum.
In this regard, Uzkimyosanoat was instructed jointly with the relevant ministries and departments to develop a program of concrete measures to reduce the cost of production of chemical products and increase its competitiveness in 2018-2019.
The Uzbek president also stressed a need to develop a sectoral plan for implementation of current and major repairs.
Currently, the country's need in phosphate fertilizers is at the level of 639,600 tonnes, which is provided only by 25 percent. In this regard, by upgrading the existing facilities, it is envisaged to increase production to 177,000 tonnes in 2019, and by building a new phosphate fertilizer production complex in 2021 - up to 550,000 tonnes.


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No preschool birthday party is complete without party games, but finding suitable games for preschoolers and toddlers can be a little tricky. They are still developing the skills required to take turns without a fuss, and their attention spans are fairly limited so traditional party games don't always work. Many toddler and preschool kids — 2, 3, and 4 year old — also struggle to accept 'winners and losers', so it's important to find games where everybody comes out on top. We provide some excellent fun games.
Party games for preschoolers
Musical chairs : Balloon stomp : Hot and cold, loud and soft : Funny faces : Follow the leader : Story sack : Water balloon toss : Arts and crafts
Remember party games don't have to be elaborate to be fun. In fact the simpler the game, the more chance it will go off without a hitch. Birthday parties are suppose to be enjoyable – so keep things easy and flexible, and make sure everyone feels included. To get you started, here are some of our favourite party games for pre-schoolers in NZ.
Musical Chairs
I know what you're thinking – there are definitely winners and losers in this game! While that's true for the traditional version, there is a way to make musical chairs a win-win activity. Play the game as you always would, whereby children run to get a seat whenever the music stops. Each time the music restarts remove a chair, but instead of making a child 'out', everybody continues to play. As turns go by kids need to start sitting on each others' knees, and eventually everybody is squeezing on to one chair at the end. It's a lot of fun, and everybody wins. You may also like to play Musical Cushions – which is easier and safer for the littlies.
Balloon Stomp
This is a great way to burn off some pre-school energy, and works well if you have a large space like a rumpus room or empty garage.
Poke a few sweets or treats into balloons before blowing them up and tying the knot. Let all the balloons free into the room, and have your pre-schoolers run around trying to burst them. At the risk of sounding politically incorrect, boys will probably enjoy jumping on the balloons, where as girls are likely to sit on them. Either way is fine, but if there's going to be lots of jumping, it's a good idea for everyone to remove their shoes first.
If you have smaller children present at the party, make sure the popped balloons are picked up quickly as the rubber pieces are a choking hazard for young children.
Hot and Cold – Loud and Soft
Have one child leave the room, and hide a little present for them while they are gone. When they return, everyone tries to guide them to their present by shouting out hot or cold, depending how close they are to their prize. While this is a 'taking turns' game, everyone is still involved so nobody misses out or gets bored in the meantime.
Another way to play this game is to clap loudly, or softly, depending on how close the child is to their gift.
Funny Faces
Put the children into pairs, and have them pull funny faces at each other until one person gives in and starts laughing. Once everyone is laughing, switch the pairs around and start again. Have a few of the grown ups join in to make it extra fun.
Follow the Leader
Play a game of 'Follow the Leader' which takes you all around the backyard. Hide a few tricks or surprises along the way to make it interesting, and make sure everyone gets a turn to be at the front.
Story Sack
Pre-schoolers love stories and a story sack is a fun way to get them involved in the story process. Fill a bag with all sorts of toys and props, and have the children sit in a circle ready to pass the bag around.
Begin by pulling out a prop, and start the story based on that object. Pass the story sack to the child next to you, and then continue the story based on the prop they pull out. You can either let the children keep their 'prop' as a party prize, or they can put them back in the sack for next time.
Water Balloon Toss
Give each child a handful of water balloons, and have everyone stand in a big circle around a bucket or large drum. On the count of 3, have everyone start throwing their water balloons into the bucket and start timing. If they miss, they have to pick up their balloon and keep trying. Once all the balloons are in the bucket or popped, the game is over and you can stop the clock. You can play this game over and over – trying to get quicker each time.
Some pre-schoolers may not like the idea of getting wet, or running towards hurtling balloons, but others will love it. With this in mind, consider what type of guests you have before introducing this game to the party.
Arts and Crafts
Having a fun art or craft activity for children to do is a nice alternative to competitive games, especially if it's an activity with lots of room for imagination. Completing a keepsake craft is also a good change from traditional loot bags filled with sweets and treats.
Here are some great craft ideas for pre-schoolers.
- Paint a pillowcase or T-shirt using fabric paints. Look for brands that are non-toxic and require no specialist setting. There are plenty of brands which you simply dry or heat to set, and they are available from good craft stores for approximately $4 per tube.
- Paint a cup or plate using oven bake ceramic paints. These paints are available from good craft stores and can be used on ordinary dinner sets. The items are then baked in your kitchen oven and they're ready to use. Ceramic paints are approximately $5 per colour.
- Paint and decorate a terracotta flower pot using acrylic paints and natural treasures. If you like you could fill the pot with soil and plant some seeds.
Above all else, remember parties are for having fun. If everyone is happy playing with toys, or running around the backyard, try not to stress. There's plenty of time to introduce organised games to your child's parties as they get older.
More Birthday Ideas
If you're looking for more ideas to help get your party sorted, try some of these great pages:
- More party games for kids
- Fun party theme ideas
- Delicious food for parties
- Party venue suggestions
- Party supplies retailers


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Obituary of Monte Jones
Monte Richard Jones passed away at Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, August 30, 2022 at the age of 50 years.
Monte is survived by: his mother, Lola Jones; wife, Laura Sunshine; son, Mason; stepsons, Duke and Bronc; sisters, Carmela (Dave), Katrina (Ron), Robin and Kyla (Hughes); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Monte is predeceased by: his father, Richard Jones.
*PLEASE NOTE: Place of Service and date has been changed as noted below*.
The Memorial Service for Monte will be conducted from Spruce Lake Hall, Spruce Lake, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
Donations in memory of Monte may be made to donor's charity of choice.
Monte's memorial card can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
Memorial Service
In Loving Memory
Monte Jones
1971 - 2022
5101 - 50 Street
Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0M2


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Motherboards overview in this chapter, you will learn to explain how motherboards work identify the types of motherboards explain chipset varieties upgrade and install motherboards troubleshoot motherboard problems how motherboards work motherboard layouts the particular way in which the components are positioned on a. Other components such as external storage, controllers for video display and sound, and. Larger diameter solders are great for big jobs such as tinning multistranded wires, but they are less useful for fine work such as surface mounting. Motherboards modern motherboards can fit into any type of case manufactured today use at boxes for at motherboards use atx boxes for atx motherboards make the seller guarantee the cpu and motherboard will work together cases come in five basic sizes. The ibm personal computer launched the first motherboard in 1981, called planar. We chose the asus prime x470pro for its inclusion of many modern.
Takes lot of free space inside the case because of expansion slots. Video cards, hard disks, sound cards have to be compatible with the motherboard to function properly. There are many different motherboard form factors that provide the best starting point for any project. Four types of motherboards today our class is about motherboard types and differences. Sep 01, 2005 many motherboard manufacturers offer both types of motherboards. The motherboard is a sheet of plastic that holds all the circuitry to connect the various components of a computer system. A chip forms an interface between the cpu, the main memory and other components. Pcb introduction definition and types of pcbs pcbcart. It is a motherboard component in the form of a integrated chip. Some motherboards come with both types of expansion slots. We dug in and did piles of research and put together this well organized and categorized screw buying guide setting out and showing you every possible type of screwhead available for each type of job, material, etc. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It gives 12 volts, 9 volts and 5 volts regulated dc.
When buying a motherboard, make sure that it supports the type of cpu you want to use. The largest of these three motherboard form factors is the atx or the advanced technology extended motherboard. A motherboard is the main printed circuit board pcb found in general purpose computers and. This is a big deal, since it means that a miniitx motherboard is able to pack as much as computing punch as its fullsized atx cousin provided youre not overclocking or going for top end cpus like intele. You can always click on our daily updated pricing list to see an idea of what computer motherboards are going for. Motherboard supports a single type of cpu and few types of memories. Based on the size the different of types of motherboard are. Desktop motherboard desktop motherboard are used in personal or desktop computer. Jul 15, 2016 a motherboard act as a platform for established connection between various components that are essential for successful operation of a computer. These jumpers were set to factory default before shipping, which gives you the best performance. There are different types of computer motherboards and the classification is done on different. All other constituents such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, and hard drives etc are connected to the motherboard with the help of cables. Jun 22, 2018 the motherboard is a printed circuit board pcb it holds all the major components such as ram slots, cpu slot, bios, sata and ide slots, expansion slots video, audio, pci cards etc. Oct 18, 2016 the major developments in the motherboards is as follows.
Rockaway recycling offering scrap motherboard prices. Different motherboards perform various applications depending on the functions of the system. Here are the three specific motherboard types that are listed in the comptia exam objectives. For example, the motherboard allows components such as a computers. A cpu socket type and motherboard chipset must support the cpu series and speed. The other type of motherboard well like at is the itx. Nov, 2019 types of solder solder is available in a number of diameters, with 0. Baby at motherboards have the combination of xt and at. Connectors allow you to connect to different peripherals andor devices.
If you are currently an enzotech product user and recognize other types. An at motherboard is a motherboard which has dimensions of the order of some hundred millimeters, big enough to be unable to fit in mini desktops. Generally, all types of motherboards are designed according to predefined specifications creating a. Check out a variety of computer components to serve different customers. Jumpers, on the other hand, p rovide you flexibility and different functions when set to different values. Parts of motherboard and their functions pdf computers, in spite of different layouts or new component designs. Nearly every motherboard for home computers at your local pc shop or online will be in one of these flavors. The different types of atx are known as microatx sometimes shown as. Flash memory is a type of nonvolatile storage medium that retains all data after power has been cut off. Volatile memory is a kind of memory that power supply is needed to maintain the stored information. The number on the socket identifies the type, such as socket 423 for intel pentium 4 cpus and socket 462 for amd athlon xp processors. Many companies manufacture ssds but only five companies actually manufacture the nand flash devices that are the storage element in most ssds.
Pdf motherboard study guide computer tutorials in pdf. A wide variety of different types of motherboard options are available to you, such as memory type, application, and form factor. The above mentioned processors are the most common available in the market and there are several other types of motherboards available. List of companies that are actively manufacturing and selling computer monitors. Types of solder for the right application lifewire. Select a board that is lead free and uses a lower amount of power wattage, one that. Types of computer cases and motherboard factors utilize. In cases where our listed specifications do not satisfy your questions regarding compatibility, please follow the steps below. Types of motherboards on the motherboard pearson it. As it is used for application at home and in office, this type of motherboard is the most basic type 12. Its called the microatx because its just a little bit smaller than the standard atx. When a laptop maker designs a laptop they design it from the bottom up including the motherboard. A diagram and explanation of motherboard parts and their. The picoitx form factor for motherboards was introduced in april 2007.
There are many different types of motherboards on the market. These motherboards were great options for people that wanted to upgrade a motherboard without having to upgrade all the other components as well. Various form factors of motherboards are at, baby at, atx, miniatx, microatx, flex. Just like other pc components, motherboards have standardized form factors, including atx, microatx, and miniitx. Keyboard the keyboard is used to type in information and operate the computer. Learn how the motherboard functions to make all the other components work. If something goes wrong such as bend or broken pin or defective controller can be repaired with minor cost. It is the primary printed circuit board in the computers that hold the systems primary electronic components, such as the central processing unit and memory, as well as providing connectors for other significan. Theres the standard atx motherboard, the smaller microatx, and the even smaller miniitx motherboard. Motherboard types and features 87 3 some sockets can handle a processor using a. As long as they are of the same generation, all three form factors will have the same cpu socket.
Mainly, there are two types of computer motherboards named as integrated processors and nonintegrated processors. A few people wrote in expressing interest in understanding more about the basics of motherboards, and thats exactly what this tech tip intends to address. The socket is of 66 pins and supports latest i7 900 processors. It has direct integration of usb and io ports and has a bus speed of 100 mhz. By viljo viitanen own work public domain,via wikimedia commons. May 23, 2017 whether you are looking for types of motherboard form factors mini atx motherboards atx motherboards micro atx matx motherboards eatx extended atx slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The terms motherboard, main board, system board, and planar are interchangeable, although i prefer the motherboard.
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"Friend" by Trust Club
ReviewFollowing very hot on the heels of their last singles "Figure It Out" and "Higher Hopes" (it's less than a month since I told you about that one), Trust Club's next one "Friend" comes out on 9th August & the parent EP 'This Is Trust Club' is already on the horizon, scheduled for a 23rd August release.
This latest single has their usual brisk dynamics (see the last review for my thoughts on this side of their music) but distinguishes itself from the "Higher Hopes" by being more closely related to jangle pop rock rather than the grungier sound on that occasion: in other words pretty suitable for high summer.
As noted back in July, the band are happy to articulate their influences: to those ones I'd add quite a few other touches I detected (whether conscious or not): think of the Soft Boys, or the La's to name but two.. and is that a bit of a tongue in cheek reference/parody of Oasis going on in there too? I hope so: though I must say I prefer the open goodwill of Matt Good's vocals to the all purpose sneer of the latter.
It's an infectious piece (as all their work seems to be) & I'd consider it very strong earworm potential. The relentless circling groove (courtesy of Noah on bass & drummer Ali) alone is hard to get out of your head once heard (and I liked the good old fashioned drenching in phasing towards the end too), but the lyrics are the icing on the cake. Since this review should be in front of you two days before it comes out, I had best not spoil the surprise as to the content of the words, but they are witty & certainly original. Amongst the overall point being made, there are some very well worked lines & images…
This could be a track to catapult Trust Club up a notch in terms of airplay, reach & profile. I certainly hope so & I'll certainly be playing it. Probably rather a lot.


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Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common chronic microvascular complications of diabetes. Many studies have suggested that genetic factors are important in the context of DR. This study evaluated the associations of GWAS-identified DR-associated SNPs in a Chinese population in Guangxi Province with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods: A total of 386 hospitalized T2DM patients without proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and 316 hospitalized T2DM patients with PDR were included in this case–control study. Four tag SNPs, rs1800896 in the IL-10 gene, rs2010963 in the VEGFA gene, rs2070600 in the RAGE gene and rs2910164 in the miR-146a gene, were examined using KASP (Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR) Genotyping Assays.
Results: There were no significant differences in the genotype or allele frequencies of the miR-146a polymorphism (rs2910164) between subjects with DR and without DR. For rs1800896, the TT allele was determined to be associated with a decreased risk of PDR (P adjusted = 0.022). For rs2010963, 2 alleles (CC and GG) were associated with an increased risk of PDR (P adjusted-CC = 0.048, P adjusted-GG = 0.028). For rs2070600, 2 alleles (TT and CT) were associated with a decreased risk of PDR (P adjusted TT = 0.033, P adjusted CT = 0.002).
Conclusions: The polymorphisms rs1800896 in the IL-10 gene, rs2010963 in the VEGFA gene and rs2070600 in the RAGE gene are associated with the risk of PDR in the Han Chinese population of Guangxi Province. Our findings provide suggestive evidence that these polymorphisms may be involved in the pathogenesis of PDR and should be investigated further.


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Near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) is a molecularly targeted cancer phototherapy that is based on injecting a conjugate of a silicon-phthalocyanine derivative, IRdye 700DX (IR700), and a monoclonal antibody that targets an expressed antigen on the cancer cell surface. Subsequent local exposure to NIR light results in the rapid and highly selective immunogenic cell death of targeted cancer cells. Because many cancers grow in bones through which light does not penetrate well, the goal of this study was to determine if NIR-PIT can effectively treat cancers in bone. A bovine rib was used as a bone sample. Because the sample's NIR light transmittance was shown to be approximately 4.52% in preliminary tests, it was hypothesized that a maximum radiation dosage of 128 and 1500 J/cm2 would be sufficient to induce cell death in in vitro target cells and in vivo mouse tumor models, respectively. Cell viability was measured through bioluminescence studies comparing relative luciferase activity, as well as a cytotoxicity assay. In the in vitro model, tumor cell viability was significantly decreased after 64 and 128 J/cm2 NIR light irradiation through the bone. An in vivo mouse tumor model also showed that 1500 J/cm2 NIR light irradiation through the bone significantly reduced tumor viability at both 24 and 48 hours posttreatment compared to the control group (P =.026 and.040 respectively). Therefore, despite limitations in light transmission, NIR-PIT nevertheless is capable of effectively treating cancers within bone.
Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 3689-3694 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Cancer Science |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oncology
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Global inflation hasn't peaked yet: Singapore central bank
The worst of the global price shocks triggered by war in Ukraine and Covid-induced supply disruptions probably isn't over yet, with the subsequent risk being inflation getting firmly entrenched in the economy, said the assessment of the Monetary Authority of Singapore in its 2021-22 annual report released Tuesday.
The assessment sees inflation easing only next year as major central banks withdraw policy support and supply challenges are addressed, reports Bloomberg.
The outlook is subject to considerable uncertainty, it said.
"A key risk is that the current upsurge in inflation could become embedded in price and wage settings, worsening the output sacrifice required to restore price stability," the MAS said in the report. "Additional strains on supply chains could cause further price shocks, increasing the risk of a de-anchoring of inflation expectations."
Even as markets assess if the latest US price print marks the worst, which will determine the pace of tightening by the Federal Reserve, the trade-reliant city-state has had to deal with its own share of inflation woes this year. Tangled supply chains, shortages stemming from the war, and export restrictions elsewhere are driving up costs for Singaporeans, with inflation data yet to show the peak that would give officials some breathing room.
"Inflation is expected to get worse before it gets better," Ravi Menon, managing director of the MAS, said at a briefing following the release of the annual report. "A slowdown in economic growth is necessary" to restore global stability.
The MAS, which uses the currency as its main policy tool rather than interest rates, has tightened policy three times this year, including a second unscheduled tightening last week. A softening in the local dollar may have prompted the latest off-cycle move, with policymakers worldwide facing similar pressures -- the Philippines hiked interest rates in a surprise decision on the same day.
The core price gauge closely tracked by MAS, which excludes private transport and accommodation, advanced 3.6% in May for its fastest pace in almost 14 years. June data are set for release next week.
The MAS, which sees its policy building on previous tightening to slow inflation, retained its price-growth forecasts that were revised upwards only last week, with the core gauge seen gaining 3%-4% this year, and the all-items measure seen at 5%-6%.
The central bank also has had to eye a fragile economic growth recovery to avoid stagflation and recessionary risks. Second-quarter gross domestic product posted zero growth from the prior three months, the Ministry of Trade and Industry advance estimates showed last week, missing the 1% expansion forecast in a Bloomberg survey. GDP rose 4.8% from the same period in 2021 versus the 5.4% survey median.
Policymakers also retained their expectation for Singapore's economy to grow in the lower end of a 3%-5% range this year after expanding 7.6% in 2021. The official forecast for full-year growth is due to be revised next month.
Other highlights from the briefing:
- Central banks are expected to further tighten monetary policy substantially over the next six months, Menon said
- The European Central Bank has yet to raise rates but has indicated it will do so this month, he said
- Pathway to achieve soft landing is "quite narrow," Menon said
- Tighter financial conditions, coupled with a squeeze in real incomes as a result of rising prices, will exert a drag on growth: Menon
- Menon said MAS supervisors have stepped up engagement with banks on their asset quality, including the adequacy of provisioning against possible asset quality deterioration
- Singapore needs to "make sure the inflow of non-resident workers is unimpeded" -- still 15% below pre-pandemic level in terms of foreign labour market stock: Menon


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Radiohead's Thom Yorke says he's "so very sad" to hear of the death of Scott Walker at the age of 76.
So very sad to hear that Scott Walker has passed away, he was a huge influence on Radiohead and myself, showing me how i could use my voice and words. Met him once at Meltdown, such a kind gentle outsider. He will be very missed. https://t.co/v33Ey91hbn
— Thom Yorke (@thomyorke) 25 March 2019
He's credited with being one of music's most influential singer-songwriters.
In the 1960s he had hits including The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore and Make It Easy On Yourself as part of the Walker Brothers.
Marc Almond's described Walker as "musical genius".
Absolutely saddened shocked by the death of Scott Walker . He gave me so much inspiration so much I owe to him and modelled on him even down to my early S C hair cut and dark glasses .… https://t.co/ux5f9B1rjh
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Premium Acetylene Gas Cylinders shopping United Kingdom? Remember all gases are different: All gases have their own properties and hazards, so if you're handling or transporting cylinders you need to read the safety data sheets and make sure you understand that particular product's key properties and risks. Use a safe lifting and manual handing technique: Don't ever try and catch a falling cylinder – let them fall and move away from the direction of the impact. Take a firm hold around the neck or collar of a cylinder with both hands. Keep your back straight and move into the cylinder as it rises. Never lift a cylinder by the cylinder valve or valve handwheel.
The Hobart Ironman 240 is the updated version to the Ironman 230 that recently has been discontinued. The 240 is a well-reviewed welder that delivers a wide range of power from 30 to 280 amps in a heavy-duty American-made chassis. Hobart equips the Ironman series with its "soft arc" technology for an easier striking, more spatter-free arc. If you are looking to weld aluminum, then like most of their MIG welders, they offer the package with a SpoolRunner 200 spool gun found here, for a few hundred extra bucks. This is a full-sized platform, offering a 15-foot gun connection and able to load a 44-pound spool of wire. Hobart backs the Ironman 240 with a strong five-year limited warranty. The power regulator has 12 notch settings for easy feel when setting the power level with gloves. This power regulator knob seems to be a problem for some users who have reported issues with the knob rotating freely and not changing the power setting. The only downside to this model is that it is unable to run directly off of a generator as it causes problems with the SCR firing timing of the welder. This makes it a bit less portable than some other welders, but nothing you can't work around. Overall, this is a quality industrial-grade welder which is ideal for farm work which has been compared to Miller 252 – just without the digital screens and a few other features that most people wouldn't need, but costs a lot less making it excellent value for the money. Searching the internet for the top Oxford MIG welder?
Never drag, roll, or drop cylinders during the use. Always take care to maintain the valve caps during the transport. Avoid lifting the cylinder using a valve cap. Never store the cylinders for a long time period. Gas cylinders should only be purchased in small quantities. Never store them for long time periods. It is important to follow extreme precautions and safety measures while working with industrial gas cylinders due to several hazards and risks posed by them. Sourcing these cylinders from a reliable manufacturer is the most important safety measure for any facility owner using these cylinders. Read additional info at https://www.weldingsuppliesdirect.co.uk/industrial-gas.html. Industrial gases are the gaseous materials that are manufactured for use in industry. The principal gases provided are nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium and acetylene, although many other gases and mixtures are also available in gas cylinders. The use of HiQ specialty gases in the automotive industry has increased rapidly in recent decades. Car head lamps contain xenon; indicator lamps contain argon and nitrogen. Sheet metal for doors and the car body is cut with lasers using specialty gas mixtures. Automotive air conditioning heat exchangers are often assembled using a brazing process done in a controlled nitrogen or hydrogen atmosphere. This reduction atmosphere allows the brazed joints to achieve the highest level of leak-free strength. Air bags are a critical part of the active safety systems built into today's vehicles. High-pressure argon, in combination with other rare gases, provides the right properties for ultra-high-speed bag inflation.
One of the "cardinal sins" that almost every shop commits is over-welding. This means that if the drawing calls for a 1/4″ fillet weld, most shops will put down a 5/16″ weld. The reasons? Either they don't have a fillet gauge and are not exactly sure of the size of the weld they are producing or they put in some extra to "cover" themselves and make sure there is enough weld metal in place. But, over-welding leads to tremendous consumable waste. Let's look again at our example. For a 1/4″ fillet weld, the typical operator will use .129 lbs. per foot of weld metal. The 5/16″ weld requires .201 lbs. per foot of weld metal – a 56 percent increase in weld volume compared to what is really needed. Plus, you must take into account the additional labor necessary to put down a larger weld. Not only is the company paying for extra, wasted consumable material, a weld with more weld metal is more likely to have warpage and distortion because of the added heat input. It is recommended that every operator be given a fillet gauge to accurately produce the weld specified – and nothing more. In addition, changes in wire diameter may be used to eliminate over-welding.
How to pick a welder tips: MIG wire inch button: A great feature. This will save you wasting your shielding gas when feeding wire through at the start of a new reel. Gas purge button: Another nice option. Save yourself some MIG wire, when you're setting your gas flow. Burn back facility: Not all machines have this externally, buy it's good to be able to trim the burn back to the wire according to the application & operator. Selecting the correct amperage machine: Generally, you should work on 35-40 amps per 1 mm diameter of material to be welded.
Some tips about welding equipment, MIG and TIG welders, plasma cutters. What factors should you consider when determining a budget? You may already have an estimated budget in mind. The type of welder you purchase should be suited for the specific functions you require as well as the projects you will work on the most. Think about your end goal and consider opportunities to expand the usefulness of your welder. Will you want more power or amperage in the future? It is important to take note of the varying amperage and power requirements as well as the duty cycle necessary to achieve the most effective and economical operational results for the projects you're looking to complete. In addition to the cost of the welder itself, don't forget to include costs for the accessories and supplies you'll need to operate your new welder. This includes welding protection (helmet, gloves, jacket, etc.) as well as gas and consumables.
ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding and cutting equipment and consumables. Our innovative, world-renowned equipment and solutions are developed with input from our customers and built with the expertise and heritage of a global manufacturing leader. For each discipline, continuous development of methods, materials and know-how is being directed to meet the challenges posed by the diversity of industry sectors we serve. ESAB is organized to deliver efficient, high-productivity solutions to meet customer requirements in a manner that exceeds their expectations no matter the market segment. Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Is Our Way Of Life – Set breakthrough objectives, experiment and learn every day, eliminate waste in our business processes, and benchmark the best, then better them. Living this value is done through understating that Change is a Must, and the use of Tools for Improvement. To live this value each ESAB associate fosters an environment of continuous learning employing the Colfax Business System Tools which is the basis of our culture.
These welding tables are manufactured to the highest standards in Poland, Europe by GPPH. GPPH's range of welding benches and tables are laser cut for precision and are used in every branch of industry. These welding tables offer perfect flatness (+/- 0.5MM) & are made from 15MM thick S355J2+N grade steel. The hole system that these welding benches offer make precise construction a much quicker process when used in conjunction with the optional tool sets. Batch work processing times can be cut in half when you eliminate the measure and exact angle arrangement of individual parts – this makes producing the same item simple and fast.
The Hobart Handler 230 is unmatched in its field. It's a powerful welder that can comfortably weld 1/2 inch steel in single phase with fantastic arc quality. Other features include a 60% duty cycle at 175A, 12 different voltage settings, and infinite wire speed control. It's a huge unit, but there's wheels to help move it around, and a build in cylinder rack to store your gas cylinder. Most hobbyists won't need a welder this powerful, but if you want a reliable MIG welder with a bit of extra power, this is our top pick. You can read the full review here.
MIG welders are divided into transformer and inverter models. Briefly, transformer machines feature only mechanical parts that can adjust the output voltage "sequentially" while the unit is off. The output voltage is not stabilised and may decrease under load. Still, a simple design is the main benefit of transformer welders that facilitate their maintenance. Also, they are often cheaper. Inverter MIG welders are fitted with electronics that allow a smooth voltage adjustment, so it isn't susceptible to drops and does not fall under load. Of course, power is the main feature of any electric tool. As for MIG welders, their power depends on the maximum amperage, more usually, the output range. This range determines the unit's field of application. Powerful models can be used on small construction sites or in repair shops, while less powerful models are usually used for private needs. For example, the welders of up to 200A are great for home use; the 300A models are suitable for small repair shops, and if you need a high output and continuous work, consider welders over 300A.
United Kingdom market pick: LONGEVITY Inc is a company that has been around since only 2001. Like LOTOS Technology, it still produces a fine enough quality welder that it has earned its spot on this list. Besides the gas cylinder, this welder comes with everything you need to get started and is simple to set up. With all this, along with its solid performance, this machine is marked at a fair price of under $400. Though it is manufactured in China, the LONGEVITY Migweld is still a quality welder. It is most well-adapted to light use. Compared to Miller and Hobart's machines, the price is somewhat better without sacrificing much quality. It welds from 24 gauge to ¼ inches of steel. Flux core is available for this welder. The LONGEVITY can run at ten different voltage settings. As an added bonus, it has thermal overload protection like the LOTOS welder. See extra info at https://www.weldingsuppliesdirect.co.uk/.
Even best welder for home use may not be enough for someone who plans on using their MIG welding skills in the workplace. If you're looking for a high-quality machine that's ideal for industry-grade jobs, then the Sealey SuperMIG180 may be an excellent choice. Designed as a professional car welder, the SuperMIG180 model is ideal if you're welding with Argon and CO2. This high-quality model comes with a forced-air solution for cooling inside to make sure that you can extend your welding times without overheating. There's also a non-live torch fitted into the system so you can reduce the risk of potentially creating arcs when you're on the move between fast-paced job. Because it's a professional-level welder, the Sealey SuperMIG also comes with a high-level CO2/Argon regulator, so you can limit your risk of dangerous mistakes as you work. Perhaps one of the easier-to-use small MIG welder options on the market, the Sealey model is very straightforward, particularly for professionals. Although it's designed for high-level use, there's nothing to stop you from making the most out of your system within your workshop too. The set comes with an industrial gas regulator, 2 contact tips to choose from, as well as a gas cup.


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Sports Played: Football (1-year letterwinner)
Parents Names: Mother- Tracy Zahniser/ Father- Terry Sanford
Siblings: 1 brother
Social Media Handles: Instagram: _evsan17
2021-22 Highlights: Was backup safety and made 3 tackles
College Athletics plan if applicable: It would be a dream of mine to make it to the next level for football, I haven't committed anywhere yet, but recruiting is open!!
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A: Football because I watched it since I was born practically; fell in love with it ever since my first practice
Q: What is the most important factor in you being successful in high school athletics?
A: Keep a level head; don't think it'll be handed to you
Q: What is your favorite non-sports "go-to" activity?
A: Hanging out with friends
Q: You could meet one sports figure, living or dead (1) who would it be and (2) what is the first thing you would ask them?
A: Probably Minkah Fitzpatrick – ask him how the change of scenery made him become one of the best safeties in the league since I moved here my junior year and didn't get my true shot
Q: What is your favorite sport and if you could change one thing about your favorite sport, what would it be?
A: Football and I wouldn't change anything about it
Q: If you could eat any food in the world right now, what would it be?
A: A nice Chinese buffet sounds good right now
Q: What is your ideal vacation spot?
A: Florida
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
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Menlo Park announces funds available for affordable housing
Posted on November 23, 2020 at 4:32 pm by Clay Curtin
To encourage the development of affordable housing, the City of Menlo Park announces the availability of funds for affordable housing projects. Approximately $10 million in below market rate housing funds are available under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support the preservation or production of permanent affordable housing.
The funding is intended to fill the financing gap between the projected total development costs and other available funding sources. Qualified developers of affordable housing who meet the NOFA qualifications are encouraged to submit proposals. Interested parties may submit as an individual entity and/or may collaborate with other entities, so long as the collective group meets the NOFA requirements. Funding will be awarded by the City Council on a competitive basis to those projects that are most successful in addressing the City's affordable housing needs.
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August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play The Piano Lesson will be adapted into a film for Netflix, with Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington in with Danielle Brooks SUCCESSFUL Starring after the Broadway revival.
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Viola Davis, who also had a relationship with John David Washington's father Denzel Washington appears together in another film adaptation of Wilson's play, Fences. Denzel Washington and Davis also star in 2017 Netflix documentary Giving Voice, explores Wilson as a showman Writer's Legacy.
Denzel's son, Malcolm Washington, will direct Film adaptation of The Piano Lesson . Denzel Washington will produce the film alongside Todd Black.
The Piano Lesson Adapted from LaTanya Richardson Jackson directed by her husband, Samuel L. Jackson, who starred opposite Brooks on Broadway and John David Washington in Wilson's stage play about African-Americans wrestling with a painful past.
Adaptation cast includes Ray Fisher, Till actress Danielle Deadwell, Michael Potts and Corey Hawkins. Set in 2010 Pittsburgh after the Great Depression, followed by The Piano Lesson The life and heirloom of the Charles family at the Doc Charles home, the family piano, adorned with designs carved by their enslaved ancestors and polished with the tears and blood of their late mother.
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Xi Jinping has been re-elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for a third five-year term. He was also reappointed for the third time as Chairman of the Military Council of the CPC's Central Committee. These are the key outcomes of the 20th Congress of the CPC.
Xi's years-long strategy to secure a unique place in the Party's hierarchy and in China's history has culminated in a complete triumph. Xi Jinping has finally achieved a standing that puts him on equal footing with Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
People's Republic of China (PRC) is thus ushering in a new era: it has been established that China is no longer being guided by someone else's ideas and is offering the outside world its agenda instead.
Red, white, blue
In the process of undergoing its ideological and political transformation China has gone through several phases that could be best illustrated by using three colours:
The Red Period, or Mao's period. Following the tenets of Marxism-Leninism and aligning itself with the Soviet Union.
The White Period, or Deng's period (although the change had been initiated back when Mao was still in charge.) A period characterised by economic pragmatism and reliance on improving ties with the United States.
The Blue Period, or Xi's period. An overt transition to establishing China's own independent centre of power on the basis of the principles of political nationalism and by means of technology-driven control of social processes.
Xi Jinping's ascent to glory began with the crushing of a neo-Maoist faction known as the Red Princes, which started with the affair of Bo Xilai, the hugely popular head of Chongqing (Communist Party Secretary of Chongqing), who made no secret of his orthodox Maoist views, later evolving into a new "Gang of Four" case.
Amid the standoff with the "princes", Xi's influence played into the hands of the reformers, with Hu Jintao in the lead. Ironically, Xi Jinping's rise to power culminated in the bizarre incident with the forceful removal of former CPC Secretary General Hu Jintao from the Party's Hall Congress.
Ju had been a staunch follower of Deng Xiaoping's policies and advocated the importance of keeping China open to the outside world and of maintaining good relations with the United States, even though these relations deteriorated sharply in recent years.
Similarly, Xi Jinping's own policies could hardly be called anti-American, either. His shift toward a more aggressive approach toward the US was essentially a forced move, driven primarily by recent changes in US foreign policy, both toward China and in general.
As far back as 2011, when Xi was China's Deputy Chairman, he advocated the idea that the number one priority of the Chinese Communist Party's foreign policy should be fostering a peaceful and favourable international climate conducive to China's growth and development. He further reinforced this commitment in his famous speech at the 2017 Davos Forum about the need to continue the course toward globalisation and to generate new models of global economic growth, cooperation, governance, and development. His remarks at the World Economic Forum were made in response to Donald Trump's winning presidential elections in the US and his introduction of protectionist policies that frightened many around the globe at the time.
When speaking at the 20th Congress of the CPC in 2022, Xi Jinping changed the tenor of his discourse completely, switching to discussing the impending military and strategic confrontation with the US, which prompted many analysts to point out in Xi's eyes that the world of future will be bipolar.
Taiwan and the anti-China consensus
Arguably, China's decision to take a tougher stance was precipitated by last summer's events surrounding Taiwan.
The incident with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan raised many eyebrows. Was it really necessary to put on this show? And what for, for the sake of improving one's political standing? Was that all there was to it?
Here's what happened back then. Pelosi's visit, and the strong backlash by Beijing who responded by conducting a large-scale military exercise in the region, has led to an anti-China consensus among Washington's elites.
Before the visit, the White House had contemplated lifting several anti-Chinese trade restrictions introduced earlier by Trump. But following the Pelosi visit and Beijing's "retaliatory" military exercise, the Biden administration chose to scrap these plans altogether.
On top of that, later in October, the United States introduced further harsh anti-Chinese sanctions restricting the flow of semiconductors and microchip-making equipment to 28 Chinese companies involved in developing and manufacturing semiconductors. As is customary, these sanctions apply not only to US-based companies but also to all those using US technologies. This move has led to an exodus of US managers and experts from Chinese companies. Furthermore, Washington is now mulling the possibility of establishing joint weapons manufacturing capabilities in Taiwan.
Just a few days ago, admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of US naval operations, urged the US military to prepare for China's invasion of Taiwan as soon as later this year. This is a very revealing statement from an active-duty senior US commander. Gilday pointed out that one should pay close attention to what the Chinese intend to do, considering that over the past 20 years, they have delivered on every promise and foreign policy pledge they had made earlier. This is why the clearly articulated intention of China's leadership not to put off finding a solution to the Taiwan problem for much longer is a reason enough for a very strong response.
Our world has entered a challenging and perilous phase. This is when words and statements should be taken seriously and at face value. The time for idle banter and empty threats is over. If your potential foe is saying it would be preparing for war next year, it will be preparing to fight a war next year.
The Russian side: an echo of the Sino-Vietnamese war
In many ways, Xi's hand has been forced. China is not just responding to an increasingly hostile US foreign policy but also to its realisation that the United States' capacity for constructive economic leadership has been undermined, which is particularly relevant since it was that capacity that once underpinned China's development strategy of the gradual buildup of its economic and military might through the fruit of the US globalisation model.
The age of globalisation is over, or, at least, its most current version is. What is looming ahead is instead an age of alliances. Some are already discussing the dawn of an age of macro-regions as the geo-economic foundation of a multipolar world. But this world of macro-regions, if it does materialise at all, is not to emerge until sometime later. In this era of geopolitical tensions, our civilisation will have to go through an age of alliances and conflicts that could potentially – or not at all – give rise to the emergence of macro-regions.
In that sense, the war in Ukraine takes on special significance as it puts a definitive and irrevocable end to Russia's past aspirations to integrate with the West while establishing a basis for building geopolitical trust between Moscow and Beijing.
Moscow has effectively burned all bridges, and this means that as Beijing performs its anti-US pivot, it can count on Russia's unwavering loyalty without having concerns about Moscow's duplicitous advances towards integration with the West it had been continuously making before the outbreak of the war.
In a sense, this somehow rhymes historically with the Sino-Vietnamese conflict of 1979. That war and the Soviet Union's pro-Vietnam stance symbolised a turning point in Sino-Soviet relations. It simultaneously weakened the ranks of China's hardliners in the military and those who supported the idea of normalising relations with the Soviet Union, ultimately helping establish a consensus among the Chinese elites about the need for developing special ties with the United States.
This time around, the past role of erstwhile China is being played by Russia. The latter's military operation in Ukraine, which is fundamentally its proxy conflict with NATO, has shut the door to any possibility of closer relations with the West while opening the door to the East. There are no pro-Western forces left within Russia that could and would want to oppose the nation's strategic rapprochement with China.